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Mike King took time for a picture with City College student Bailey Fabish after his inspiring presentation about youth and mental health. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mike King makes his mark at City College

13 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Students speak out about the mental health messages shared by the former comedian

David and Trish Reddish teach together at Whangaehu School, where they have secured a defibrillator in case of heart emergencies within the community. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

School's shocking new addition

13 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Principal Trish Reddish has also started upgrades on the swimming pool before summer.

Fighting for the future of their careers and their students, teachers are embarking on a second day of striking at Majestic Square today. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui teachers strike a second time

13 Nov, 2018 6:55am
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Unhappy with the Ministry's latest offer, primary school educators are striking again

Lucca Chant put his stacking skills on display as part of St Mary's School's effort to help set a new world record. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

St Mary's School students look for sport stacking glory

12 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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They hope to set a new world record for the most people participating worldwide in one day

Camp Raukawa staff Zeke Cochrane (left) and Niall Ringrose (right) make use of the newly renovated bath house. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Renovations completed before busy summer at Camp Raukawa

12 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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The bath house upgrade includes new sinks, doors, mirror, ventilation and insulation.

The Jabulani Medical Centre team includes Carol Riddiford (left), Dr Andrew Brown (centre) and Geraldine Service (right). Absent are Tanya Brown and Melissa Eades. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Jabulani wins award for exceptional results

9 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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A change of public health organisations has paid dividends for the medical centre.

Court staff will stop travelling to towns such as Marton, Ohakune and Taihape as PSA members announced a ban at their latest strike for action. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Court staff travel ban as strikes continue

8 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Whanganui court staff with PSA will not visit regions for the foreseeable future.

Whanganui District Court security staff held placards and chanted for respect as they held a lightning strike over pay on Tuesday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui District Court security staff stage lightning strike

6 Nov, 2018 11:50am
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They held placards and chanted for better pay from the Ministry of Justice

Whanganui Girls' College teachers dressed up as superheroes to celebrate the end of secondary schooling for Year 13 students. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Staff celebrate super effort from students

3 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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The theme was superheros and everyone dressed accordingly as graduation day approaches

Gonville School students and staff are donating accessories to Wanganui SPCA. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gonville School goes all-out to help dogs

2 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Staff have donated various accessories and are encouraging students to follow suit

NEW ZEALAND

Students stood down after classroom fight

1 Nov, 2018 10:18am
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Students stood down after classroom fight

Mike King speaking at the Kia Piki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference last time he was in Whanganui. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

More emphasis on wellbeing, less on education, Mike King says

31 Oct, 2018 5:35am
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The former comedian will visit six schools next week delivering his mental health message.

Kyle Hoskin has been placing in the top 10 all over New Zealand and will try to do so again in Taupo and Ngaruawahia in November. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Broken spokes or not, Collegiate's Hoskin impresses on cycle track

29 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Not even broken spokes in the Novice Tour of Manawatū could stop a top-10 finish.

Concentration is key for Blake Sollitt as he hammers away at trying to win the young farmers final. Photo / Stuart Munro

THE COUNTRY

Fun day out for all at agriculture day

29 Oct, 2018 4:00pm
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Bake offs, lamb feeding, horseshoe tossing and gumboot races - this event had it all

From the back of the classroom, Wanganui Collegiate School teacher Chris Buckley is projecting a presentation to a screen at the front through Vivi. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Collegiate first with new mirroring tech

29 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Vivi has come to a New Zealand school for the first time and it's making learning easier

Cullinane student Mualeoa Leo cuts the ribbon to officially open the building block as Quinn Tauroa, Bishop Charles Drennan and principal Justin Harper look on. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New teaching and health services block opened at Cullinane

27 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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The completion of the buildings marks the end of the second stage of redevelopment

The new Justices of the Peace were sworn in by Judge Dugald Matheson (centre) and president of the Wanganui Justices of the Peace Association Laurie Hunt (front right). Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Judge swears in five new JPs

26 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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It was the biggest group Judge Dugald Matheson has seen in seven years.

Lieutenant Luke Godsell answers the questions of intrigued and excited Whanganui Intermediate School students. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Chopper drops in to Whanganui Intermediate

25 Oct, 2018 6:30am
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Students stared skyward in awe as the helicopter showered them with debris on landing.

Matt Edmonds grew up on Karaka St and has been surfing for more than 40 years. He is pictured with Jarred and Beau Quirk of the Whanganui Board Riders Club. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Lifestyle

Love letter to seaside suburb Castlecliff

21 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Matt Edmonds and Rohan Goodsir talk negative perceptions and why they are wrong.

After being found guilty of historic sex crimes against boys Colin Roy Gifford was sentenced to 12 months' home detention by Judge Philip Crayton on Thursday. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Man, 77, sentenced for historic sex offending

20 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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The first female headmaster at St George's School Julie Gifkins is welcomed by student Sarah Gillman. Photo / Bevan Conley Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Julie Gifkins makes history at St George's

16 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Julie Gifkins is sticking with tradition in title, but has big plans for future learning

Libby Rayner said Emma Gibb, pictured jumping on Millie, was the stand out of her Nga Tawa team in Oamaru. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Poor prep produces lacklustre results for Nga Tawa riders

15 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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The Mitavite Springston Trophy provided a good opportunity for juniors to gain experience.

The bark up event has dogs barking as loud as they possibly can in front of a judge and on this occasion, the winner received cash, dog biscuits and a silver engraved whistle. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Marton Young Farmers go barking mad at first ever bark up

15 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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The event had huntaways barking in front of a judge who determined which one was loudest.

Kate Smith, Bryan Barber and Gary Muir represent their families at the Kirkin' o' the Tartan ceremony at the Bulls/Turakina Presbyterian Church. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Clans gather for Kirkin' o' the Tartan

14 Oct, 2018 6:00pm
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The Bulls/Turakina Presbyterian Church was full of bagpipes, kilts and history.

Jane Barlow produced some work based on Star Wars for the Art Jam. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists pull all-nighter for inaugural 24-Hour Art Jam

14 Oct, 2018 5:00pm
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The art works produced in 24 hours were auctioned in support of Women's Network Whanganui.

Anthony Joel Heke assaulted his cellmate inside of Whanganui Prison and will serve more time behind bars because of it. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Further imprisonment for assault on inmate

13 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Anthony Joel Heke launched a cowardly attack on his cellmate in Whanganui Prison

Police are investigating an incident at the SUPER Clearance store on Alma Road in which two men stole cigarettes and cash. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Shopkeeper struck with iron bar in aggravated robbery

12 Oct, 2018 4:05pm
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Two men entered the premises and took off with cigarettes and cash

More than 200 Aramoho properties have been without power after a car hit a power pole this morning. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Updated: Powerco working to restore Aramoho power

10 Oct, 2018 1:10pm
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Residents caught short as power cut

David Owen Lyttle is accused of murdering missing Whanganui man Brett Hall. Photo/ Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Murder trial: Son's fruitless search for father

9 Oct, 2018 4:27pm
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Brett Hall's son has given evidence at the trial of the man accused of killing him

NEW ZEALAND

Murder trial: 'He fired a shot at Brett'

9 Oct, 2018 1:01pm
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Michael Hall has told the court his brother was previously threatened with gun violence

Murder accused David Owen Lyttle had argued with Brett Hall about money spent on a house renovations, a witness says. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Murder trial: Missing man's mother testifies

9 Oct, 2018 8:42am
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The next witness to take the stand will be missing man Brett Hall's brother, Michael.

David Owen Lyttle in the dock yesterday.

NEW ZEALAND

Missing man was shot and suffocated, High Court told

8 Oct, 2018 5:15pm
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Identity of murder-accused can now be revealed.

The trial at Palmerston North District Court is expected to take eight weeks.

NEW ZEALAND

Murder trial to begin seven years after Brett Hall went missing

8 Oct, 2018 10:30am
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The 53-year-old Manawatū man was arrested in 2014, three years after Hall went missing.

Emma Henare (front, third from right in yellow) said the Zynergy Mega Crew provided her with a great opportunity to learn hip hop, have fun and make friends. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Zynergy Mega Crew take out national hip hop title

8 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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The crew formed by students from the Whanganui region was named New Zealand's best

Richard Warner (left) has received great support from his Mum Trish Lawlor and brothers Victor and Joseph after being assaulted and left unconscious on Smithfield Road. Photo / Supplied

NEW ZEALAND

'They could have killed me': Cancer survivor lucky to be alive after assault

6 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Multiple assailants left Richard Warner lying battered and unconscious on Smithfield Road

Katherine Ellery spent five and a half years at Castlecliff School and will start at Whanganui Intermediate School in term four of 2018. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Class sizes, quality focus for new principal

2 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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It's a new school, with older students who are more vast in numbers for Katherine Ellery

Aroha Beckham was despondent after the Tupoho Community Complex was targeted by vandals for the second time in two weeks. Photo / Jesse King

NEW ZEALAND

Vandalism ruins kids holiday plans

2 Oct, 2018 4:00am
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Vandals smash windows, break doors and even steal the steps.

Clarissa Nowak patrols Castlecliff Beach, as she was in the moments before she became involved in the rescue of the year in February. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

NZ's top surf rescue: 'How we pulled it off'

1 Oct, 2018 4:00pm
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Clarissa Nowak was involved in the rescue of the year when two people got caught in a rip.

St George's School teacher Paula Conder as the Incy Wincy Spider and eight-year-old Addison Smyth as The Mad Hatter. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland and more

1 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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The school celebrated their literacy festival with a parade of book characters and more

It was a successful outing at the Ngā Manu Kōrero competition final for Sophia 'Unga-Cribb who brought home the Taa Turi Kara trophy for winning the junior English speech section. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

WHS student takes top prize at Ngā Manu Kōrero speech comp

1 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Sophia 'Unga-Cribb took out the junior English section with speech '10 ways to teach me'.

Tyler Pomeroy and Rawiri Lindsay, both 15, attach rubber-ware to cups used for milking cows. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Chainsaws and gumboots at Whanganui's first TeenAg skills day

1 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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WHS students got some training in before the junior young farmer competition next year.

Team Fit 2 Go make their pitch for a healthy living business to the panel of judges at the he kai kei aku ringa Rangatahi Business Challenge. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Young Māori in the dragons' den for challenge

30 Sep, 2018 7:06pm
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The Rangatahi Business Challenge ran over three days at Whanganui City College

Phillipa Childs and Ryan Benic were admitted to the bar by Justice Timothy Brewer in Whanganui District Court on Wednesday. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lawyer who wasn't sure if he'd qualify takes the oath

28 Sep, 2018 1:18pm
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Justice Timothy Brewer swore in Ryan Benic and Phillipa Childs

Friends of Alice, Michaela Davey, Jennifer Churchouse and Jasmine Nahora have worked hard to raise funds for her recovery. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Fundraising for teen recovering from brain infection

28 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Alice Giltrap's college friends have rallied around her as she recovers.

The Royal Theatre in Raetihi where the mayor his wife were attacked after rehearsals in 2016. Photo / File

NEW ZEALAND

Three sentenced for attack on mayor and wife

26 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Two women and a man attacked Mayor Don Cameron and his wife Phyl in Raetihi in 2016.

Fordell School's Porridge features Papa Bear as a gangster and a host of other nursery rhyme and fairy tale characters in different roles. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Papa Bear a gangster in Porridge show

24 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Students are performing the mash up of nursery rhymes and fairy tales next week

Ben Honeyfield shows off his letter and voucher with Kakaramea School principal Shannon O'Brien and teacher Colleen Hurley. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Student scores top science mark in NZ

24 Sep, 2018 4:00am
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Ben Honeyfield topped 400 students that participated in the University of Canterbury exam

From busking at the Whanganui River Markets to opening for Tiki Taane, Ra Costelloe is making moves in music. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ra Costelloe to open for Tiki Taane

23 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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The Kiwi legend discovered Stuck in Love after searching for an act on Facebook

Moari Bailey spent a lot of her younger years in Castlecliff, here she is pictured at one of her favourite spots. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Obituary: Moari Bailey a real people person

21 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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She was a woman that loved people, meeting them, talking to them and working with them.

A policeman shot Dick Keefe-Wilson in the arm, causing him to drop his rifle following a meth-fuelled rage at Vinegar Hill in December 2017. Photo / Stuart Munro

NEW ZEALAND

Meth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assault

20 Sep, 2018 4:30pm
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Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender

Mariko Marshall checks out some monster sculptures with her daughters Emily Marshall, 10, and Ella Marshall, 3. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Carlton School's young artists impress

18 Sep, 2018 11:43pm
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The students work was for sale which was a lesson in itself said principal Gaye O'Connor

Ana Batelaan-Esera was brought to New Zealand about two years ago after time in a Samoan orphanage. Photo / Bevan Conley

LIFESTYLE

Love finds a way for non-verbal quadriplegic orphan

18 Sep, 2018 6:20am
4 minutes to read

Anneke Batelaan was working in Samoa when she first laid eyes on Ana in an orphanage.

Dean Wills was preparing to install just his second alcohol interlock device on Friday having taken the role on three months ago. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Alcohol interlock devices more prolific

17 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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In July it became mandatory that judges order serious drink driving offenders to have one

Maryann Roberts says 40km/h School Zone signs would help her Aranui School students as well as those getting off of buses nearby. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Road safety upgrades around Castlecliff schools

17 Sep, 2018 9:01am
3 minutes to read

Community campaigning has succeeded after a fatal crash on Polson St three months ago.

Rebecca Benge had to leave Cindy and Blitz behind and competed on a borrowed mount in Belgium.

THE COUNTRY

Mounted games tough challenge for Whanganui student

17 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Rebecca Benge has been riding horses since she was knee-high to a grasshopper.

Ethan Gillespie (right) has passed grade eight on the saxophone, which is the highest grade attainable from the New Zealand Music Examinations Board. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Top honours for sax playing Collegiate student

16 Sep, 2018 3:00pm
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Deputy head boy Ethan Gillespie enjoys swing and jazz and his assessor liked his vibe

Gaye O'Connor (right) has had efforts to secure extra resources for Carlton School's integrated Māori curriculum rejected by the Ministry of Education. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Ministry slammed over te reo funding

14 Sep, 2018 4:00am
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Gaye O'Connor said Minister Chris Hipkins needs to put his money where his mouth is

Rebecca Benge picks up the litter container with a cane, which she will carry down the arena and drop into a bucket. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mounted games a tough challenge for WHS student

13 Sep, 2018 12:37pm
3 minutes to read

Rebecca Benge and five others represented New Zealand on horseback in Belgium.

Anna Te Rei joined Tahi Nepia at the UCOL Whanganui Campus where they talked hourua and Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Photo / Jesse King

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hourua displayed during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at UCOL

11 Sep, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

The Whanganui Campus is celebrating Maori Language Week with events every day.

Almost 100 Whanganui High School students were involved in Uncovering Alice, a production about the Lake Alice Hospital. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lake Alice performance results in WHS win

10 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Almost 100 students were involved in the production about the psychiatric facility.

The NEGS contingent adapted to the New Zealand conditions well, taking out both the dressage and show jumping events at Nga Tawa. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Feature: Horsing around at Nga Tawa

9 Sep, 2018 10:00am
9 minutes to read

A new partnership has sparked a transtasman rivalry that benefits both schools.

Bea Ward-Collins (left) and Peggy Stark got hands on in making their own waka and learning about their family journeys. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Last chance to create waka at museum

8 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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Saturday is the last day for people to learn about their family journey.