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BUSINESS

Local Focus: Big plans for Whanganui port

11 Aug, 2019 6:01am
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Whanganui Port to get a makeover. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

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The space-age mercury rectifier powering our ancient elevator

6 Aug, 2019 4:22pm
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Possibly the last in the world, Whanganui lift hits 100. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Butchart's crazy flavour that became a prize-winning pie

5 Aug, 2019 7:26am
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Butcharts Bakery win their 19th medal for pie-making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Castlecliff children's coastal plantings warm the heart

28 Jul, 2019 4:27pm
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Growing dunes, growing plants, growing kids. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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'It's only a matter of time': New hemp industry growing in Rangitīkei and Whanganui

28 Jul, 2019 12:13pm
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Outdated regulations hampering the hemp industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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From musician to mayor, Kuvarji has plans for New Plymouth

28 Jul, 2019 10:14am
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Kuvarji says local politics lacks community perspective. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Stratford mayor not assuming he'll win

16 Jul, 2019 2:23pm
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Volzke shares his vision for Stratford, if he wins. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford

16 Jul, 2019 12:23pm
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Stratford community representative running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy

16 Jul, 2019 10:16am
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Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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'It's a health issue': Medicinal cannabis one step closer

11 Jul, 2019 2:30pm
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"People are stunned when they see the difference in me". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Lizzie Redwood of Omega Seafood. Photo / Georgie Ormond

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The food show for the food industry

2 Jul, 2019 9:24am
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NZ's largest specialist food distributor goes on tour. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Locals show support for refugees

30 Jun, 2019 2:11pm
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Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off

28 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Green light for enviromental education funding

17 Jun, 2019 5:37pm
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"We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Cold Water Classic in huge surf

12 Jun, 2019 3:56pm
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Teen wins surfing trophy named in brother's honour. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

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Local Focus: NZ's youngest councillor sees climate change as the challenge of the century

10 Jun, 2019 3:03pm
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Councillor Chandulal-Mackay on the region's challenges. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

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Local Focus: Vinyl finds a new groove at the Record Fair

5 Jun, 2019 7:39pm
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Travelling Record Fair brings people from all regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air

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Local Focus: Newest tech for oldest collection

2 Jun, 2019 8:55am
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Explore the Sarjeant Gallery from anywhere in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

International skatepark designer, Richard Smith gave the locals what they wanted. Photograph / Georgie Ormond.

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Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country

28 May, 2019 6:10am
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Skaters are flying and flowing at the new, world-class skate park in Marton.

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Local Focus: Public art for New Zealand's only republic

27 May, 2019 6:08am
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NZ's only republic gets its first public artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Whanganui Brass Band will play to 200 million

21 May, 2019 4:41pm
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Tour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter

16 May, 2019 5:33pm
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Winter is coming, so get the best out of your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Even in the digital age, new libraries popping up

14 May, 2019 3:05pm
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New Library Hub for a progressive Castlecliff. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

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Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines

10 May, 2019 2:47pm
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The case for immunising is strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: New lights, new bridge, new glowing path of rocks

7 May, 2019 12:55pm
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Colourful bridges connect Massey Uni to Palmy downtown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on

4 May, 2019 6:22am
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1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Local Focus: Rodger Fox and the big roots reggae band

24 Apr, 2019 11:09am
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Jazz and reggae on the bill for International Jazz Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The eyebrows that were once horseshoe rasps. Photo / Georgie Ormond

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Local Focus: Farmers make art to fight depression

17 Apr, 2019 11:31am
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Kimbolton Sculpture Festival - art show with a message. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Workers unite behind Takitimu Seafoods

9 Apr, 2019 8:01am
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Takitimu workers pleased with change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui mural being painted. Photo / Georgie Ormond

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local Focus: Murals makeover Whanganui walls

7 Apr, 2019 6:26am
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Art on show in Whanganui - permanent or temporary? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: Marton Harvest Festival a weekend to celebrate

5 Apr, 2019 4:06pm
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Scary scarecrows, harvest brides and winning brews. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Council flats 'setting the standard' for social housing

2 Apr, 2019 10:30am
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First new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Art for sale in a more relaxed environment. Photo / Georgie Ormond

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Exposed: Artists in their natural enclaves

29 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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One weekend left to spy and pry into artists' studios. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Tree-mendous efforts pole-axe pernicious pines

25 Mar, 2019 9:30am
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Wilding pines removed by hand over decades of hard work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Raising a glass to a thriving art movement

22 Mar, 2019 11:00am
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Glass enthusiasts push back the sands of time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ardon England reflects on 12 years of change for Whanganui. Photo / Georgie Ormond

LIFESTYLE

Whanganui aims to be gay-friendly capital of NZ

15 Mar, 2019 1:00pm
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Whanganui looks to become the LGBTQI capital of NZ. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Contorta pine seed can travel upwards of 20km in a good wind. Photo / Georgie Hills

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The harmless looking tree wreaking havoc on our land

8 Mar, 2019 2:17pm
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Wilding pines smother wildlife, natives and everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Local Focus: NZ's last Victorian Theatre needs more Friends

2 Mar, 2019 8:13am
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The Royal Wanganui Opera House still going strong. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Interest builds as museum reopening nears

21 Feb, 2019 9:32am
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Museum to open next month but what will be on show? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Liam Lawson overcame three re-starts to take the New Zealand Grand Prix. Photo / Georgie Ormond

SPORT

Sixteen-year old NZ Grand Prix winner looks to Europe

13 Feb, 2019 8:30am
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Blond ambition and staying on the track wins the day. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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From Harlem to Awapuni, basketball rejuvenates tired suburb

10 Feb, 2019 9:48am
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New park attracts international basketball superstars. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Brute strength, dancing and music are celebrated at the Turakina Highland Games, sometimes simultaneously. Photo / Georgie Ormond

THE COUNTRY

Great Scot! Highland Games turns 155

29 Jan, 2019 1:00pm
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Turakina hosted its 155th Highland Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.