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The Charity Chest launch party opened with a fashion parade. Photo / Sue Dudman

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Pop-up fashion for a cause in Whanganui

24 Sep, 2018 11:00am
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The Charity Chest pop-up shop has opened for a three-week stint at 52 Victoria Ave

The Whanganui High School group prepares for the first stage of a trip to China, flying Air Chathams from Whanganui to Auckland. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

A taste of China for Whanganui students

24 Sep, 2018 9:23am
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A group of Whanganui High School students is off to meet sister school students in China.

The Remnant has had national success after only a few months together.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Award for The Remnant at Smokefreerockquest

23 Sep, 2018 9:00pm
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For a band that's only been together a few months, The Remnant is making big waves

A sea of purple at Saturday's Memory Walk along the Whanganui River bank.

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Crowds support Alzheimers Whanganui

23 Sep, 2018 5:00pm
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Alzheimers Whanganui is delighted with the public response to its awareness day

Fire crews were called to Matai St on Saturday after food was left cooking on a stove.

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Alert neighbour to the rescue in Matai St

23 Sep, 2018 3:30pm
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A neighbour called emergency services after hearing a smoke alarm sounding.

Brad Kirkland has big plans to develop his online business Ubisales.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The emergence of Gen Z

23 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Generation Z is emerging into the workforce - or setting up their own business.

Eleanora Wotton is buried in the plot of her father, Captain Clifford Iveson, at the Heads Rd cemetery.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

International praise for World War I efforts

19 Sep, 2018 11:40am
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The Belgian government wants to put a plaque on the grave of a Whanganui woman.

Annasophia Calman is currently editing her book, pictured with a draft cover, to be called My Life Annasophia.

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Book aims to help others affected by abuse

18 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Annasophia Calman wants her book about state care to help others dealing with abuse.

Whanganui Mayor Hamish McDouall prepares to cut the ribbon to open Chef's Kitchen, owned by Kester Atkinson (right).

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Chefs out in force at Chef's Kitchen opening

15 Sep, 2018 1:02pm
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Whanganui's Chef's Kitchen is open for business from September 15.

Despite the physical and mental challenges of fighting wildfires in Canada, Andy Simons (left) and Gavin Pryce are keen for more overseas deployments.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Too hot to handle: Fired up by Canadian wildfire experience

14 Sep, 2018 6:00pm
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Two Whanganui men have returned from fighting wildfires in Canada.

Prue Anderson (right), with team members Sandy Sloan (left) and Maria Forlong, believes the new AIM tax system is the way of the future.

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Whanganui accounting firm leads way

14 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Prue Anderson Accounting is an early adopter of Inland Revenue's new tax system.

Women's Refuge Whanganui fundraising committee chairwoman Sharon Warburton (right) is delighted to have style guru Lynne Vinsen's support for the Charity Chest fundraiser.

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Charity Chest to launch in style

14 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Style queen Lynne Vinsen will open the Charity Chest pop-up shop on September 21.

New police constables Fraser Kinnerley, Josh Houlahan, Sreejith Sreekumar, Jake Bone and Beth Beech are starting out in their new careers in Whanganui.

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Five new cops on the beat in Whanganui

13 Sep, 2018 5:30am
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New cops recruitment campaign brings five new constables to Whanganui.

Victoria Handley is developing products to help breastfeeding mums.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Growth spurt for Milk It, Baby

12 Sep, 2018 7:00pm
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A Whanganui business is selling lactation assistance products around New Zealand.

Beautyology owner Neeti Gautam shows her creative side with henna designs.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Beauty clinic opens in historic building

12 Sep, 2018 12:31pm
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Neeti Gautam has opened beauty clinic Beautyology in the Ladies Rest building.

Fire crews were called to a Burmah St house where a pot left on a stove triggered a smoke alarm.

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Neighbour, smoke alarm save Aramoho house

11 Sep, 2018 4:30pm
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A Burmah St home owner was fortunate a neighbour heard a smoke alarm and called 111

Preparing for the opening of Chef's Kitchen are (from left) trainee Aragorn Cavanagh, master chef Dean Wong and owner Kester Atkinson.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Chefs in the kitchen at new takeaway outlet

11 Sep, 2018 4:09pm
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New foodie outlet Chef's Kitchen opening on Saturday, September 15.

Marianne Archibald (seated second from left) at a panel discussion at the Intelligent Community Forum Summit in London.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Named top small place with big ambition

11 Sep, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui is the top small community in the Intelligent Community Forum's rankings.

Marton's main street has around 70-75 buildings, half of them earthquake-prone.

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Councils lead charge on earthquake strengthening rules

10 Sep, 2018 5:01am
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Government assistance would be welcome, mayor says.

Wanganui Budget Advisory Service's longest-standing adviser Jenny Nixon (left) and newest member Sally McConnell cut the birthday cake.

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Celebrations for Budget Advisory Service

8 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
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Wanganui Budget Advisory Service has marked 25 years as an incorporated society

The tyres on Whanganui fire engines are being checked for safety.

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Fire engine tyres being assessed for safety

8 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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It's not yet known if Whanganui fire engines have been fitted with inferior tyres

Jill Scott, pictured here in 2010, loved her long life as part of the Durie Hill community.

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Durie Hill identity dies where she wished

8 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Long-time Durie Hill resident Jill Scott, 92, never wanted to leave her beloved suburb

Damian Oehlrich promises delicious plant-based food in his new cafe, The Greenhouse Aotearoa.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Chef brings new flair to 'eat your greens'

7 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Chef Damian Oehlrich is opening The Greenhouse Aotearoa in Taupo Quay.

Dr Vasu Alturi is branching out with a new dental surgery in Bulls.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

New dental surgery opening in Bulls

5 Sep, 2018 10:00am
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Bulls Dental will open in Criterion St on September 14.

New Zealand Computing Solutions director Greg Nixon with junior systems engineer Courteney Nixon. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

NZCS staff celebrate 20 years with team trip

5 Sep, 2018 9:13am
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Whanganui-based New Zealand Computing Solutions is celebrating 20 years in business.

Whanganui's Emma Bedford steps out for Huffer at NZ Fashion Week

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Fashion Week a learning experience for teen

2 Sep, 2018 10:30am
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A Whanganui teenager is modelling top designers' clothes at New Zealand Fashion Week.

Milo Grammaticogiannis, 23 months, sniffs the daffodils he took to his great-nana for her birthday.

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Cancer Society hoping for a bunch of donations

31 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Volunteers will be on the streets on Friday to raise funds for the Cancer Society.

Sue and John Fellingham say their national award for Walker mower sales is an incentive to do even better next year.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Cutting Edge a cut above the others

29 Aug, 2018 3:00pm
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An exceptional year has resulted in Whanganui's Cutting Edge winning a national award.

Applications are open for the Whanganui Regional Business Awards 2018 which were launched at Frank on August 20.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Business awards entries open

29 Aug, 2018 11:30am
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Entries for the Whanganui Regional Business Awards are open until October 15.

The Wanganui Vintage Car Club's Daffodil Rally for Cancer attracted 134 entries. Photo / Stuart Munro

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Community support for Daffodil Day

28 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui is gearing up for Daffodil Day on Friday, August 31.

Wargamer Jonathan Carryer, of Palmerston North, checks the position of his troops. Photo / Stuart Munro

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Wargamers do battle at Fracas

27 Aug, 2018 10:00am
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Table-top wargamers had a two-day competition in Whanganui at the weekend.

These cheeky chaps were having heaps of fun before the rally even started. Photos / Stuart Munro

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People go daffy for Daffodil Rally

27 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Rally raises funds for Cancer Society's Daffodil Day.

Sue Jex (right) talks students through the art of cheesemaking.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Cheesemakers and artists share Space

25 Aug, 2018 5:00pm
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Cheesemaking students learned how to make three cheeses during Winter Wonderfest.

Sarah Wright and Ethan Mancer will play at Saturday's gala recital at Sarjeant on the Quay.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gala recital to support Youth Brass Band members

25 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Brass Whanganui is having a gala recital fundraiser for three of its youth members.

Whanganui District Councillor Helen Craig's comments about business opportunities have been challenged by business owners.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

The engravers strike back

25 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Whanganui business owners say a district councillor has it wrong about local services.

A lack of cobblers in Whanganui means people are taking shoes to Palmerston North for repair.

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Cobblers, Whanganui wants you

24 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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A Whanganui District councillor has identified opportunities for new businesses.

Leanne Comrie won the national sales trophy at the Helloworld awards.

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Whanganui travel consultant tops sales

22 Aug, 2018 7:00pm
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Helloworld Wanganui manager Leanne Comrie has won a national sales award.

Whanganui & Partners chair Myles Fothergill says the organisation's board and staff are working well despite the resignation of its general manager.

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Whanganui & Partners' manager already gone

22 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui & Partners manager Philippa Ivory has already left after resigning.

Carla Jayne Smith is organising a team of volunteers to run the Charity Chest pop-up shop.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Pop-up fashion to raise Refuge funds

21 Aug, 2018 1:00pm
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A pop-up shop to raise funds for Women's Refuge opens on September 22.

THE COUNTRY

Tree programme aims to retain character of suburbs

21 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui District Council has a 15-year programme for replacing street trees.

Whanganui & Partners general manager Philippa Ivory is

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Economic agency head quits

21 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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After a brief time at the helm, Whanganui & Partners manager Philippa Ivory has resigned.

About 20 people turned out for Age Concern Wanganui's Steady As You Go class at Laird Park.

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Working together to prevent falls

17 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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In-home and community services are available to help elderly people avoid falls.

Whanganui people should beware of ticket information on Viagogo about the Celtic Illusion show.

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False claims Whanganui show sold out

17 Aug, 2018 9:00am
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False claims on the Viagogo website are affecting the Celtic Illusion show in Whanganui.

Whanganui building firms are struggling to find enough qualified carpenters.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Squeeze on sections looming for Whanganui

17 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Whanganui is running out of suitable sections for residential building.

Plunket's Veronica Fieldsend checks a child car seat during the education and awareness campaign.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Agencies promote child car seat safety

16 Aug, 2018 1:00pm
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Plunket, Horizons and police staff ran a child restraint education campaign in Whanganui.

Air Chathams has been providing flights between Whanganui and Auckland for two years.

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Eye to the future for Air Chathams

15 Aug, 2018 12:00pm
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Air Chathams has celebrated two years in Whanganui.

Bond, Aey and Mayson Chaisongkhram are looking forward to opening their new business opposite Kowhai Park.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Dairy to transform to Thai takeaway

15 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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The Park Takeaway will open in September in a former dairy on Anzac Pde.

Peter Robinson says the Thain's Building is one of many heritage properties in the central business district facing earthquake strengthening and other issues.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Thain's building "a test case" for heritage stock

11 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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The fate of the Thain's Building is now in the hands of commissioner Rob van Voorthuysen.

Police are monitoring the Fitzherbert Ave-Totara St intersection as drivers fail to obey the new road signs.

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Intersection woes continue after redesign

10 Aug, 2018 7:00pm
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Police are monitoring drivers' behaviour at the Fitzherbert Ave-Totara St intersection.

Desiree Wright (left) and Linda Spence are preparing for the closure of their family-owned DVD rental store.

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End of an era for movie lovers

10 Aug, 2018 5:00pm
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Whanganui's Video Ezy is closing after more than 20 years in business.

LiteClub sustainability adviser Uday Pratap Singh checks water flows at Wanganui Athletic Football Club's rooms.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Sports clubs focus on energy

10 Aug, 2018 1:00pm
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Charity LiteClub has been in Whanganui to help sports clubs improve their efficiency.

Two retrodoodles are awaiting their fate in the Whanganui dog pound.

NEW ZEALAND

Designer dogs await their fate for killing chickens

10 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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The owner of two retrodoodle dogs that killed pet chickens will be prosecuted.

An independent commissioner will consider the application to demolish the Thain's Building at 1 Victoria Ave.

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Thain's Building submissions to be heard

9 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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An application to demolish a Whanganui heritage building will be heard on August 9 and 10.

Extol's Marty Esau with some of the Trade N Go cylinders.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Extol offers gas options

8 Aug, 2018 5:00pm
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Whanganui's Extol Engineering is stocking Trade N Go returnable gas cylinders.

Graduates could find work in the civil works industry.

Job opportunities for students of UCOL Whanganui's new trades training courses

8 Aug, 2018 1:46pm
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Two new trades training courses at UCOL will have students work ready by November.

The processes in the de-watering room (pictured) and other parts of the sludge drying operation are being synchronised.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Smell from treatment plant temporary, council says

8 Aug, 2018 11:30am
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Odours from Whanganui's new wastewater treatment plant are temporary, council says.

Roy Biggs, pictured with wife June, received the 2018 International Leadership Award from the International Association for Food Protection.

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Leadership award for food safety expert

8 Aug, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui food safety expert Roy Biggs has received an international leadership award.

UCOL graduates could find jobs in the civil works industry.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Commercial need prompts trades training

8 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Two new trades training courses at UCOL will have students work ready by November.

Staff member Mitch Hatakeyama in the new Vodafone premises at 74 Victoria Ave.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Business

Vodafone back in Victoria Ave

7 Aug, 2018 3:00pm
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Vodafone has moved to new premises in the redeveloped former AA building in Victoria Ave.

Whanganui firefighters Gavin Pryce (left) and Andy Simons at Whanganui Airport before heading to fight the Canada wildfires.

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Huge challenge for Whanganui firefighters

7 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Firefighters Gavin Pryce and Andy Simons are heading to help with the Canada wildfires.

Rhonda Morris, of Whanganui and Partners, wants to get Whanganui buzzing about business. Photo / Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Business the buzz during August

4 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Supporting local business is the focus for Whanganui and Partners during August.

A ChargeNet station has been installed at Pak'nSave in Whanganui.

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Electric vehicle charger for Whanganui

3 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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An electric vehicle charge station has been installed at Pak'nSave supermarket.