Shirley Grew up with Community Support After Father Died In

Vol. 36, No. 41 - October 22, 2020

52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email [email protected] Shirley grew up with community support after father died in war signed up and was sent to them, cooking meals and BY DOUG DAVIDSON Egypt, North Africa and only available one was a Eighty-four-year-old Shirley Bristol was brought up - house behind the shops. Later, when her mother “It was a shambles,” says got a small inheritance, she in Waverley but attended Whanganui Girls’ College, ing as a tank driver in the Battle of Casino in early Shirley “complete with a joined a tour group led by as a private boarder Monday to Friday. She recalls 1944. Soon after when rusty roof.” local travel agent, Trevor catching the “stock train home on a Friday evening they stopped to have a rest, This is when the local Healy and his wife Betty, from Aramoho station in the early 1950s. Bill got hit. community of Waverley on a POW tour in 1969, “They had a carriage The trip made me feel sick He was expected to live stepped in. “Mum’s broth- which included a taxi ride for people but the train but I had to hang on until I - er-in-law, Uncle Albert to Caserta. stopped at every station, got back to Aramoho.” Larsen, was the president The house, in Waverley, and there were a good When Shirley was only at Caserta in Southern Ita- of the local RSA and mem- was set on a 1/3 acre sec- number of them, to un- four, back in 1940 and liv- ly. The allies headquarters bers went door to door to tion, typical for Waverley, load stock and take on ing with family in a farm- and a hospital was based at raise funds to provide a so Shirley’s Mum had it more. The trip took me er’s cottage near Waverley, ‘The Pink Palace’ (it was house for the family. The sub-divided, the house three hours to get home.” her father, Bill, decided to the main residence for the Waverley community had sold and a two-bedroom Fortunately, she was volunteer for service in Kings of Naples and has cake stalls and dances. The unit built for herself. She able to catch the rail car WW2. “It was one way,” 1200 rooms) in Caserta. end result was “a freehold stayed on that site right on Sunday night back he hoped, “to be able to get Shirley says, “about 50 house on the corner of through until she went to to Whanganui. It took his own farm when he re- Kiwis are buried there.” Gloag and Smith Streets.” Kowhanui Rest Home. only an hour “but it was turned,” explains Shirley. Shirley’s mother was Understandably, Shirley Shirley went to Girls’ crowded. I had to hold So despite everyone tell- about to give birth to looks back and describes College because, “Mum on to the straps that came ing him not to, because he Shirley’s youngest sister the Waverley community was adamant I was going down from the ceiling. had four daughters, Bill but, thanks to the local tel- as “very nice and caring.” to get a secondary school ephone operator, word of Still life was not easy. education. Mum was the her husband’s death was Shirley’s mum relied on youngest of six with four kept from her, until Leonie the war pension, looking brothers and had to leave was born. Bill died 2 or 3 after children and taking in school at 13 to look after Shirley Bristol days after hearing of Leo- boarders. She remembers her mother and brothers. animal numbers before be- when he bought a farm nie’s birth. one boarder in particular. She did not want that to ing able to buy a farm up when he was aged nearly - He was a teacher at the happen to me.” the Paraparas near Kaka- 90.” The family trust ternative accommodation local school. The porch Shirley married Bruce tahi and then later in Blue- owns this farm and one and stayed for a time with Bristol in 1961 and with skin Road. on the opposite side of the her mother’s sister who bedroom. When her mum Bruce’s brother Don, they Shirley adds, “A long highway just before going - farmed in the Tayforth time later Bruce featured down into Goat Valley on her own. They needed to down, Peter supervised area, slowly building up on national television the way north.

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2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Suzanne Aubert’s possible sainthood could make Whanganui and Jerusalem a pilgrim destination Suzanne Aubert, who 2. Majestic Square stylish Chavanne’s Hotel, night here when on busi- founded the Sisters relating to her, apart from area. St Mary’s Catho- described at the time as ness, caught up with news of Compassion – Nga this window. They are as lic Church, presbytery, second to none along this from home, spoken her Whaea O Puaroha – up follows: school and convent once coast, occupied the site native language and en- the Whanganui River at 1. The original railway stood here in the centre of now known as the Na- joyed the French cuisine. Jerusalem, from 1883 to station roughly between Victoria Avenue. Suzanne tional Bank site. Suzanne 4. During the Native 1899, has been recom- Ridgway Street and Ma- would have gone to Mass became friends of the Land Court Hearings, Su- mended for sainthood. ria Place at which the and received other Sacra- French owners Mr & Mrs zanne stayed with Ngati Sue Seconi from the 48-year-old arrived on 15 ments here. Charles Chavanne. She Hau in solidarity who Catholic Church reports June 1883. 3. The exclusive and would have stayed the had camped at Pakaitore/ on the progress of the Moutua. recommendation and 5. Hatrick’s Wharf. She possible implications for became friends with Al- Whanganui as a pilgrim High interest in proposed Durie exander Hatrick who had destination. a thriving paddle steamer Father Maurice Car- business. The Sisters had mody from Wellington is Hill land purchase free passage and use of the person or postulator his carrier pigeons. Once for the Cause of Vener- when Captain Kenny able Suzanne Aubert to opened a parcel at Jeru- be named a Saint. He has salem he found a baby recently received infor- inside with a label reading mation from the Vatican “For Mother Aubert, at Je- President of the Causes rusalem”. of Saints, that the medi- 6. Whanganui’s Hospi- tal. Suzanne tackled head cure attributed through on the medical superin- Suzanne Aubert her intercession, is now tendent removing from being examined. his care, against medical advice, orphan John Mc- step in the long and com- Mahon. Returning to plicated process for Su- Wellington he was nursed zanne Aubert to be can- to full health. onized New Zealand’s } YR Z [ near Upokongaro. Here M in the mid-winter of July necessary to be declared <{Durie Hill Tower of Joseph to take them to Suzanne’s work in Je- Jerusalem to revive the rusalem/Hiruharama, is Whanganui District status quo of no further The 9.30am meeting in Maori mission and school. well documented. She Council will hold an addi- land purchases. the Council Chamber at Suzanne was to act as used the microclimate tional meeting on Thurs- Council Senior Policy 101 Guyton Street is open nurse and interpreter. to not only grow a wide day, 22 October to consid- Analyst, Justin Walters, to the public and will be On 1 October 1926 Su- range of fruits but also to er and hear submissions says the large number of livestreamed via the coun- zanne Aubert died in Wel- develop medicines into on the proposed purchase submissions highlighted cil’s Facebook page. The lington. This wahine tino concentrate ready for of two sections near the the public interest in the council will also consider whakapono – a very holy manufacture. The fruits Durie Hill War Memorial proposed purchase. submissions on the Re- lady, as the River Maori included cherry, pear, ap- Tower. O " view of Psychoactive Sub- described her, was aged ples, chestnuts, walnuts, Public consultation public has been keen to stances: Local Approved 91. plums, quinces, hazel- closed on Wednesday, 30 have their say by engag- Products Policy. nuts trees, gooseberries September with more than ing with us through the Submissions may be vines and strawberries. 120 submissions received. consultation process, in- viewed on the Whanganui She also established an Five people will present cluding those who may District Council website: orphanage. their submissions in per- not have submitted to the www.whanganui.govt.nz/ During her 16 years son at today’s meeting, council before.” Durie-Hill-land-purchase in Jerusalem, she spent October 22. much time in settler The council is consid- Whanganui which would ering the purchase of 3 make the city a pilgrim’s and 9 Blyth Street as a destination as well. council reserve to protect When stained glass win- the views from the lower dows were introduced to levels of the Durie Hill the Whanganui District War Memorial Tower, as Council Chambers from well as the general sense up to 2006, Suzanne Aubert’s of ‘openness’ in the Durie Hill Reserve area. be designed. 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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 11 New vans turn a page for Whanganui District Library Whanganui’s new mo- to access areas where the vans, including 360-degree and the Four Regions Trust bile library vans will be mobile library bus cannot cameras and “blind-spot for their support for the seen around the district travel. assist.” project. from Tuesday, 27 Octo- “At Whanganui District “Switching to vans also The concept design for ber, after Labour weekend Library we’re commit- " the exterior of the vans was when they are brought ted to getting the books to ƾ completed by Library Per- into operation to serve the where the people are.” can be driven by any holder formance Manager, Sonny needs of the community. The vans can travel to of a Class 1 licence, unlike Tamihana. Whanganui District Li- anywhere the library bus the bus, which could only Pete Gray says the inspi- braries Manager, Pete be driven by our two librar- ration for the adults’ van, Gray, says the Mercedes- to places the bus couldn’t ians with Class 2 licences. dubbed “Tahi”, was a pic- Benz Sprinter vans are reach, such as along the “This means the vans will ture of Miss Blackett, a for- “huge.” River Road, into retirement be on the road for more mer city librarian, and her “It was important to us complexes around town hours each week, making team from the 1930s. to get the ‘super-high’ and to outreach events. more stops than was pos- “The picture sums up our 2.2metre roof to make He says the vans will also sible with the bus.” history as an organisation sure the vans are inviting come in useful for refresh- The cost of replacing and the power of libraries, and comfortable for peo- ing the collection for sub- the mobile library bus particularly for women at ple of all heights.” The urban libraries, a task that, would have been close to the time. “extra-long” vans are 7.3 until now, has been com- $600,000. $300,000 was set “She and other literary metres long and 2 metres pleted either by courier or " champions like Agatha Miss A.M. Blackett and her library team in the 1930s wide. the vans and the project has Christie’s Miss Marple, chose that particular series it.” already developed sys- Pete Gray says one of Every available safety come in under budget. Pete Kerry Greenwood’s Phy- of images. He says the inspiration for tems for bringing smaller the big advantages of the feature has been ordered Gray says he would like to rne Fisher and Alice in “The design is nostalgic the children’s van, “Rua”, groups to the mobile li- new vans is their ability with the top-of-the-line thank the Lion Foundation Wonderland are why we without being overt about is again picking up themes brary. of literary heroism for chil- Because the mobile li- dren from books like Pippi brary collection is split be- Longstocking, Captain Un- tween two vans, there will derpants, The Famous Five be fewer books on board and Peter Pan. each van but the collec- “These are titles kids love tion will be more regularly and continue to love and refreshed. The van book- we always want to encour- shelves have more room age that excitement for to display books face out reading.” “to catch the eye and en- The children’s van has tice people to delve into the capacity to seat about the books”. eight children – as many The mobile library as the bus – and the adults’ schedule can be viewed by van can seat about three visiting Whanganui Dis- adults. trict Library’s website or Pete Gray says because scanning the QR code on there is less standing room the van doors. in the bus, schools will Everyone is welcome to need to adapt their practic- attend the launch for the es to bring smaller groups mobile library vans on to the mobile library van, Friday, 23 October at 2pm rather than whole classes. at the Davis Library. Both He says because of the vans will be stationed out- recent COVID-19 restric- side the library and open tions many schools have to the public for two hours. U3A Cinema group to screen ‘Romantic Road’

Travelling this "[("( ZR£|_]"Q:|#R- plored the establishment of a relationship between two people living alone in the latter stages of their lives. This £|_Q++R- long weekend? tionship that has lasted over a lifetime. Romantic Road isn’t just about driving an 80 year old car 4000 miles across India from Mumbai to the Bay of Bengal; nor is it a straightforward travelogue about India, though both statements do, in some way, qualify what the z< critical reviews, possibly judged on criteria based around ideas of what a good travelogue should be like. Rupert Grey, recently retired as a copyright lawyer and his wife Jan, after some careful planning, set themselves Keep your eyes on the road. the goal of driving across India in Rupert’s father’s 1936 Rolls Royce. Not for them the grey descent into old age and decrepitude; they will assault retirement and seek Drive to the conditions. adventure and we will observe the dynamic that has kept their relationship so healthy. - bassy has expanded their repertoire since the 4th theatre has opened and it pays to check the ‘now showing’ list regularly so as not to miss some very worthwhile movies. Romantic Road screens at the Embassy at 11am Wednesday, 28 October. All welcome. 12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 13 2010 Ltd $BOBBO )POFZ

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14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 The pull of Mars and the pulse of life - the next talk at the Science Forum - Frank Gibson Whanganui talk he said: ent species living now ago. James Crampton is Pro- "Living biodiversity on than at any other time, or I asked him if the poster fessor of Paleontology at our planet is the glorious, was life richer in the past? I produced for his talk Victoria University. He rowdy, smelly, colourful # - makes him look eccentric. seems to be that amazing residue from hundreds of trolled more by changes ®R kind of scientist who be- millions of years of evolu- in the environment, or by do eccentric!" comes so wrapped up and tion and extinction.” So competition between spe- He will be presenting his in tune with his work that some questions he will ad- cies?" talk at 7:30pm on October he moves into the world dress are: When answering he will 27 at the Davis Lecture of the poet. When I asked #- address the remarkable Theatre. Be there early to him for a few words to sity accumulated? fossil record of life on get a good seat. describe his upcoming #_ - Earth. He will also discuss strange ‘graptolites’ that lived in the oceans 450 Graptolite slab ... 450 Recent RCP winners million years ago, fossil million year old grap- ] 7 7 7 \ \ tolites – extinct animals +\"O_- Zealand 20 million years \ _7@P ago, and single-celled Paleozoic oceans; the Thank you to everyone else who entered. Watch out plants that lived around view is about 15 cm high for more competitions over the next few months. _= [James Crampton].

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16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Made in the Neighbourhood coming to Bikes get new lease of life at The Marketplace on Victoria Avenue Stanford House ‘Made in the Neigh- Yvonne Nyenhuis bourhood’ is what its name says – made in local neighbourhoods as much as possible. It special- izes in homewares such as cushions, table runners, artefacts, harakeke weav- ing tapa making and children’s clothing. The focus Aoteraroa. Masina Maher who runs Made in the Neighbour- hood says, “We love to repurpose and reuse especially so called ‘waste’ from high end producers such as top New Zealand two to three years supply. land business landscape, sourcing as close to the fashion companies. Cur- She points out that clothing being at one stage, the sec- neighbourhood as possi- rently, Masina works with is the second largest con- ond largest woollen mill in ble. Shane Cossey in the Stanford House workshop four label clothing sup- New Zealand. Masina de- The shop will be part Shane Cossey, Health whaiora are spending con- "- pliers and even uses wed- Much of her children’s scribes New Zealand wool of the new Marketplace Care Assistant at mental structive activity time re- cycled bikes to people to ding dresses. clothing is made from - which is coming to the old health and addictions re- viving the bicycles from promote their independ- Otherwise she will Whanganui woollen blan- bre. The clothing includes Farmers Building next to habilitation unit Stanford completely unused and ence,” says Peter. source items such as wool kets. They are leftovers ƿ Majestic Square. It will be House and clients/tan- abandoned to being fully Shane adds: “What from Trade Me, Op shops from the time when the This is a major part of managed by local, Yvonne gata whaiora are learning functional,” says Peter. other people think of as and stock leftovers such Wanganui Woollen Mills her business approach – Nyenhuis, who will also be new skills and support- “Well done to Shane for junk is in perfect working as fancy buttons. Perhaps was a major feature in the using New Zealand mate- selling her hand crocheted ing the wider community his enthusiasm and abil- condition. To us a brake not surprisingly she has Whanganui and New Zea- rial, employing locals and and knitted garments. by bringing back to life ity to get Clients/Tangata leaver is gold.” abandoned and broken bi- whaiora involved in a con- If you have an unwant- cycles. structive activity which ed bike, or bike parts you Shane started at WDHB helps our community. For would like to donate to Fest of Cultural Unity success in December 2019. Before some people, the cost of the Stanford House work- this, he worked for retail purchasing a bicycle is shop, please email shane. The Fest of Cultural name but a few. Most carts display manufacturers beyond their means. We [email protected] Unity brought Majestic sold out which was a tes- GDM Whanganui and as Square to life on Satur- tament to both the quality a painter. and variety of the food and Shane has assumed music, dance and colour also the huge numbers of responsibility for run- from around the globe to our community that at- ning the Stanford House celebrate cultural diver- tended. workshop as one of the sity in our community. Mainstreet Whanganui is programmes where cli- The line-up included proud to be event manag- ents/tangata whaiora have the hot and spicy rhythms ing this event with the Fest the option to do carving, of Africa with The Afro of Cultural Unity Com- welding, woodwork and Beat Band, led by a lead- mittee. Event Manager, more. The upcycling bicy- ing NZ based African Kelly Scarrow says, “The cle project will be added performance artist, Sam event was a huge success to the activities. Manzanza and a crowd on so many levels. From Shane and Clients/Tan- favourite Samba ao Ven- the diverse range of en- gata whaiora collect un- to, both of which got the tertainment acts which the used bikes from the com- crowds up & dancing. crowds all got behind and munity and repair them, There was also a large danced, sang and cheered utilising parts from other range of local perform- along to, through to the bicycles they have col- ers & entertainers which community devouring the lected and repaired. Once helped create a spec- huge array of delicious \ ties, Whanganui Women’s brought back to life, the tacular day long, family celebrate our cultural di- Lotus Group, Whanganui bicycles are donated to friendly event. “The success also lays versity within our city. Maori Wardens, MORE children and adults in the Food was the other heavily with those who These types of events are FM Whanganui, Main- Whanganui community. major draw card with 24 turned out in the thou- what community is all street Whanganui, Whan- To date Shane and the stallholders from around sands, to celebrate who about”. ganui Multicultural Com- Clients/Tangata whaiora the world - the Middle we are as a community The Fest of Cultural Uni- mittee and to all those who have rescued, restored and Y and the many cultures that ty Committee would like came along and supported donated more than one India, Indonesia, Thai, help make Whanganui a to thank the following, for our day. hundred bicycles. [ _ unique, vibrant and a wel- without their support the Keep an eye on the Fest Peter de Roo, Clinical Island and kiwi favour- coming city to live within. event would not be possi- of Cultural Unity’s Fa- Nurse Manager, is happy ites a traditional hangi or “The event is organised ¦7µ+- cebook page for all the that Shane’s strengths and a punnet of chips ….to by the community for the ka, Welcoming Communi- photos being released over abilities are being utilised the coming weeks. www. in his role at Stanford facebook.com/Whan- House. ganuiFestivalCultures “Our Clients/Tangata

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 17 Intersection trafﬁc signals set for upgrade Do your bit to save our iconic Work has started on an "ƾ and layout at the Dublin Street-Victoria Avenue Kiwi this month intersection, one of the busiest in Whanganui. October is Save Kiwi increasing or decreasing. The work began on Month - an annual cel- “Predator control has Monday, 19 October, ebration of all things kiwi been undertaken in the with the drilling of new led by Kiwis for kiwi. park for more than 10 cable ducts under the Kiwis for kiwi, in part- years and we want to see intersection approaches. nership with the Depart- Road signs, including Dublin Street-Victoria Avenue intersection ment of Conservation numbers.” electronic signboards, are (DOC), aims to bring to- Dogs are the number already in place to notify tion layout also has lim- network to provide 24/7 gether all New Zealanders one threat to kiwi as ki- road users and pedestri- ited pedestrian protection monitoring of faults. The to save our national bird wis have a strong scent ans of the upgrades. at its crossing points. The intersection’s footpaths, and is a national charity and are therefore easy for A temporary roundabout proximity to Whanganui kerbs and channels will that supports community- dogs to track down. Any will then be installed a Intermediate School and also be improved for bet- @> dog, big or small, could week later on Monday, 26 recent and projected ter pedestrian use and to conservation projects. kill a kiwi and small dogs October, and the old traf- growth in pedestrian and enhance drainage. Their vision is to take " vehicle activity in Whan- The Dublin Street-Vic- kiwi from endangered removed. Pedestrians will ganui, means an upgrade toria Avenue intersection to everywhere because DOC Community Rang- still be able to cross at the of this area is a priority.” is the second busiest for no one can imagine New er, Katy Newton, says intersection with the help Upgrade work will re- ƾ#- Zealand without kiwi. planning is underway for of temporary pedestrian tain the basic layout of the ganui – the busiest is the Our country’s most fa- an avian aversion training islands in the centre of intersection with minor Glasgow Street-Victoria mous bird is still declin- course in the Whanganui/ each approach. improvements. A feature Avenue intersection that ing by 2 per cent a year Ruapehu areas to help ad- North Island Brown Kiwi Whanganui District will be a raised pedestri- was upgraded earlier this and without management dress this risk. and ensure these taonga are in kiwi habitat. Re- Council’s Senior Roading an/cyclist platform across year. around 20 kiwi are lost “If you are thinking are here for generations to port anything you see to Engineer, Brent Holmes the left-turn slip lane area The project, includ- each week – 1,040 per about taking a dog hunt- come,” Katy says. Quest for Kiwi. https:// says, “The intersection’s from Dublin Street near ing the raised platform, year. ing it is really important Practical ways to pro- www.kiwisforkiwi.org/ ƾ" Whanganui Intermedi- footpath and kerb work, is DOC Whanganui Bio- that you do this training tect kiwi news-and-media/join- is out of date and has be- ate School into Victoria expected to be completed diversity Supervisor, – it’s free. # - the-quest-for-kiwi/ come unreliable – main- Avenue. by the end of November Josh Adam, says Whan- “There are many other jured or dead kiwi call # 8 tenance is an issue as _ƾ 2020. For more informa- ganui National Park has ways you can help kiwi - ]ƾ on your property, trap well, with parts no longer also be installed and the tion, please visit: www. the largest population from ensuring your dog is our 24 hour emergency predators and put escape available. intersection controller will ƾ> of Western North Island ‘avian aversion trained’ to hotline 0800 DOC HOT ramps in cattle stops. “The current intersec- signals-upgrade Brown Kiwi in New Zea- volunteering with an or- (0800 362 468). For more information land. ganisation protecting kiwi #@ about Kiwis for Kiwi vis- “We are currently un- or, if you can, by making attacks on kiwi by getting it www.kiwisforkiwi.org dertaking some really a donation. your dog avian aversion For more information interesting monitoring “We all want to raise trained and not dumping about Avian Aversion work using kiwi sound funds and community unwanted pets. Training contact Katy recordings to determine awareness to help safe- # # Newton knewton@doc. if the population is stable, guard kiwi populations sign of kiwi when you govt.nz or 027 384 3724. Health Boards replace meal providers A Whanganui District due to expire this year and food services, and Ventia Health Board spokes- so was put out to tender. NZ Ltd for the broader man sent us this advice The DHBs set about a facilities, maintenance after a RCP reader was robust procurement pro- and hotel services at both told that there would cess, assessing the various DHBs. NZ has the highest incidence rate of Melanoma be a new provider for tenders with a view to se- Compass and Ventia New Zealand has the Meals on Wheels. lecting a provider capable are the preferred suppli- world’s highest incidence The facilities man- of delivering high quality ers following the open rate for melanoma and it agement services services at the best possible tender process. is our third most com- contract, jointly held value for money. Ventia is one of the mon cancer in men and by Whanganui Dis- As a result of this process, largest dedicated infra- women with 4,000 cases trict Health Board and negotiations have been structure services pro- diagnosed every year. MidCentral DHB with completed with Compass viders in Australasia and Melanoma accounts for Spotless Services, was New Zealand Group Ltd for will deliver building and nearly 80% of all skin utilities management, cancer deaths with over grounds and gardens 350 Kiwis dying of it each maintenance, pest con- year. \ You are much more and transport, waste likely to have melanoma management, cleaning, when you are older as security and orderly ser- around 70% of cases vices to the DHBs. occur in people aged 50 Compass is the larg- years and older. Death est provider of food and rates are higher among hospitality services to the men. Melanoma rarely New Zealand healthcare @ - "" New Zealand. melanoma is recognised it is almost always cur- ing is for cooked-fresh have a lower chance of The good news is that if and treated early enough able. patient food, meals on getting melanoma, but wheels and retail food they often have thicker, services, including at more serious melanomas. Whanganui Hospital’s Other risk factors in- two cafes. Fresh ingre- clude fair skin, red, blonde dients will be locally or fair hair, skin damage sourced and prepared on due to sunburn, many \ moles or larger moles and Whanganui DHB has sunbed use. However, it is been working closely not always possible for in- with both the new pro- dividuals to identify their viders and Spotless to personal risk of melanoma ensure a seamless transi- by going through a check- tion of services. list of risk factors. Compass will com- If you want to iden- mence food services in tify your risk, ask your December and Ventia primary care practitioner will take over facilities to use the melanoma risk services in January. predictor tool available to primary care practices in 18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Hello World committed to the long term It is really the worst of times to be in the travel mendations and so on.” industry but Paul and Sue Robinson, the owners of The business has “pivoted as much as we can, look- three Hello World franchise businesses around the ing to travel opportunities in New Zealand.” This J7+#Q has worked well in Whanganui, thanks to our older “We are here for the long term and for our great population. Unfortunately for Paul and Sue, it was not customers.” the case for their shop in Whitianga, which had to be Ironically the stores have been very busy manag- closed down. ing refunds and credits for their customers. This has The Government’s wage subsidy helped and Paul meant “dealing with people around the world who are """" in a similar situation or worse.” Paul adds, “We don’t #" hold onto customers’ money. We are not a bank, more in employment. “We have a duty to them as well. The a window to the world. It is our duty to our customers Trafalgar Mall management was also very supportive to ensure their money is safeguarded and to help them and we are grateful to them.” either rebook or to get a refund or a credit.” As for the future, Paul believes, “it will be more While they have been successful for most of their "ƾ" customers, it has been hard work. There is also “the will be more cautious about overseas travel but as a raw emotion,” Paul points out. “For many they had :{ }""# booked the trip of a lifetime and it is possible that be able to advise and support.” some will never get to make it because of illness.” It "O# entwined with our customers, sharing almost every- /"ƽ<"#/$ thing short of getting on the plane – photos, recom- /

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Learn the main signs of stroke and to act FAST by calling 111 if you suspect a stroke. Is it a stroke? Learn FAST and call 111 immediately if you suspect a stroke! The FAST campaign encourages everyone to learn the key signs of stroke and to act FAST by calling 111 if they suspect a stroke. Prompt action can save lives - as well as improve recovery. It is vital to recognise when someone is having a stroke and to start treatment as soon as possible,

because the sooner medi- # [ they smile? cal treatment begins, the J Q¤ Arm - Is one arm weak? more likely brain damage # ƾ " Can they raise both arms? can be reduced and a bet- words jumbled, or lost Speech - Is their speech ter outcome achieved. voice; jumbled or slurred? Can That's because Time is # 8_[ " they speak at all? Brain - the quicker a clot present in 85% of strokes. Take Action - Call 111 can be dissolved or re- How can you tell if some- immediately. moved, the less damage one is having a stroke? Stroke is always a Med- is done and the better the By learning to recognise ical Emergency - Act chance of a strong recov- the symptoms of stroke FAST. ery. you could save a life! Even if the symptoms A stroke is a brain at- Learn the FAST check. go away quickly or don’t tack - it's very serious. The Face - Is their face cause pain you should call symptoms might show on drooping on one side? Can 111 immediately. the face, arm or in speech, but it's the brain that's being damaged. Even if the signs seem to come right by themselves, call 111. Don't call your doctor, or drive yourself - get help immediately. Am- from you if you recognise the FAST signs - call 111 and tell them it's a stroke. What are the signs of stroke? The signs and symptoms of stroke usually come on suddenly. The type of signs experienced will depend on what area of the [ stroke include: # [ or numbness of face; RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 19 Driving Miss Daisy - and the Covid Bounce

It has been a weird year sential service.” account. So well done to hairdresser was phenom- October is looking really to have another in 6 to his drivers will go the for many people and es- Most of the trips taken the public servants, who enal.” Patronage contin- good and we are getting a 12 months time.” He is ‘second mile’ to help pecially for small busi- \ were in charge.” ued to rise with July be- lot of new people.” waiting for some drivers their customers get to nesses trying to cope jabs and “for a few brave Clive hoped that by ing even better. August Clive has been running to receive an endorse- where they want to go under Covid-19 lock- souls, the trip to the Su- June, the service would seemed to be going the the Driving Miss Daisy ment to their driver li- and do. down conditions. Driv- permarket.” reach 80% but “it turned same way but we got our for about 3 ½ years. He censes. Clive suggests you ing Miss Daisy‘s patron- “We were very fortu- out to be our best month wings clipped a bit, with bought a second car in Driving Miss Daisy phone him up on 021 age “went down to about nate to have the wage ever. The number of a reduction of 10%, by February 2019 and says, trips are pre-booked 503313 for a chat about 10% of normal,” says lo- subsidy,” adds Clive. “I people going to the the return to level 2. Now “I wouldn’t be surprised and the cars can carry what you, family mem- cal owner/driver, Clive applied for it at 9pm and everything the cus- ber or friend needs. He Aim, “even though we by 6pm the next day the tomer needs, including is also happy to visit and were considered an es- subsidy was in my bank a wheelchair. Clive and explain in person. DRIVER ASBESTOS REMOVAL

Clive Aim - owner of Driving Miss Daisy, Whanganui

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20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Murray’s Appliance Repairs cover both stoves and washing machines Murray’s Appliance """ washing machine/dish- model and sell a stove will come and give you an suit your needs and ar- to the Z Service Sta- Repairs is a division serviceman recently join- washer and advise you range the installation of tion on the corner with of Walker & Thomas ing Murray’s division. on the cost of repair. contact Murray’s Appli- " the new one. Z[Q Electrical with Mur- This has enabled them 8 ance Repairs on 344-7503 They can also recommend ] the drive and check out ray Fletcher bringing to include repair of to upgrade to a new or 021-0823 6126. They the best type of stove to good stock of fully refur- the selection or look the business over about some makes of washing bished ovens for sale at on the website at www. seven years ago. The machines and dishwashers reasonable prices. If you walkerthomas.co.nz business has grown as well as stoves. They are looking for a replace- and click on Murrays with two extra full time will do a free assessment ment oven go to 184A Appliances to see the full on your existing stove or Glasgow Street (next range on sale. WHITEWARE MOTORS

Some of the range of refurbished appliances available for sale

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 21 22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches have arrived at some GP practices

Grandparenting Together - meeting every Thursday Lynette Archer and Ker- ralie Adam from ‘Woven #R"" number of organisations working within the community to hear what’s ‘on top’ for parents. One need soon became appar- ent – there was currently no informal support or network for grandparents Tyler and Maggie at the Aramoho Health Centre raising their grandchil- Health Improvement Practitioners " ƾ " " dren. (HIPs) and Health Coaches are being or even a long term condition such as dia- This led to ‘Grandpar- introduced into local GP practices. betes, can access a free 30 minute con- enting Together,’ a sup- They are part of the Government’s ini- sultation. As Tyler says, “It is adaptive to port group for, and run tiative to assist people whose thoughts what people need.” by, grandparents raising and feelings are impacting on their No special referral is required and you grandchildren. Their mot- health and wellbeing. Pilot schemes are likely to get almost immediate ac- to is ‘Celebrate, Support, have been run for a couple of years in cess. While they are not counsellors, Connect, Encourage’ and a variety of places in the country and most people in these roles are likely to be will be facilitated by Bob now these roles are being incorporated registered health professionals such as a Wilson, who along with into selected GMedical Centres. So far Registered Nurse, social worker, occupa- Betty, raise three of their they include Aramoho Health Centre, tional therapist or a psychologist. grandchildren. Gonville Health, Te Waipuna and Rua- There are no limits to the number of ap- The informal get- pehu Health. pointments and consultations can be as an togethers take place at The RCP spoke with Maggie, a HIP individual or as part of a group. Maggie the Plunket Hub in Bates and Tyler (Health Coach) at Aramoho and Tyler have set up a wellbeing group Street every Thursday Lynette, Bob and Kerralie @ +- who meet weekly. There is also a walking from 10am. You can tered Nurse and had worked at Ara- group and a possible singing group. bring your grandchildren was so pleased she had ily trauma has happened with people who have moho as a Practice Nurse. She says, “I Consultations and group sessions are with you as there is a come because it was good and child-parent rela- or are going through heard of these roles and liked the idea \- safe, child-friendly play to meet someone else who tionships have become similar experiences. of helping people to see things in a dif- ing ear, acknowledgement, deep breath- space available. Attend- ‘just gets it’.” It is fre- dysfunctional leading to ## ferent light and providing a holistic ing practice, mindfulness, self-compas- ance is free and there is quently said by grandpar- considerable grief. It can local, community initia- service.” sion, meaningful goal setting, connection no commitment to stay ents that, “This is not the be isolating and frighten- tive creating informal, Tyler has been involved as a peer with other services and helping people the whole time or be retirement we planned. It ing. Children are likely parent-alongside-parent support person in Mental Health and navigate the health system. Maggie says, there every Thursday. changes everything.” to be caught up in the connections for anyone says, “I am aware of the lack of sup- “We have practiced meditation in our Kerralie says, “It is “Often there are trauma leading to behav- parenting in Whanganui. port for mental health and addictions group sessions.” complex for grandparents legal costs and cus- ioural challenges.” If you’de like to know and wanted to be part of the solution.” Tyler points out, “We can brainstorm bringing up grandchil- tody arrangements can be This is where Grandpar- more, please contact Both have received, and will continue with them what their next steps might be. dren. One grandparent complex,” Kerralie adds. enting Together can help, Kerralie or Lynette for a to receive, on-going training tailored to It is solution focused.” last Thursday said she “Sometimes a major fam- providing good company chat on 027 364 7100. the job. Their roles are complementary It is, however, they point out “not a cri- and either can be called upon if the sis service. We hope to see people before other is busy. they reach that stage. It is intended for The concept is that patients already those with mild to moderate issues.” enrolled with the GP Practice, who are Health coaches can also point people in feeling stuck, experiencing stress, anx- the direction of exercise, food, nutrition iety, depression, perhaps experiencing or self-management. Cat mother’s tiny bunny

Cat ‘Lady Jane Gray’ with her adopted bunny

Joy Clark from ‘Little Critters Rescue [ sent us this lovely story. “Anna Thomson contacted us to say a place at her milk bar. her cats had caught a baby rabbit and “Bunny and cat milk have a similar com- asked if Little Critters Rescue could care position but the most important thing is for it. Fourteen days ago a stray pregnant the warmth and comfort Lady Jane Gray cat had also been brought to us and soon P had four healthy babies, all doing well. The bunny is tame, probably domesti- “So I asked the cat, called Lady Jane cated and is being advertised on Lost and Gray, if she wouldn’t mind helping out Found pets. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 - 23 FOOTBALL

Photos from last weekend when some of Athletics junior footballers played in the Douglas Villa tourna- ment in Masterton. Above: The Athletic WIS Academy Yellow, WIS Academy Blue, WIS Girls, and U16 teams at Mawley Holiday Park in Masterton Athletic U16s celebrate VIRTUAL WAIMARINO TOUGH KID MARATHON COMPETITION

Athletic U16 celebrate after Tyler Turner makes a fantastic save to win the >[Q#$

Academy Blue after a win against Carterton

Academy Yellow tight on defence against Upper Hutt

Jack Lovelock taking part in the virtual Boston marathon

The girls on defence against Upper Hutt, supported by the boys

24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 Three bridges marathon returning for 16th year _YR[_^ < # | 7 the marathon has been @ held and he’s been pleased # <: - with how the event has cember. grown and evolved. The marathon is named “The marathon is going for its course, which from strength to strength. We’ve seen steady growth @ - in the number of entrants, especially over the past : " " dream was playing for Smith said he would try Trevor Mackay views leads from the road end at Trilobite Hut up the \ # \ valley, alongside the Cobb River. probably still a goal, but as much as possible this <; "- 8]- season to play for Whan- rience was such that he 8"" @ became an international \"]"\ < "It was great to grow up referee in the game after ]Z]+Z there," he said of Whan- his retirement as a player. further on. to CD and teach a thing ganui. He would have been an 7]|- or two to youngsters. * * * ideal selection for limited >"8 ] " " Hut, built as a memorial to Fenella Druce who was class programme with a Obituary - as a batsman with a full <;}} # " \ ("( range of shots and with Club members when the Three Johns Hut was blown Districts at Hamilton John Reid has a perma- his ability to hit bounda- _ @]\ "\ @- Smith said he had been sporting history. - tions from here. To the north lies the Douglas Range pre-season training for ><;= \ "Y"J<}z|Q> three months and was \ Districts at the Basin Re- ' 7 Z¤ <= #_Z+ the home side beat the Another distinguished ] Z West Indies. "]> Sylvester. a foot. @ + _7 ## He said he was still ;: also a fast bowler and N@" enjoying being a profes- John Reid could do it all he marvelled at Reid's Y @" " as a player, whether bat- big hitting in that game, \Y" "You learn the balance, "\- middle reaches, has many patches of relatively undis- ' ern Districts. turbed native forest. it seriously, remember- >" \ \ _ - ing why you play." :"8@- + > He was happy with the ey, when he went to Eng- for a long period as an history of farmer settlement after World War One. The way he was hitting the land as a youngster in the adult player. As a teen- |=@" ball, he said. "As I've got <;{;\ ager he was hospitalised there are also some relics of the past such as chimneys, older my game is more with rheumatic fever. " 7 \- where. XXX\#ƽ$Q$

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Monday, 26 October 2020 These are the opening hours for Whanganui District Council services and facilities on Labour Day 2020. You can still contact us at any time on (06) 349 0001. This number is monitored 24/7, including for urgent enquiries.

Council Office, Guyton Street CLOSED Council Infrastructure Office, CLOSED St Hill Street Innovation Quarter, St Hill Street CLOSED Sarjeant on the Quay OPEN 10.30am to 4.30pm Sarjeant on the Quay, above i-Site OPEN 10.30am to 3.00pm i-SITE Whanganui Visitor Information OPEN 9.00am to 3.00pm Centre Whanganui Regional Museum OPEN 10.00am to 4.30pm Archives CLOSED Royal Wanganui Opera House CLOSED (Box Office) Whanganui War Memorial Centre CLOSED FOR SALE Cooks Gardens BLINDS - Roller & Venetians Events Centre CLOSED to order. Free measure and [|³" Track and field OPEN Strath Davis Furniture & Floor- Velodrome CLOSED PUBLIC ing, Ph 06-3450883. NOTICES CLASSIC pop top camper. Whanganui District Libraries CLOSED Good condition. $1,500 ono. A Special General Meeting of To view contact 344-8128 or New Zealand Glassworks OPEN 10.00am to 4.30pm U3A Whanganui will be held 027-3934495. in St Andrew’s Church Hall at JOE Lett Ltd, all sorts of mo- Durie Hill Elevator OPEN 10.00am to 5.00pm 1:00pm on Thursday, 27 Octo- bility aids including scooters, ber to update the rules regarding wheelchairs, available. Joe Splash Centre OPEN 10.00am to 5.00pm the annual review of accounts. Lett Ltd, 11 Churton Street, ph Pool OPEN 10.00am to 5.00pm 345-8599. Hydroslide OPEN 11.00am to 4.00pm NEW books available at River SITUATIONS City Press, 52 Ingestre St. Dog Pound CLOSED “From the Sea to the Moun- VACANT tain”; “Whimsical Tales of Old Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre OPEN 10.00am to 3.00pm Wanganui”; “My Life - An- GET paid to exercise! Pamphlet nasophia”. The front part of the centre Distribution require reliable NEW seasons Buxus hedge is open 24/7 for drop-off of runners to deliver RCP and bro- plants PB3 grade: $5.00 each. dry recyclables chures each week. Phone Bubs White and red varieties; kaka on 343-2010 or 027-2182010. beak only $5.00 each. Fresh Kym Fell, Chief Executive range of general native plant lines, small $5.00 each, large $15.00. Try McPherson plant www.whanganui.govt.nz 218; slow release tablets. Sustains long term plant growth- 30 cents each, free for bulk purchases. Parnell’s Quality Tree & WORK Shrub Nursery, 102 Fox Road, Wanganui. Phone 344-6645. WANTED est. 1895. A capable, mature office all- REDRESS. Open this Saturday. rounder with extensive in- Check out our $2 sale room. 61 surance experience. Central. Ridgway St. Temp, casual, P/T or F/T. Una THREE drawers, two cupboard 022-4961813. hikumutu27@ bathroom vanity, 1200L. $100. gmail.com. Ph 021-2620103. HANDYMAN Services. Ph: WHEELCHAIR, upright 021-470908. freezer, woman’s bike with HOME maintenance and shift- basket, woman’s bike ASR ing. House clean-up, gardening, suspension. Ph 021-544177. lawnmowing, water-blasting, spout cleaning, de-cluttering. Anything considered. Ph Ray TRADES & 027-2807015. PROPERTIES SITUATIONS MOBILITY Scooters. Sales, SERVICES VACANT service, repair, rental wheel- FOR SALE chairs, walkers, ramps. Call CELLPHONE Directory of NZ Graeme 021-1195118 or (06) www.cellnumbers.nz. 347-6927. DECKS, gates, trellis, fencing STUMP Grinding, lawnmow- pergolas, odd jobs. No job too ing, section clearing. Free, no small. Yardiez Maintenance. obligation quote. Clean and Mobile 027-8439392. Give us Tidy Lawnmowing. Phone a call. WANTED TO TO LET 344-2441. PAINTER available, interior BUY and exterior work. Mature and FLATTING too expensive? reliable with local references. GARAGE SALE BOOKS, maps, house-lots Try a portable cabin. Warm, Quotes and chat are free. Call quoted for. Buy/sell exchange. comfortable, self-contained Grant 027-4742056. Patrick’s Bookshop, 65 Ridg- sleepout, delivered. Phone/text WHANGANUI Sound Services way St. Open 10am - 4pm daily. 027-4504965 or (06) 348-7887, 027-2644-399. SATURDAY, Ph 027-2316610. www.ptlportables.co.nz. FIREWOOD 24 October, 10am. GINZA. Always buying, al- 14A Brassey Rd, ways selling. Good used fur- PET GROOMING FOR SALE niture, antiques, china and col- St Johns Hill. lectables. Call Ginza 345-3154. MONIQUE’S Pooches. Dog AFFORDABLE Household, art & VINYL records. Any condi- _ $70 a cube for sale. Please sporting items. tion. Cash Paid. Ph Simon prices. All breeds. Like us on phone us on 06 343-8466. 027-4312020. Facebook. Phone 027-8591561. 28 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2020 NEED HELP? Emergency...... 111 City Mission/Foodbank ...... 345 2139 Women’s Refuge Wanganui ...... 344 2004 52 Ingestre St Email: [email protected]

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SECTION 101 SECTION 101 ROYAL WANGANUI GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE SALE AND SALE AND OPERA HOUSE Booking Ofﬁce SUPPLY OF SUPPLY OF Ph. 349 0511 ALCOHOL ACT ALCOHOL ACT 2012 ONLINE BOOKINGS 2012 www.whanganuivenues.co.nz Bains Limited, 1 Pol- Laird Park Bowling Booking Ofﬁce Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am-4pm son Street, Whan- Club Incorporated, 92 Booking/service fees apply - no refunds/no exchanges ganui has made appli- Peat Street, Whanganui cation to the District has made application to Dave Dobbyn Open Up Tour Licensing Committee the District Licensing Saturday 24 October 8pm. Tickets $52 at Whanganui for the Committee at Whan- issue renewal and vari- ganui for the renewal Brass Whanganui ation of condition of an of a Club Licence in Sound Canvas On Licence in respect respect of the prem- SECTION 101 Saturday 31 October, 3pm and 7pm of the premises situ- ises situated at 92 Peat Sunday 1 November, 2pm ated at 1 Polson Street, Street, Whanganui, and SALE AND Adult $35, Senior/Friend OH $30, Students/Child $20 Whanganui known as known as Laird Park SUPPLY OF Tina - Simply the Best "ƽ< Bowling Club. Friday 6 November, 8pm ALCOHOL ACT Adult $76.50, Group 6-9 $71.50, Group 10+ $66.50, The general nature of The general nature of 2012 Child to 12 years $35.50 the business conducted the business conducted Sunlaw Investments Bic Runga with Special Guests under the licence is a under the licence is a Ltd, 2 Bell Street, Saturday 7 November, 8pm. Tickets $55 Tavern. sports club. Whanganui has made 7 Days Live Tour application to the Dis- Saturday 14 November, 7.30pm The days on which and The days on which and trict Licensing Com- Adult $61.60, Group 10+/Senior/Student $56.60 the hours during which the hours during which mittee at Whanganui alcohol is sold under alcohol is sold under Te Moana Glow Show for the issue of an ON Wednesday 18 November, 10am. Tickets $11.50 the licence are Mon- the licence are Sunday Licence in respect of day to Sunday 9.00am to Wednesday, 8.30am the premises situated The ABBA Show to 2.00am the follow- to 9.00pm; Thurs- Monday 14 Dec., 8pm. at 2 Bell Street, Whan- Adult $75.45. Child U12 $34.80. Group 6+ $70.45. ing day. day, Friday, Saturday ganui, and known as and public holidays, "<. 2021 The application may 8.30am to 12 mid- be inspected during or- night. The general nature Leaving Jackson ƾ of the business to be Johnny Cash and June Carter Show ƾ#- The application may conducted under the li- Wednesday, 17 March, 7.30pm. Adult $71.60, Senior/Unwaged/Group 6+ $67.60. ganui District Licens- be inspected during or- cence is a hotel. ing Committee at 101 ƾ Student/Child U18 $27, Family 2A+2C $168 Guyton Street, Whan- ƾ#- The days on which World of Musicals ganui. ganui District Licens- and the hours during Monday 22 March, 7.30pm ing Committee at 101 A & B Reserves: Adult $87.50-$82.50; Senior/Group 10+ $82.50-$77.50; which alcohol is sold Child 2-15 years $72.50-$62.50; Family 2A+2C $260.40 Any person who is enti- Guyton Street, Whan- under the licence are: tled to object and wish- ganui. Monday to Sunday, Yesterday Once More es to object to the issue 8.00am to 2.00am the Sunday 4 April, 7.30pm of the licence may, not Any person who is en- following day. Premium: All $97.60. A Reserve: $91.60-Senior $71.60 (numbers limited) later than 15 working titled to object and who Choirs & Brass Whanganui days after the date of wishes to object to the The application may " issue of the licence The Armed Man be inspected during or- Sunday 25 April, 2.30pm. may, not later than 15 ƾ Adult $30, Senior/Friend OH $25 in writing of the objec- working days after the ƾ#- tion with the Secretary "- ganui District Licens- The Ten Tenors - Love is in the Air Friday 7 May, 7.30pm. of the District Licens- ing Committee at 101 ing Committee at PO notice in writing of the Premium Adult $121.60, Child U18 $82.50 Guyton Street, Whan- A Reserve: Adult $92.50, Group 10+ $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 Box 637, Whanganui objection with the Sec- ganui. B Reserve: Adult $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 4540. retary of the District Li- censing Committee at Any person who is en- Friends The Musical Parody No objection to the re- PO Box 637, Whan- titled to object and who Friday 8 October, 7.30pm newal of a licence may ganui 4540. Premium seats: Adult $92.50 - Child $72.50 wishes to object to the A reserve seats: Adult $82.50 - Group 10+ $72.50, Child $72.50 be made in relation to a issue of the licence matter other than a mat- No objection may be may, not later than 15 Imperial Russian Ballet " made in relation to working days after the Nutcracker & Don Quixote 13(1) of the Sale and a matter other than a "- Friday 12 November, 7.30pm Supply of Alcohol Act "- Premium + A reserve seating. Adult $101.60-$91.60, 2012. tion 131 of the Sale and notice in writing of the Senior/student/groups 10+ $91.60-$81.60. Child U18 $67.60-$57.60. Supply of Alcohol Act objection with the Sec- Family 2A + 2C $300.40-$270.40. This is the second pub- 2012. retary of the District Book early for the best seats. Gift vouchers available. lication of this notice. Licensing Committee This is the second pub- at PO Box 637, Whan- lication of this notice. ganui 4540. published on October 15, 2020. No objection to the re- published on October newal of a licence may 15, 2020. be made in relation to a matter other than a "- tion 105 (1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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