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Bunnings Warehouse has been given resource consent to build a new large-format Whanganui store in London St. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Green light for superstore that could bring 50 jobs

22 May, 2020 5:05am
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But post-Covid will the size of development be the same as signalled last year.

The Whanganui River Markets will operate in

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Reopening of Whanganui River Markets 'a work in progress'

19 May, 2020 5:00am
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Organisers are fielding many questions about when the market will start operating again.

AWF has experienced an increase in job seekers. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Increased demand from job seekers and businesses

9 May, 2020 5:00am
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Recruitment companies expect more vacancies to open up during alert level 2.

St John is fundraising for 10 new ambulances. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Charities hit by Covid-19 lockdown

5 May, 2020 5:00am
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Op shops are closed and other fundraising plans are on hold or cancelled.

The Oddfellows Hall, built in 1895, will be strengthened and upgraded. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Significant heritage building to be upgraded

26 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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The building forms part of an important Whanganui heritage streetscape.

Gioia Damosso and Koert Wegman of Lost Art Event Management are organising the On The Rocks Festival. Photo / Sue Dudman

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

On The Rocks Festival set to launch in May

13 Mar, 2020 5:01am
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The festival will bring boutique distillery products to Whanganui.

Lisa Lightband and Alan Miles are encouraging people to get involved in Thrive Whanganui's mentoring programme. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Positive outcomes for mentoring programme participants

7 Mar, 2020 5:00am
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Applications are now invited for Thrive Whanganui's 2020 mentoring programme.

Whanganui's Philip Stokes in action in New Zealand Glassworks' hot shop. Photo / Richard Wotton

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Global call to apply for Whanganui glass artist residency

15 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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New Zealand Glassworks' first residency programme will be in July this year.

Victoria Rhodes likes to use unusual blooms and foliage in her bouquets. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Vintage theme, unusual blooms at florist's latest venture

12 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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Victoria Rhodes likes to create bouquets with a difference.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Unknown future care for Whanganui rehabilitation centre clients

7 Feb, 2020 8:20am
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Laura Fergusson Rehabilitation says it's in discussions with other potential providers.

Inspector Nigel Allan says police are working to reduce crime after an increase in the number of victims recorded in the last six months of last year. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Burglaries, family violence behind hike in victim crimes

1 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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The "serious victimisation" numbers, which don't include homicides, are up 6 per cent.

Berdeck Village closed its doors in December, with all 14 staff finding new jobs. Photo / Bevan Conley

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End of an era for Berdeck Village

23 Jan, 2020 8:14am
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Greg Cox has closed his Taupo Quay business after 40 years.

Graeme Young topped the campaign spending at $11,346 in his successful bid for a second term on the Whanganui District Council. Photo / Bevan Conley

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The highs and lows of the campaign budgets

18 Jan, 2020 5:00am
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Whanganui District Council candidates' election expenses are now available.

Maria Lane chef Luis Solano (left) and business owners Belinda Pilcher and Bryce Mason will soon open the eatery's doors. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Best of 2019: Carpark transformed into laneway eatery

17 Jan, 2020 12:00pm
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Maria Lane will focus on authentic Mexican street food "with soul".

Andy Henshaw says his native tree raising programme is popular with customers.

THE COUNTRY

Best of 2019:Tree fund a hit for Roots Brewing Co.

8 Jan, 2020 1:00pm
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Roots Brewing Co. is doing its bit to put down new roots in the earth

Buying a home is a better option than renting in many parts of Whanganui, despite rising property prices. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Best of 2019: Whanganui: Where buying is cheaper than renting

6 Jan, 2020 10:00am
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The average property value in Whanganui is continuing to increase.

Tania King has been appointed chief operating officer at New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy.

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Best of 2019: Whanganui Girls' Principal takes flight for new role

4 Jan, 2020 10:01am
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Tania King is appointed chief operating officer at Whanganui-based flight school NZICPA

Jono Rose (left) and Di Brechmanis have opened Little C coffee shop in Maria Pl with business partner Cameron Archibald.

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Best of 2019: Community vibe at Little C coffee shop

3 Jan, 2020 9:00am
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A pale pink coffee machine makes a statement at Little C in Maria Pl.

Tracy Hawker's latest business venture is La Station Design Store.

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Best of 2019: Design store opens in former fire station

2 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Tracy Hawker is selling products she loves in her latest Whanganui business venture

Constables Summer Pritchard (left) and Dwayne Housiaux bring diverse life experiences to their new roles with Whanganui Police.

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Best of 2019: New cops add to local diversity

31 Dec, 2019 10:07am
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Two new frontline cops are on the beat in Whanganui

Traffic builds up at 5pm along Taupo Quay near St Hill St and the Whanganui City Bridge.

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Best of 2019: Growing population leads to more Whanganui traffic problems

28 Dec, 2019 12:00pm
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Whanganui's growing population is putting pressure on the district's roads

Ross Fallen (left) and Sam Mordey are concerned about the state of the Aramoho Rail Bridge and the closure of its underpass.

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Best of 2019: Aramoho emergency route will not reopen

24 Dec, 2019 1:00pm
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The Whanganui District Council has permanently closed the Aramoho Rail Bridge underpass.

Aiming to bring coffee, art and the community together are (from left) Hospitality New Zealand's Adam Parker, Origins Cafe owner David Morgan and The Village Snob owner Paul Harris. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Whanganui experiencing coffee's "third wave"

30 Nov, 2019 5:01am
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The Summer of Dis-loyalty launches on Sunday, December 1.

Whanganui rural firefighter Jesse Simkin is part of the latest New Zealand team travelling to Australia to help fight bush fires. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui plumber joins Aussie bush fires fight

23 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Jesse Simkin is part of a New Zealand fire crew heading to Queensland.

Jemal Weston says he's humbled by his Kiwibank Local Hero Award because many people's voluntary work goes unrecognised. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

'Local Hero' says it's all about the team

22 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Jemal Weston's services to rowing have been recognised with a Local Hero Award.

Air Wanganui's new air ambulance arrives at Whanganui Airport. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Third air ambulance to meet growing demand

19 Nov, 2019 5:00am
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Air Wanganui has added a third aircraft to its air ambulance fleet.

MiNZ members (from left) Anne Johnston, Sandra Lansdown and Rosemary Hicks have been busy, with others in the collective, getting their new store ready to open.

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Whanganui artists' collective in new premises after histortic building razed by fire

8 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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MiNZ is reopening in Victoria Ave.

Amy Searle (left) and Tracey Jarman have opened Vision on Victoria Ave.Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Artists take pride of place at Vision

8 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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A new store is stocking work by a range of Whanganui artists.

Yarn is combined into three-ply in this area of the plant. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Natural product demand good for Whanganui plant

5 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui's Cavalier Bremworth plant is producing high-end, in-demand felted yarn.

Cavalier Bremworth's Whanganui plant manager Andrew Karl says wool carpet is the future as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

'Wool is the future' for company celebrating 50 years

4 Oct, 2019 5:00am
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There's a swing back to wool carpets as people move away from synthetic products.

Mitch Bakker has started offering asbestos management services through Allan Tong. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

It's a potential killer - but this businessman wants it gone, despite the risk

25 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Mitch Bakker has completed an intensive course in managing asbestos.

Judith Bradley is congratulated by Spotless' Clint Schoultz (left), Salena Hamlin and Collegiate chief operating officer Ian Trethewey.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Presentation marks years of loyal service

18 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Judith Bradley has made many friends in her years working at Whanganui Collegiate.

The descdendants of Eleanora Wotton gathered at her grave in Whanganui for the unveiling of a plaque recognising her services to Belgium during World War I.

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Proud family gathers to celebrate ancestor's war effort

17 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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The Belgian government has paid further tribute to Eleanora Wotton's war effort.

McDonald Equipment owners and staff (from left) Brendon Ryan, Rebecca Townsend, Brad McDonald, Avon McDonald and Vicki McDonald with their TradeZone awards. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Top award for McDonald Equipment

14 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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McDonald Equipment has come out tops in the annual TradeZone awards.

Economist Cameron Bagrie says property yields in Whanganui will attract capital from inside and outside the region. Photo / File

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Whanganui could break 'dead duck' rut: Bagrie

7 Sep, 2019 5:01am
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The Whanganui property market is still playing catch-up, economist says.

Whanganui's Property Brokers team is celebrating after winning a REINZ residential sales award for the third year in a row.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Property Brokers team celebrates national award

4 Sep, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui's Property Brokers branch has won a top sales award.

Summit Electrical owner Todd Cowan (left) at the Master Electricians Excellence Awards with MC Stephen McIvor. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

National emerging business award for Summit Electrical

30 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Todd Cowan started Waverley-based business as a sole operator. Now it has a team of 14.

Evenflow's members are (from left) Bevan Elliot, Sara Fredrickson, Jay Rickard, Uriah Wallace. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Rock band members celebrate love of music

30 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Evenflow will debut at Lucky Bar on September 6.

Whanganui's Graeme McKenzie has been named Security Professional of the Year by the New Zealand Security Association. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

McKenzie secures top industry award

28 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Alarm Watch's Graeme McKenzie has won the New Zealand security industry's top award.

Wendy Allwright (left) and Tracey Eades are offering the same care they give to their parents' grave to others. Photo / Sue Dudman

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New business cares for graves

27 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Two Whanganui women have set up a business to look after memorials.

George Paul Truby with his certificate of membership of L'ordre des Coteaux de Champagne. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cheers: A lifelong passion for wine, food - and horses

24 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Wine expert George Paul Truby says wine is a food, not a drug, and should be respected.

Team Ritesh's new line-up is (from left) Bruce McGhie, Carmel Harris, Ritesh Verma, Tonya Hibberd and Kayana Tahana-Hopkins. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fresh faces join Team Ritesh

23 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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"We want to add value": Property Brokers' Team Ritesh has expanded.

Two of Treadwell Gordon's partners, Richard Austin (left) and Simon Badger, in front of the spectacular view from Badger's office. Photo / Bevan Conley

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Firm of 'good bastards' celebrates 150 years

22 Aug, 2019 11:54am
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Law firm Treadwell Gordon reflects on the past and present after 150 years in practice.

Postie will open a new store at 122 Victoria Ave in premises previously occupied by Dick Smith. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Guess who's back: Retail chain Postie returns to Whanganui

17 Aug, 2019 5:00pm
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Retailer Postie will open its doors in Whanganui in late September.

Looking purr-fectly comfortable at the controls. Photo / Wanganui Aero Club

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Aviation life the cat's whiskers for Sherman

17 Aug, 2019 5:01am
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There's a new top cat taking charge around Whanganui's airport.

Small Talks aims to serve up entertaining and thought-provoking speakers.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Five minutes for speakers to share passions in Small Talks

13 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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The third Small Talks event will be held in Whanganui on Wednesday, August 14.

Historian Murray Crawford talks about the history of St Peter's Church.

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Beacon on the Hill part of Whanganui's history

12 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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A good crowd turned out to learn more about one of Whanganui's oldest buildings.

Whanganui Wine & Food organiser Gioia Damosso is celebrating five years of hosting wine tasting events.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wine club toasts fifth anniversary

9 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui Wine & Food will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a free wine tasting event.

Work has resumed on the Anzac Pde riverbank near the Whanganui City Bridge. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Anzac Parade: When will repair work be finished?

9 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Repairs to riverbank slip under way again, due to be finished late-October.

Marianne Archibald has resigned as chief executive of the Whanganui Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Chamber of Commerce farewelling chief executive

7 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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National-level career opportunities are beckoning Whanganui's Marianne Archibald.

Shandon Scott is the lead physiotherapist at Habit Rehabilitation.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New clinic brings health disciplines together

2 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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Shandon Scott is working back in Whanganui as a physiotherapist with Habit Rehabilitation.

Jon Wall with a selection of his Round 2 Glass products.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Thirst for upcycling inspires Round 2 Glass

2 Aug, 2019 5:00am
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A broken drinking glass was the inspiration for Jon Wall's business.

First Union organiser Kaye Hearfield (left) and union members protesting about pay rates outside Whanganui's Farmers store.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Farmers staff picket in support of living wage

1 Aug, 2019 1:26pm
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Whanganui Farmers staff picketed outside the store on Thursday as they seek a living wage.

Happy with their new location at 72 St Hill St are LJ Hooker agents (from left) Tim Hocquard, Kerryn Irvin, Michael Bourne and Craig Hanford.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Business as usual for LJ Hooker after Thain's fire

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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A former dance studio is now home to LJ Hooker's Whanganui franchise.

Nathan Smith (left) and Blair Gillam have opened electronic device repair business Kiwi Tech at 52a Victoria Ave.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

From 4x4 thrills to business partners

27 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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A new electronic device repair business, Kiwi Tech, has opened its doors in Victoria Ave.

A gun owner was delighted to be able to take his firearm home after a Police check determined it was not a prohibited model.

THE COUNTRY

Gun collection event off to steady start

26 Jul, 2019 5:00pm
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Whanganui's first gun amnesty and buyback event is being held at Wanganui Racecourse.

Fire and Emergency Whanganui area manager Gary Ward surveys the damage in the worst-affected corner of the lounge.

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Inside the aftermath of ski lodge blaze

26 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Fire and Emergency staff have shown the public through a fire-damaged Ōhakune ski lodge.

Hemp being grown in the Whanganui area. Photo / Bevan Conley

THE COUNTRY

How to the get info in this 'sexy new industry'

24 Jul, 2019 5:01am
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Hemp production has become a "sexy new industry".

Taylor Renata Nikora says he has a new respect for politicians after being a member of this year's Youth Parliament.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Passion for te reo Māori shared with Youth Parliament

24 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Taylor Renata Nikora shared his passion for te reo Māori at the Youth Parliament

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The local mission to bring Kiwis pictures of the moon landing

19 Jul, 2019 7:00pm
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The first moon landing in 1969 was a memorable occasion in Whanganui.

Rachel Māia says spending quality time with her children (from left) Quillan, Max and Charlotte has been especially important since her amputation. Photo/ Supplied

SPORT

World champs to be valuable experience for climber

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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Whanganui's Rachel Māia's next challenge is world paraclimbing championships in France.

Part of the deteriorating veranda on the Ridgway St frontage of the Hallenstein's Building.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

No action on central city eyesore

17 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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The veranda on the heritage Hallenstein's Building is being closely monitored.