Vol. 34, No. 49, December 20, 2018
52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] RCP Citizen of the Year - Mike Webber etrist practice in Ridgway Zealand health authorities. BY DOUG DAVIDSON Street and renovated it. In the 1970s/80s the Cook Mike Webber - When he came back Islands were occasionally RCP Citizen of Mike Webber is the RCP Citizen of the Year from England he travelled visited by New Zealand the Year for 2018 for his contribution to eye and gen- by ship through the Pana- eye surgeons until 1992 eral health of communities in Whanganui ma Canal and across the when annual visits of a and overseas. New Zealand eye team Recently Mike decided Mike was born in Ken- observing distant lands were arranged by the then it was time to retire from with coconut palms my " ! # $ - his overseas missions years of his life there. thoughts turned to how ment, with Mike a regu- having done 40 eye care He came to Whanganui one day I could travel to lar member. In 2014 the trips in countries such as in 1948 where his father - Cook Islands Government Cook Island, Fiji, Tonga, had a pharmacy in Glas- lands.” awarded him Honorary Kenya and Cambodia. He gow Street. He trained as In 1969 the opportunity Residence in recognition says, “The Cambodian an optometrist, doing post arose in the Cook Island of his service. journey is probably the graduate studies in Eng- and he approached the Mike along with three most rewarding as it has land before returning to then Premier, Albert Hen- other optometrists set up led to an increase in the the VOSO Trust - Volun- ability of local profes- He came back to Whan- eye care for his people. teer Ophthalmic Services sionals to deliver eye care ganui in 1963 where he Albert Henry replied say- Overseas – in 1982. VOSO in their own country.” bought an old optom- ing, “You are a cheeky sends two to three teams young man but I like your including eye surgeons style,” and arranged for ! Island. An ex colleague of the Cook Islands via RN- Mike’s, John Mellsop, re- ZAF Hercules. cently was part of a team The Cook Islands did working in Fiji. not have an optometrist In 1990 Mike was invited back then and so Mike to travel to Kenya to pre- examined eyes, supplied sent papers on his work in reading glasses collected ! % invited to form a team of untary basis. eye clinic where Mike in New Zealand and re- British optometrists who eye care professionals and Mike also became a trus- had helped out in Cambo- ferred any patients with were holding a conference return in 1991 working for tee of Rose Charities NZ dia, as their main project. serious eye issues to New there. As a result he was ‘Sight By Wings’ on a vol- in 2005, which chose an Continued on page 2
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 1 Check out what’s in this week’s RCP Canoe Club helps to keep River clean Congratulations to Mike Webber for being named Stephen Lace is on the the RCP Citizen of the PS Waimarie Operating Year. He is not only a Trust and is also a keen citizen of Whanganui and kayaker. Going up river New Zealand but also a he noticed the amount of citizen of the world for his ) ! work in eye care in a num- caught up in the willows % and thought that it wasn’t In this, our last issue for a good advertisement for 2018, there are a num- Whanganui, nor helpful ber of articles relating to for the environment as Christmas. We especially the plastic will eventually like the one about Rose make it to the sea. Morris who knits small He chatted with the Ca- Doug Davidson, Santa heads to give away noe Club Coach, Brian journalist@ (page 26). I confess she Scott and the two of them rivercitypress.co.nz gave us some and the rest organised a river clean up %) Ngapo’s place doesn’t do by members, especially ask her for more to give justice to his work (page the young canoeists and away to their relatives. 28). Turn up and he will their parents for last Sat- She happily agreed. give you a guided tour. % * ! ) Another Christmas story Speed Week from De- support from the Whan- is on how Ingestre St Bi- cember 26 to 28 is a great ganui River Enhance- ble Church is hosting a development, especially ment Charitable Trust free breakfast on Sunday, for motorcycle enthusiasts and thanks to parents December 23 (page 24). with races around the cem- - Bruce Clifton and Neil The picture has Pastor etery, up Okioa Hill and Pedley - two motor boats Kinyua Kathuri getting along South Beach (pages joined six Canadian ca- in some cooking practice, 20 to 23). noes to carry out a seven The group of Canoe club members and supporters while wearing an apron Finally congratulations to hour clean-up of the river ing nails, glass bottles, and once lost his plastic of the river. “This means tops, as it will eventually which says “King of the the Canoe Club for doing a and the river banks, with- broken glass, tyres, a wire water bottle. Two months it remains an eyesore for make its way to the sea. Kitchen.” clean-up on the river and in the built up area. wove mattress, large plas- later it was found by an- longer but provides an The group “had hoped The picture of the the banks (page 2). Apart from the obvious tic containers and polysty- other kayaker and apart opportunity for people to cover both sides of Christmas lights at Henry - Doug Davidson bits of plastic from bot- tles to bags, the group of rene. from being grimy it was to pick them up and put the river from the port to Copyright: River City Press produces and/or pub- 22/23 collectors picked Stephen says, “Kayakers still in one piece and them in the rubbish or Upokongaro. We did not lishes advertisements strictly on the basis that River up everything from a tend to pick up plastic as hadn’t moved far.” for recycling. Stephen achieve that in the lower City Press is entitled to and owns the copyright in the bucket to a tyre. The list they paddle and deposit He explains, “With the encourages everyone to section of the river as advertisement so far as the copyright relates to publi- included plastic bags, it in a bin when they get up-river breeze and the pick up rubbish where the boats there found so they see it whether in the much material near Cor- cation or reproduction for publication in any newspa- soft drink bottles (very back on land.” When he tides rubbish such as was learning to kayak, he plastic can take a long river or on land especially liss Island that they con- per, magazine or similar periodical or to broadcasting common) , synthetic rope, wood with protrud- tipped over a few times time to get to the mouth if it is resting in the drain centrated on that.” of the advertisement. RCP Citizen of the Year - Mike Webber Continued from page 1 ity operating microscopes 73. He has been a trus- Families of the children Mike points out, “There including two sourced in tee of the Whanganui have their own copy of were only 15 eye special- Whanganui plus a Zeiss Eye Care and Medical the test results and they ists and the same number OCT scanner also source Trust for over 25 years. ) of optometrists serving in Whanganui. The purpose of the trust the individual. There a population of 15 mil- Mike was accompa- is to provide radiology will be checks after six lion.” nied on eight of his vis- and eye equipment at the months to see whether “The focus was on ob- its by four New Zealand hospital. there have been im- taining equipment for eye surgeons, with Mike Another medical trust provements. The goal is the clinic, helping in the teaching refractive tech- Mike has been involved to help children avoid teaching and upskilling niques to resident oph- with is the River City obesity problems and all in ophthalmic examina- thalmic nurses. The Rose Health Trust, of which the associated health is- tions, surgery, medical Eye clinic has seen more he is the chair. Supported sues. treatment and in testing than 500,000 patients and by retired GPs, Dr Robin Mike might have eyes for the purposes of is now the largest low cost McLachlan and Dr Bev- reached 80 and has supplying spectacles as eye clinic in Cambodia. an Chilcott, the Trust is closed the chapter on required,” he says. Since 2012 the service be- doing BMI testing which his overseas missions & ' came free for the poor. measures the body fat but he is retired only in $240,000 worth of good Mike has also been very percentage of children name. Helped by numer- quality second hand involved in medical ac- in Whanganui aged nine % % - and new equipment was tion Whanganui starting to 11. It is a project in mains on the go helping taken over and installed. the Wanganui Eye Care partnership with Massey out in the community. They included three good centre with Ross Hardy University, which is do- He is a most worthy RCP second hand top qual- and retiring when he was ! Citizen of the Year.
2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 ~ Durie Hill elevator is open ~ Recent RCP Whanganui’s iconic notice that it runs a lot winners Durie Hill elevator re- smoother with the work Congratulations to Amanda Hodgson, Janet Mc- opened 13 December af- completed. It’s an amaz- Cabe, and Anne Stevens, who were the lucky win- ter a comprehensive me- ing piece of engineering”. ners of the Alexandra’s Ready to Cook Gourmet chanical overhaul. Whanganui & Partners’ meals. Thank you to everyone else who entered. This will be good news Acting General Man- Watch out for more competitions over the next few for residents of the hill- ager and Strategic Lead months. side suburb who regularly – Destination Marketing, * * * use the elevator to get up Paul Chaplow, says visi- Congratulations to Rose Fisher and Margaret the hill and for visitors tor numbers will increase Huirua, who were the lucky winners of two tubs of keen to experience one of over summer. Blue Coconut Oil. Thank you to everyone else who Whanganui’s most popu- “We’re very pleased to entered. Watch out for more competitions over the lar vintage attractions. have the Durie Hill eleva- next few months. Whanganui District tor back in action and in Council’s Facilities Man- really good shape in time ! &ƾ for the school holidays Tantrum, says there has and our summer events.” been ongoing mainte- Mr Chaplow says, “This nance on the elevator, summer is shaping up to “but a recent breakdown be one of our busiest ever gave us an opportunity to with the vibe. festival take the elevator mecha- this weekend, Christmas nism out and give it a full events, Speedweek, Opera refurbishment”. Week, Vintage Weekend, Mr Tantrum says, the 30th Anniversary New “While we were waiting Zealand Masters Games on parts to arrive from and the CoLab interna- overseas, we were able tional glass conference all to disassemble the whole happening before the end thing and thoroughly of February.” Durie Hill elevator entrance from Durie Hill check every part”. “With an attraction as He says the 100-year- unique as the elevator, it’s Mr Chaplow says the the Whanganui River, is an even more panoramic old elevator, “is now important to have it run- elevator is a must-do ex- superb – and then you can outlook.” operating like a new ma- ning when visitors are in perience. “The view from climb up the Durie Hill Centenary celebrations chine and customers will town.” the top, across the city and War Memorial Tower for for the Durie Hill elevator will take place in August Vicki Western looking for someone to 2019. make her book into an audio book Vicki Western has had but solely to be able to a number of her books spread words of com- published. They fall into fort to those in need.” If two categories – travel anyone is able to help her in motorhomes and achieve having her book boats around Europe made into an audio book, and spiritual. One of please get in contact with the latter is ‘The Small her on 343 3202. Book of Light.’ It is Vicki says her spiritual only 57 pages and 10 books were written “to chapters and she was stimulate imagination recently contacted with %! &% - the suggestion that if ent experiences – good it was made into an and bad – help us to audio book, it would be build up an ability to see easier for people to gain life from all perspectives. She has a background in One person said to her theosophy and the White “I was glad to be given Eagle movement but says a copy of the book but whatever beliefs you %) ƾ %) have, they should not be enjoy if say I was travel- too serious and complex. ling, whereas being able People who have read to listen I could touch her spiritual books have upon it.” contacted her and said She says, “I want to how reading “helped do this not for reward them with questions and
Vicki Western possibilities, allowing them to move forward with extra knowledge.” Words have always been second nature to her and she has both written and read poetry. She would be happy to read an abridged version of her book for the audio version. Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 3 Time to smell the roses Large group for last citizenship at Kowhainui Home ceremony of 2018
Roy Thatcher
Gardening enthusiasts at Enliven’s gardeners and I used to have a big New NZ citizens in Whanganui Kowhainui Home and Village are garden at my old home in Waverley,” The largest citizen- zenship story’ from the Mualeoa Revival Leo eanore Catherine Barry > ! % ) @ % ship ceremony in a long Department of Internal (Samoan), Mrs Moni- (British), Mr Steven The Whanganui home’s recent rose “It was lovely to be able to do this while was held in Herit- # )- sha Libin (Indian), Mrs Roy Ellis (British), Mrs competition was a great success, pull- ! P age House on Thursday, edges the commitment Kalesi Durua Malanicagi Susan May Ellis (Brit- ing in numerous entries from resi- * ) {| } {`^~ \ (Fijian), Sr Katherine ish), Mr Kimmo Eino ) competitions the home has held over The ceremony was } ) Mallory Martin (Ameri- % % ƾ %) the past year, was conceived in line ƾ @ Mayor Hamish Mc- can), Sr Lucia De " @ ' winners as all the entries were just with Enliven’s elder-centred philoso- Hamish McDouall and Douall told the diverse Erausquin (Argentinian), Ferdie Toomer (British), beautiful,” says Kowhainui Home and % ) '- group they were a Mr Apenisa Kuruiwaca Mr Dean Steven Wilson ? )) ! @ ! * Q )) The Enliven philosophy, which is ecutive, Kym Fell who snapshot of “what the Mataiciwa (Fijian), Mrs (British), Mrs Amanda Prizewinner and home resident, Roy based on the intenationally-recognised formally recognised 43 Whanganui community @ % % " - Jane Wilson (British) * % ' Eden Alternative care model, ensures \ ) ) P > @ ? % and Mr Joseph Daniel of chocolates, medal and mini trophy elders are able to enjoy regular contact Kaumatua John Maihi ) ) Mataiciwa (Fijian), ) Q ) with nature and animals, meaningful ac- }! @ ! % )) Miss Matelita Senileba as Lasting Love, was a type of rose % welcomed guests with a “This group comprises Mataiciwa (Fijian), Mrs ))X ! )) To learn more about Enliven’s elder- ) Rosalie Joy Matthews Merry Both Roy and fellow prizewinner, centred philosophy or Kowhainui Home New citizens received young families, sisters (Australian), Mr Ercan Maureen Paddison, used the rose con- ? )) ! ! % a locally-crafted glass from St Dominic's Col- & *% @ Christmas test as an opportunity to connect with ) ) ! \ ] % ) )) pendant and a copy of a lege, police and many ) & *% ) the friendly Kowhainui team on 06 349 )) Q others who contribute to @ # ]% % & everyone - @ %! ^_`` – the New Zealand citi- % % *% @ @ % “People who have Patricia October (South This is relatively recently made African), Mr Adonis De- independence meaning New Zealand their home moral Rancho (Filipino), are here this afternoon, Mrs Shenay Louise Rat- our last as well as those who tray (South African), Mr variety caring have been here for more Victor Rodan (Fijian), paper for communities than thirty years and are Mr Tafu Tafu Sione ready to formally be- (Samoan), Mrs Sug- 2018 - our } ) )% X trusted active support fun This doesn’t mean you Tafu (Samoan), Miss next paper are leaving traditions of Tasharvon Martha Tafu your birthplace behind, (Samoan), Mrs Huyen will be on but contributing to your Thi Tran (Vietnamese), choice new community,” said Mr Colin James Wright @ @ $ % )) Q ! January 17 In 2018, 135 people Mrs Caroline Margaret became New Zealand Wright (British), Mrs El- 2019 citizens at Whanganui District Council ceremo- * ) % of new citizens across To all clients, past and present Two unique communities in Whanganui New Zealand this year a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. {| |^ Thank you all for your support! Margaret Retirement living For information about NZ citizenship please Rest home ! \ - Hospital care zenship Phone: 06 357 3619 Mob: 027 269 4277 Respite The new citizens are: Email: [email protected] Health recovery Mr Ian James Bowns (British), Mrs Lynda 2019 SOUTH ISLAND TOURS Kathryn Foster (Fijian), 20 DAYS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR Mr Francis Ronal Foster, Miss Meagan Kathryn 13 March & 6 April 2019 COST $3,675 Kowhainui Home & Village Abingdon Village Foster (Fijian), Miss Jes- 19 DAYS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR 88 Virginia Road 22 Oakland Avenue sica Suzanne Foster (Fi- 13 October 2019 COST $3,900* > @ @ ) * - *FAREWELL SPIT TOUR INCLUDED IN COST Phone: 06 349 1400 Phone: 06 349 1494 resa Foster (Fijian), Dr Jean Hermann Frieslaar 2019 BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR (South African), Miss 14 DAYS BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR Enliven creates elder-centred communities that recognise the ]%> @ Ravnita Kumari (Fijian), 2 May 2019 COST $3,250 individual and support people in a way that's right for them. Mr Pajiv Caramba Laga- Check us out Cost of tour based on twin share. hid (Filipino), Mrs Ay- on Facebook! For an itinerary please ring MARGARET lett May Pogay Lagahid www.margaretsgoldentours.com www.enlivencentral.org.nz (Filipino), Miss Mayumi Enquiries Lagahid (Filipino), Miss any time: TOLL FREE 0800 77 00 70 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Entries open for the The little park that gets you talking Whanganui Gold Star A viral video about heart-warming conversa- Water Ski Tournament tions between strangers had viewers wanting to try The New Zealand Tournament Water Ski Associa- out a ‘Conversation Sta- tion have arranged a ‘Gold Star’ tournament for Lake tion’ for themselves. Now, Wiritoa on January 19 and 20. Entries are limited in downtown Whanganui, to 45 skiers and Wanganui Club members will have they can. top priority if the tournament is oversubscribed. The Ellen Young, Whan- competitions will be slalom, jump and trick. ganui District Council’s Camping is available on site for $5 per person or Town Centre Regenera- $2 per night if you are a Wanganui Club member. tion Project Manager says A canteen and bar will operate and on the Saturday the ‘little park’ on Victo- ! ! ) ^ %) ria Avenue – dubbed The A refund or credit will be available after the tour- Conversation Station – has nament if it is shortened or cancelled due to bad just had audio permanently weather. installed. For more information and entry forms go to www. “Now, at the push of a nztwsa.co.nz button, the park will ac- tually talk to visitors, en- couraging them to ask a friend or stranger a fun or important question”. The little park was added to Victoria Avenue (near the corner of Guyton Street) in April and is a Whanganui District Councillor, Helen Craig, getting to know passerby, Mangu Scurr, structure with tables, seat- at the Conversation Station ing and greenery. van, hid some speakers in sation and an initiative like keep it interesting and get “Many out-of-towners Ms Young says, “Work- ) ) ) this encourages it”. people talking about topical commented that they re- ing out how to optimise strangers having conversa- In response to the huge issues. ally want one in their connections between peo- tions. The intention was level of public interest, it “The Whanganui com- town, which highlights the ple in city spaces is one of simply to bring the little was decided to make the munity is a very open and } the most important aspects park to public attention. audio questions in the little friendly one and the video Zealand and probably the of the Town Centre Regen- Unexpectedly, the video park a permanent feature. really highlights this. It’s world,” says Ms Young. eration project”. went viral on Facebook, Last week solar-powered great to have something An artwork by Pakohe With this in mind she with over 170,000 views clean energy audio was in- that encourages further Papers – currently in the dreamed up the idea of a in one week. Locals came stalled, with local business- community connection design phase – will be promotional video featur- down to the little park, es Inc Creative and E-ology and normalises talking to added to the back of the ing strangers having con- wanting to try out the expe- donating time to the pro- someone you don’t know, structure in the coming few versations in the little park. rience for themselves. ject. Visitors to the park are in a way that makes you weeks. Ms Young worked with According to Ms Young, now able to push a button, feel comfortable,” says Ms The Conversation Station Lamp Studios to create the a frequent comment from which activates a recorded Young. “You can also use it video can be viewed on the promotional video, which those who viewed the video conversation starter. with your friends because Whanganui Town Centre was released in June this was “in this day of smart- Operators are able to it instigates conversations Regeneration Facebook year. They set up a person phones we are losing the change the recorded ques- you may not otherwise have page or on Youtube: https:// with a microphone in a art of face-to-face conver- tions from time to time, to had – and it’s fun.” youtu.be/HqAPVLZCLbI
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 5 Fish Bar opens in old Momiji building Calligraphy and a Cuppa Q \ @ ! @ @ > ! Victoria Ave and Ridgway Whanganui three years at Inkt.co.nz " ago. Bar at 21 Victoria Ave, * ) )) Inkt.co, in the bridge @ > % come in full and half por- block of Victoria Ave, It is both a dine-in and tions with some salad and hosts ‘Calligraphy and a takeaway. The tempura sauce. There are also a % R - Fish ‘N Chips are in a light variety of side dishes in- urday of the month from batter made with Japanese cluding spring rolls, spicy 10am to 12 noon. The * chicken, prawn twist, next date is January 5. The is also on tap and is avail- karage, squid, broccoli group is open to anyone ) " Q Q \ ) * X X and takes place in the back adds, “We also use soya X ) % ! room of the shop. oil for cooking.” The Fish such as terakihi, is bought X %\ ) Q )) @ daily and will be available says, “It is very informal. % until sold out. It’s just a time and space 8.30pm. There are other dishes to sit with fellow letterers * to choose from, however, and doodle/chat/work on ! )) # including a range of salads a project of your choice. and with 20 years’ expe- such as salmon, seafood, There is no formal in- % - prawn and chicken as struction but we will try to well as those meats with have a show and tell each month.” Bizen and Scott chips. There are also snap- per, mussel, scallops and swimming crab dishes. event but we ask you to A dessert worth waiting sign up ahead of time to @ % reserve your seat. This which is a combination is not a class but a social of green tea icecream, time for calligraphers and red bean plant, whipped brush letterers of all skill cream, fruit and wafers. levels.” They have avail- # able, a large range of dif- tap there are bottle beers ferent nibs which are at- % # )) # - tached to a holder but you ) ! ) can also bring a fountain )) pen. The shop has many a range of wines and also % non-alcoholic drinks. You can bring your own wine. at a cost of just over $20. Suzanne at Inkt. Inkt also runs calligra- The Fish Bar seats 25 Fountain pens and the comfortably in a pleas- phy classes every couple need to practice and the of months. They are nor- Calligraphy and Cuppa art of calligraphy is be- ant and intimate interior coming more popular as well as about 15 out of mally from 9am to 4pm group provides a safe, % - quiet and relaxing place to %\ ) % doors. calligraphy for writing To reserve a seat or to ferent scripts are taught do so. It is a chance to go and practiced. “But,” as back in time and just have menus, invitations, cards make an order phone 345 and general writing. 0539. %\ % % some fun.”
6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Council holiday services Christmas/New Year 2018/2019
These are our opening hours for Mobile Library Splash Centre, Springvale Park Council facilities and services during 24 December 2018: Regular timetable 22-23 December 2018: OPEN 8.00am - 6.00pm the 2018/2019 Christmas and New Year 25-26 December 2018: CLOSED 24 December 2018: OPEN 6.00am - 6.00pm period. 27-28 December 2018: Regular timetable 25 December 2018: CLOSED If you have an urgent enquiry you can 31 December 2018: Regular timetable 26 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 5.00pm contact us any time on (06) 349 0001. 1-2 January 2019: CLOSED 27-31 December 2018: OPEN 8.00am - 6.00pm 3 January 2019: OPEN (regular timetable 1-2 January 2019: OPEN 10.00am - 5.00pm resumes) Council and Infrastructure Offices, 179 St Hill Street 3-6 January 2019: OPEN 8.00am - 6.00pm 21 December 2018: OPEN 8.00am - 12.00pm 7 January 2019: OPEN 6.00am - 8.00pm (normal hours 24 December 2018 - 2 January 2019: CLOSED Gonville Café Library, 44 Abbott Street resume) 3 January 2019: OPEN 8.00am - 5.00pm weekdays (normal 21 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm (Please note: The Splash Centre spa pool and Lazy River will be closed for surface re-painting from Wednesday, 26 December hours resume) 22 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 2.00pm 2018 and will re-open on Sunday, 6 January 2019.) Full Council services will resume on Monday, 7 January 2019 24 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm
25-26 December 2018: CLOSED Whanganui East Aquatic Centre, 67 Tinirau Street Innovation Quarter, 179 St Hill Street 27-28 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm 26 December 2018: OPEN 12noon - 5.00pm 21 December 2018: CLOSED 29 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 2.00pm 27 December 2018: OPEN 11.00am - 6.00pm 24 December 2018 - 6 January 2019: CLOSED 31 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm 28-30 December 2018: OPEN 11.00am - 5.00pm 7 January 2019: OPEN 8.00am - 5.00pm (normal hours resume) 1-2 January 2019: CLOSED 1-2 January 2019: OPEN 12noon - 5.00pm 3 January 2019: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm (normal hours 3 January 2019: OPEN 11.00am - 6.00pm Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupō Quay resume) 4-6 January 2019: OPEN 11.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Sunday: OPEN 10.00am - 4.30pm For opening hours from 7 January 2019, visit Alexander Heritage & Research Library, Queen’s Park OPEN every day except Christmas Day www.splashcentre.co.nz Sarjeant above the i-SITE 24 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday: OPEN 9.00am - 4.30pm 25-26 December 2018: CLOSED Dog Pound, Ridgway Street 27-28 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday: OPEN 10.30am - 4.30pm OPEN Monday to Friday 12noon - 1.30pm or by prior arrangement Public holidays: OPEN 10.30am - 3.00pm 31 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 5.00pm (call (06) 349 0001) OPEN every day except Christmas Day 1-2 January 2019: CLOSED 25-26 December 2018: CLOSED 3 January 2019: OPEN 9.30am - 5.00pm (normal hours 1-2 January 2019: CL0SED resume) i-SITE Information Centre, 31 Taupō Quay 3 January 2019: OPEN 12noon - 1.30pm (normal hours resume) Monday to Friday: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm Royal Wanganui Opera House Box Office, St Hill Street Saturday and Sunday: OPEN 9.00am - 5.00pm 21 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 12noon Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre, Maria Place Public holidays: OPEN 9.00am - 3.00pm Extension 24 December 2018 - 6 January 2019: CLOSED OPEN every day except Christmas Day The front part of the centre is open 24/7 for dropping off glass, 7 January 2019: OPEN 10.00am - 4.00pm (normal hours paper, cans, plastics and clothing resume) Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street Drive-in area 22 December 2018: OPEN 8.30am - 4.30pm CLOSED until 19 January 2019 War Memorial Centre, Watt Street 23 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 4.00pm Whanganui Regional Museum Archives, Watt Street CLOSED until 30 January 2019 (re-opens for the Downer New CLOSED until 4 February 2019 Zealand Masters Games 2019) 24 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 3.00pm 25-26 December 2018: CLOSED Durie Hill Elevator Cooks Gardens Event Centre & Velodrome 31 December 2018: OPEN 9.00am - 3.00pm (reduced hours) Monday to Friday: OPEN 8:00am - 6:00pm For event or booking enquiries, please contact Whanganui Venues 1-2 January 2019: CLOSED & Events at 349 0513, [email protected] Saturday to Sunday and public holidays: OPEN 10:00am - 5:00pm 3 January 2019: OPEN 8.30am - 4.30pm (normal hours resume) OPEN every day except Christmas Day New Zealand Glassworks, 2 Rutland Street Monday to Sunday: OPEN 10.00am - 4.30pm Remember, the Council’s Customer Davis Central City Library, Queen’s Park OPEN every day except Christmas Day Services area has moved to 179 St Hill 22 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 5.00pm Street while refurbishment is underway 23 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 3.00pm South Beach Café, Whanganui Airport at 101 Guyton Street. 24 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 6.00pm 22 December 2018: OPEN 7.00am - 1.30pm Council meetings will be held at Heritage 25-26 December 2018: CLOSED 23 December 2018: OPEN 11.30am - 5.00pm House, 136 St Hill Street, when meetings 27-28 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 6.00pm resume in 2019. 24 December 2018: OPEN 6.00am - 5.00pm 29 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 5.00pm 25 December 2018 - 1 January 2019: Café CLOSED Our very best wishes for the festive 30 December 2018: OPEN 10.00am - 3.00pm The terminal will be open one hour before scheduled Air season. 31 December 2018: OPEN 9.30am - 6.00pm Chathams’ departures or arrivals during this period See you in 2019! 1-2 January 2019: CLOSED 2 January 2019: OPEN 6.00am - 5.00pm (normal hours 3 January 2019: OPEN 9.30am - 6.00pm (normal hours resume) resume) www.whanganui.govt.nz facebook.com/whanganuidistrictcouncil 218;
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 7 Kilwinning Masonic Lodge 79 celebrates St Andrew’s Day Kilwinning Lodge family and friends are before a number of toasts and turnip as well as tion rituals to ourselves, is one of a number of invited. were made, including one savouries and cakes. we welcome inquiries.” Masonic Lodges in New Many of their 35/36 to “our visitors.” The Masons have been As for those ‘secret’ ritu- Zealand that originally members came complete This is an important known for their secrecy als he says his partner and adopted the Scottish with Scottish kilts and year for the Kilwinning in the past but not so now. possibly his neighbours constitution and although before long there was the Lodge as it is their 150th They are currently run- ) ! most have changed to the piping in of the haggis, year. They did have some ning a ‘Speak Out for Free have heard him practis- New Zealand constitu- made by none other that specially brewed whisky Masonry’ campaign and ing in the shower, in the tion, they still celebrate the current Worshipful for the club available for have published a booklet hallway and even in the their Scottish origins. Master of the Lodge, Brett purchase. The feast was on ‘Simple Answers to garden. A major celebration is London, the Ode to the appropriately Scottish Free Masonry.’ They meet once a month St Andrews Day, on Haggis, beautifully spo- with haggis, a nice mild Brett explains that while for a formal meeting November 30 to which ken by another member % “we maintain our initia- at the Centre in Dublin Street which is shared by all four local Masonic Lodges. It is a shared meal which helps to keep membership costs down. They have social gather- ing and frequently visit other lodges. The lodge is mak- ing steady progress and throughout New Zealand, Brett says, “younger guys are the driving force.” He Q R prospective member and was making arrangements to meet with another after Christmas. He explains, “Interviews are more like chats and explanations and possibly a chance to meet the family as well.” Brett has been a member himself for six years but there are members at Kilwinning who have cel- ebrated their 60th year. He was approached by a fel- low member of the Clas- sic Motor Cycle Club and says, “I was attracted in Brett London, Worshipful Master of Lodge Saint part by the calibre of the Andrew Kilwinning No 79 guys who spoke to me.” The position of ‘Worship- ful Master’ comes up once a year and it is possible to do a second term. Members come from all walks of life and those in Kilwinning range from ƾ cycle restorers through to an anaesthetist. For more information about mem- bership contact Brett on 0211 544 093/343 1297.
8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 YOU CAN STILL BE OVER THE LIMIT THE MORNING AFTER…
…even after sleeping, having coffee, breakfast or a shower.
Your body breaks down alcohol at a rate of about 10 grams of pure alcohol per hour, which is equal to 1 standard drink.
Everyone’s body is different and there is no way of knowing exactly how long it takes for your body to process alcohol.
The only thing that will reduce your blood alcohol reading is time.
DRINK DRIVING – What’s the cost?
For more information visit www.horizons.govt.nz or freephone Horizons on 0508 800 800
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 9 ~ Visiting Taranaki’s hidden treasures ~ Eccentric trips to Hawera’s King Edward However, this spot proved * % ! - Taranaki on the Whan- Park, the Fun Ho! Na- % # - % - ganui Summer Pro- tional Toy Museum in In- eral shipping accidents it ance the people of Pari- gramme have introduced glewood and Pukeiti, the was thought that the Mana haka managed to delay the people to many of that ! ` ! light was being confused ) ! % province’s most promi- ) ! - with the lighthouse at Wel- In reply, the colonial au- nent attractions but } ) % ) ! thorities stationed about also some that are less On the way home the bus In 1881 the tower was _` # ))X X will visit Cape Egmont dismantled and carried in Constabulary at the tower Trustee, Dave Scoullar, lighthouse and the nearby ! % ) says he enjoys putting ) ! % % % The huge cast iron sections * ) ! )) together trips that also Dave says the lighthouse, were ferried ashore by surf ^ #%!% ^~~^ shows the area’s quirky which is owned and oper- boats, then dragged up to The light was de- * ) ated by Maritime New %)) manned and fully auto- Taranaki, but also a not- Zealand, has an interest- Just a few miles away is ^|~ Q ! so-visible Taranaki,” he ! Q% ) - the settlement of Parihaka ) ! ^~ X which at the time was the every eight seconds, tell- $ R * - segments were shipped centre of a Maori non- ing ships up to 22 nautical dering” trip on Friday, to New Zealand and as- violent movement led by miles away exactly where The 20m cast-iron tower of Cape Egmont lighthouse stands on the 4 January will include ) @ ) Te Whiti O Rongomai and western-most point of Taranaki
10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 11 “There is little hope in a season of stress” Approaching Christmas as a Pastor can often come with a sense of pressure – pressure to be creative. Every Christmas, I feel the pressure to come up with some new angle, or a fresh approach. But I’ve come to the conclusion that this % ) X ) R ! our regular celebrations ) )- ways carries the same vital ! R ) ! ) )) R ! ! % @ - ing their gruelling journey Q ) story of Christmas, those % )) M )) % % ! % * % 2,000 years ago, is our > ) )) % surprisingly humble sur- ) % ) ! % - Ps. Nigel Irwin, % ! ) > Q May your Christmas – Central Baptist Church, ' of all, because of who {`^| Whanganui. ) ! M % of angels announcing the birth of a Saviour, Christ # ) ! from the East, travelling a ! % !% by a single star. These are the amazing truths that to- ! narrative. We have another narra- tive at Christmas – one of busyness, stress, com- ) ! ! % ) %) )) X )) ! original story. There is little hope in a season of stress. There is little peace # whatever joy we feel in our cultural Christmas ! * %
12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Rotary Stakes raise $4000 for RDA
~ “Come follow me” ~ The shepherds who alone again but the mes- called to believe the facts ! % % The group of organisers from Rotary North sage remained with them and heed the call of the follow me.” This year’s Rotary Stakes run by types. The Celebrity race was won by night were among those the Rotary Club of Wanganui North cyclist, John Andrews with another cy- who were eagerly await- Christ. Sure enough they _``` ) ) clist, Dayle Cheatley, coming in second. ing a messiah predicted % ! Riding for the Disabled. This is an The evening relied on a number of ¡_` ) the angel had said. ``` ) sponsors alongside main sponsor, Colle- by one of their prophets Christianity is faith but Q# )R > giate School where the event was held. named Isaiah. it is faith based on fact. { `` %!% ) Other sponsors were Cleveland Funeral Suddenly a light ap- It’s as factual as this year. ) - peared in the sky. They {`^ There were seven races – Collegiate ganui Insurance Brokers, Springvale heard an announcement since the incarnation of % ! ) Medical Centre, Totalspan Wanganui, from an angel of the Lord Christ. It is as factual as * @ ) Just Looking and Belverdale. telling of Jesus birth. %) ) R groups, Corporate, Celebrity Race and The club is planning on running an- The light faded out of the promise that the message % ) `` other Rotary Stakes in 1919. sky. The shepherds were of the good news about Jesus and the movement he started would go beyond Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria to the ends of the earth. As we cel- ebrate Christ- mas in the {`^ of our Lord all people are Outdoor aquatic centre to Voice for Life open from Boxing Day
Wanganui Good news for those people who enjoy swim- As Christmas ap- reach out and accept the ming in an uncovered, proaches once again, we love and support of those supervised pool – the remember the ‘reason for around you. Wanganui East Aquatic the season’. Voice for Life Wanganui Centre at 67 Tinirau & {``` ! sends their best wishes to Street will be open to the young girl, Mary of Naz- you and your families. We public from Boxing Day, areth, was faced with a hope you all have a bless- December 26. ƾ %) ! ed Christmas and a happy The hours will be from She and her husband, Jo- New Year, full of hope and 11am to 6pm Monday seph, encountered many wonder. to Thursday and 11am )) ! ) Learn more about us at to 5pm Friday through being refugees and facing http://voiceforlife.org.nz/ Sunday. poverty, being displaced God bless you all. Facility Manager, from their home… their - Melinda Bolton, Sec- Dave Campbell said that lives being turned upside retary they wanted to make down. the prices to come for a )) swim cheap enough to know, Mary gave birth make it possible for as to Our Lord and Sav- many people to enjoy the iour, Jesus Christ, in a facility without “break- poor and humble stable. ing the bank.” A most joyous occasion The costs are: and one celebrated the # X ) ^ `` world over to this very # ) X { ` day. # # %) X ` We at Voice for Life # % ! ) Wanganui celebrate birth ) X and parenthood. We be- # ) lieve that all children are { `` beautiful miracles and a There will also be reason to celebrate. We family passes and season believe all mothers de- concession tickets. serve hope and support, The Centre boasts of despite the challenges having the longest pool that may face them. We ! % believe families are spe- and also the deepest, with cial and each addition to a great diving platform. them, a treasure. It also has a hydro slide We believe in and value which is operated by life. Stop/Go lights at the top We know that Christ- and is monitored by an ƾ %) attendant at the bottom. and lonely time for many There is a free gas BBQ people. We ask that you to cook those sausages. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 13 Stunning photographs on new toilet block # ) ) } ] ) R * % ! !) ) ) % ) ) )) ) * % % % ! ! % on Anzac Parade, tick- installed at Jerusalem, to Fund. % ) R % ! ! ) meet its rising popularity * ) ) %- - infrastructure improve- as a tourist destination. ments for public toilet ! % $ ) % % P and campervan facilities % )R " ) @ - ! @ ! % ! % ! &ƾ river”, says Mr Tantrum. drives a truck by day and } ' ) Tantrum says, “Last year X )) !% % ! campervan dumping sta- ~¤ ) ) ) ) % R - district needed more pub- )) % % - ! ! % $ % )R ) ) R ! ! % ) ) ! - ) # \ and also improve our in- ) % % ! @ - M frastructure for tourists”. structure. ! R ! % ) % "% ! - * ! - )) % % ! ) ) ! ) ! ! % $ % - ) ! % @ ! ! ) ! P @ * % ! ! # \ Parade toilet block pro- motes our district to visi- tors and encourages peo- ) ! % ' ) * ! - % ! % P The new toilet block has had scenic photo- graphs by local pho- tographer, Charles Ranginui, applied to the outside (photo supplied by WDC) ~ Golf results ~ Wednesday 12 December, Specsavers Haggle, Stabl- ^ | ) )% & ] \ ! ! @ ) Q _ ? ! __ @ - * @ @ )¢ %) @ - roll 39, Gordon Keelty 39, Mike Green 39, Peter Ellery @ )¢ #)) )) @ )¢ - | } ) " ) ! | Q ~ ~ @ )¢ Q% ) ¢ % ~ @ ~ * R ¢ " ! ) ¢ ! ") % !¢ % ! } * ¢ Q " % !¢ * ) ¢ * % ^ $ | ) )% ) ! $ % ! ) ¢ ! ") Q % @ ) $ ¢ ' £ $ ^ * £ * $ !¢ ! ")
14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 15 Fountain electrics in Virginia Lake upgraded thanks to sponsors The Mayor, Hamish commissioning. The Elea- missioned the nearby @ $ % )) ƾ )) - nor Burgess Trust also do- Peter Pan Statue which missioned the upgraded % ) !% was crafted by renowned lighting work on the Hig- for the fountain electrical English sculptor, Cecil ginbottom Fountain in refurbishment. Thomas and unveiled in Virginia Lake, organised The ‘box’ area for the 1962 by the then Gover- by the Virginia Lake Trust lighting controls has also nor General, Sir Bernard and the Virginia Lake been made attractive Fergusson. Support Group. with a painting of a white Another gift by Eleanor Terry Coxon, Chair of swan with her wings out- Burgess was the Leap- the Trust said, “Powerco stretched. This mural was frog Statute, the work Limited generously do- done by Amla Meijer. of Whanganui born and nated $10,000 towards the The sign suggests people raised and internationally project. They had already should sit on the seat and famous sculptor, Hamish ! % be photographed within Horsley. It was commis- for the refurbishment of the swan wings. sioned in 1984 to mark the band rotunda.” Lor- Eleanor Burgess was the 60th anniversary of raine Harding from Pow- married to Frank Burnet Whanganui becoming a erco also spoke at the and the two of them com- city. Nu Image Hair Salon moving across the road Terry Coxon with Sandy Dobbin, the founder of the Virginia Lake Support Group
Back row: Heather, Belinda, Maggie, front left: Kathy and Tracey Tracey James has been who is happy to increase ing in Springvale and St running her Nu Image hair her hours as well as third John’s Hill and is within salon at 102 Parson Street year apprentice, Maggie walking distance for for seven years and when Prasad. many of their existing cli- Kathy Park announced The new salon has two ents. Parking and access is that she was retiring from salon rooms as well as also easy. her salon across the road at a beautician room and Both Tracey and Heath- 1 Springvale Road, Tracey Belinda Chalk from Be- er have over 20 years of decided to buy the build- linda’s Fab Nails’ will be experience in hair and ing and transfer Nu Image joining Nu Image from with Maggie’s fresh ideas, to the new premises. January 7. Nu Image will they have a passion for all The move allows Kathy close on Parsons Street on aspects of Hairdressing. to step into retirement Christmas Eve and reopen They are looking for- and Tracey and her team in Springvale Road on ward to continuing with to move into larger prem- January 3. The changeo- their existing clients as ises already set up as a ver should be easy being well as those from Kathy hair salon. There will be so close and with minimal and any new clients join- no problem bringing to- need for any redecoration. ing them when they gether existing clients The location is particu- start operating out of from both salons as Trac- larly good for those liv- Springvale Road. ey is supported by Senior Stylist, Heather Power
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Letting fee ban Manawatuans and Wanganuians use low interest rates to pay down mortgage debt faster More than 60% of Westpac NZ home month by $50, $100 or even $200 when they re- “It can be as simple as changing your repay- backfires loan customers living in Manawatu and ' % ) ments to fortnightly instead of monthly. You end Wanganui are ahead in their mortgage re- overall interest savings.” up making two extra repayments per year, which The ban on tenant let- ing, gifting a windfall to payments, making the most of low inter- Mr Power gave the example of someone paying reduces the amount owed and the interest paid. ! some landlords. est rates, according to new data. `` ``` ! ! ` - “People could also consider increasing their on 12 December 2018. “As a result of the ban, These customers are ahead by a me- est rate of 4.79%. regular loan repayments, shortening the term of Most property managers we’re seeing a lot of land- dian of $4,754 or 7 months of payments. “If that customer pays the minimum $1,209 per ) ! )% % make a pretty tidy sum lords moving to compa- Auckland is the furthest ahead on $14,456 ! %) ` ) X ' #) out of the fees, so with the nies like Pukeko Rental or 9 months, followed by Wellington on just over $440,000 in interest. ! ) )) ban in place, they’re rush- Managers that won’t be $13,082 or 13 months and Nelson on Q% ! ' ^` ' ) ing to replace them. From charging the new fees. $12,145 or 20 months. ! %) ' loan faster. today, 70% of property But the idea that’s going Westpac NZ’s General Manager of mortgage and reduce their total interest paid by “Interest rates have fallen recently, so now is managers will instead to result in lower rent in- Consumer Banking and Wealth, Simon ^` ``` * R ! ! an excellent time to pay down some extra debt charge landlords. creases just doesn't hold Power, said the bank was keen to sup- ! ) P % X ' ! )) ! % Inevitably investors will water. % ) Mr Power said the bank had many tips to help monthly repayments the same despite interest attempt to recover their If you have two identi- more quickly, as doing so could save ) ) ! % ) extra costs via rent in- ) ! them tens of thousands of dollars in in- money. faster,” Mr Power said. creases. Pukeko Rental Managers terest payments over the lifetime of the That outcome was pre- and one managed by an mortgage. dicted by the Ministry of % R ! ! “Westpac’s mission is to help our cus- Business, Innovation and new fees, it's just not rea- )) ! } Employment. In a regula- sonable that our client will Zealand. One of the clearest ways we can tory impact statement is- set their rent any lower do that is to support our customers to save sued before the ban was than the other guy. Market ! enacted, it said that aver- forces will apply and the “And with many mortgage rates falling age rents might increase higher rent is going to be in the past two weeks to historic lows, it’s by around $10 per week the new benchmark.” a great time for customers to get ahead as a result of landlord’s “Savvy landlords are by holding their repayments at the same passing on their increased realising they can have level at which they have been paying” Mr costs. their cake and eat it; they Power said. However, in the same can reduce their costs by He says many people have been mak- statement, MBIE hoped ! ƾ For those bigger landscaping & siteworks ing the most of low interest rates over the the ban would instead player like Pukeko Rental ! projects get Camtract on the job. %) Q ƾ Managers - just as MBIE economy. market’ with competition had hoped - but also ben- Mr Power said half of the regions, in- .# '% # ( $& ' among property manag- ! cluding Manawatu and Wanganui, had Call Daren today ers driving down costs. caused by the ban. So . ( $#! & # * ! # managed to increase the median num- Mobile 0274 708 607, Tel. (06) 344 3197 Matthew MacMillan of that’s great news for own- ber of weeks or months they were ahead .& * +,' 19 Rakau Road (off Mill Rd), Wanganui Pukeko Rental Managers ers, but it's clear the gov- ) R !% .& # [email protected], www.camtract.co.nz said that in reality, both of ernment's plan to help ten- “If people are able to increase the those things are happen- P amount they repay each fortnight or
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 17 ~ Rivercity Orchids expands ~ A couple of months ago and breeds. We also have ! ƾ brighten up the bathroom, pressive. long term for our business It also means that more Rivercity Orchids made an excellent selection of reception counter. But orange ones for foyers and Rivercity Orchids also and so we’re committed orchids can be properly the decision to expand rare orchids which you here I found a huge vari- white ones, with such a had a large number of to long term plans, which acclimatised before sell- their business and sell R ety for all types of places, beautiful perfume, for the baby orchids. “These are includes expanding our ing direct to the local direct to the public. “This else in the lower North particularly indoors. Red littlest room. I got lost on ! ' growing facilities. It’s a market. was a bold move but the Island.” ones for your kitchen, all the botanic names; I and the year after” Russell great climate here and For Christmas giving, public have loved it”, Looking over the range, purple ones for your just liked the huge variety said. “We’ve placed our very central, especially catch up with Rivercity says Managing Director, I was amazed at how bedroom, yellow ones to of colour and shapes. Im- ! % for the lower half of the Orchids at the River Russell Hayes. “People many types of orchids North Island”. Markets on Saturday now have a large selec- were now available. I was This is all good news for morning or give them a tion of many types of or- used to just seeing the Whanganui to hear of a phone call on 027-282- chids to choose from with ) local business expanding. 2825. a good variety of colours bucket on a verandah, or PET CREMATION ORCHIDS
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18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 River City Tawhero Golf Course introducing new ideas Ray Rahui took over The course is looking can bring your own or Most ‘holes’ are par 4 but area. A pitching machine more players especially through to 6pm - last ownership and manage- so much better with the hire from Ray – and kick some par 3 and 5. Ray will send a dimple prac- for the regular groups on bucket of balls for driv- ment of River City Golf pesky Cape Daisies killed it towards the 450mm di- says, “We’ve had about 3 tice softball/baseball in 9-hole players on Tues- ing range at 6.30pm Tawhero Course six )) ! ameter hole which is set holes in one, which is not your direction - great for days and Thursday and ) months ago and while he in with new grass. Ray away from the green. easy. You really have to practising your softball the 18-hole players on course. Prices for games continues to work long has introduced soccer It is great fun – normally bend it.” It is no problem or baseball game. The Friday and Saturday. The and equipment remain hours seven days a week, golf and this is proving ! % % for the golfer and the soc- range itself is looking Tawhero 18-hole club has the same and lessons he is seeing positive pro- popular with end of year The cost is $8 for juniors cer golfers to coincide. good with new mats and plenty of room for new are available from the gress in terms of num- business activities as well and $10 for adults. You Ray is also introducing with the boards separat- members. Coach, Peter Cassidy. bers playing, the quality as with a couple of regu- can play Ambrose style a fully enclosed pitch- ing player being repaired. The course hours have The shop has clubs for of the greens and the in- lar groups. You play with following the best kick. ing cage in the golf range The course is attracting been extended and are sale or hire, golf apparel troduction of new ideas. a size 5 soccer ball – you now open from 7am and balls. GOLF RANGE WHITEWARE
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 19 - Speedweek coming to Whanganui - Whanganui’s Boxing siasts have gathered Okoia Hill. On Friday Day Cemetery Circuit, together to build a morning there will be the jewel in the crown bigger, better and longer beach motorcycle rac- of motorcycle rac- petrolhead experience ing at South Beach and ing in New Zealand, which will also feature for speed of another leads the way for a on Thursday, December kind – the Wanganui new event concept in 27 the ever-popular Greyhound races in the Whanganui - Speed- V8 Shelter View Jet evening. week. Sprints and a Motorcy- The iconic Cemetery A group of enthu- cle time challenge on Circuit attracts top riders from around the world, who will go hard on this one-mile course, taking on eight corners, two railway crossings, an over-bridge and blind S’s. The Jet Sprints event, ) ' up-close and personal jetboat racing, where drivers manoeuvre around a maze of channels and islands, ! round of the National Jetsprints Champion- ship. The two historical giving visitors even host master DJ and ule: 27 December, motorcycle races have more opportunity for Techno Producer, Carl 26 December, 11am- 8:30am-4:00pm: also been brought back full-throttle fun. Cox, the King of Ibiza, 4:30pm: Cemetery Speedweek Hill Climb. after decades in hiatus, Whanganui will also at a Cemetery Circuit Circuit. 28 December, 9am- after-party at Frank Bar 26 December, 7pm- 12:30pm: Speedweek and Eatery. late: After Party feat. Beach Race. “The development of Carl Cox. 28 December, from Speedweek has been a 27 December, 11am- 4.45pm: Wanganui real collaboration of in- 7pm: V8 Jet Sprints. Greyhounds. dividuals and organisa- tions,” says Paul Chap- low, Strategic Lead at Whanganui & Partners. “It’s been great to see this come together so easily and we look for- ward to hosting visitors to our wonderful little city over the Christmas break.” A new app has been developed to make the Speedweek experience as easy and connected as possible. Search ‘Whanganui Events’ in the app store from 10 December 2018 and download for free. Speedweek Sched-
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 21 View one of the fastest machines on the Motorbike Okoia Hill Climb - planet at the Jetsprints December 27 December 27 The original motorbike there will be a shuttle van There will be a number Okoia Hill Climb was and half way up there is a of classes – 125cc, 500cc, in 1957 but the last time great spot for viewing as open, pre ’89 classics and it was run, was in 2003. the bikers come out of a a novice class for those Thanks to the Wanganui sweeping left hand bend.” who want to give it a try, Motor Cycle Club it is Residents have been ad- with day licenses avail- being revived for De- vised and farmers have able. There is a limit of cember, 27 and is part been generous in allow- 60 riders but entries will of Whanganui’s Speed ing their paddocks to be be accepted on the day. Week series of events used for viewers. The Wayne says a ride should which includes the Cem- race starts just past the take under 40 seconds to etery Circuit on Decem- Matarawa Valley. get to the top. ber, 26 and the South Beach Motor cycle races on December, 28. Organizer of the hill climb, Wayne Marshall, told the RCP that “the council and Whanganui and Partners have been absolutely fantastic. Their approach has been ‘how can we make it hap- pen.’ Their role has been huge.” Practice will begin at 9am and racing will start at 10.30am through to around 4pm. Each ride will be timed. Specta- tors are welcome but Wayne points out “there December 27 brings These high-speed knee deep … this sport Gates open 11am – will be no walking up or the methanol sucking adrenalin junkies make ' ! ' ) down the hill and across monsters back to the split second decisions Come and sit on the 7pm, depending on the the paddocks. However, Shelter View Jetsprint and hesitation could banks, bring the picnic carnage on the day! Track in Wanganui for mean elimination … blanket and chilly bin Come and join us at the the opening round of or elevation (onto an (but not the family pet!) Shelter View Jetsprint the New Zealand Jet- island or suspension in a and enjoy the thrills and Track, State Highway sprint Championship. fence that is!) The three spills of V8 Jetsprinting. 4 (Parapara Highway), This is your chance to classes of boats racing In the dinner break grab Upokongaro, Wanganui see one of the fastest range from 500 to 1800 your hotdogs and chips ... it is on a farm so prac- machines on the planet horsepower, includ- or take the opportunity tical footwear is recom- reaching speeds of up ing big blocks, small to have a close look at mended. Food caravans to 130kph in under blocks, superchargers the boats and meet the on site and ladies we 2 seconds, pumping and turbochargers. racers … maybe even % ! ) around 35,000 litres Hitting 6g’s, with no get a poster or autograph Full details at www. of water in just one brakes, in a 700kg boat from your favourite v8jetsprints.co.nz … get minute. carving water that’s just team. your backside trackside!
22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Siblings to fight it out in Suzuki Series The Suzuki Gixxer % ) % ) ) % ! 150 class in this year’s )) ' >% _ || % %) Suzuki Series will be ) ) !- ! ) ! % % ! one for locals to watch, X ! Q ' * % ! ) ) with six of the 17 > ' X ) M !) * ) ! ) ! R ) ¨ ! "% % - %)) '' ! %) * '' % ¨ M ^` ) _| Two of the new crop Suzuki Series, which ! ^_ !- of Gixxer racers are * % {` ) ) ! @ ) $ | ' % ) % $ } - X % ! ) ) ) ! - & - ! ) * ) @ ) ! % ) - !%) ) ! ^_ X ) % cal Suzuki GSX150s X $% ! ^ X %\% } past couple of years ) ) ) } - ) R % ) } ) % ' X ' ) " ! % ) % ) ! )) @ ) ! They will join locals, ! wheels for either of the % X X ! $ Q ) - ' % ! * $ ) Dunlop AL14 tyres, their new bikes to which are the control % % '' % ) }
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 23 Christmas at Whanganui Ingestre St Bible Church hosting Accident and Medical a free breakfast on Sunday Ingestre St Bible Church and it was a great success Christmas is a on the corner of Ingestre with around 170 people time for celebration and Campbell Streets is sharing breakfast. with family and hosting a free breakfast * ) friends, but unfor- on Sunday, December 23 9am in the lounge down- tunately for some, and are inviting people stairs. Church members illness or accidents who live in the area of will be serving and will may result in the Plymouth Street across have contributed to the need for medical to Somme Parade and breakfast. Pastor Kinyua * St George’s Gate to join sees it “as an opportunity especially for kids them. Invitations have to connect, reconnect who are unwell and been delivered already, and just have conversa- have to spend time either in person or by a tions. It is our way of away from home * )) ! serving our community.” on this special day. BBQ breakfast and carols. Following the breakfast, Following on from * there will be “a short and the success of last discussion on the com- sweet” carol service with year, Whanganui mandant of Christ “to the nativity story and a Accident and love your neighbour as Christmas message of Medical (WAM) yourself,” says Pastor hope. will be giving pre- Kinyua Kathuri. “We * % % sents to children on looked at the parable of 170 members with Christmas day. the ‘Good Samaritan’ and membership evenly # % % ) how he helped someone spread with young people will donate gifts through to older mem- to put under the religious backgrounds * % Christmas tree and who had been robbed and % WAM would be beaten and left by the side supported by his wife Al- grateful to receive P * ice who is in charge of the donated gifts from Samaritan arranged for ) R * members of the the man to be taken to a couple have two daugh- Kinyua Kathuri community. WAM hospital and to meet all ters – Kara aged three - the costs. and Kega aged only three ously overwhelmed * months. Raewyn Fialele by the generosity of the Christmas tree and presents from 2017 – nurses invite personal friends and is both Youth Pastor. public, who donated from left Cathryn Clear and Gina Halvorson those who live close by as * % ) a range of quality and as WAM has to identify period (including public well as those in the area from Kenya and this will suitable gifts in 2017. the age appropriateness of holidays) are 8am to served by the Church. be their third Christmas in * the gifts. | * As a central city church, Whanganui. Kinyua says, please be given to the WAM is located on at WAM wish you all a ISBC has members com- “ISBC has been so warm WAM receptionist before the Whanganui Hospital Merry Christmas and a ing from a variety of ar- and welcoming that it has * campus and opening happy, healthy and safe * ) been easy to settle in. We no need to wrap these, hours over the holiday 2019. see Whanganui as home.” Seasons Warmest thoughts greetings and Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday and to all a very Happy New Year. The next RCP We close 5pm on 21st December... will be on Reopening January 17 7th January 2019 from 8am. 2019
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24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Road safety charity issues warning about the dangers of drink-driving this Christmas party season As Christmas parties in 2016, alcohol and/ sure you can get home others: never buy a drink take place around the or drugs was a factor in safely by using public for someone who is driv- country, road safety char- 80 fatal and 623 injury transport, booking a taxi, ing, speak out to friends ity Brake is appealing to crashes resulting in 89 or having a sober driver who plan to drink and partygoers and organis- deaths and 863 injuries. who sticks to soft drinks. drive and if you’re host- ers to ensure everyone in Research shows that Don’t accept a lift from ing a party, help your their group gets to and drinking any amount of someone who’s been guests to plan a safe way from celebrations safely. ) ) % drinking. home before the party As work Christmas par- driving. *Take responsibility for starts. ties and other celebrations Caroline Perry, Brake’s are in full swing and with NZ director said: “As a many people planning charity that supports peo- ~ Remembering our History ~ parties for this weekend, ple bereaved and injured Brake is reminding eve- in crashes, we witness ryone to plan their travel % ! Christmas contrasts and if driving to events, to %! ! make sure the designated and appeal to everyone to driver stays sober. help put a stop to it. Drink 170 years ago Brake’s Driving for and drug driving deaths Zero campaign urges and injuries are cruel and Christmas Day 1844 was a big day for the Rev drivers not to drink any needless, ending and ru- Richard Taylor, the second missionary to be appointed amount of alcohol or take ining lives and leaving to the Putiki Mission Station. He preached a sermon any drugs before getting behind traumatised fami- vital you take your re- you get behind the wheel no alcohol in their blood. to 1000 Maori’s assembled at the station. behind the wheel. The lies to pick up the pieces. sponsibility for people's you're putting yourself and This is because even small Four years later the crowd there was even bigger charity is calling for zero “We want everyone to safety seriously. It's a others in needless danger.” % ) ) but the Rev Taylor was less happy as Christmas coin- tolerance of impaired enjoy this holiday season proven fact that even Facts drivers' reaction times, cided with the earliest record of a race meeting being driving and also urges and get to their destina- small amounts of alco- Drivers with even 20- judgment and co-ordina- held in Wanganui which prompted a rather disparag- family and friends to tion safely. If you're driv- ) %! % 50mg alcohol per 100ml tion. Alcohol also makes ing entry in his diary. speak out and stop a loved ing home from celebra- risk of crashing. So even of blood are at least three it impossible for drivers to Under the dates of 21 and 22 December 1848, the one drink or drug driving. tions, especially if you're if you feel okay after a times more likely to die assess their own impair- Rev Taylor said: “I could not help contrasting the Figures show that a designated driver, it's drink, the reality is that if in a crash than those with ment because it creates a ) ) by the Maori’s. Perhaps nearly 700 Europeans were and means drivers are assembled at the races on one side of the Wanganui more inclined to take risks River, many of them passing their time swearing and and believe they are in drinking and gambling, while exactly opposite nearly control when they are not. 4000 of the lately barbarous Maori’s had congregated Brake’s key messages from all parts of the district, some from as far away as on drink driving: 150 miles, to celebrate a Saviour’s birth.” *Never drink any While reporting this in The Wanganui Story, authors amount of alcohol if Max Smart and Arthur Bates added: “There could you’re driving have been some excuse for the Europeans celebrat- *Never drink if you’re ing the Christmas season of 1848 with race meetings driving early the next and other social events as the inhabitants had passed morning %! ! ƾ %) P *Plan ahead and make - David Scoullar
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 25 Rose gives away 1000s of DHB announce their hand-knitted Santa heads Christmas Day menu It all started back in 1999 when Rose Morris, Whanganui and Palm- when she was living in erston North Hospitals Opunaki, started knitting will be serving their pa- miniature Santa’s. Her tients a delicious Christ- daughter said “just do mas menu beginning with the head and I’ll add a a traditional Christmas pin and wear it to work.” Day dinner at midday. Rose did and since then Patients can choose to she must have knitted have roast lamb or roast well over 10,000 of them. chicken served with roast She came to Whan- vegetables, baby carrots ganui six years ago and and peas or vegetar- continues to increase the ) )) number of Santa heads vegetables, baby carrots she knits. This year the and peas. total is over 1,000. She For pudding the choices are steamed plum pud- sections at a time and ding served with brandy then sew them together.” sauce; pavlova with berry Little safety pins are sauce; or sugar-free jelly attached so you can wear and fruit. Surprise Christ- them on your shirt, dress )) or jacket. meal. The idea is to give them The evening meal away. Initially it was to will begin with roasted her 16 grandchildren, pumpkin soup, followed Chief Executive, Russell may drop into the main who are all now grown by a choice of glazed ham Simpson and his family ) up and working, but (served with steamed plan to visit the hospital duty are enjoying their who still want them to gourmet potatoes and on Christmas Day and lunch. give to their friends. One salad); a roast turkey and grandson is visiting Swit- cranberry sauce sandwich zerland and took 20 with with salad; or roast veg- him and a granddaughter etable and feta salad. will be living in Singa- Evening desserts will pore for three years and be a choice of double has taken a collection. chocolate mousse with a They are making their gingerbread man, stewed way around the world fruit, or jelly and ice wherever friends and cream. relatives are. Currently Supper will be cheese that includes Scotland, and crackers, or berry Canada and Australia. yoghurt. She gets much of Depending on patient her wool from Garney numbers, around 100 Spooner’s Wool shop in meals are likely to be Guyton Street and gives served each mealtime Amanda Santa heads to by Spotless Services in give out to her custom- Whanganui Hospital and ers. around 200 in Palmerston She found a good sup- North Hospital. ply of safety pins when Around 30 Whanganui, in Opunaki but had to 120 Palmerston North take 12 gross (that is and around 50 rural com- 1728 to save you doing munity Meals on Wheels the calculations). She recipients will receive the has managed to get that same delicious Christmas number down to 1000 a lunch. time. Whanganui DHB
26 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in Christmas Hamper winner Whanganui with Operation Shoebox announced Operations Shoebox year they had a record The winner of the $150 Spark. as Christmas presents for Wanganui wrapped year and were humbled Christmas hamper pro- Henry thanks all those sending around the coun- up on Monday with a by the support of the vided by the publishers of who have purchased the try and abroad. combined total of 261 Whanganui community. From the Sea to the Moun- book and notes that over Copies are still available shoeboxes donated Several schools, early tain, has been announced. 60% of the print run has ) ƾ this year. Their goal learning centres and The draw, using an online now been sold. He antici- of River City Press (Cnr was 200, but they were businesses, took part ‘random selector’ in which pates that the initial print Wicksteed Street / Inges- pleasantly surprised by this year, as did many every eligible person was run will be sold out by tre Street) as well as other the generosity of our families and individu- allocated a number, took March and that a reprint outlets around the city. community when the als. “Every one of them place at Paige’s Book Gal- will then be required. Note: ƾ ) ) )) ) embodies the Christmas lery on Monday, 17 De- Large numbers of peo- 1pm today! Thursday, 20 new record. Spirit and we are blessed cember in the presence of ple have been purchasing until 14 January 2019. This was a collabora- as a community, to have the press, Lesley Stead, so many beautiful people owner of the bookshop and Q ! ) ) Henry Newrick, publisher Maria Lawless and others” said Mrs Law- of the book. their family, worked less. The winner was Leonora very closely with the crew at Wanganui Toyota who hosted the event to make it Merry Christmas to all run as smoothly as possible. “Richard and Michelle Nessling our contributors, readers and the Toyota crew, have gone above and and advertisers beyond to help make this a success.” Mrs Lawless stated. Footloose, Posh Comfort and Kelly’s Footwear provided the shoeboxes which were collected by the Law- less Family and taken to Toyota. They were then prepared with labels and instructions for the public to collect )) presents. Gift idea sheets were also made available. The Lawless Family did the shop- ping and wrapping for those who preferred to donate cash. The com- bined cash donations )) _` ' Jigsaw Whanganui and Women’s Network were chosen to distrib- ute the donated boxes. All the gifts will go to local families who are less fortunate. This
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 27 Save the Children urges parents to spend Henry enjoys ‘showing off’ his time, not money, at Christmas Christmas lights The glitz and glamour ) and sadly children are family as it can reduce of Christmas can hide and juggling multiple caught up as victims ) % the real stresses and commitments. Added and or witnesses to this of Christmas and mean reality that Christmas to this, long car trips, violence. We encourage that the focus can shift can be a tough time for tired children, tired and parents to take some toward having fun many families. Whilst stressed parents and time to look after them- together.” Ms Southey we are bombarded feeling pressured to buy selves and each other so said, “In a large-scale with multiple images a multitude of presents they are better equipped consultation with of glittering Christmas can leave parents feel- to deal with these around 1200 children trees piled high with a ing strung out. pressures, including de- across New Zealand, bounty of presents, for “The evidence shows manding behaviours of children overwhelm- many families this is that when people are children who may also ingly told us that family not the reality. under too much pres- be feeling Christmas and experiences with Save the Children sure there is a greater pressures. their family were most NZ (SCNZ) Advocacy, likelihood of poor “Spending time important to them. This Strategy and Research behaviours which may together and having fun is a valuable reminder Lights in Henry’s memorial garden Director, Jacqui include lashing out at as a family is more im- that pressure to buy Southey said, “We those we love. Statistics portant than expensive expensive gifts does not This is the third year green lights across the who died in 2016. He all know that Christ- show family violence material gifts. Spend- come from children, Henry Ngapo has entered garden. has planted 80 native mas can be a stressful episodes increase over ing time versus money but from big business his house on Kells Ave Visitors are personally trees there and created time for families with the holiday period is good for the whole and mass advertising in the Christmas lights escorted by Henry around a series of paths around coming at parents from the side with a variety of - multiple avenues. year he won the newcom- Santas glowing around scribes it “like New York “For those who feel ers award and each year the BBQ and through the at night.” it is all too much or he adds about 3000 lights window, past the swim- One quirky aspect getting beyond their to the collection making ming pool with the lights which you might not see control, we encourage a current total of around ! in the dark is his ‘Gnome parents to reach out to 9,000. Nearly all of them through to his Memo- Town.’ He says, “Helen organisations that can are solar powered with a rial Garden designed to hated them but I love give advice such as few on batteries. honour his wife Helen, them.” PlunketLine and Parent The house is on a back Helpline; or take time section but the driveway out and remove yourself has lights both sides. He from the stressful situ- ) ! ation.” machine focused on his garage door as you come into the garden with Wishing you all X a very merry shapes and sizes. Near- by is a laser light which Christmas % {` ```
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28 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Santa comes on Street art embroidery piece on gates Artist, Katie Shand has board the P.S. done embroidery work “since I was a kid. Left it in my teenage years but came back to it later. It is Waimarie like a form of meditation for me.” Up till recently she has been selling her work, normally on clothes and jackets and normally up to 40cm in size under the brand name of ‘Away with the Fairies,” at the market or %! # % House. However, she applied for funding from the She will take a break Creative Communities from doing another huge project like this. In the Creative NZ and was short term she will be selected by the local having an exhibition at assessment team to do a Space Gallery during La large scale embroidery Fiesta in February. piece. She says, “I was inspired by the theme of Q Seasons mountains to the sea’ and the interconnection of life.” greetings She says “I underesti- mated just how long it to all our would take me. Instead of 40 hours it turned out to be 220 hours. I completed readers and it only just over a week ago.” It now graces the advertisers back of the Whanganui Arts @ the Centre gates on Moutoa Quay. She the ‘yarn bombing of a The next RCP few years go, which was normally crocheted and will be on A little girl receiving her present from Santa much smaller”. The material she used January 17 2019 Santa is making a the sacks with presents. is normally for mats or habit of coming on Ann Petherick, Man- chairs and is big, sturdy board the Waimarie to ager of the Waimarie and weather proof. Katie bring cheer to everyone thanks Pac n Save, The says, “The only issue will and presents to all the Coast Guard Team and be the sun. It will slowly children. This year he Santa, who was very hot fade but should take over joined the cruise on in his winter suit. P Sunday, December 16. He had three sacks of presents for the children who were lucky enough to be on-board. There was much excitement when the Coast Guard Boat circled the Waimarie and Santa was helped aboard singing HO HO HO! The Ponga family were there with their six children. Little Paul was all the way from Germany, and 17 Children from Kakatahi School as well as many more families. Chris Jones, on behalf of Pac n Save, was very ! % )) !
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30 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 New funeral director at Dempsey and Forrest Dempsey and Forrest are pleased to welcome Colin @ ) "% ) $ Dunedin born to Wanganui parents, he is well known in the Wanganui community after 36 years with Air New Zealand. Those 36 years were spent serving the travelling public in the city and surrounding district. Starting with the national airline in 1979 as a cashier straight from school, he was the Wanganui Travelcen- ) @ ! ^||^ % ) # New Zealand closed their national retail chain of stores Rates Debate Starts were told this at the aspect of it though – the in late 2015. The process started last Workshop and it’s got me suggestion of a tripartite Colin says, working with Dempsey and Forrest has week to set the rates for a bit worried. The new social entity with Iwi and been a long term goal and after two years on a casual next year. At a Work- Coalition Government the Crown. The agree- basis he is enjoying being a permanent member of the shop, Council’s Finance has made changes to the ment is full of bureau- Dempsey and Forrest team. He says that even though @ ! @ " Local Government Act cratic speak but I do not the Travel Industry and Funeral directing are quite dif- presented to Council- that basically mean that believe that the “rate- ferent, they both have a strong customer service focus. lor’s the changes to the ) ! payer” should relieve the If you buy a lounge suite you can sit on it for 20 years. Long Term Plan (LTP) to the LTP (Year 2) will “taxpayer” of responsi- When your holiday is over you have the memories ƾ be consulted on for public bility for social services and photos but nothing tangible and it’s the same after are necessary. The LTP comment. There will be and any attempt to do so a funeral. There is nothing to physically hold onto, just Year 2 includes major no formal consultation should be resisted. the memory of the person you’ve lost and the farewell works – (amongst oth- or hearings – just the Season’s Greetings that your funeral director provided. ers) the Fitzherbert Ave opportunity to provide I am sure that all other It’s Dempsey and Forrest’s goal, and my own, to en- ' ) “feedback” (whatever % )) @ sure that your loved ones are looked after in a profes- Railway Bridge upgrade, that means). The problem Hamish, will join me in sional and caring way from the time of their passing a Heads Rd Roundabout, arises – what is consid- wishing everyone a great until the burial or cremation is over. The care doesn’t a Wikitoria Rd culvert ! Xmas and a prosperous stop with the funeral though, helping the family after- and Port Revitalisa- decides it. New Year. This column wards is really important. tion. It plans for a 3.5% Whanganui Land Set- will take a few weeks Dempsey and Forrest facilitate seminars to help you average rates increase tlement Negotiations break and I look forward cope with the grief that is natural when you lose some- next year, on top of this Now that the draft to further COUNCIL one close to you. They also hold a memorial service year’s 4.5%. Councillors negotiation document has BITS in 2019. near to Christmas each year for families to gather to- have been given all the been publically released gether to remember their loved one and to support each Funeral Director, Colin McGrail support information – it should be obvious that % ) and asked to make any our community should Corrections comes around. suggestions they may not have unwarranted If you would like to catch up with Colin, give him a have for any savings at concerns about it. Nor 1. In our article on An- call on 06 3490202. the next Workshop on 13 should it be considered @ ) ) February 13. To hold the that Iwi will be compen- week we gave the wrong increase to 3.5% or be- % >% ) name in the caption. In- low will require tenacity unfairly – I have been stead of Tony Anderson from Councillors and dif- repeatedly told that the we wrote Richard. Our River City Press Ph. 345 3666 %) ) % %- community will be com- apologies Tony. or email [email protected] lar) decisions. Let’s see &ƾ 2. In the same issue we who is up to it. of Treaty Settlements &@ - Find us on Facebook Consultation Fatigue for any assets changing prises accepted a range of No more consultation ownership. I am keeping items including cars. They fatigue - Councillors a watching brief on one do not accept cars. Sports Talk with Trevor Mackay
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 31 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Ratana, Whangaehu & Turakina Lions donate to City Mission Health warning issued WORK WANTED for Lake Wiritoa Tests carried out by Hori- symptoms following con- zons Regional Council have tact with contaminated shown very high levels of water is advised to visit a potentially toxic blue-green doctor immediately and let algae at Lake Wiritoa near them know you have been Whanganui. in contact with the lake wa- These levels are similar ter. to those recently found in Fish can concentrate Dudding Lake in the Ran- these toxins and consump- gitikei District where a tion should be avoided. If warning is currently also in !% place. liver should be removed People are advised to and they should be washed avoid contact with the lake in clean water. water until the warning is For updates visit website, removed. www.lawa.org.nz. FIREWOOD WORK Q)% M! )! 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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 - 33 Bilingual street science show a hit
- Photographed by Holly Hoddinott Alcoholics Anonymous Huge Art Sale Phone 0800 229 6757. If you have a drinking problem Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 December, 9am to 1pm. maybe we can help. AA Wanganui area meeting list: Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December, 9am to 1pm. Work Sunday, St Johns Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool by Ewen Stratford. 21 Poutini St, Wanganui East (cnr Street, Wanganui, 9am; Monday, Friendship Hall, Poutini and Hakeke). Ewen is decluttering his studio Morris Street, Marton, 7.30pm; Tuesday, 12.30pm, and selling work at discounted prices. Huge variety of St Johns Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, subjects: Scenery, lots with Australian theme. Old tractors Wanganui; Wednesday, St Luke’s Church Hall, 34 and vehicles; Trains; Music. Watercolours with vivid and @ % ) ) ¡ ` * % interesting colours. Look forward to seeing you. Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Wanganui, Lions Tot Town Railway 7.30pm; Al Anon, Tuesday, Quakers, 256 Wicksteed Operating since 1963 at Kowhai Park in Whanganui East, Street. 7.30pm, Friday, Gonville Library meeting room, between 1 - 3pm weekends, Public and School holidays, 12.30pm, ph 0508 425 266. weather permitting. Tickets for train and beetle rides All Saints Church Hall from the Lions Kiosk at the station. EFTPOS available. Rebs stall Monday, 24 December 2018. 12 - 4pm. Moana All proceeds invested back into children and youth com- St, Wanganui East. Free range eggs, seedlings, fruit, munity projects. veges etc. Contact Michael 344 5032 / 021 2118169. Theosophy Whanganui At Wisdom is Yours Exploring spiritual development, philosophy, religion, Meditation, Saturday 10.30am - $2. Yoga, Monday science and the arts. We have a small library, study 9.30am - $10. Pilates, Tuesday 12.10pm - $10. 200B groups and regular public discussions, second Sunday Victoria Ave. Ph: 0272531858. Everybody welcome. monthly, 2pm. Back river entrance, Community Arts St Marcellin student, Centre, 19 Taupo Quay. Contact Kirsty 021 2123819. Kaihau Hunapo was one LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Card and Wrapping Making Workshop Email: [email protected]. of many school children Friday, 21 December, between 12.30pm and 3.30pm, Whanganui Guided Walking Tours who got the chance to par- Stolen Christmas few decorations out that in the Education Room, at Resource Recovery Centre, Learn about Whanganui’s fascinating 19th and 20th ticipate in an exciting free lights the remaining decora- behind the recycling area. 83 Maria Place, by the century buildings and monuments, its history, people science show, at Majestic Dear Editor, tions and solar projector " ! of interest and events that have fashioned our city. Square on December 13. Although not everyone have now also been sto- creativity. Donations appreciated. Tea and coffee Scheduled Tours leave the i-Site at 10am and 2pm each The 45 minute street busk- who decorates the outside len. My Christmas spirit provided. Run by Lyn, Peter and Deidra for Sustainable Saturday and Sunday. Cost $10 per person. For other er style show, presented of their house and gardens has taken a hit again and Whanganui. times, ring the i-Site for a booking - 349 0508. by Nanogirl Labs, aims to with Christmas lights/dec- we will not be replacing ignite young New Zealand- orations enters the com- the lights and decorations ers’ enthusiasm for inven- petition they still spend for a second time, it is REVIEW: Dick Whittington and his Cat tion and innovation. unlikely we will put any The bilingual show, ti- others to enjoy. They en- lights or decorations out - A Pantomime written ) @ joy putting on a magical in the future. by Roger Hall; Direct- the power of storytelling to Christmas display which - Carol Sim ed by Chris McKenzie; convey science concepts, everyone, especially chil- * * * Presented by Repertory exploring the legends of dren, look forward to see- Carols in the Theatre, Ridgway Street; * % ing. Barn Reviewed by Diana Ste- Tangaroa and more. The It is then disappointing Dear Editor, phenson narrative has been co-cre- for everyone when thieves Thank you very much ated with a team of experts remove and steal from for your publicity for the What a romp we had to ensure it respects local trees, lights and decora- inaugural Carols in the with the cast of Dick tikanga. Barn at St john’s Wood Whittington. The op- Nanogirl Labs – co- as well as smashing other Fellowship with the erative word was ‘we’ as founded by Joe Davis decorations (some of donkeys and ponies. the audience was fully and nanotechnologist, Dr which can’t be replaced). I am delighted to say involved and we were Michelle Dickinson – pro- It’s not the cost of replac- ) given our cues from the duce shows that are in ing the display that an- and about 80 people at- start. demand worldwide. Ver- noys but the brazenness tended, raising $433 for Roger Hall has woven sions of their show have of the theft and the lack riding for the disabled a great contempory twist been presented in Man- of respect towards others (RDA). with very little left of the darin, Cantonese, Arabic property. - Wendy Ward original story. It was easy and English. Generally It makes you think about to follow by young and the ticket cost ranges from whether to do a Christmas LETTERS TO old alike and we quick- ^ X _` % @ display in the future and ly determined the hero, Leith quickly convinced good laugh. and Friday at 6.30pm and Street Science Show was while one part says don’t THE EDITOR Dick, from the villains the children of his wicked- Dick Whittington and on Saturday and Sunday free, thanks to the support let this ruin the Christmas in the form of King Rat, ness and they were quick his Cat is on this Thursday at 2pm. of sponsors. spirit the other says these Please keep Letters to Jack Tar, Art and Cap- to warn of his motives. The team of science edu- lights and decorations are the Editor to a maximum tain. The star of the show has cators said they want to for the enjoyment of all in of 250 words. Dick was an earnest to be ‘Mrs’ Putunia Whit- “remove some of the bar- the community but if this River City Press young lad and Heath tington played by Phil riers” around science and is what happens in your reserves the right to managed the role well. Hudson, who charmed technology. With this in community how do you edit, amend or reject Tom the cat was convinc- us and her various suit- mind, this year Dickinson put up lights again? any letter. ing and she developed ors through the show. We also launched The Kitchen While we still will dec- We will not publish her personality as a bit of loved his interaction with Science Cookbook, which orate this year we will abusive letters and will a lay-about. the audience. has recipes that teach chil- take the decorating down not act as a go-between, I enjoyed Ethel and It is quite a stretch for dren about science. a notch with just a few between disputing Cecil and their sunny per- children to sit through but Kaihau creates a corn- lights in the trees. parties. sonalities, ever optimis- the scene changes were % )) M - However it is sad to say Letters can be emailed tic about their vocation well executed, the diction senters, Michelle and that between writing this to rivercitypress as opera stars. Richard was clear and we all had a Krystal-Lee. letter and leaving only a @xtra.co.nz
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Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 4 [email protected] 2 Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 2 English country character $535,000 WEB ID WGU65094 COLLEGE ESTATE 43 College Street Beautifully positioned for the sun, the large leadlight casement windows give this home an old world charm, and this feeling follows you as you step inside. Exposed wood features throughout the house in warm, glossy abundance, including polished wooden floors. The front lounge has an open fire that provides ambience in the colder months. The second lounge is warmed by a gas WEB ID WGU65637 heater creating an ideal dining and family room, for its ST JOHNS HILL BUYERS $899,000+ proximity to the kitchen. 99 Great North Road View By Appointment VIEW By Appointment Meticulous attention to detail has created a sophisticated home with undisturbed views over Virginia Lake. Luxurious but calm and relaxing decor flows throughout this carefully remodelled home creating a Ritesh Verma 'no expense spared' feel. The designer kitchen is central Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 to the home and opens into the lounge and dining Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 areas; the multiple bifold doors giving you full access to Home 06 345 6006 4 Home 06 345 6006 3 the expansive deck where you truly feel on top of the [email protected] [email protected] world. The master suite occupies the upper floor and 2 1 allows you to wake up every morning overlooking captivating views of Virginia Lake and back across the Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 city. Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 2 [email protected] 1 A Robert Talboys home $499,000 Welcome home $485,000 WEB ID WGU65650 WEB ID WGU65669 ST JOHNS HILL SPRINGVALE 6 Tarata Street 41 Kakaho Drive Behind the hedge, on this leafy, well established street Secreted away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and is the home that well known Whanganui architect surrounded by homes of the same quality is this four Robert Talboys designed for himself. You are bedroom home. Totally low maintenance with brick, immediately captivated by the charm of this property as tiled roof and aluminium windows, this home is perfect you step into the front porch. The main entrance greets for a family wanting to make the most of the you with the classic wood panelling and character weekends. The master suite is supported by a walk-in staircase of the era. The sun-filled formal lounge and wardrobe and en suite and has direct access via French dining room both have feature leadlight windows that doors to the spa pool patio. The formal lounge is large frame the garden views and a third living area makes an and open through bifold doors to the entertaining area ideal TV room. and the private garden. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment
Ritesh Verma Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 3+ Home 06 345 6006 4 [email protected] [email protected] 1 2 Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 2 A little bit town $375,000 Tree top views BUYERS $220,000+ WEB ID WGU65725 WEB ID WGU65796 WESTMERE BASTIA HILL 32 Buxton Road 10 Mt View Road That perfect blend of urban life with a country feel; Sitting high above the road this home provides lovely that's 32 Buxton Road. Set on 1660 sq m and with views across the tops of the pohutukawa trees towards access from both Buxton Road and Mosston Road, this Queens Park. The large lounge has floor to ceiling property offers the best of both worlds. The open plan windows to make the most of the view and opens into living areas and modern kitchen enjoy lovely rural views the central dining area and open plan kitchen. Past the to the paddocks and trees opposite and have direct formal entrance, the two bedrooms are of a good size access to the wrap-around deck where all the family will and also look out onto the tree tops. The family gather. bathroom is an excellent size and has both bath and VIEW By Appointment shower facilities. The laundry has direct access to the rear garden. VIEW By Appointment
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