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Vol. 32, No. 8, March 3, 2016 52 Ingestre Street, PO Box 325, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] Reduce, reuse, recycle - the Handley household shows the way as a conditioner." BY DOUG DAVIDSON clothing Flies can be a problem I looked down my street on rubbish collection Stuart says that tonnages as they have a large open day. Most houses had large wheelie bins. I thought are still increasing. When compost and there are we were good for a household of three - a plastic told about the Handley calves next door but John bag only. Then I compared ourselves with another household he said "this \# household of three. Ann and John Handley along proves that when people the doors and windows with Mahlia Staab, a university student from the make a conscious deci- \# USA, who is staying with them, also put out a plastic sion to reduce their waste, makes it into the house, bag - but theirs was the size of a bread bag. How do it can be done." # % \# #& they do it? How do Ann and John Vegetable scraps go into - * Some items are easy to vised RCP that the Centre cult items such as clean- & + 0# recycle simply by taking recycles each year: \# are the large open com- them to the Resource Re- sprays? "No problem," post areas but what about covery Centre (WRRCT) says Ann, "I use white twigs and tree branches? in Maria Place. These - vinegar, baking soda and "I tie up the twigs with include glass, plastics, board/paper $ \ 1 % cardboard, paper, alu- - most cleaning. Sometime bundles and use them minium, steel, waste oil, um/steel just water and lemon juice as kindling.” Bones are e-waste and clothing. will do. There are plenty burnt. The Council's waste ad- I tested Anne with egg visor, Stuart Hilton, ad- and online." Naturally she shells. From experience buys the vinegar and bak- I know they don't break ing soda in bulk and either down in the compost. Mahlia Staab with Ann and John Handley takes her own containers "I put them into the bot- & 2 buying. How can you re- ings. They have supplies or recycles the packaging. % that some people might cycle the packaging?" # $ 0 “I am happy that I can cut they are dried out, I grind think she is crazy but she They also support the wool, patterns, knitting out a whole aisle in the su- them up and put them on will wash, dry and reuse. Whanganui Enviro Base needles, buttons, crock- permarket,” she says. the garden. They discour- Polystyrene meat trays are at the WRRCT which ery, tiles, card, paper, cur- "Baking soda is also age the snails." While a problem – they have to 3 tains and other materials # - go into the rubbish. 2 4# # hair," Ann tells me "and cult item to recycle, Anne Ann and John say that but too good to dump." "repurposing to good you can use white vinegar come up with one I didn't 3 0 # & Anne volunteers there homes." \ % # even consider - glad wrap Think about what you are every Thursday morn- Continued on page 3
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 1 Check out what’s in this Over 100 entries submitted week’s RCP Ann and John Handley She is giving a presenta- for Whanganui Arts Review are an inspiration (see our tion on Thursday night front page story). They are as part of La Fiesta (page Artists were required serious about reusing and 19). to submit entries into the recycling but they don’t Congratulations to Wan- 2016 Belton, Smith & preach it, they just do it. ganui Toyota for their Associates Ltd Whan- They have got me ready to national awards (page 8). ganui Arts Review on try and cut down on what I The value of ‘the Toyota Monday, February 22 and put out to the rubbish each Way’ is worthy of further just before closing time at week. I’ll report on pro- study. 4pm, over 100 entries had gress in due course. Trade Aid is returning come in. Assistant curator Sarah McClintock said Someone else who is an Doug Davidson, to Whanganui – at least to inspiration is Phil Aish, the Saturday market, start- that the entries represented journalist@ a good, broad overview who along with nine other rivercitypress.co.nz ing this week (page 3). It men, is driving a tractor would be great if they re- from mosaics, to drawings, from Bluff to Cape Reinga through this Friday, give ceived enough support to paintings, photographs, to raise funds for hospices them a wave and donate to make it more than once a glass, sculpture, through to on the way (page 4). He is the cause. month. embroidery. The event is doing it to honour a prom- A third person worth For something com- one of the longest running ise to his wife who died listening to is Devi Lock- pletely different to do this % of cancer and as a thank wood. She is cycling (or weekend – check out the been held in 1988. you to the work hospices catching a cargo boat) birds at the Caged Bird The annual Whanganui do. If you are in Victo- around the world collecting Club’s annual sale (page Arts Review is always ria Ave when they pass stories on climate change. 14). a highlight of the Sar- jeant Gallery's exhibition programme. This selected exhibition is open to any ‘Archer’ by Georgie Ormond with Matt Edmond helping to hold the painting artist living or working in the Whanganui region, Work must be made in businesses via sponsor- event for over a decade. including all areas that link the last 12 months and can ship of the prizes since The Review carries an to the Whanganui River be in any medium. 1993 and Belton, Smith Open Ward of $2000, (Whanganui, Ruapehu and The exhibition has re- & Associates Ltd, has had three Highly Commended Rangitikei). ceived the support of local an association with the awards of $500 each and several Merit Awards. For # Comedian/story-teller to the Whanganui District Council Youth Commit- tee is sponsoring a special entertain this Saturday award for artists between the ages of 12 and 24. A Funny Thing Hap- La Fiesta in one of my fa- This is the DUB.DEE. pened… is a one-woman vourite cities.” SEE. Youth Recognition show. Written and per- If you have ever won- Award with a value of formed by comedian and dered what motivates a $250. story-teller, Caroline Wel- comedian to book their The Arts Review will kin, it will be on at the Da- be on view from March vis Theatre (Whanganui 5 to June 5 so visitors to Regional Museum) at 7pm out at “A funny thing hap- the Whanganui Artists on Saturday, March 5. pened…” Open Studios event on Caroline developed this Bookings and enquiries the weekends of March show from some of her for ‘’A funny thing hap- 12 -13 and 19-20 will be most popular stories about pened…’’ to the Royal able to view the success- small moments of life Wanganui Opera House. ful entries. that had hilarious impacts along the way. Caroline has been telling tall tales and funny stories profes- Caroline Welkin sionally since her arrival in Wellington in 1997. Come and hear how aqua- Time This show featured at jogging brought her back Laughter Wellness Con- to being a fast thinking vention 2015 and the Wel- funny woman. Caroline lington Fringe Festival has been a regular comedy to 2015. Caroline has also festival performer since enjoyed sharing humour moving to Wellington after and stories at the Sydney her comedy training in the smile. International Story Tell- UK. ers Conference and in the Caroline will also be International Belly of the sharing comedy theory to Whale School festivals. harness your humour at a She says “People were practical workshop, Natu- crying with laughter at the rally Funny, during the La Laughter Wellness Con- Fiesta festival. vention and I am delighted Caroline has performed to be able to bring these everywhere from festivals Make an appointment today stories to Whanganui”. to basement bars. “Com- Caroline, a former Com- edy performance is an 06 345 3222 edy Diva, Pulp Comedian addiction that constantly and one of New Zealand’s brings me new stories and Visit us at Victoria House # opportunities to meet in- 1a Rutland Street, Wanganui embraced story to add to teresting people wherever her performances when I go. I am really looking # 0 \#& forward to experiencing
2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Three Wanganui retirement villages win awards in ‘Aged Advisor’ Peoples Choice Awards You might have heard Island category. of 'Trip Advisor' that The concept was devel- gives tips, recommen- oped last year, more as a dations and comments vehicle for raising funds about travel. Now there to support a visitation is 'Aged Advisor' which programme for those rest offers the opportunity home residents who nor- for people in Retirement mally don't get visitors. Village and Aged Care The Australian Govern- facilities to share their ment has had a Commu- experiences and for those # [ 2 considering a rest home, \+[2] a chance to do some pre- years. Nigel Matthews, liminary research. The General Manager, Aged process has worked well Advisor, told RCP that so far for three Wanganui they saw that there was a facilities. Abingdon Re- clear need to make sure tirement Village has just that rest home residents received the award for the "felt appreciated and val- best retirement village ued by the community and in the North Island with not forgotten about." Kowhainui Rest Home Nigel says that most and Retirement Village Rest Homes were happy 0 & 2 - to be involved and to ! " # $ set in the River City Vil- have the experiences of %&'( " # ) * their residents shared. says that "the public are He believes that Aged as to which rest home or the Best Aged Care Facil- 2 ^ 4 clever enough to discern Advisor will "help peo- at least narrow the choice ity medium/large, North more reluctant but Nigel any rogue comments." ple to make a decision down." In the meantime they Phil Mclcahy, Summerset in the River City are piloting a community Trade Aid returning to Whanganui visitation scheme in four facilities in Christchurch and once bedded in will For more information http://agedadvisor.nz/ at the Saturday Market extend it nationwide. about the awards go to awards The Whanganui Trade Aid shop closed down last year much to the regret of their volunteers and their customers. However, the Feilding Trade Aid shop has decided to bring back Trade Aid products and their message to Whan- ganui by having a stall at the River Traders Market 2 # the month – which will 0 2 #& For those who are miss- ing the Trade Aid range of coffee, spices, tea and chocolates – they will be on sale as well as dried fruits and selected stock. + - / 0 Leanne Wallace from 1 Trade Aid Feilding told RCP that “we want to talk to people to see what Reduce, reuse, recycle - the Handley is popular, take orders and encourage people to go online for products we household shows the way haven’t brought across.” Continued from page 1 using recycled material to uses for common house- They are also appeal- Kindergartens and child make into shopping bags/ hold items.' ing to ex-volunteers at care centres are especially morsbags. They leave As I left I noted the the Whanganui shop to good at reusing these sorts them around for people to comfortable looking contact them as there is of materials. pick up and use instead of set of outdoor furniture the opportunity for them Ann advises that there is plastic bags. they had. John smiled to run the stall. Whether even "a WHEB wheelie 2 0 when he told me that he the stall happens more bin outside to collect used books on the subject and made them from left over often than monthly is de- toothbrushes and empty recommends the follow- wooden pallets. As for pendent on the support it toothpaste tubes to be sent 0# 2 _ the bread bag of rubbish, receives. away." The base has been * ` {2 % the neighbour is happy Your Money, Your Time, for them to put it into her SALE Your Planet - inspired wheelie bin.
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30829 RCP WallPrint, wall murals, decals, Crown products and PaintWise levy. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 3 International jazz duo to perform Sunday Tractor Trek to raise funds Dan Papirany (Is- rael) will team up with for Hospice Vibeke Voller (Nor- Don’t be surprised to Phil on his way) for the Wanganui see ten tractors, some of tractor * ~~ + 0{ them of vintage quality, of the year at the RSA trundling down Victoria St Hill St on Sunday, Ave this Friday. They are March 6 from 6.30pm. part of ‘The Great New The musical col- Zealand Fundraising Trac- laboration between the tor Trek’ travelling 2600k Norwegian vocalist and from Bluff to Cape Reinga the Israeli jazz pianist to raise funds for hospices has brought an exciting, along the way. They will rich and creative inspi- be on the road for 26 days ration to much loved between February 22 and jazz standards. Both March 18. musicians are compos- O raised $55,000 even before a private afternoon tea for ers, Vibeke also being a of a promise given to my they started. Wherever pos- them. talented lyricist. Vibeke darling wife and her lega- sible they avoid the main Details on how to do- has had extensive vocal cy to those who cared for highways, going through nate to Hospice Wanganui training in both Norway Pictured: Dan Papirany (Israel) and Vibeke Voller (Norway) her” in hospice before she rural inland areas such as through ‘The Great New and Sydney excelling died about 18 months ago, Tapanui, Naseby, Kurow Zealand Fundraising Trac- in various genres. in Wellington and has Recently he has been to come along and enjoy says Aucklander Phil Aish. and Fairlie in the lower half tor Trek’ go to the website Dan studied jazz at performed regularly invited to perform at a night of good, live He was devastated by the of the South Island. From www.hospicewanganui. the Massey University in NZ and Australia. Eurofest 2016 in Bu- music. death of Janice but was so Wellington they will stay at org.nz or go to tractortrek. charest and was asked Entry is by pay at the impressed with the “level Foxton Beach and travel to org.nz. 100% of money by the UK company door $20. No bookings of genuine kindness, un- Wanganui via Tangimoana donated goes to the hos- "Jazz and Blues TV" to so come early for a derstanding and unstinting along the beach and even- pice of your choice. There bring his trio to New relaxed meal and a drink patience” shown by Hos- tually through to Mow- is also an interview with York for live televised before the concert. Join pice staff. hanau Beach will they will Phil on the Hospice Wan- and streaming perfor- up on arrival and only Phil set about organis- stay overnight. Hospice ganui website, done by mances. pay $10. Single member- ing the tractor trek and had Wanganui will be hosting Seven Sharp programme. Both were based in ship is $20 and double Queensland and the $30. Subs are now due complementary interac- for 2016 for ten monthly Open Day at Self Care tion of these two talents has produced a fresh Sunday of the month. and polished musical The AGM will be experience. held at 4.30pm same Clinic this Saturday We are very fortunate day in the front room of to be able to bring this the RSA. If you would duo to Wanganui for like to be part of this this one off concert. successful organisa- They will be support- tion do come along and 0# % offer your services. We on bass and Michael are still looking for a Franklin-Browne on secretary and website drums. manager. The Jazz Club For more information welcomes everyone to please contact Michael its concerts. You don't 0274 362454. See you have to be a member of Sunday. Bring a friend. the Club nor the RSA - supplied
Self Care Clinic health ple have found this a good edies along with Hemp Oil care practitioners are once opportunity to check out Products and Apple Cider again offering 10 minute which approach is suitable Vinegar which are being tasters this Saturday, March for them. offered for sale. NEXT OPEN HOME: 5, 11am – 3pm. As with the Self Care Clinicians offer These treatments are seen last two extremely success- options/treatments includ- as complimenting usual 2-3pm, Sunday ful Open Days, the tasters ^ \ 1 # | medical treatments as well 20 March 2016 are offered at $5 for two Counselling, Reiki healing, as being effective on their consultations and $5 for Naturopathy, Zinc test- own. Each of the members any more after that. Peo- } \ - of the clinic, take account- ability for their work seri- ously and adopt a holistic approach, willing to re- fer to other professionals whenever necessary. The clinic location, at 37 Stewart St, has a calm professional atmosphere, accented by the sound of Hassle free retirement this summer nature emanating from the surrounding hills. The clinic is called Self Care Abingdon Retirement Village deliberately to emphasise Address: 22 Oakland Avenue, St Johns Hill that any journey of good health involves the indi- vidual taking an active Enliven’s Abingdon Retirement Village offers comfort, security and peace of mind role in looking after them- so you can focus on the things you really love. selves. They are being the driver, not just the passen- Our refurbished one-bedroom villas are set amongst sunny gardens and beautiful ger, towards good health. native trees on picturesque site at St John’s Hill. Come along and share company and conversation These gorgeous villas surround Abingdon House - the village’s community centre with fellow good health where residents often meet to socialise or enjoy a shared meal. seekers. If you have to wait for your taster, the lounge So many residents tell us they wish they’d made the move sooner. Call the village is like a library, with a sales agent John Bell on 06 349 1494 to find out more. range of self care books to look at, and healthy nib- www.enlivencentral.org.nz | 0508 36 54 83 bles to munch on. - supplied 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Student explores response to WDHB cancer information booklets Personalised informa- Health Board’s (WDHB) 0 - provide them with the tion booklets published Surgical Services team, tinctive covers easy to tools to help identify if for patients with colorec- who designed and pub- spot, they appreciate the they have a problem that tal, melanoma and breast lished the 8-page book- level of detail they’re could need to be reviewed cancers have been wel- lets last year. Funded given about their cancer further.” comed by those receiv- by a Ministry of Health diagnosis, the operation Feedback from the # # grant, the project aimed performed, their post-op- patients and groups in- medical student Hoani to follow up the impact erative treatment and an- cluding the Cancer Soci- MacFater. the booklets have had on swers to many questions ety, the WDHB’s Maori Mr MacFater recently patient recall and satisfac- they, their family mem- Health Services, the Can- completed a 10-week tion. bers and their GPs might cer Psychology Service Balance Chartered Accountants Wanganui Junior Motocross Academy research project for the Patients spoken to have have. and DHB staff will now 1 + $ Whanganui District told Mr MacFater that “The response I’ve had help the Surgical Services $ 1 4 ) *5 0 " - from patients has been team produce a second, 7 " 7 8 9 " 0 9 + ; very positive,” Mr Mac- updated version of the / ; ! 7 9 < 8 = + Fater says. “As soon as I booklets. Over time, ad- < $ ! 5 > ? 1! + mention the booklets with ditional booklets may the green foliage on the be published for patients front of them, they know with other types of can- what I mean and they’re cer. happy to talk about how The results gathered by useful the booklet has Mr MacFater are to be been. submitted for publication “From the start, the in a medical journal and booklets were designed presented at a surgical to improve the follow-up conference. process for WDHB can- It’s believed that Mr cer patients. Aware that MacFater could be the patients don’t always re- member what’s said to a summer research schol- them in a clinic, the WD- HB’s Surgical Services - way to improve commu- - nication and put the focus - on the patient and their versity hospitals such as needs. Making patient input an important part !! - of the design process ap- " " # pears to have really paid pleased to have had the off. “Besides giving people $% & ownership of their infor- $ & mation, the booklets also Fifth-year medical student Hoani MacFater
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 5 Business Forum - ‘Building a quality team with a shared vision’ Andrus Lei, the Gen- The venue is Room e.2.03 number of times and held ny, he had a brief break link in Palmerston North growth - from nine com- eral Manager of Bidvest in the UCOL campus in for three months where for the next four years. mercial vehicles to 23, a Palmerston North, will Rutland Street. RSVP by age of 19. he pondered “What do I During his time, he pro- staff of 32 to 80, and rev- be talking on how to March 4, 2016 (Friday) After working in a vari- want to do?” It was then duced the highest con- enues increased by 250%. build a quality team with to Tony Gan, t.gan@ucol. ety of companies at 37 he he realised he loved peo- sistent EBIT result for Andrus sits on the Com- a shared vision at the ac.nz became executive director ple management, and he any branch in New Zea- mittee of Business Cen- next UCOL business fo- After leaving school at of Jackson Corporation, wanted to drive business- land. In October 2009 he tral (EMA) and is the vice rum on Monday, March 15, Andrus worked for where he oversaw the net es and motivate people to took up the role of Gen- Chairperson and Treas- 7 at 12 noon. After his Lucas Industries progress- value of the business in- success and excellence. eral Manager for Bidvest urer for Youth One Stop presentation, from 1 to ing from storeman up to crease by over 500%. He took up a role Palmerston North. Under Shop (YOSS). 1.30pm there will be a sales representative. He When Andrus was to manage the freight his leadership, the busi- brainstorming session. topped national sales a bought out of that compa- branch for Toll Trans- Andrus Lei
10th year anniversary of Children’s Day this Sunday
This year Children’s for children and their fun. You can't put a value District Council and the Day at Springvale families to do together, When you see on that; it is a gift that Whanganui Community Park is celebrating its and also to provide an families together in this community gives Foundation. The local 10 year anniversary. opportunity for parents one place, all there to to our families all year - The day began in - have fun with their kids round. tions involved donate 2007 with a group of port was available for and to try everything Where initially the their time and resources % - them in the commu- they possibly can, funding to host the to make this a totally tions, whose work is nity. With 20 organisa- make things and collect event was primarily free day for families. alongside families, tions joining us on the things, it is an atmos- through SKIP (Strate- If you haven’t man- partnering with SKIP day, we had a load of phere of joy. The aver- gies with Kids and aged to get along to Whanganui to plan an parenting resources, age attendance over the Information for Par- experience Children’s event that would be children’s day re- last 10 years has been ents, a local initiative Day at Springvale Park, free and have as many sources and pamphlets 3000-3500 and the chil- through the Ministry of we invite you to join local organisations as and ventured forth to dren that attend always Social Development), us this year on Sunday, possible there on the give children a day that say that the best thing the day now is funded March 6 from 11am – day. The organisa- was just for them, with about coming along is locally with support 2pm. tions were asked to their families able to ‘doing things with their from the Whanganui - supplied provide a free activity join them for all the family’.
Support of families about a neutral, non in Whanganui is a high threatening space for priority and those in- parents and caregivers volved in this work are to meet people from dedicated to collabo- some of those organi- ratively providing the sations, where conver- best service possible. sations can be started Children's Day is also and connections made.
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6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 7 Significant national awards won by Wanganui Toyota
Award-winning stand-up comedian performing in Wanganui Winner of “Female Co- lins, debuting at number median of the Decade” one on the Indie Top 20, Michele at the 2010 NZ Comedy and sitting cheerfully on the A’Court Guild Awards, Michele Booksellers Top Ten list for A’Court is a fulltime pro- three months. fessional stand-up come- Michele will be in Whan- dian and freelance writer. ganui to perform this show Her work turns up eve- on International Women’s rywhere - on stage, televi- Day (March 8) as part of sion, radio; in newspapers the La Fiesta festival pro- and magazines - and she is gramme. The performance in demand as a comic, an will be at The Concert event MC, and also as a Chamber, Whanganui War social commentator across Memorial Centre starting at edy show “7 Days”. performed at the Edinburgh, all media. 8pm. Tickets are available Michele has been writing Melbourne, Adelaide and Michele’s solo comedy from Royal Wanganui Op- a weekly column for The NZ Comedy Festivals. She Michelle and Richard show, “Stuff I Forgot To era House. Press since 2008 and relish- has been working as an From never being men- ment. Each month all deal- mercial vehicles, parts Tell My Daughter”, was a Michele is frequent voice es the opportunity to com- after-dinner speaker, event tioned at New Zealand % % - and servicing through to sold-out hit at the 2013 NZ on Radio NZ National’s ment on current social is- host and conference MC for Toyota awards night, gets to achieve. Wanganui - International Comedy Fes- “The Panel” with Jim Mora; sues. She is also a frequent more than 20 years. Wanganui Toyota not only # % % ness with the opportunity tival and the 2014 World and “9 to Noon” with Kath- freelance contributor to Michele is the Patron of got praised three times, % % # % to get anything needing to Buskers Festival. Michele ryn Ryan and Te Radar; she several national magazines. the Moving & Handling As- 0 - the past year. 0 1 continues to the tour the has a regular spot reviewing Her international experi- sociation of NZ (MHANZ) cant trophies. They were - time. show with bookings taking the world’s weirdest news ence as a stand-up come- which cares for carers in the the ‘Toyota New Zealand pressive reading. They One other recognition her well into 2016. on TVNZ’s “Good Morn- dian includes work in the health sector. She is a proud Used Vehicle Excellence were the “biggest improv- achieved was having the In 2015, the show be- ing”; and she was a regular USA, Canada, the UK, Aus- member of Actors’ Equity, Cup’ normally won by er for all of New Zealand,” highest ute sales in Wan- came a bestselling book guest in the early years of tralia, Papua New Guinea and a Life Member of the the likes of the big deal- with new vehicle sales in- ganui with the Toyota Hi- published by Harper Col- TV3’s award-winning com- and East Timor; and she has NZ Comedy Guild. ers such as Giltrap or creasing by 50%, used ve- lux. Northshore Toyota, and hicle sales by 42%, parts the Platinum Award. The and sales by 27% and ex- latter award was given out tra care such as warranties Gender equality celebrated to only three Toyota deal- and service plans by 59% Golf In 1908, female cloth- injustices for many years. invited members to pro- visits in order to gather ers in the country. It is “In To win the Used Vehi- ing workers in New York, This was the genesis for claim March 8 as the UN women’s signatures. recognition of comprehen- cle Excellence Cup they rallied together and took International Women’s Day for Women’s Rights Speaking up against the sive market leadership and overachieved on all their results action, demanding better Day and the rallying call and World Peace. Since establishment is never excellence in dealership targets, including cus- operations.” tomer satisfaction. All Tawhero Nine Hole, working conditions and for gender equality in the then, events have been easy, especially if one’s March 1, 2016 No wonder Wanganui customers are asked to better pay. These women workplace. held each year through- employment is at risk. Monthly Medal – Round grade and comment on the had endured appalling In 1977, the United Na- out the world to mark this International Women’s Toyota owners Richard 5. workplace conditions and tions General Assembly day and encourage gender Day on March 8 is a good and Michelle Nessling are service they receive with Thirty three players par- equality. day to acknowledge and “pretty damn excited.” the results going both to ticipated in today’s play. Trade Unions for gar- emulate the courage of And not only did they get New Zealand Toyota and Ladies - Division 1: Jan ment workers were es- the early clothing indus- the cup and the award; It to the local dealership, Ruby 32; Karen Clark 33; tablished in New Zealand try workers and countless which also receives a daily Sheila Young 34; Bev Shin- as early as the 1880s. De- others since then who they are the number two summary. All indicators gles 35. Division 2: Priscil- spite the clothing industry have risked all in order to dealership in the country. for Wanganui Toyota are la Fonseka 34; Judy Carson always having a very high accelerate gender equal- Richard says that when close to 100% satisfaction. 36; Maureen McIntyre and percentage of women ity. they took over the deal- Richard says that every Judy Hore 37 on c/b. workers, the inaugural International Women’s ership four years ago, it Monday all staff manag- Men - Division 1: Tom President and Secretary Day is celebrated every was considered the second ers meet to work out what Clark 28; Roger Sherriff of both the Dunedin and year in Wanganui. Vari- worst in the country. Now they need to do day by day 31; Peter Granger, Allen Auckland Tailoresses’ ous women’s organisa- they are the second best. to achieve their targets. Wills and Sam McGregor Union (DTU) were male. tions arrange events to He puts the huge im- He believes that part of 38 on c/b. Division 2: Geoff 4 | mark the occasion, includ- provement down to the their success has been to Clark 30; Brian Quinn and vice-president of the Dun- ing this year, the Zonta quality of their staff. “With- make Wanganui Toyota Neil Elgar 32 on c/b; Mau- edin Branch of the DTU, Club breakfast with guest out them we couldn’t have a one stop shop cover- rie Edwards and Tony Hore worked tirelessly for the speaker, Liz Tennent, and done it.” They have also ing all types of cars from 33 on c/b. union movement, while at Michele A’Court in asso- implemented the ‘Toyota those under $10,000 to ^ \ the same time taking the ciation with La Fiesta pre- Way’ of targeted achieve- new ones, through to com- Clark. women’s suffrage peti- senting “Stuff I Forgot to tion with her on factory Tell My Daughter”.
8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR HEALTH Whanganui DHB continues effort to reduce falls Time to start thinking flu vaccinations Did you know that in 2014, ACC accepted treatment claims to the value of $2.16 It’s time for Whanganui residents to start thinking flu vaccinations which million for Whanganui residents aged over 50 who suffered harm from a fall. are expected to be available from mid-March. For the second year in a row, New Zealand’s influenza immunisation programme will focus on pregnant Whanganui Hospital continues to work hard to prevent people from falling women and their unborn babies. Healthy, pregnant women are up to five while in hospital, and we are seeing a significant decrease in such events. times more likely to be admitted to hospital when suffering from influenza We also have support in place to help than non-pregnant women. The influenza vaccine can be given at any time people who feel they, or a family during a woman’s pregnancy - there are no safety concerns around this. member, may be at risk of falling in Meanwhile, influenza immunisation remains free from primary health care their home, or while out and about practice nurses for New Zealanders at high risk of complications – pregnant in the community. women, people aged 65 and over, and anyone under 65 years of age The first step is to talk to your including children six months and older, with long-term health conditions health care professional who such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease (including asthma), will refer you to the WDHB’s kidney disease and most cancers. For further information please go to Falls Prevention Service www.fightflu.co.nz, www.health.govt.nz/influenza, www.immune.org.nz established last year to or call 0800 IMMUNE - 0800 466 863. assess people’s functional ability in the home Dental ‘Failure To Attends’ remain a concern environment and provide Whanganui’s Community Oral Health Service has released figures showing exercises to help that between 1 November and 30 November 2015, children missed 605 (12 improve a person’s percent overall) of the 4846 appointments the service had made for them. strength and balance. While many primary age children and adolescents are missing their The Falls Prevention appointments, of particular concern is that the largest group of ‘failure Service is a free to attend’ children are preschool patients, who rely on their parents or community-based caregivers to get them to their appointment. service which includes home- WDHB oral health clinical manager Barb Dewson’s message to parents is: visits. Participants are referred to it “Please make sure your children attend dental appointments by health care given to them, and where possible, please come along and professionals support them during their assessment and treatment.“ including GPs and While we appreciate that dental appointments can cause anxiety, it’s GP practice nurses, important to remember that failing to maintain good oral health can, and physiotherapists, does, lead to long-term physical and emotional problems. St John Ambulance and community pharmacists. The Minister puts the spotlight on reducing obesity Falls Prevention Late last year, Health Minister Jonathan Coleman informed board chairs that Service can be a key focus for the 2016/17 year is to reduce the incidence of obesity and, contacted on his expectation that all DHBs will continue to show leadership in this effort. 06 348 3407 We support the Minister’s message wholeheartedly. In our roles as WDHB or call 0800 chief executive and board chair, we are committed to encouraging Whanganui 801 444. residents to eat well, drink a lot of water, exercise often and do everything you can to encourage your friends and family members to adopt healthy lifestyles. A good place to start is to discuss your plan to become healthy with your GP who, besides offering advice, can refer you to a variety of services including Green Prescription.
Julie Patterson | WDHB Chief Executive Dot McKinnon | WDHB Board Chair
National Health Target results | Whanganui DHB, Quarter 2, October - December 2015
Target: 95% Target: 100% Target: 85% Target: 95% Target: 90% Target: 90%
The National Health Targets are a set Shorter Improved Faster Increased Better of national performance measures for stays in access to help for New Zealand’s 20 DHBs, specifically designed to improve the performance of health services. For more information about the health Emergency Heart and Departments Elective Surgery Cancer Treatment Immunisation Smokers to Quit Diabetes Checks targets visit www.health.govt.nz 96% 116 % 60% 90% 84% 92%
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 9 Alternative Medical $10,000 on offer to Treatments emerging artists ~ Crystal Healing ~ RCP is doing a series The NZ Art Show an- School of Art, Otago Pol- to apply for these awards of articles on alternative/ nounces that applications # “The NZ Art Show pro- complementary medical are now open for the 2016 the 2013 Emerging Artist vides an ideal platform treatments speaking with Emerging Artist Awards Award. After graduating, for emerging artists to practitioners in Wan- where four art students she moved to London and ganui. For this article are eligible to win $2,500 last year she won Best recognition and the op- we spoke with Natasha each. Young Artist Award at the portunity to win a pres- Huntley. Established in 2012, the UK’s prestigious National tigious award.” Emerging Artist Awards Open Art Awards, netting In addition to the prize Crystal Healing recognise and encour- her a prize pool of £5,000 money, the four recipi- Natasha Huntley set age emerging artists who ($11,000 NZD): quite an ents get the opportunity up ‘Wisdom is Yours - are studying visual arts achievement for a new to exhibit their prize- Healing Space’ at Suite diploma or degree at an graduate. winning artworks in a 2, 208 Victoria Ave established New Zealand Carla says that this is a # in 2014 because she art school. Art schools are prime example of how in the 2016 NZ Art Show, believed that Whanganui able to nominate their top the NZ Art Show Emerg- thus enabling their talent needed a base for a range students and art students ing Artist Awards recog- to be viewed by thou- of alternative natural may also nominate them- nises promising artists, sands of art enthusiasts therapies. She says that selves; four recipients will “By recognising artists and collectors. natural therapies encour- be selected from those while they’re still study- Last year’s Emerging age a meditative state nominated. ing helps encourage them Artist Awards recipients which helps to remove NZ Art Show execu- to continue on with their were: Anna-Belle Gra- energy blockages within tive director Carla Rus- artistic aspirations,” she ham, Hannah Watkinson the body and allow the sell says, “The Emerging says. “We’re absolutely and Sam Clague, all from person to get to a place Artist Awards were estab- delighted at Holly’s suc- the University of Can- of healing, to experience lished to help emerging cess on the international terbury’s Ilam School spiritual growth. artists establish their ca- stage.” of Fine Arts; and Mish She says that she has reers and gain recognition The Emerging Artist O’Neill from Whitecliffe “always had a sixth for their work, consistent Awards were made possi- College of Arts and De- sense” and is able to pick with our aim to promoting ble through the generosity sign in Auckland. up issues that are affect- a vibrant art community of Wellington philanthro- More information can ing and or causing health and a wider appreciation pist and business execu- be found on the NZ Art of original New Zealand tive Richard Nelson, an Show website: http://art- concerns. From the early Natasha Huntley age of 16, she bought a art”. avid art collector and pa- show.co.nz/Art+Awards She hopes that the inter- selection of crystals and crystal healing. She tries age. Certain colours match use the space as required tron of the NZ Art Show. Applications can be national success of Holly has never looked back. to match the issue with these energy centres. Blue and Natasha is open to Carla encourages art lec- made to Carla Russell: Zanbergen will provide an O % - a potential solution or is for the throat which in other suitable practitioners turers, tutors and students [email protected] incentive for art schools ity with crystals. They therapy. It could be a need turn could indicate com- joining in. They can be and art students to apply. communicate with me, for a massage or possibly munication issues, green contacted on 927 6942 or In 2013, Zanbergen, similar to a conversa- just a talk. is for the heart and red for 027 253 1858. a graduate of Dunedin tion that you have with a If the client wants to try the stomach. “The crystals person.” crystal healing, Natasha act as a medium and help When a person comes will lay the crystals on by rebalancing allowing into Wisdom is Yours, one of the seven energy your once blocked energy Settlement reached on Natasha does not neces- centres or chakras of the \ &P sarily assume they want body to identify a block- As many pains can be attributed to the mind and Wastewater treatment plant feelings of stress, Natasha Following the completion of a mediation process in encourages meditation to November last year, MWH and the Whanganui Dis- quieten the mind, some- trict Council have agreed to settle the claim that the thing that the client can do Council has brought against it in court relating to its by themselves. Normally work on the Wastewater treatment plant. only one visit is required The parties have agreed to this settlement in order 0 # # to bring to an end the ongoing uncertainty connected are slipping backwards, with the proceedings and the need to fund and partici- then it is time to come pate in a trial that would otherwise take place towards back. She says that aware- the end of this year. ness of natural therapies is Both parties are pleased that the matter has been re- growing in Whanganui. solved. There are six therapists The precise terms of the settlement are strictly con- at Wisdom is Yours, who &
10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 5+ a Day healthy sandwiches at Keith St School
World Book Day is a celebration is a celebration UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and of authors, illustrators, books and (most impor- reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over tantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the world. This is the 19th year there’s been a World the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by Book Day. Daybreak Rotary gives dictionaries to students at Keith St and Aramoho schools
On Friday Keith Street School made child selected the ingredients they wanted their own sandwiches for lunch. Our & - Tuakana helped teina. Parents were nated sandwich ingredients for their invited to come to school to share kai with children. their children. After lunch they went to What a variety to choose from: let- their child’s class to see their learning and tuce, tomatoes, beetroot, cucumber, play reading and maths games with them. grated carrot and avocado made up Our classrooms collaborated to make an our ‘5+’. Then we had egg, cheese and art display in the school foyer celebrating luncheon to choose from too. Every healthy eating choices with 5+ a day.
Donations wanted to purchase Heather Sears with a student from Aramoho painting for the Opera House Primary This past week has been very memorable for The Royal Wanganui thirty-six year four students from Keith Street and Opera House has an- Aramoho Schools. They received from the Rotary nounced that it is seeking Club of Whanganui Daybreak a gift of Usborne donations from the public Dictionaries. The dictionaries were presented by to enable the purchase of a President Tony Stuart and members Christine painting by Felicity Priest. The painting is of Sara Br- Stringer and Heather Sears. odie on stage at the Opera All students received their own personal diction- House during a rehearsal ary which can be used in their school or taken for a Great Opera Mo- # & ments concert. Sara has had a long as- sociation with the Royal Wanganui Opera House both with the New Zea- land Opera School and as a director for the joint Opera House and Am- dram production of Peter Pan in 2008. She was the recipient in 2015 of an Art Foundation Laure- ate Award. Sara has said that she would be hon- oured to have the paint- ing displayed in the Opera House. Felicity Priest was artist- in-residence for the New Zealand Opera School in 2011 and 2015. Her paint- ings from that occasion were recently exhibited in the Sarjeant on the Quay gallery. The Royal Wanganui Opera House Board and the Friends of the Opera House want to ensure that this painting, with its asso- ciation to the Opera House, remains in Whanganui. Unless on loan to the artist for an exhibition it will dis- played in the Opera House. A ‘Give a Little’ page has been set up with a target of $7000. Donations can be % - & & ~ - raschoolpainting# or di- rect to the Opera House } 1 && } 1 Whanganui. All donations over $5 are tax deductible. - supplied RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 11 12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 13 Bright, chirpy, colourful - and for sale at Keeping tadpoles the Cage Bird Sale this Saturday
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14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 ‘Pub crawl’ for Plunket Appeal Wanganui's Plunket Ap- peal week, which is from Monday, March 7 to Sun- day, March 13, had a boost when Pak’n Save gave the local Plunket group Top Notch Pet Minding - look after two shopping trolleys full of load of nappies and a cheque for $200. Paula your pet for as long as you need Gourdie, Secretary for Plunket said that the nap- pies will be given out by Plunket nurses. Activities during the week include the follow- ing: # | 9.30am - Plunket's annual not-to-be-missed cake stall outside the BNZ on Victo- ria Ave. Everything is sold Administration Manager Tania Taylor with Paula Gourdie and by the piece (only $2), so her two year old son Alex. come and grab a selection for morning tea. _ # there will be the 'Blue Beat Disco' at Top Kids Harrison Street from 4 to Stuart McIntosh and Sharon Thorburn 5.30pm. Gold coin entry Stuart McIntosh and interest in horses and show last year. They will feed and the idea is to dress in Sharon Thorburn have jumping. your pet or feed and walk blue. used their professional They had lived in Nel- your dog or even stay over ` # | backgrounds and per- son before going to Aus- in your house to look after their Street appeal in the sonal interests to set up tralia and decided to return it and the pets while you Avenue, Trafalgar Square Bowling Club raised $1540 their business 'Top Notch to New Zealand. They go away for a short time. and the Supermarkets. Pet Minding.' Stuart re- googled different places This could appeal espe- Plan to have some coins to trained as a vet nurse with three main criteria - cially to rural people or give to the volunteers and for Birthright later in life and became somewhere central, pref- those on lifestyle blocks. Collegiate students who an emergency vet nurse erably close to a beach, They charge $15 for up to will be rattling buckets. Aramoho Bowling skips and directing play- the game. in Queensland working good weather and afford- a 1 hour visit. Overnight _ ` # Club’s annual celebrity ers as skilled as former With generous sponsor- with a variety of small to able house prices. They stays are negotiable. 5pm there will be a ‘Club tournament raised $1540 International Sean John- ship from Wanganui Car big animals. He was also found what they wanted in Both of them are en- and Pub Crawl’. Look out for Wanganui Birthright. son on where to place his Centre, further money an RSPCA retail manager Castlecliff. joying the responsibility. for Plunket supporters, Played last Sunday in bowl. was raised from a brief in Brisbane in the larg- Having renovated the Business is steady and "is not the babies doing the \ # The event had a two- auction of donated goods est pet shop in Australia, house, Stuart and Sharon keeping us busy." crawling at the Castlecliff, 20th annual charity event fold purpose – to raise that followed a slap-up with 17,000 products decided to offer their ser- Contact them on stu. St Johns, Wanganui East, saw 26 club bowlers join money for a worthy cause, barbecue lunch. available. Sharon has an vices in pet minding in July [email protected] and Cossie Clubs, as well 52 local “celebrities” in and over the years it has The Spider, where the as at the RSA, Red Lion three games of triples, passed tens of thousands jack was rolled into the 2 & ` # with an accomplished of dollars for various centre of the green and bowler plus two newbies charities, and to introduce on command everyone The Spot Report of their real life walking- in each team. It proved newcomers to the game. rolled a bowl, hopefully talking bears. to be a lot of fun as after Sunday’s event was an toward it, was won by Dogs chasing cats 2 # | each game players rotated outstanding success with Craig Anderson. from 11am to 1pm will be positions, with some who several “celebrities” who Other prizes drawn Maggie fell out with lead anywhere on or off the the annual Teddy Bear's had never held a bowl be- spoke to River City Press from a hat were: the neighbour about our property, his training will picnic at Kowhai park. fore learnedly acting as expressing enthusiasm for _ cute little Pocket Rocket continue using high value Bring your teddy, (or your Tracey Carey, Dan- chasing their cat. This cat treats when he gets it right. child's) and grab a sausage ny Collins, Catherine spends a great deal of time We will keep you posted on sizzle for lunch. There will Goodall. in our section. the Rocket’s progress. be face painting, beetle and Leads in second game: Recently the Rocket es- - Woofs and barks from train rides available. Keith Trangmar, Gerry caped off our property and Spot New World supermarkets O’Mahoney, Sean John- went looking next door for will also be taking dona- son. the pushy puss. Maggie tions throughout the week. Leads in third game: called for Rocket to come, Leigh Grant, Chris Black, but he completely ignored Margaret Wakelin. her and took great delight Barbara Young, on be- chasing pushy puss un- Canvas @ half of Birthright, ac- der the house. Not a good cepted the $1540 cheque look for a dog trainer who from tournament conven- everyone seems to believe Majestic or Royce Tunbridge. should have model dogs. Mainstreet are offering Maggie has begun a the chance to artists who training programme for the are not part of the Artists Rocket that will eventually Open Studio weekends to teach him to overcome his showcase their work at exciting urge to chase cats, | $ 2 ` - and to come back when day, March 11 from 4 to he is called. It started this 5.30pm, weather permit- morning and went like ting. You could be an up this; Maggie collected the and coming artist, some- clicker and a heap of su- one who dabbles in their per value treats, and with spare time, or it might be the Rocket on lead they a passion when you have headed for the gate. Every the time. All types of art few steps Maggie called are welcome from paint- the Rocket to Come and ings to photography, from clicked and rewarded him weaving to sculpture. when he complied. It went Come and have a look beautifully even when and at the same time lis- the Rocket saw a cat on ten to the great sounds the other side of the road. of the River City Jazz Maggie will continue this Band. There is even a slot training until the Rocket for budding artists under has mastered a reliable % & # $ recall no matter what dis- 0 tractions there are. Once 3.30pm. that happens, training will Contact Mainstreet begin off lead. Until the Rocket can be trusted off for more information. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 15 Short course available on skin care and beauty 'All About You' is a skin care and beauty work- shop, organised by Com- munity Education and run by experienced beau- ty consultant Tracey May. Wicksteed Street named after There are two sessions - March 12 and April 9 and both run from 10am to 3pm.Tracey says that "it Mr John Tylston Wicksteed is designed for women who want to learn about John Tylston Wicksteed arrived in the area with Henry St looking after their skin Hill, who also had a street named after him. John was allocated for the age and stage that land at Kai Iwi but soon after decided to settle in Taranaki and they are at." took up land at Omata, close to Oakura. He was able to use his Tracey has been in the experience as a sub-editor of the London Spectator to become beauty industry as a con- the editor of the Taranaki Herald when it was set up in 1850. sultant with Nutrimetics As it was only a weekly, he would ride in from his farm, pre- for 21 years and mentors pare the four page sheet and ride home the same day. other beauty consultants In 1853 he returned to his property at Kai Iwi and built a who join her team. She homestead, which he named Otamatea. In 1856, when the was based in Lower Hutt + 0 & but has recently moved to He adopted the same practice riding into town once a week to the Manawatu to be with edit the paper. her partner Allen Pyers, Tracey May In 1842 Wicksteed Street and Wicksteed Place were named farrier and harness horse So often the thing that % after him. Later Wicksteed Place was renamed Drew’s Avenue. trainer. She has also tak- makes people beautiful make up 'casual look' and en up horse riding again are the things that make the full classic make up "a passion I have had all us unique." The session look." And just as impor- my life." will cover "the basics of tant - she says – “we have The morning session of choosing and applying lots of fun along the way." the workshop will cover colour to create a look There is a maximum the nature and functions they desire so they can number of 10 to a work- of the skin, how to recog- shop. Tracey will provide nise different skin types their own beauty style and the skincare and makeup, and the basic principles be able to repeat it them- including materials such of good skin care, includ- selves at home." as applicators, sponges, ing a daily skin care rou- This will include - warm cotton pads, mirrors etc. tine. and cool complexions, All participants need to The afternoon session how to pick a foundation bring is their lunch and a focuses on true beauty. that's right for you and water bottle. The cost is Tracey says "make up make up application, tips $55 with an extra $10 for should be used to accen- and techniques. Tracey’s materials. Book tuate our best features. She says "we will do at CE on 345 4717. Culinary theme to opening of Whanganui Film Society The Whanganui Film Society’s fourth consecu- tive season on Monday, March 7 starts with a culi- nary theme. The Japanese movie Tampopo is from this year’s Culinary Cin- O make your mouth water.” It is an offbeat comedy from 1985 about the search for the perfect bowl of $ | - noodles and is described as # % 0# gramme are open to mem- “an anarchic celebration of Saudi woman; and a “so bers only with the excep- food and sex”. Tampopo is intense it’s practically ra- rated M and screens at 7pm dioactive” drama set at a Goethe Institut which are with memberships avail- nuclear power plant from open to the public by dona- able at the Davis Theatre young French director Re- tion. This year, their selec- from 6:30pm. becca Zlotowski. tion covers three distinct Another gastronomic ` - eras in German history – a delight, Ang Lee’s fam- ings explore cross-cultural restoration of the iconic ily drama Eat Drink Man connections in the glo- Expressionist classic The Woman adds to the dis- balised world of today Cabinet of Dr Caligari, two \ % with dynamic new works recent festival favourites, this year’s line-up. Also from Mauritanian-born ¡ ¢ featured from the East are: Abderrahmane Sissako Germany’s most prominent two early autobiographi- (Timbuktu), and Algerian- auteur Konrad Wolf. Romani director Tony Gat- Membership to the Whan- director Hou Hsiao-hsien lif – whose update of West ganui Film Society is open (now known for The As- Side Story, Geronimo, is to all (censorship ratings sassin); The Chinese May- infused with the music of apply). 2016 prices remain or - a 2015 documentary the Turkish and Spanish the same as previous years: 0 communities in France. $90 for full membership for destruction and preserva- Contemporary festival ¡ & tion of history; and, from fare is featured in the Glob- A $10 discount applies for arthouse favourite, Hong al Art Cinema and Doc returning members, sen- Kong director Wong Kar- Spotlight categories which iors, students and Commu- Wai, The Grandmaster - a can be found via the web- nity Service Card holders. spectacular martial arts #& 3-Film Samplers are $30 epic set in the sumptuous org.nz or by picking up a and can be upgraded to full 1930s. brochure from libraries membership at any stage. Women directors are and cafes around town. All Cash payment only at the celebrated in the 2016 venue or visit the website programme with innova- presented in their original for online joining options. tive new cinema from the language with English sub- Flexible payment options ‘Leading Ladies’ of UK titles. are also now available. 16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 Charles Broughton Memorial Memorial to Charles Broughton In the grounds of Christ Church facing Wicksteed Street is a memorial to Charles Broughton. It is 0# # for a civilian – usually it is the other way round. Charles was a civilian interpreter for the local Provincial Council and the Government. In 1865 he was asked to take the Government’s peace offer to the Kakaramea Pa, in South Taranaki. On his ar- rival he was told not to go into the meeting house. On the second day he was invited in but as he lit his pipe, he was shot dead. The memorial is to his memory.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 - 17 ‘No Man’s Land’ - international production Life’s a beach coming to Wanganui this Sea Week Whanganui is one of He says "I wanted to More than 400 primary school students from six only three cities as part use music as a metaphor local schools are hitting the beach at Castlecliff this of a tour to stage an for bringing people week in celebration of Sea Week. 0 0 together. The idea was Educational workshops are being run with the com- and music event after to take musicians from bined forces of the Department of Conservation, performances at the New different backgrounds Castlecliff Coast Care, Whanganui Regional Muse- Zealand Festival in Wel- whose ancestors had um, Sarjeant Gallery and Horizons Regional Council. lington and the Auck- fought against each other Students are participating in a variety of workshops land Arts Festival. The and create music with learning about native critters, how dunes are made, other cities are Tauranga them in the very places caring for our plants and coastline, cleaning up the and Napier. where those battles had beach, and sea-themed music and art projects. 'No Man's Land' was taken place." ‘No Man’s Land’ at Royal Wanganui Opera House, March 12 “It is great to see the number of schools and students put together using more The concert-length participating in our Sea Week celebrations this year’ than 150 musicians from mega-symphony is them performing on an bloodshed in Syria to must be one of the most says event coordinator Adele Meyer. “I really enjoy 25 countries to create 0 old battleground where France, repeating the his- bizarre and dangerous the opportunity to work with this talented and enthu- a musical celebration cathedrals, temples and their ancestors had killed tory of their grandparents inventions of the human siastic group of educators during Sea Week. By com- of peace. Created by cemeteries in Poland, each other. They played who had been refugees mind; a place called no bining our skills and resources we can create a fun and acclaimed New Zealand France, Belgium and together and became from Palestine to Syria. man's land." educational event for our local students. composer John Psathas, India and Psathas says friends." And while Psathas adds that - “A real highlight during the week is seeing the stu- (he composed the cer- every performer has World War 1 is a core the concert celebrates entation will be accompa- dents relishing their time outside the classroom. Their emonial music for the experienced an emotional focus, No Man's Land humanity and that even nied by a live seven piece smiling faces say it all”, says Ms Meyer. 2004 Athens' Olympics), journey in creating the acknowledges ongoing at the worst times, there international ensemble. Sea Week is hosted by the NZ Association for Envi- and sub-titled "a love work. strife around the world are acts of kindness. "We No Man's Land is at the ronmental Education and is a weeklong national cel- letter to peace," No "We took two Scot- and features Syrian/ see so-called enemies Royal Wanganui Opera ebration of our seas and coastline. For more informa- Man's Land is part of the tish and two German Palestinian performers offering each other water, House on Saturday, tion about national events and getting involved in Sea 100 year commemora- musicians who had never 'Refugees of Rap,' two a cigarette, a shoulder March 12 at 6pm. Tickets Week visit the website http://seaweek.org.nz/ tion of World War 1. 0 # \ to lean on... all in what from the Opera House.
Thai Villa - for quality fresh Thai food
Pitsamai, Jimmy and Gamlai The Thai Villa has been pro- hot?” The customer’s en- nied by a well balanced viding quality, fresh Thai food joyment is paramount. wine list, spirits and a in Wanganui for 17 years from There are over 40 main wide range of beers and when it was known at ‘Kit- choices available cover- soft drinks. The beers tiya’s through to today under ing soups, curries, Thai include Thai favourites the ownership of Pitsamai, salads, stir fries, vegetar- Chang and Singha as # & # ian and rice and noodle well as low and even its success, apart from using dishes. Most are special- zero alcohol beers. You fresh vegetables daily, is their ist Thai dishes but there can bring your own experienced and skilled Thai are some kiwi style meals wines for a corkage fee Master chef Mongkon, other- as well. If you prefer of $5 per bottle. wise known as Jimmy. He is not to choose yourself The restaurant, which able to provide the right level there are set banquets for is in the bridge block of spiciness to satisfy individ- groups of four and over. of Victoria Ave, seat ual customer requirements. A similar take away menu 54 people but can cater Pitsamai is intending to ap- is also available. for larger groups if re- point a second Thai Master The meals are accompa- quired. Chef in the near future allow- ing the restaurant to rotate staff and to provide special- ised Thai food seven days a week. Thai food gets much of its \ % food and the spices can range from chilli through to spring 0 \ - vours of parsley and Vietnam- ese mint. Customers can order the level of heat they want but if they go for ‘hot,’ the waiters will ask you “Kiwi hot or Thai
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WORLD PREMIERE SEASON ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE Booking Office Ph. 349 0511, Fax 349 0512 An epic global music and film celebration featuring Online bookings www.royaloperahouse.co.nz 150 musicians from 25 countries on stage and screen A NEW WORK BY ACCLAIMED NZ COMPOSER JOHN PSATHAS Booking Office Hours: Mon. to Fri. 9.30am-5.30pm; Sat. 10am-midday.
Royal Wanganui Opera House No Man’s Land Saturday, 12 March, 6pm. A Reserve: Adult $49, Child to 16 years $22, Senior / Friends OH / Group 6+ $42 ea B Reserve: Adult $39, Child to 16 years $22, Senior / Friends OH / Group 6+ $32 ea School group bookings available “Life is a Circus” Sharyn Underwood School of Dance Saturday 19 and Sunday, 20 March, 5pm Adults $18, students and seniors $15 SATURDAY 12 MARCH WHANGANUI | ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE The Ten Tenors Sunday, 15 May, 8pm Book at royaloperahouse.co.nz A Reserve: adult $89, senior / child to 18 years $79 B Reserve: adult $79, senior / child to 18 years $69 Group 8+ discounts wwithith susupportpport from LotterLotteryy Grants Board OTHER VENUES
Davis Lecture Theatre Caroline Welkin in “A Funny Thing Happened” Saturday, 5 March, 7pm Adults $15, senior / student ID $10.
Concert Chamber Michele A’Court “Stuff I Forgot to tell my Daughter” Tuesday, 8 March, 8pm Adults $35, senior / student $30. WN Supporter $30
Prince Edward Auditorium Chamber Music Wanganui 2016 Celebrity Subscription Series Spooner/Mosley Duo Wednesday, 16 March, 7.30pm Calvino Trio Wednesday, 6 July, 7.30pm Villani Piano Quartet Thursday, 8 September, 7.30pm Tony Chen Lin Friday, 14 October, 7.30pm Subscription $95 - 4 Flexi-tickets to be used in any combination Individual concerts: Adults $35, senior $28 Book early for the best seats. Gift vouchers available.
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St Our focus is on education and interested persons shop on Taupo Quay in March have been can- Andrews Hall, Bell St from in the areas of spiritual self welcome. Entertainment opposite Stella. Opening celled. 7.15-9.15pm followed by development, philosophy, by Maids to Measure week days and Sunday Grey Power supper. Theme: Green for religion, education, followed by afternoon tea. mornings until 1.30pm. Next meeting for members St Patrick’s Day. Ballroom, science and the arts. We Ph 022 351 3418 for more New Vogue, Latin, Social is on Thursday, March have a small library, run Whanganui Film information. 17 at the Central Baptist dances. Members $3, meditation groups and Society - Tampopo Bereaved by Church auditorium at 2pm. non-members $5. For Suicide Support Guest speaker: Rt Hon. information phone Mollie Group Winston Peters. The pub- 347 2705 or Bryce 021 A support group for those lic are invited to attend. A 187 9643. bereaved by suicide is donation of a can of tinned St John Booksale - Watch livestream held on the second Tues- food for the Foodbank will 25 Tawa Street day of every month. For be appreciated. Thursday, March 10, 6-9pm; support and understand- Handcrafts Friday, March 11, 10am- of TEDx ing, feel free to join us. Wanganui Market 6pm; Saturday, March 12, Please phone Bonnie on We sell quality crafts 10am-4pm. Choose from 343 7573 for further in- and gifts, Gallery 2 at a wide selection of books, presentations formation. rear of Whanganui Arts Bible Reading at the Centre, 19 Taupo The tickets for TEDxWellington 2016 sold out in At 7.30pm Tuesday, Quay. Saturday, March two minutes, but the event is being made available via March 8 in the Gonville 5, 9am - 1pm. Sewn Golf a livestream, which will be hosted in Whanganui by Library conference room, kitchenwear, knitted Double Farley Creative Partners. This is a free event on Abbot Street. All wel- animal toys, beautiful baby Saturday, March 5 from 11am to 6pm. Come when you come. Supper and oppor- Merino garments, scented want and stay for as long as you want. tunity to chat. Sponsored handmade soaps, Joan’s results TEDx talks are short talks on “great well-formed by Christadelphians in Jams, pickles and more. ideas, given by local speakers to local audiences about your area. To learn more Next market April 2, 2016, Castlecliff Nine Hole, everything from politics to pollination.” The suggested about us, go to www.this- contact 347 2430. February 26, 2016 limit is 18 minutes. Many TEDx talks are available on isyourbible.com or phone Liturgy: Mercy - The Putting You Tube. 342 7726. Nature of God Women – Sue Flintoff 14, The theme this year is Trust and in keeping with the Clairvoyance Sunday, March 20, 4-5pm. Joy Hall 16, Jan Anderson goals of TEDx and the organisers “hope hosting the 16 Demonstration No registration necessary. livestream in Whanganui will spark conversations, Held at the Josephite Re- Men – 1st Division: Gor- connections and community.” Kirilee, Kirianna and Sue don Edmonds 12, Dick Flockton from Feilding treat Centre, 14 Hillside The livestream will include 12 speakers/performers Tce. For more information Muirhead 14; 2nd Division: and several inspiring/entertaining TED Talk videos. will give a demonstra- Ron Harold 16, George tion at the Spiritualist call Pam on 345 5047 ext The day will be broken into three 90 minute sessions. 3 or email pam.hopper@ Flintoff 16. Double Farley Creative Partners are located at 15 Watt and Awareness Centre’s ^ \ | ~ weekly meeting, 7pm, this sosj.org.au St, Level 3. The contact phone number is 281 3474. 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