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BUSINESS

Local Focus: Tim Tams in the air - council support likely for Air Chathams

16 May, 2020 4:24pm
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Passenger service and Tim Tams back soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time

14 May, 2020 9:25am
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COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Ūpokongaro ready when you are

7 May, 2020 2:27pm
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New footbridge means pub and cafe will gain more locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Facebook locks out Whanganui business trying to do good

4 May, 2020 12:56pm
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They sold masks at no profit but Facebook shut them down. Made with funding from NZ On Air

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Lockdown brings out the TV host in Kiritahi

30 Apr, 2020 1:41pm
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Less time travelling means more time to be creative. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Whanganui to host Coastal Restoration Trust conference

26 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Castlecliff Coast Care community work recognised. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Could be worse, Whanganui tourism pivots to domestic market

21 Apr, 2020 3:29pm
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Domestic tourism comprises 80% of visitor numbers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

PROPERTY

Local Focus: Community comes together for the homeless in lockdown

16 Apr, 2020 9:05pm
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Fewer services calls for creative community solutions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Whanganui dancer is not pussyfooting around

15 Apr, 2020 1:35pm
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Ardon England is looking forward to resuming Pride Box. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Driving Miss Daisy to the rescue

27 Mar, 2020 6:30am
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Service comes into its own during lockdown. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Drastic changes to NZ Motorsport likely

20 Mar, 2020 9:00am
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Televised motorsport without crowds being considered. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Hipango announces she's standing again for National in Whanganui

11 Mar, 2020 8:05pm
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Whanganui MP unopposed as National's candidate. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Council's Youth Committee needs rascals

25 Feb, 2020 11:52am
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Nicole Grey at Whanganui District Council wants you(th). Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: The perfumery in the most unlikely place

16 Feb, 2020 10:29am
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The scent of Paris on the corner of SH1 and SH3. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Running away with the Gypsies is a thing

13 Feb, 2020 7:37pm
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Whanganui's Sue Thorby traded an office for the road. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Tournament coup for Whanganui tennis

11 Feb, 2020 12:59pm
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A dream, work ethic and a bit of 'mongrel'. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: GPS is great for fishing... and for finding people

5 Feb, 2020 9:27pm
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Too few boaties know what they are doing at sea. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Move over Ponsonby, Castlecliff is the newest fashion destination

2 Feb, 2020 6:55pm
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But is there demand for runway hair and botox? Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Meet the clever girls - La Fiesta women's festival coming soon

24 Jan, 2020 9:38am
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La Fiesta brings women's talent to the fore. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui mural being painted. Photo / Georgie Ormond

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best of 2019: Local Focus: Murals makeover Whanganui walls

11 Jan, 2020 1:00pm
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Art on show in Whanganui - permanent or temporary? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: First beach rescue of 2020 makes for 'Big Wednesday' at the mouth

11 Jan, 2020 8:35am
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Layton Comp's first rescue, also the first of the year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: The Kiwi music festival in the middle of nowhere

9 Jan, 2020 9:27pm
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Popular music festival is a hidden Whanganui gem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Best of 2019: Raising a glass to a thriving art movement

3 Jan, 2020 1:00pm
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Glass enthusiasts push back the sands of time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Best of 2019: Butchart's crazy flavour that became a prize-winning pie

28 Dec, 2019 4:00pm
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Butcharts Bakery win their 19th medal for pie-making. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Te Āpiti welcomes drivers to Ashhurst

24 Dec, 2019 6:32am
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Art design and native planting greet visitors. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

SPORT

Local Focus: Snell will always be remembered in Whanganui

21 Dec, 2019 12:17pm
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Snell's legacy still bringing visitors to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Student rents and commute times make UCOL attractive

17 Dec, 2019 6:06am
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"A myriad of options" UCOL claims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: New business for oldest building

15 Dec, 2019 3:04pm
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Katie Brown - inspired to make a living from art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Bee Card is a boost for buses

10 Dec, 2019 8:42pm
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Bee Card creating a buzz for commuters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Because Methven - why comedy is coming to the provinces

2 Dec, 2019 12:45pm
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Playing the regions to rehearse their Netflix special. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries

28 Nov, 2019 4:29pm
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Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Average house price in Whanganui-Manwawatu jumps to $400,000

21 Nov, 2019 9:43pm
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House prices in Whanganui rose 17.6 per cent in a year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Whanganui set on attracting new business

14 Nov, 2019 9:55pm
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Rolling out the red carpet rather than the red tape. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Councillors inspired by NZ's most beautiful city

7 Nov, 2019 4:47pm
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Whanganui District Council celebrates Whanganui Win. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Diversity brings new faces to councils

5 Nov, 2019 6:54pm
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New-look councils moving with the times. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

27 Oct, 2019 1:47pm
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Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: First beer fest for Whanganui (since anyone can remember)

22 Oct, 2019 5:10pm
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River City Beer Festival a success. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Whanganui youth employment positive

21 Oct, 2019 8:48am
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Plenty of opportunity for Whanganui school leavers. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Palmerston North mayor wanted more debates

12 Oct, 2019 9:50pm
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Grant Smith says it will be business as usual. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Voting better late than never

11 Oct, 2019 8:56pm
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Voting in Whanganui is slower than last election. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

SPORT

Local Focus: Candidate brings focus back on velodrome roof

11 Oct, 2019 2:42pm
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"A kid in sport is a kid out of court." Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis

10 Oct, 2019 5:10pm
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From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB

9 Oct, 2019 4:02pm
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A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa

1 Oct, 2019 8:39am
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Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: From Congo to Council

30 Sep, 2019 2:34pm
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Candidate brings diversity to mayoral race. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Edmonds hopes to rise to council

26 Sep, 2019 12:45pm
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Matt Edmonds throws his hat in the ring for council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Iwi leader and energy healer for DHB and council

26 Sep, 2019 12:23pm
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Candidate wants people to know their neighbours. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

MANAWATU GUARDIAN

Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy

24 Sep, 2019 9:03am
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Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

MANAWATU GUARDIAN

Local Focus: Welcoming immigrants of all ages

23 Sep, 2019 2:12pm
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Being welcome is the start of successful immigration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving

22 Sep, 2019 9:42pm
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"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trail

22 Sep, 2019 9:10pm
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Council candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

BUSINESS

Local Focus: Company culture the key to expansion

22 Sep, 2019 2:42pm
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Curry nights were 'an interesting one being an Indian'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Palmerston North a welcoming city

21 Sep, 2019 10:48am
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A special pōwhiri for new arrivals to Palmerston North. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Lebo standing for a child positive city

18 Sep, 2019 12:03pm
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Farmer and mother wants to add Councillor to her roles. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth

18 Sep, 2019 11:00am
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"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversity

18 Sep, 2019 12:24am
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Second-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Heritage, housing and unfinished business

17 Sep, 2019 8:30am
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Councillor Craig seeks re-election for a third term. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Hot on port progress

5 Sep, 2019 1:59pm
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Council candidate pushes the beauty of North Mole. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Computer systems to Council systems bid

27 Aug, 2019 3:31pm
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James Barron standing for Whanganui District Council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Kaitiakitanga, guardianship and biculturalism

21 Aug, 2019 7:39pm
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Contemporary views on ancient concepts. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

NEW ZEALAND

Local Focus: Council candidate has a secret confession

16 Aug, 2019 10:10am
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"I'm going in baby-faced". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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.