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Whanganui District Council chief executive Kym Fell and and W&W Construction foreman Rob Bradley can't get into a safe in the council's Guyton St building.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Who has the code to the council's safe?

19 Dec, 2018 6:30am
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What's the code to council's safe?

Waimarino Volunteer Rural Fire Force members Pete Pehi (left) and John Chapman (right) reinstalling the restored Raetihi sign and plough.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New signs point to revitalised Raetihi

15 Dec, 2018 3:00pm
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Spruce-up for sign and symbol welcoming visitors to Raetihi.

A new report reveals a housing shortage in Whanganui. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui housing in crisis

15 Dec, 2018 2:48am
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Council to look at tackling housing shortage in Whanganui

A power cut contributed to septic tank wastewater flowing into Mowhanau Stream. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui District Council fined $21,000 over Mowhanau stream pollution

14 Dec, 2018 10:51am
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Portion of fine will go towards cleaning stream

Details of Whanganui iwi's treaty settlement discussions with the Crown, leaked to the Chronicle in November, have been confirmed.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Mayor slams Treaty settlement leak

13 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Treaty settlement will benefit the entire community, says mayor Hamish McDouall.

Whanganui and Partners along with the Whanganui and Rangitikei district councils will look at the potential medicinal plant industry in the region.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

$35,000 to study medicinal plants

8 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Council back study into growing medicinal plants in the region

There is strong support for a council-led recycling collection in Whanganui. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

The household waste survey results are in ...

7 Dec, 2018 4:55pm
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Survey results show the community is split over a council-led waste collection.

The Raise the VeloRoof group is $500,000 closer to putting a roof on Whanganui's velodrome.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui Velodrome roof $500,000 closer

7 Dec, 2018 8:02am
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Boost for velodrome roof project

It looked more like winter than December in Taihape after a hailstorm blasted the town. Photo/ Taihape Community Development Trust

NEW ZEALAND

Taihape blasted by 10 minute hailstorm

6 Dec, 2018 2:22pm
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Hail stones were the size of a 10c piece.

Whanganui and Partners acting general manager Paul Chaplow says businesses and jobs have been created in Whanganui this year. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui and Partners look to new era in 2019

5 Dec, 2018 4:00pm
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The economic development agency is gearing up for a new chapter in 2019.

Melissa Walsh and her children Hayley, 10, Jaxs, 4 and Bailey, 15, face a stressful Christmas. Photo / Jacob McSweeny

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Whanganui's boom creates growing pains

5 Dec, 2018 12:00pm
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Housing crunch a symptom of fast growth

Perry Newburn has made two attempts to break the record for running the length of New Zealand.

SPORT

Charity runner admits travelling parts of NZ journey by car

4 Dec, 2018 11:42am
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Runner says 1975 record still stands as conditions and road length different in 2018.

Whanganui district councillor Hadleigh Reid has purchased a Tesla S Model. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Councillors' electrifying new purchase

4 Dec, 2018 7:00am
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Councillor says electric vehicles will become more accessible.

A Whanganui District Council worker tests out the new Mosquito Point swing ahead of Monday's ceremony to mark its return. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Popular Mosquito Point swing returns

3 Dec, 2018 6:00am
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Councillors' decision to get swing returned overrides official advice.

Rachel Māia won the emerging athlete prize at the Attitude Awards.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Rachel Māia tops breakthrough year with award win

30 Nov, 2018 11:00am
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Whanganui para climber takes out gong

An artist's impression of the new Bulls Community Centre, which will be built in Criterion St. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Work on Bulls Community Centre set to begin

28 Nov, 2018 8:00pm
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Bulls Community Centre to be completed by Christmas 2019

Organisers are hoping the anniversary of the Downer New Zealand Masters Games attracts a large number of participants.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Record early entries for Masters Games

28 Nov, 2018 2:00pm
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Interest high in 30th New Zealand Masters Games.

Lights will be replaced by a roundabout at this Whanganui intersection for two days this week.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Caution urged as council installs temporary roundabout at busy Whanganui intersection this week

28 Nov, 2018 11:29am
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Remember your give way rules

How much power did Whanganui's councillors really have in setting alcohol sale rules?

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council's hand forced by big business

25 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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When big business trumped council wishes

Whanganui off-licences will be able to sell alcohol up to 10pm.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council agree to 10pm cut off for alcohol sale in Whanganui

24 Nov, 2018 6:00am
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Denise Vincent says the former RSA building on St Hill St was too good an opportunity to pass up. Photo / Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui's newest bar salutes the past

15 Nov, 2018 11:02am
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The Barracks is gearing up to open to the public

Just four of the illegal dumping cases the Chronicle has reported in 2018.

THE COUNTRY

Councillor's plea: We must do better

15 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Illegal dumping needs to be cleaned up for award bid

A Kaikokopu Rd home has been destroyed in an early morning blaze. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui house destroyed in early morning fire

13 Nov, 2018 11:01am
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CIB and Fire and Emergency investigating Aramoho blaze

Tawhero principal Chris Dibben says the project is about encouraging healthy activity and learning bike safety. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

New bike track gets schools pedalling

11 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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New schools bike tracks for the community as well

Perry Newburn is on target as he nears Taihape on length on New Zealand run.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Perry's coming home on record run

10 Nov, 2018 1:39pm
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Your chance to be part of NZ record attempt

Perry Newburn achieved a long-held dream in running across the United States. He claimed a world record too. Photo/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Perry Newburn: Runnin' down a dream

10 Nov, 2018 1:02pm
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Revisit Perry Newburn's epic run across the United States of America

An artist's impression of a ferry docked at Whanganui harbour. Photo / Supplied

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Where's that Whanganui to Motueka ferry?

10 Nov, 2018 10:00am
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Whanganui council commissions another report into viability of proposed ferry service.

Whanganui Prison currently has about 544 prisoners and 241 full time front line staff. Photo/ Bevan Conley

NEW ZEALAND

Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week

10 Nov, 2018 5:00am
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More assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.

Mayor Hamish McDouall was one of several Whanganui leaders to spend a few hours volunteering this week. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: Whanganui the volunteer capital

9 Nov, 2018 5:00pm
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Volunteers make all parts of this community tick

Whanganui lawyer Elliot Copeland talks to Bill Podjursky during an outing to Ag Challenge. Photos/ Zaryd Wilson

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Volunteering brings joy to Whanganui locals

9 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Volunteer trip brings the best news for couple

The two-storey Victoria Ave building was pulled down the day after the fire. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Victoria Ave fire probe continues

8 Nov, 2018 3:34pm
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No further update from police looking into Victoria Ave fire

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spent an hour at the Rangitahi Village as part of the Rātana centenary celebrations. Photo / Mark Mitchell

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Youth shine as sun blazes at Rātana centenary

7 Nov, 2018 7:53pm
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Nearly $2 million in housing funding announced for Rātana as Church celebrates centenary.

Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall volunteered at Age Concern Wanganui on Tuesday as part of Volunteer Whanganui's I Dare You. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui 'powered' by volunteers, says mayor

7 Nov, 2018 11:58am
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Mayor in the volunteer hot seat to promote volunteering

Brian Rook appeared to be one of few winners watching the Melbourne Cup at Hatrick Raceway. Photos/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui local counts cup winnings

6 Nov, 2018 6:04pm
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Whanganui punters test their luck on the Cup

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern attended her first conference as party leader in Dunedin over the weekend.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fruits of Labour all Whanganui's

6 Nov, 2018 7:30am
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Labour Party conference expected to pour at least $500,000 into local economy

Christina Emery says volunteering has always been on her to do list. Photos/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Whanganui: NZ's volunteer capital

6 Nov, 2018 7:00am
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Volunteers get as much back as they put in.

No one was injured when a truck rolled south of Turakina on Monday morning.

NEW ZEALAND

Truck rolls south of Turakina

5 Nov, 2018 10:15am
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Early morning accident in Rangitikei

Whanganui could compete with the likes of Horowhenua in terms of catering for elderly people.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Can Whanganui be the aged-friendly capital?

1 Nov, 2018 12:00pm
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.New group to look at making Whanganui aged-friendly.

Bruce Rollinson won more than double the votes of John Chapman in the 2016 election.

NEW ZEALAND

Complaint after councillor called rival 'dopehead'

1 Nov, 2018 6:46am
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Horizons councillor said rival lived in "his own pathetic world".

No one was inside the two-storey building when it caught fire on Monday morning. Photo/ Rochelle Tanner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Victoria Ave fire treated as 'unexplained'

31 Oct, 2018 4:12pm
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Investigation into unexplained fire continues

The disused toilet block at Lundon Park is to be demolished and not replaced. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Lundon Park toilets to be demolished

31 Oct, 2018 4:10pm
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Toilet block will not be replaced

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Brick by brick: Gutted Victoria Ave building demolished

30 Oct, 2018 6:15pm
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Historic Whanganui building demolished after fire

The 90-year-old building will be demolished urgently. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Gutted Victoria Ave building to be demolished

30 Oct, 2018 6:30am
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Building was already slated for demolition, but trust says a "sad end" nonetheless.

Whanganui Vintage Weekend will be back in 2019. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Plans underway for Vintage Weekend 2019

28 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Whanganui's biggest party has platform to grow.

Bronwyn Rogers from Community Legal Advice Whanganui raised concerns about mobile traders in Whanganui with council last month.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Council kicks mobile trader issue to Government

26 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Council shares concerns over consumer credit.

Whanganui residents are having their say on rate-funded recycling. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Conspiracy or democracy? Waste survey fires up residents

25 Oct, 2018 5:00pm
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The survey is just one of many factors informing councillors' decision on the issue.

About 3000 household waste survey's have already been returned. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Almost 3000 waste surveys returned as some households miss out

25 Oct, 2018 1:00pm
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Further chance to have your say on rate-funded waste collection

After 100 years the Castlecliff Bowling Club's Manuka St property is on the market. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

'My heart goes out to them' as 100 year old club to close

24 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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Sad day as fight for survival ends

Kings will headline vibe. 2018 at Cooks Gardens.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Line up for vibe. 2018 announced

23 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Music festival to shine a light on mental health

The fireworks display at Fast Lane Spares Oceanview Family Speedway was a much-anticipated Labour Day weekend event.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Fine Labour Day brings Whanganui outdoors

22 Oct, 2018 7:00pm
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Whanganui soaks up Labour Day weekend action

Call outs for barking dogs and dog attacks have dramatically fallen in Whanganui. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Good doggie: Big decrease in dogs and attacks and barking

18 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Marked improvement in behaviour of Whanganui dogs

Minister of Civil Defence Kris Faafoi with Coastguard's volunteer of the year Mike Carson.

THE COUNTRY

Our Mike is NZ's top Coastguard volunteer

18 Oct, 2018 5:00am
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Coastguard volunteers on call day and night.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Signs of change: Council proposes new rules

17 Oct, 2018 6:42am
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Two weeks left to have your say

The Whanganui District Health Board has recorded a $3.8m deficit.

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Editorial: What's the real reason for the DHB's deficit?

16 Oct, 2018 3:00pm
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DHB deficit symptomatic of a bigger problem.

Whanganui District Council emergency manager Tim Crowe was on deck as about 100 Putiki children were evacuated in a earthquake and tsunami drill. Photo/ Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Putiki children ShakeOut for Get Ready Week

16 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Tsunami and earthquake drills to be held around Whanganui this week

Boats had a nice outgoing tide in the first half of the Tonks Small Boat Race on Sunday morning. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Baker-Hogan takes out Tonks title

15 Oct, 2018 9:00am
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Giant duck adds intrigue to Dick Tonks Small Boat Race

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Stags start strongly despite Smith duck

15 Oct, 2018 8:35am
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Plunket Shield season underway

Whanganui Maori's Jaye Flaws looks for space in Saturday's thrilling match against Wanganui Samoans. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Maori win thriller at Cooks

14 Oct, 2018 5:20pm
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Coaches keen for match to become annual.

Steelform Wanganui's Simon Dibben tries to shake Horowhenua-Kapiti's Himoana Henare in Saturday's final round robin clash at Cook's Gardens. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Rugby: Business time as Meads and Lochore Cup semi-finalists found

14 Oct, 2018 4:59pm
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Last round drama sees West Coast drop out of contention

Tegan Edwards, Belinda Rountree, Fiona Selbie, Scott Taylor Moore, Aimee Matthews and Denise Simon were among those discussing Whanganui's emergency housing needs needs this week. Photo/ Stuart Munro

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Property

Fixing the housing crunch

14 Oct, 2018 6:30am
2 minutes to read

More housing needed than ever in Whanganui.

Tyler Rogers Holden scored two of Wanganui's nine tries which regained the Bruce Steel Memorial Cup with a 57-27 win over Horowhenua-Kapiti at Cooks Gardens on Saturday. Photo/ Lewis Gardner

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE | Sport

Rugby: Wanganui hammer Horowhenua-Kapiti

13 Oct, 2018 5:20pm
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Wanganui hit form a week out from semi final

Waste Minimisation Working Party chair Rob Vinsen says kerbside collection would help Whanganui people reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Photo / Bevan Conley

WHANGANUI CHRONICLE

Waste survey sent to Whanganui residents

13 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Three options outlined to residents in survey now out for public feedback.