Stores in appeal Both Countdown stores in Whanganui have joined the Countdown nationwide annual Kids Hospital Appeal. It's the first year Whanganui Hospital has been involved.
'H'added The Wanganui-Rangitikei-Waimarino Cancer Society is to change its name. An 'h' has been added to the spelling of Whanganui.
House prices grow House price growth reached13 per cent in Manawatū -Whanganui in May, according to Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr. Baby boomers cashing up and moving to the regions had caused "a flood of interest from northerners on a southern pilgrimage". " The exodus has boosted the housing markets in Manawatū-Whanganui." Younger Aucklanders are also moving.
New era for bags Plastic checkout bags will not be offered in New World, Pak'nSave and Four Square stores from January 1 next year, managing director Steve Anderson says. From October the stores will increase their focus on reusable bags. Anderson doesn't expect any customer backlash as Kiwis were ready for it.
Castlecliff plans People have less than two weeks to submit on future plans for the Castlecliff Coastal Reserve. Copies are available at www.whanganui.govt.nz, or at the council office or libraries. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday, August 17.
Conservation trio Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has made three appointments to the Tongariro/Taupo Conservation Board - Chloe Walker, a farm owner of Atiamuri; iwi administrator Hinemoa Wanikau of Turangi; and Annette Winter of Raetihi, who works for the Uenuku Charitable Trust and is involved in a number of community organisaitons.
Language talks International Languages Exchanges and Pathways (ILEP) are holding a languages roadshow in Whanganui next Wednesday. It will feature four workshops which NZ registered language teachers can attend for free. It runs from 9am - 3pm at the Kingsgate Hotel on Victoria Ave.
Course delayed The start of a beekeeping course being run by Community Education Wanganui has been postponed to August 20. Call Community Education Wanganui on 06 345 4717 or visit their Facebook page.
