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Flowers in front of the Whanganui's Masjid-e-Bilal, or Bilal Mosque, after the Christchurch attack.

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Community invited to show unity at march

22 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The Whanganui Unity March will be at 12 noon on Friday, March 22

Preschoolers enjoy the yoga and mindfulness techniques they learn at Little & Big.

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Little & Big yoga a buzz for preschoolers

22 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Children are learning yoga and mindfulness through Tickle My Feet yoga studio.

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Fordell students all go in mini Relay For Life

21 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Fordell Education is supporting Whanganui Cancer Society's Relay For Life.

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Māia aiming for new heights after amputation

16 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Rachel Māia has ambitious goals in her sights after a partial amputation of her leg

Yogabee's Tash Brechmanis is looking forward to sharing her love of yoga at her new studio.

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Public classes next step for Yogabee studio

15 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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"Yoga is for everyone. You don't need to be experienced," says Tash Brechmanis.

Major Paul Jarvis and Cath Watson with the cans collected by Resene's Whanganui store for The Salvation Army.

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Hunger for Colour campaign boost for Sallies

15 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The Salvation Army's Whanganui Corps has received a boost with donations of canned food.

Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui franchise owner Clive Aim and new driver Joy Pointon with the business's wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

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Driving Miss Daisy ramps up Whanganui service

13 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Driving Miss Daisy Whanganui has a new driver and a new wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

ARAN Animal Rescue co-founder Wendy Ward brought along her retired farm dogs, 10-year-old Nell (left) and Nell's mother Chloe, 13.

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Garden ramble supports four-legged friends

11 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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A Whanganui woman organised a helping hand for organisations helping four-legged friends.

Economist Cameron Bagrie says Whanganui needs to sort out its economic story and social statistics.

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Whanganui needs to define economic story

8 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Economist Cameron Bagrie talks about Whanganui's economy.

Excel Driver Training owner James Whitaker is a United Kingdom-trained driving instructor with years of New Zealand experience.

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Instructor has drive for students to pass test

8 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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James Whitaker operates Excel Driver Training in Whanganui

City Mission Whanganui's Justin Mulligan with some of the food donated during The Village Snob's Coffee for a Can campaign.

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Coffee campaign boosts food bank

6 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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The Village Snob's Coffee for a Can campaign was a huge success.

Red11 scout and booker Jo Mickelborough will facilitate the workshop.

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Top tips for aspiring models at workshop

6 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Aspiring models have the chance to learn from some experts at a Whanganui workshop

Bernadine Bourke's ACE Health and Safety consultancy works with small to medium businesses in the Whanganui area.

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Consultant tailoring health and safety to business needs

6 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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A new Whanganui health and safety consultancy is aimed at small and medium businesses

Robbie Clark was the second individual competitor to finish the Race to the Brewery.

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Brews-ing race to Mangatainoka for Robbie Clark

5 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui's Robbie Clark was the second individual to finish the Race to the Brewery.

Ready for Detour opening are (from left) owner Lyn Crawford, barista Tim Alston, manager/barista Jen Alston and baker Helen Aldridge.

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Detour for coffee and food on Liffiton St

2 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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New cafe set to open doors

Whanganui District Council says its building control team is closely monitoring the Hallenstein's Building.

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Owner warned after heritage building left to rot

1 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui District Council has told the Hallenstein's Building owner to make more repairs.

Fun and education will be the order of the day at the Kai Iwi Beach Dig on Sunday, March 3.

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Get digging to support surf lifeguards

27 Feb, 2019 12:30pm
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The Kai Iwi Beach Dig on Sunday, March 3, promises plenty of fun, education and action.

Hymech owner Phil Ryland is moving his business to bigger premises in the central city.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Hymech on the move after 40 years in Heads Rd

27 Feb, 2019 9:21am
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Hymech NZ is on the move from Castlecliff to central Whanganui

Steve and Tonya Hibberd are currently renovating the two-storey house for Victoria Oaks Funeral Home. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Property being converted to funeral home

25 Feb, 2019 5:01am
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A new funeral home is set to open in Whanganui in June

Pilot Warrick Funnell operates Agdrone's agricultural spraying drone.

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Agdrone takes off in Whanganui

22 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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A new Whanganui business is providing agricultural spraying services using a drone

Aaron Hartley is keen to share firefighting tactics he learned in Tasmania with his fellow Whanganui volunteers.

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Tasmanian fire a learning experience for Hartley

21 Feb, 2019 10:00am
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Aaron Hartley's first ever overseas trip was to fight an Australian bushfire

Barista Tim Alston (left) will work at Springvale Cafe owner Lyn Crawford's new venture, Detour in Liffiton St.

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Detour opening soon in Liffiton St

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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A Whanganui cafe owner is opening a new food outlet to cater for passing traffic

The Village Snob owner Paul Harris is running a campaign on March 4 to support the City Mission Food Bank.

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Coffee business supporting City Mission

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Village Snob is offering a cup of coffee in exchange for a can of food on March 4

A lifeguard keeps an eye on swimmers at Castlecliff Beach earlier this year.

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The three Rs: Safe swimming message from surf lifeguards

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The three Rs for rip safety are: Relax and float, raise your hand and ride the rip.

Top Draw Lingerie Boutique owner Paula Wade is organising a breast care information event as part of La Fiesta.

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Boutique owner promoting better breast care

20 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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A Whanganui lingerie boutique offers a personalised breast care service for women

Whanganui rural firefighter Blair Gray changes a fire danger sign as a total fire ban comes into force. Photo / Bevan Conley

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'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires

18 Feb, 2019 5:02am
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Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.

Richard Collis in action at the Monster Surf Casting Competition at South Beach.

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Monster weekend on South Beach

18 Feb, 2019 5:01am
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Some of the fish were biting at the Monster Surf Casting Competition at South Beach.

Kids, some with a bit of adult help, digging for prizes in the Castlecliff sand.

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Digging for treasure at Castlecliff Beach

18 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The CoLab Australasian Glass Conference was a hit with artists and the community.

It's all on in the Whangaehu Beach vs Valley Shield raft race.

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Raft race great community day in Whangaehu

18 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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The Beach narrowly won the battle with the Valley in the Whangaehu raft race.

People of all ages enjoyed a free pancake breakfast at Cornmarket Reserve for Go By Bike Day.

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Flip, record numbers go by bike for free pancakes

14 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Free pancakes were a hit with Whanganui's Go By Bike Day participants.

Hundreds of fishos will be in action at South Beach on Saturday and Sunday.

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Big weekend for fishos at South Beach

14 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui's South Beach will host a major surf casting competition this weekend

Economist Cameron Bagrie will be talking

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Bagrie to talk on 'all things economy' in Whanganui

13 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Economist Cameron Bagrie will visit Whanganui on March 6.

Wildland firefighters Kimberley Troughton and Eleanor Simons mop up after a fire in a Rangitatau Rd forest.

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Dry summer prompts fire restrictions

12 Feb, 2019 5:00am
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Fire restrictions are in place for the Whanganui and South Taranaki districts

Windermere's famous pancakes ready for hungry diners.

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Berry pancakes pack 'em in

8 Feb, 2019 1:28pm
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Windermere Berry Farm's pancakes keep the punters coming back for more

Looking out across the reserve to the farmland beyond.

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Bason turns on the charm for summer visitors

28 Jan, 2019 5:30am
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Bason

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New look for Bayleys Whanganui

15 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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John Bartley and Knud Bukholt are the new owners of Bayleys Whanganui and Bayleys Ruapehu

Wanganui Manawatu Sea Fishing Club committee member Ben Anderson says this year's competition may be the biggest yet.

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Competition on for "the big one"

11 Jan, 2019 5:00am
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Sustainability will be a focus for the Wanganui Manawatu Sea Fishing Club's competition.

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Designer's brand NZ launch in home town

10 Jan, 2019 12:00pm
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Mantis Sportswear will hold its New Zealand launch on January 18.

Michelle Malcolm started her new role as manager of Age Concern Wanganui on January 7.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Manager's focus on support for older people

10 Jan, 2019 9:00am
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"This is a fantastic organisation and it's very beneficial for people in Whanganui."

Can you help Marton's firefighters by volunteering?

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Fire emergency: Brigade needs more volunteer firefighters

10 Jan, 2019 6:40am
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Marton Fire Brigade is holding an information session about volunteering.

Bunnings plans to move from its Ridgway St premises to an expanded building in London St.

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Bunnings plans bigger store, more jobs

8 Jan, 2019 9:56am
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More than 50 new staff will be employed if a Bunnings development in Whanganui goes ahead

Police are investigating a fire that destroyed a Seafront Rd house on December 29.

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Property fire investigations continue

5 Jan, 2019 9:43am
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Whanganui Police are asking people to report suspicious behaviour near empty buildings

Owner Ash Patel was shocked when a strong wind gust blew through Victoria's T 4 2 cafe and smashed the front door.

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Smashing start to 2019 for cafe

4 Jan, 2019 10:00am
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Cafe owner Ash Patel was closing up for the day when he got a huge shock.

Abby (front) and Christian Jensen had the company of the MV Wairua on their Whanganui River paddle.

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Chilling out on New Year's Day

1 Jan, 2019 6:30pm
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Whanganui people flocked to the beach and pools as New Year's Day put on a scorcher.

It took firefighters a couple of hours to ensure the fire in a large pile of driftwood on Kai Iwi Beach was fully extinguished. Photo / Stuart Munro

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Bonfires keep fire crews busy

1 Jan, 2019 2:15pm
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Firefighters are urging people to fully extinguish beach bonfires.

Andy Henshaw plans to open his cellar door in early 2019.

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Tasty beers brewing in Whanganui

27 Dec, 2018 5:00am
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Expect some innovative beers when Roots Brewing Co. opens its Westmere cellar door

The express train's number plate forms part of a memorial to the 151 people killed on Christmas Eve 1953.

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Upgrade for Tangiwai disaster memorial site

24 Dec, 2018 4:17pm
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A "65 years on" candlelight service will be held at Tangiwai at 10pm on Christmas Eve

Francesca (front), Robbie and Mackenzie Baldwin join Brain Injury Whanganui staff and supporters in thanking Quality Safety's Paula Goudie (fifth from left) and Brian Bland (second from right).

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QSi initiative to help people with brain injury

22 Dec, 2018 12:33pm
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A new product made in Whanganui will help Brain Injury Whanganui's funds.

Rob shares his memories of being a police officer in <i>So You Want To Be A Cop...</i>

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Tales tall and true of being a copper

22 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Ex-Whanganui cop Rob Rattenbury has written a book about his career and family history.

Volunteers pack food hampers for distribution by Salvation Army Whanganui.

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Donations help break festive debt cycle

21 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Salvation Army Whanganui is distributing food and children's gifts for Christmas

Lee Taylor with one of his vintage cars that will keep him busy in retirement.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Final days for long-time engineering business

19 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui engineer Lee Taylor is retiring after 40 years in business.

St Andrew's Catholic Church on the move at Whangaehu.

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Flood risk prompts church relocation

19 Dec, 2018 7:30am
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St Andrew's Catholic Church at Whangaehu has a new home

Age Concern Wanganui manager Tracy Lynn is looking for a new challenge after 10 years with the organisation.

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Time to move on for Age Concern manager

17 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Age Concern Wanganui has appointed a new manager after Tracy Lynn's resignation

City Mission manager Karrie Brown and administrator Justin Mulligan at the 2017 community Christmas lunch.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New venue for City Mission Christmas lunch

14 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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City Mission Whanganui is organising its annual Christmas lunch for the community.

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Festive delight at Kowhainui Home parade

14 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Kowhainui Home and Retirement Village has had its annual Christmas Parade.

Raj Patel and Janine Chalk in the Midtown Motors' extension currently under construction.

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Midtown Motors gearing up for big things

13 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Midtown Motors is expanding its staff and workshop space.

The new team heading up Ray White Wanganui is (from left) Jamie Doble, Philippa Ivory and Brendon Bartley.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

New leadership team for Ray White Wanganui

11 Dec, 2018 8:00am
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Ray White Wanganui, owned by the Bartley Group, has new business and agent leaders.

Jackie Dowman is loving her new home at Lakelands Holiday Park beside Lake Wiritoa. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

New lakeside venture for Dowmans

3 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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A hidden gem beside Lake Wiritoa has new owners and a new name.

Rhys Hogg takes son Hunter shopping during the quiet hour.

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Quiet hour shopping could come to Whanganui

1 Dec, 2018 11:00am
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The idea of a quiet hour for supermarket shopping is gaining momentum

The Restorative Justice team in Whanganui is (from left) Rere Sutherland, Sue Anderson, Kristie Matson and David Curry.

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Silence, tears and talking - restorative justice not a soft option

1 Dec, 2018 9:00am
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A small team is bringing victims and offenders together in meetings around the region

Antony Rountree says Kea Trailers is a great fit for Harvey Round Motors which deals with many farming customers.

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Harvey Round Motors hooks up with Kea Trailers

30 Nov, 2018 4:00pm
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Harvey Round Motors is now stocking trailers from Hamilton-based Kea Trailers.

The building at 255-257 Victoria Ave had to be demolished after it was destroyed by fire.

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Cause of fires yet to be determined

30 Nov, 2018 12:05pm
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Whanganui property fires still under investigation by police