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

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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).

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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>

NEW ZEALAND

Tales tall and true of being a copper

22 Dec, 2018 7:00am
10 minutes to read

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

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.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cause of fires yet to be determined

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

Mike King with Whanganui City College student Bailey Fabish after his inspiring presentation about youth and mental health.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui City College to star in The Hui

29 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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A moving visit by Mike King to Whanganui City College will screen on television on Sunday

Proaxiom general manager Mike Price (left) and director Murray Woodhouse in one of the working spaces in their new premises.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Software firm helps graduates get a start

28 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Software company Proaxiom has expanded its staff and premises.

Te Korowai Aroha programme facilitator and tattooist Lance Hadfield have been working with women on probation to boost their confidence.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New tattoos enhance first impressions

28 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Award-winning tattooist Lance Hadfield has helped women on Te Korowai Aroha programme.

Community House Whanganui chairwoman Sandra Rickey with the damaged door of one of the burgled offices.

NEW ZEALAND

Devastating burglary for community groups

27 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Burglars have stolen items from three organisations in Community House Whanganui.

First Vets director Dr Nicola King introduces Ragdoll cat Reg to the new cattery.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Cushy cages highlight of new cattery

26 Nov, 2018 1:00pm
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Whanganui's First Vets is opening its boarding cattery in December

Kiwibank has withdrawn its services from the Gonville NZ Post and Kiwibank outlet in Abbot St.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Future of Kiwibank branches uncertain

24 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Kiwibank is talking to staff as NZ Post closes shared branches around New Zealand

Alan Willis-Croft says a change to the Total Mobility Scheme means a trip home from town will cost him $14 instead of $4.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Change hits mobility scooter users in pocket

23 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Horizons Regional Council has changed its Total Mobility Scheme due to an NZTA ruling.

Zonta Club of Whanganui president Anne Devonshire (right) and status of women subcommittee chair Gillian White prepare for 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Zonta campaign to end violence against women, girls

22 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Zonta's Whanganui club will have activities throughout the "Zonta says NO" campaign.

After nearly 30 years, Bulls Antiques & Collectables has moved from the busy intersection of High St and Bridge St.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Iconic Bulls shop moves premises

19 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Bulls Antiques & Collectables has moved premises after nearly 30 years

Whanganui Limousines owners Mark and Claire Wickham now cover the Whanganui, Manawatū and Taranaki regions with their two limos.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Limousine business stretches service area

18 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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Whanganui Limousines is in the business of making people happy

Dr Jonathan Tonkin has received a $800,000 Rutherford Discovery Scholarship for his ecological research programme.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fellowship for Whanganui-raised ecologist

17 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Former Whanganui man Dr Jonathan Tonkin has received a $800,000 research fellowship

After a bad year for shoplifting at his three stores, Andersons Menswear owner Darrell Smith says shoplifting has decreased since moving to new premises in Victoria Ave.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Festive shoplifters in police sights

16 Nov, 2018 6:55am
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Whanganui Police will be clamping down on shoplifting over the festive season

The cause of a fire which destroyed an unoccupied house in Kaikokopu Rd is not yet known.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cause of Whanganui fires still unknown

15 Nov, 2018 12:09pm
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The cause of two recent property fires in Whanganui is still being investigated

The Thain's building at 1 Victoria Ave has new owners who want to preserve it.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

Business as usual for Thain's building after sale

13 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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The Thain's building's new owner plans to "not demolish" it.

Janet Withers (right) and Australian scientist David Thurrowgood sit in front of an award-winning mantelpiece carved by Janet's father Archie Robertson.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Renaissance man loved to share knowledge

11 Nov, 2018 9:00am
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Archie Robertson collected and shared knowledge as well as artefacts from around the world

Heavy traffic will not be able to use Mosston Rd to get to Castlecliff for the next six or seven weeks due to stormwater work in the Westbourne manufacturing zone.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Confusion for truckies on Mosston Rd

9 Nov, 2018 8:00am
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A temporary detour to Castlecliff is causing some confusion for truck drivers

Rider Slade Orr is keen to carry on, with Whanganui District Health Board chief executive Russell Simpson (right) and Matthew Johnson (left) helping lead horse Chester.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Volunteering brings a smile to the dial

8 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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Local identities dare to volunteer with Whanganui community organisations.

Constable Nadine Staples of Whanganui is loving her move from floristry to policing. Photo / Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Constable has traded peonies for policing

7 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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New police officer Nadine Staples is relishing being on the frontline in Whanganui

Pilot Craig Mitchell-Anyon, flying the Wanganui Aero Club's Piper Tomahawk, competing in the senior circuit and landing competition.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Wanganui Aero Club hosts flying contest

7 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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Wanganui Aero Club hosted the Cook Strait Area Rally competition on November 2-4.

Fox Monroe owner Lisa Pepe is excited to have a new business back home in Whanganui.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Hairdresser Lisa Pepe returns to her roots

6 Nov, 2018 4:00pm
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Hairdresser Lisa Pepe is back in Whanganui after years of travelling and living overseas

Rotary Club of Whanganui president Stuart Hylton (left) presents a cheque for $5000 to Sarjeant Gallery Trust chairwoman Nicola Williams.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gallery inspires Rotarians to donate

6 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Funds raised through book fairs have been donated to the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall talks to visitors to the Auckland Better Home and Living Show.

Whanganui mayor a hit at home show

6 Nov, 2018 1:03pm
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A Whanganui stand proved popular at the Auckland Better Home and Living Show

Luton Gleeson's new business Vault Bar & Eatery will have a modern pub theme.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Modern eatery for heritage building

6 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Vault Bar & Eatery is opening in the old Bank of New Zealand building in Victoria Ave

Garden sculptures took pride of place on the main lawn..

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

People go potty for art

5 Nov, 2018 2:10pm
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Whanganui Potters' Studios was pleased with the response to its Art in the Garden event.

Te Korowai Aroha facilitators Amanda Betts (left) and Carla Jayne Smith (centre) brought in UCOL's Katarina Hina to help with information about further education.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Transformational programme for women on probation

5 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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A group of women on probation have completed a confidence building programme in Whanganui.

Whanganui's Anglican churches combined to raise funds at the Famous Plant Fair at All Saints Hall in Whanganui East.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plants popular at Famous Fair

5 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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The crowds turned out for Whanganui's Famous Plant Fair at All Saints Hall.

The fallen tree was an amazing sight for local children (from left) Kaiser Rouloff (2), Emma Waitokia (9) and Chloe Waitokia (7).

NEW ZEALAND

Lucky escape for properties when street tree blows down

4 Nov, 2018 3:00pm
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Lewis Ave properties were unscathed when a large street tree was blown down by high wind.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui mayor helps sell our region at home show

4 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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Whanganui wows Auckklanders -- and, yes, that is our mayor fronting the show

Whanganui Boating Centre's Michelle Whittaker and Andre Lewer are excited the business is now the Whanganui agent for Suzuki's marine engines.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Boating centre afloat in its own right

1 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Whanganui Boating Centre is now the local agent for Suzuki marine engines.

Long-serving Farmers staff Colleen Whetton (left) and Margaret Terrey, along with their friend and colleague Robyn McGuiness (absent), will retire from the department store this week.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

End of an era for three Farmers staff

1 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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Farmers' Whanganui store staff will miss three experienced colleagues who are retiring.

Andy McKay and Tracy Torrey had to leave their home of 10 years after their landlord died and the house was sold.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New home for evicted long-term tenants

1 Nov, 2018 5:30am
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Two Whanganui friends and their pets have found a lovely new home after being evicted

Dr Raja Hingorani (centre) and nurse Geraldine Service (right) with Jabulani Medical Centre practice manager Tanya Brown.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Kardashian look is out and individualised beauty and health is in at Whanganui's new cosmetic medicine and skin care clinic

31 Oct, 2018 10:30am
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Dr Raja Hingorani has set up a clinic specialising in skin care and cosmetic medicine.

Whanganui & Partners board chairman Myles Fothergill says some high calibre applicants are interested in the general manager role.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

General manager appointment still in pipeline

31 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Whanganui & Partners is working through the process of recruiting a new general manager

The Diamond DA42 (front) and the two Cessna 172s arrive at the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy hangar.

THE COUNTRY

Academy flying high with new aircraft

30 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Training just took a step up for students at the NZICPA in Whanganui.

Enjoying tea at Hospice Boutique are (clockwise from front left) Raewyn Overton-Stuart, Karen Anderson, John Unsworth, Mayor Hamish McDouall, Douglas Wilson, Sue Edwards, Eric Weir and Brian Doughty.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

How much is that scone in the window?

30 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Hospice Whanganui held a special morning tea to recognise the support of Dilmah Tea

The Thain's building on the corner of Victoria Ave and Taupo Quay has a new owner.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Future plans for heritage building unknown

26 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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The Thain's building at the entrance to Victoria Ave has a new owner.