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Renowned actor Miranda Harcourt has got behind the Gift a Safe Night campaign for Women's Refuge. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Women's Refuge prepare for level 2

14 May, 2020 5:00am
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Level two may see an upsurge in women needing support

The gates are open at Summerset Village in Whanganui as visitors return to see their loved ones under new level restrictions. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui resthomes cautiously opens for visitors

14 May, 2020 5:00am
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Strict protocols will be in place.

Rangitikei District Council hope to get the go-ahead for an employment-generating bio forestry project. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mayors hoping for green lights for spade-ready projects

9 May, 2020 5:00am
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Regions work through priorities.

The Whanganui housing market will look different post-Covid-19. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How home ownership could become more affordable in Whanganui

6 May, 2020 5:01am
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Whanganui could become a post-Covid 19 buyers' market.

Sarah Williams inside the new Space Gallery & Gallery premises which opened in February. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists make the most of lockdown time

6 May, 2020 5:00am
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There are art investment opportunities despite temporary closures of local galleries.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Long-serving Whanganui Chronicle production manager bows out quietly

1 May, 2020 5:00am
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Pam Dyhrberg says there hasn't been a day in 45 years that she didn't want to go to work.

Lauren Tamehana (centre right) and the EOC welfare team have been co-ordinating support for Whanganui people during the Covid-19 emergency. Photo / Supplied Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Food bank seeing first-time users under Covid-19

29 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Multi-agency approach to getting people help.

Wanganui Veteran Mac McCallion played the Last Post for his neighbours at special Anzac Day commemoration in Aramoho. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui makes special efforts for Anzac Day

27 Apr, 2020 5:06am
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Even in lockdown, the fallen were remembered.

Q and A with film maker Kevin Double. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Monday Q&A: Kevin Double on films, cooking and birthdays in lockdown

27 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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What's up

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall has requested a pay freeze from the Remuneration Authority. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

McDouall asks Remuneration Authority to consider pay freeze

25 Apr, 2020 5:05am
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Local mayors are considering the best ways to assist their communities.

Durie Hill School will be open next week but principal Geoff Simes expects most pupils will remain at home. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Small attendances likely at Whanganui education centres

25 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Educators prepare for what will level 3 look like for schools.

Chef lecturer Jan MacGibbon shares easy bread recipes that are popular with students and staff at UCOL Whanganui. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Easy bread recipes to make at home

25 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Baker's delights - simple recipes you can make at home.

Andra Lazarescu (front) with course mates at the Centre for Dependable Strengths in Seattle Photo / Supplied Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui facilitator to offer inspirational training

24 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Building strengths through finding personal excellence.

Orla (left), Ronan and Ciara Barlow have found it easy to complete their school work during the lockdown. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

When school becomes home

18 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Term two starts well for Whanganui family.

PPE will now be distributed centrally in Whanganui. Photo / Stock

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How home care workers will get the PPE they need

18 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Moves made to get PPE to healthcare workers in Whanganui region.

Whanganui prodigal son Paul Bayly is happy to finally be home and feeling optimistic about our future. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Returning home with optimism and sound advice

18 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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An international recovery specialist says the signs are positive for New Zealand.

Strong northwesterly winds and cooler temperatures marked Easter weekend in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Strong winds cause minimal damage in Whanganui

15 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Warmer temperatures on the way for region

Actor Milo Cawthorne and director Ella Hope-Higginson are hoping to generate plenty of smiles with their improvisational show conceived inside a Whanganui bubble. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Improvised series to help people smile through lockdown

11 Apr, 2020 5:01am
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Aim was to make something that could be shot during the lockdown and make people smile.

The unlikely face of Australian property investment, Belinda Beatty, with daughters Isabella and 4-week-old Madeline. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Aussie investors end life in rat race, boost Whanganui social housing

11 Apr, 2020 5:01am
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The couple never set out to become social housing providers, but say it's a "win-win".

Artists can now apply to Creative New Zealand for a variety of assistance grants as part of the Government's emergency response package. Photo / File

ENTERTAINMENT

Applications open for creative support packages

8 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Assistance for arts community

Mother and daughter Red Cross emergency volunteers Trudy Taylor (left) and Tori Bisset are supporting Whanganui people during the Convid-19 emergency. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Like mother, like daughter on Red Cross

4 Apr, 2020 12:26pm
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"It is 99 per cent of what the work is about really."

Whanganui firefighter Carl Moon training with his Canadian crew in Edmonton. Photos / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Bucket list got a few ticks during Canadian sojourn

3 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Firefighter looks on the bright side of coming home to isolation.

Loyal customers can purchase vouchers for Viv's Kitchen's famous cream horns to cash in when the lock-down is over. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Vouchers aim to save the day for cafe owners

2 Apr, 2020 5:01am
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Coffee vouchers can help cafes stay afloat during lockdown.

Peaceable Kingdom by Whanganui artists Andrea Gardner and Brit Bunkley sits high on a Drews Ave wall. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Bunkley and Gardner collaborate for public art project

30 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui artists complete project

Some of the teddy bears and friends in the windows around the Durie Hill neighbourhood. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Community reaches out with window displays

28 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Tokens of love help people feel connected

Whanganui-born world famous chef Peter Gordon offers tips and recipes for getting through four weeks of isolation. Photo / Supplied

LIFESTYLE

Peter Gordon shares food tips for the lockdown

27 Mar, 2020 5:20pm
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Whanganui's own top chef shares tips that will help ease the lockdown woes.

Eastbrook Four Square owner Nick Gordon is offering home meal deliveries to Whanganui East residents. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Keeping Whanganui warm and fed during isolation

27 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Carers rally to support people at home.

A high school student was shocked to discover that her phone was used by teachers while it was confiscated.

NEW ZEALAND

School staff took photos on student's confiscated phone

21 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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A student has complained about the inappropriate use of their mobile phone by teachers.

Whanganui artist Pauline Allomes has transformed her wash house wall into a scene from Bushy Park Tarapuruhi. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artist to support local charities during open studios weekends

21 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Wash house wall transformed into beautiful bushland.

Artist Lysha Brennan (seated) in her studio with event manager Kat Wade and chairman Neil Buddle. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Big events cancelled but studios still to open

18 Mar, 2020 2:07pm
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Open Studios will go ahead this weekend - some of the larger gatherings have been shelved.

Melita Farley and Kevin Double are asking for contributions to their film. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fifth flood anniversary to be marked with doco

17 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Filmmakers aim to create documentary commemorating Whanganui floods of 2015.

The Whanganui community held a vigil for victims of the Christchurch terror attacks at the Handspan peace sculpture at Pukenamu Queenspark. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Kindness of locals after attacks remembered

15 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Anniversary coincides with Race Unity Week.

Whanganui glass artist Katie Brown at the new Brown & Co premises in Ridgway St. Photo / Steve Caudwell

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Restored heritage building perfect home for new art venture

14 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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New Whanganui store will showcase glass excellence.

Former pupil and teacher Clive Sullivan with Upokongaro School head girl Ciara Barlow. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Barefoot rugby, spinning tops and horseback rides to school

13 Mar, 2020 2:52pm
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Celebrating 150 years of education beside the river at Upokongaro.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Markets, fairs, ballet, comedy and some Beethoven

12 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Ian King (left) presents a plaque to Dennis Seitz with firefighters Chris Stewart, Aaron Summerhays, Jason Hamlin, Gerad Packard, Manu McGregor, Myles Hodder and Carl Murphy. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Great Kiwi adventures for Canadian family

11 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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It's been a happy year in Whanganui for Canadian firefighter and family.

A drowning in Whanganui last month has prompted questions about how prepared our children are for the water. Photo / 123RF

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Are we doing enough to prepare kids for the water?

7 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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A grieving mother has issued a plea for swimming lessons to be mandatory for all children.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui artists open their doors

7 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui prepares for an influx of art tourists this month.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Festivals, films, walks, live music and more

5 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Fiona and Grant Rivers with mechanic Dean Scott and Jock the dog are celebrating 30 years in business. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Family business celebrates 30 years in Whanganui

4 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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A Whanganui family is celebrating 30 years in motor business.

Merchant of Venice cast member Rob Davies as the Prince of Arragon wearing his costume designed by Linda Hardcastle and her wardrobe team. Photo / Paul Brooks

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Merchant of Venice director catches breath after triumphant run

4 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Comedic touches enhanced Shakespeare play performed at Bason Botanic Gardens.

A Whanganui woman is warning landline users to beware of a new tactic used by a scammer. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Caller attempted to withdraw money from bank account

3 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Scammer tries new tactic with telecommunications customer.

Central Whanganui and Whanganui East are considered affordable places to buy although property values have increased. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Good news for home owners, but not great for first buyers and renters

2 Mar, 2020 5:05am
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There has been an increase in Whanganui investment buyers during the past three months.

Madam McKraken of Whanganui Steampunks heads off for a Frocks on Bikes adventure. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fun challenges for La Fiesta event

2 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Fun times at Frocks on Bikes.

SuperValue Whanganui owner Sajar Patel said it is a great feeling to have sold a winning ticket for Saturday's Lotto draw.Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Local winners get a share of big Lotto prize pool

2 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Two local winners share in Lotto second division prize pool.

Artist James Kirkwood is hoping to find a good home for his pavilion currently showing at Auckland Botanic Gardens. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

Whanganui artist's work features at Auckland's Sculpture in the Gardens

29 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Kirkwood a second-time winner at Sculpture in the Gardens

Paul Lyons and Ian Jones as Shylock and Tubal ready for the 2020 production of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Photo / Elise Goodge

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Shakespeare, street drags, frocks on bikes, arts review and more

27 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Upokongaro School pupils Naomi Browne, Heeni Pakia, Manaia Martin-Tahau, Haeata Pauro and Crystal Goff have been studying the history of their 150-year-old school. Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

Dinner dance in the park for school's anniversary

26 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Upokongaro School celebrates 150 years of educating young minds.

Visiting MPs (from left) Deborah Russell and Kieran McAnulty with local Labour candidate Steph Lewis (centre) talk to principal Katherine Ellery and associate principal Darren Torrie about plans for Whanganui Intermediate School. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

MPs look at health, education and business initiatives

26 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui infrastructure focus for visit.

Whanganui District Library frontline services co-ordinators Kat Schroyens and Esther Newrick hope new adult programmes will be enjoyed along with tea and bikkies. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Story time for adults

24 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Readers and speakers to provide pleasure and interest at Whanganui libraries.

The Whanganui Velodrome needs repairs and the Whanganui District Council has agreed to make a final decision on roofing in just over four months from now. Photo / File

PREMIUM

Working group appointed for velodrome decision

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Raising the roof - decision to be made by mid-year.

Space Gallery owner and curator Sarah Williams is thrilled to have found a permanent home for her business in a Whanganui heritage building. Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

Space finds a final frontier

22 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Heritage building a perfect home for artful business.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall said he regretfully supports the need to decommission the swing at Mosquito Point. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Mosquito Point swing will not be replaced

20 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Swing gets "no" vote at Whanganui District Council property meeting.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Summer activities offer something for everyone

20 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Castlecliff potter Ivan Vostinar with his submission for the 2020 pattillo Whanganui Arts Review. Photo / Liz Wylie

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui talent abounds in arts review entries

19 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Exciting number and variety of artworks submitted for annual awards.

Nicole Wheeler (centre) has been performing with the Australian cast of Menopause the Musical and will be joining the New Zealand cast at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Hot flushes inspire musical satire in touring show

18 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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"Women have an opportunity to laugh at something they ordinarily might not."

Brass Whanganui will be performing at the New Zealand Military Tattoo in Palmerston North in April. Photo / Lewis Gardner

PREMIUM

Brass Whanganui eyes big 2020

3 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Busy calendar for Brass Whanganui.

Lady Lynda and Sir Robert Martin admire the pearl necklace gifted by Michael Hill Wanganui manager Paul Kirkby. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Store manager gifts pearls to Lady Martin for husband's investiture

1 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Pearls of kindness have come from Whanganui store manager.

Tidal Rave's Kristen Patterson. Photo / Supplied

PREMIUM

Wellington band releases Heart Screams album

1 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Windy city band is coming to Whanganui to launch its album tour.

Whanganui Girls' College dean Bev Franklin-Browne (right) escorts new principal Sharon Steer with year 9 students and their families on to school grounds for the welcome powhiri. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Girls' College welcomes new principal

31 Jan, 2020 9:02am
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A warm and inviting place for new principal.

Ministry of Social Development's Maree O'Leary (left) and Gail Bennett with Whanganui People's Centre manager Sharon Semple (right). Photo / Bevan Conley

PREMIUM

749 seek help with homes last year: Housing major issue for social agency

31 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui housing situation still critical.

The annual Pauls Rd Live festival provides an eagerly anticipated day of live music while supporting Whanganui families coping with childhood cancer. Photo / File

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gabby Devine's legacy of kindness remembered

30 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Musicians support Whanganui families with annual gathering.