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52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email [email protected] Easy Earth - doing something good for the environment to go to Melbourne Zoo to BY DOUG DAVIDSON see one in operation. Ours Back in 2018 Derek and Sarah Pickering - wanted to do something good for the envi- land.” ronment. Derek was then factory manager They had done their re- at Mars Petcare, which aimed to minimise search. There was no sim- the sending of waste to landﬁll. ilar service in the region whereby food waste and He had the skills and chased a HotRot in-vessel compostable packaging experience to launch composting system. It is a was collected and turned Easy Earth with the aim long cylinder machine that into compost. Once they of diverting food waste will turn the food waste start selling the compost (not green waste) from and compostable packag- to the public, they will not ing into compost within compete with the major compost. two weeks. operators. They received support Derek says, “The HotRot Easy Earth is currently from the Council’s Waste collecting food wastes Minimization Fund which Although they are made in from more than 50 loca- allows them to lease land Christchurch, I’m aware tions around Whanganui in Karoro Street and to of only one other in New and has recently expand- buy a tractor and truck. Zealand, composting dis- ed into South Taranaki. In April 2019, they pur- posable nappies. We had Derek explains, “The South Taranaki Council to cover the travel costs through their Waste Mini- misation Fund to help us set up.” In the mean- time a large commercial Co-owner of Easy Earth, Derek Pickering customer has contracted companies want to pay wastes and also because In Whanganui three ca- Easy Earth allowing for a for this service, Derek re- they believe in the cause. the right thing and increas- fes have come on board second trip each week to plies, “They do it in part There are other factors ingly, the public wanting – Honest Kitchen, Elixir South Taranaki. because it saves them hav- such as enhancing their something to be done to and SourBros Bakery. When asked why do ing to dispose of their food corporate reputation, their Continued on page 3 Your New Kitchen Elegant, Unique, Handcrafted Harete Hipango Whanganuiganui E: [email protected]@national.org.nz W: haretehipango.national.org.nzngo.national.org.nz FB: @HareteHipangoMP FB: @HareteHipangoMPpangoMP

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 1 Check out what’s Addictive Eaters Anonymous - in this week’s RCP 12 step recovery fellowship L'= Addictive Eaters Anony- ?' mous (AEA) is an inter- their money where national 12 Step recovery their environmental fellowship, patterned on "" the Alcoholics Anony- up Easy Earth (see our mous fellowship. AEA is /M - tion with no membership 3 fees or costs. Their sole purpose is to try and help of compost bins but it others to recover from ad- ' people with a small or Tony Smith from the ! - Y bership includes people Earth service. who have found recov- I had not heard of the Doug Davidson, " Founders Charitable email: journalist@ anorexia, bulimia, other Trust until recently rivercitypress.co.nz will view the complex and compulsive exercise.” # $ % Y- now on. " ans in the town. They % that meet face-to-face in operate three houses 67"3 & %- of addiction; I stole food soul what I did with food future or the past. help anyone who may '[\ never attempted to and hid food from an early – I had a lot of shame Addictive Eaters Anony- " with mild to moderate play the Chinese based ' % - 3 mous has both face-to- + intellectual disabilities ?3 which people in other are- ways plenty of food in the : welcome to attend. Just *]/ as of New Zealand can at- house, I just had to have ' ' '"- I wondered why the members of the club % more. now free of shame and touch with addictive eat- clearly love it and it "- In adolescence and adult- ' ers in our local areas and %6 R'ƾ hood my irritability mor- about secrets I had never around the world and ' Centre would win an 3 ' shared, and who weren’t architectural award but *q/ ! " depression and sullen re- $- +M Jill, wrote this account of 3 R more. Wrong address... calling plained by Gerald from 3' their experience with ad- usually see myself that < BSM Group of Archi- about – Addiction Eat- *+"/ 67 life I had hope. I learned Larissa Anderson tects, I was suitably +* I’m an addictive eater 8 about this 12 step pro- *[_/3 {/3' =>&?'- in recovery. I believe I everyone else’s fault. @#'+G=# was born with the disease I started to realise there a way of life that has ena- '=@- " sa Anderson and without any return address available, with me. It wasn’t just the of that endless obsession - 3 R with food and secondly, to L@#'= ' live comfortably and hap- #PMU' the rest of the human race; did for us and the beautiful hamper.” I became aware of my I’ve learned in Addictive ='"'' own misery. Suicide at- Eaters Anonymous to just '<"'= tempts followed. live a day at a time, a con- @ = I was eventually intro- cept that has really made #' duced to other addictive 3' eaters. I had never told a 3 people, could you phone Sheryl on 027 244 7022.

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2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Easy Earth - doing something Long serving JPs honoured good for the environment Continued from page 1 ""QR 6"& They have given some away and have used it on their Commercially Compostable” written on the bottom. own garden but it needs to be “consistent.” He says, L'R “We will be able to process two tonnes a day which compost but will do so in the HotRot. will convert to one tonne of compost. Our focus will 3"$ be on bulk orders but we may consider other options HotRot has a sieve which will prevent them from like the Saturday Market or online.” going any further. Derek says, “We have had very few Derek is combining Easy Earth with being the problems - the occasional plastic bottle top and a blue >R@ glove. People who get involved are more aware of the in Levin, travelling three days a week, and relies on issue.” Sarah to do much of the administration work. But What about individuals signing up to Easy Earth 3" L'% of Easy Earth to the point of planning for a second bin sizes – 10, 40 and 120 litres. The 10 litre size is HotRot machine. suitable for most homes. We can collect them and re- People and organisations are coming to Easy Earth ! at Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre or at Crazy amount of horse manure which can be used. And he Pumpkin on Taupo Quay.” All the bins are lockable. is succeeding in his aim of keeping food waste and “The home service”, Derek adds, “is for people who "' R"3 Peter Warnock with the President of the JP Association, Jim O’Neil also allows them to avoid having messy and sticky Four local JPs were hon- been a JP for 60 years. Oth- There are other JPs who rubbish bins, while cutting down on the waste going River City Press - proud to be oured in a recent luncheon ers honoured were Edwin have also served for a long 3' for JPs. Top of the list is Churton for 36 years, Tre- time and they will be hon- He hopes that they will be ready to sell the compost locally owned and operated Peter Warnock who has vor Dicksenson and Nick oured in a future lunch- Tripe – both for 30 years. eon. Okoia School helps in planting at Gordon Park Scenic Reserve

Gordon Park Scenic due course other taller Reserve on the corner of species will take over. No 3 Line and Kaimatira Other species included Road in Whanganui cabbage trees, houhere or East is known for its lacebark and mahoe. collection of lowland The Friends of Gordon native forest trees. How- Park Scenic Reserve ever, there is more space meet twice a month available next to No 3 on the second Tuesday line to plant more. and the 4th Thursday So the Department to do planting, weed- of Conservation, the ing, seed collecting and Friends of Gordon Park unfortunately, picking up and the students at the rubbish. Colin said, “We nearby Okoia School have supplied 3 to 4,000 have combined to col- seeds to the Prison to lect, look after and now grow into seedlings.” plant the seedlings. About 18 months ago with the help of Colin Ogle from the Friends, the students collected the seedlings – about 15cm tall - growing alongside the tracks. Thomas with two Okoia School students They were potted up past, he believes, it was summer. tried carpet but much of and looked after by the “possibly used as a grav- So DoC brought in a the carpet incorporated school. ƾ post-hole borer and the nylon and plastic. The area of plant- plant in. By contrast the holes were all ready The students planted ing just past the bridge rest of Gordon Park is for the planting. Stu- between 50 to 70 plants opposite the Ag Chal- good river silt.” Another dents were supplied and this is normally lenge buildings is “a problem is there is no with gloves and hand done twice a year. The very tough site” admits watering system and this trowels. The procedure main species planted was Collin. Sometime in the can be an issue in a dry was simple – put some karamu which is easy to fertiliser tablets in, then grow and suits an open the compost, the plant area. Colin pointed out and some ground cover. they had already planted Colin said they were karamu along the edge experimenting with "' 9KG GAS cardboard. They had 3 BOTTLE fill $25

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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 3 Life Coach, Linda Codlin offering ‘Authentic Living’ Linda Codlin is a inspired her to take the send a questionnaire +&+@ next step to work as a about what you want *+ Life Coach. She calls her to achieve, followed up &+/ "Q+@- with an understanding of & ing with Linda.’ the expectations for both “take people from where Life coaching can cover parties. they are to where they a variety of goals, Linda Sessions normally last Rubbish collection - want to go in life.” This says, such as “weight one hour and Linda says, is something Linda has - Pay as you throw always wanted to do and dence building, through sessions are enough to so she studied for her to communication issues upskill the person to use There is real concern out there %- in relationships.” She the techniques for them- U"%6 ton covering topics such + will no longer collect rubbish in bags from December as Cognitive Behaviour- between a counsellor and by mutual agreement”. 1st has been met with concern by many – especially U a life coach as follows: “The typical type of those who responsibly do their best to minimise the Linguistic Programme, +" person who wants life 6 & while also doing practi- past focused, whereas a coaching,” Linda says “is should re-enter the waste collection business and issue cal life coaching under life coach tends to focus often someone who feels a rates funded contract rather than leave this important supervision. on life today and moving stuck in their current life &R%= She says, “I have forward to achieve your and wants to achieve is now under review and certainly rates funding will be always had an interest goals and aspirations.” more personal satisfac- + in psychology and in The process works tion.” is that householder collection costs can reduce by over behavioural science and as follows: Once you Linda can be contacted 30% - but the major disadvantage is that it is gener- have been involved in wish to engage Linda as on 027 4032 523 or at : the self-help/personal a Life Coach, she will authenticlivingwith- rates will increase whether or not they use the service development realm send you the appropri- [email protected]. As she +$ for years.” It was her ate documentation to says “Life is a journey, is estimated that a fortnightly 120L bin collection will tutor on her course who U not a destination.” ""]]+{@" Life Coach - Linda Codlin weekly is estimated to increase the average urban rate by 9.7%. Of course, there is a “quid pro quo” for the householder in that their overall cost will be less, but all ratepayers are not necessarily the generator of the waste. Pay as You Throw (PAYT) – a better solution for Whanganui’s waste future? % the past 10 years has been to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Today, recycling programs across the country are diverting thousands of tons of materials - materials that would otherwise be thrown away for remanufacturing into useful products. Despite the tremendous growth in recycling, however, waste-generation rates among 6R much thought as we should to reducing the amount of waste that remains after recycling. One reason for this is we usually have no incentive, beyond a general environmental concern, to reduce waste. Because in- \ *%/ * / they pay the same amount no matter how much they throw away. U" that Councils can use to motivate residents not only to recycle more, but also to think of ways to prevent UR *?+U/ for many years, these new waste collection models are 7"?+U- nomic incentives for people to reduce the amount of waste they generate. Households are charged for waste collection based on the amount of waste they throw away in the same way they are charged for electricity, or gas. Residents are charged for each bin of waste they generate (essentially the current bag system is pay as /?- mental concerns with our wallets. %+' to become the Super City, a myriad of residual con- tracts were in place that meant there has been a time ""+ fact locally is that we do not have an urban contract in place that can lock us into outmoded services – as & +'&?+U &+' %q@"{" *\/_@"{]'*- [_''/{@"\] '*\q{''/ & ?+U - {\ \U "@- cling, mean that fewer natural resources are used, less energy is consumed and less pollution is created. In ad- the need to site additional facilities. +? pays principle combined with a rates funded recycling option will have the best environmental output for %3" is a win-win. Copyright: River City Press produces and/or publishes advertisements strictly on the basis that River City Press is entitled to and owns the copyright in the advertisement so far as the copyright relates to publication or reproduc- tion for publication in any newspaper, magazine or similar periodical or to broadcasting of the advertisement. 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Gallery redevelopment site fence to be decorated by local artists and the community The Sarjeant Gallery uting to the payment of shops are on: redevelopment site at the artist’s fees. (See #Uq+ Pukenamu, Queen’s separate article for de- 10.30am-12.30pm - Park is ringed by a 2 tails of the artworks). public 2.00pm-4.00pm metre high wooden The community - public. wall which is over 200 contribution to the re- #<]+ metres in length. The development wall will 10.30am-12.30pm - wall will be in place take up approximately public 2.00pm-4.00pm for the 32 months that 35 metres and will be a – public. the redevelopment massive patchwork of #=_+ project is set to take colourful paintings by 10.30am-12.30pm place and the wood is the adults and children - family and kids currently a gleaming of Whanganui, for 2.00pm-4.00pm - fam- white. Whanganui. To help ily and kids you can However, it will link the works together, either work on a board soon be adorned with a colour palette and a together as a family striking artworks by theme of birds, insects, or paint an individual local artists and the \ board. community, as well been selected. #U[[+ as providing informa- The Sarjeant Gallery 10.30am-12.30pm - tion about the project invites people to book public 3.30pm-4.30pm and images from the into one of their paint- '*\[_/ Sarjeant’s nationally ing workshops. #<[+ They will host 10 10.30am-12.30pm - collection. painting workshops in public 2.00pm-4.00pm Part of the wall around the Sarjeant Gallery Local artists Cecelia the education room at - public. Kumeroa, Si Omer, Sarjeant on the Quay. #=[\+ Mike Marsh and Dan These workshops are 10.30am-12.30pm Mills have been com- free of charge and no - family and kids missioned to design experience is necessary. 2.00pm-4.00pm - fam- artworks for the site The Sarjeant Gallery ily and kids. wall. These artworks will provide all materi- #={+ will be printed on tight als. Please book in now. 10.30am-12.30pm - weave plastic mesh The Gallery wishes as public 2.00pm-4.00pm and permanently at- many people as pos- - public. tached to the site wall sible please take part. #U{\+ in mid-August. They To book a place 10.30am-12.30pm - will be 2 metres high please phone (06) 349 public 3.30pm-4.30pm and up to 40 metres in 0506 or email us on '*\[_/ length. [email protected] #%{q The local artists are with name, age, contact August 3.30pm-4.30pm supported in this pro- number, number of '*\[_/ ject by the Whanganui participants, preferred #U{]+ Community Charitable session date and time. 10.30am-12.30pm - Trust who are contrib- Free Public Work- public.

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 5 Advocate highlights signs of potential lethal attack The enjoyment of + ƾ for Whanganui District struction of blood vessels who has become a noted # G\' advocate for reducing DHB Violence Inter- $@ domestic violence is in vention Programme Co- of consciousness can oc- Whanganui this week ordinator, Tracey Cossey, \[ ¡ playing Mahjong running workshops at the is delighted to have Veale \ hospital. ' 3\ Rob Veale served in the agencies. on the trajectory to homi- New Zealand Police for # cide”. 30 years, with most of his into a particularly danger- “It is critical that agen- service leading national ous and distressing aspect cies, professionals and the policy and practice in the of intimate partner vio- wider community recog- area of family violence lence,” she said. nise the signs, symptoms reduction. “Strangulation is fre- and dynamics associated He is now an adviser Rob Veale quently minimised by with strangulation in the and lecturer, specialis- the New Zealand Order professionals and victims context of intimate partner ing in providing family 6{q alike due to no obvious violence,” said Cossey. harm expertise to govern- Year’s Honours. injuries. This reinforces “Rob’s training is essen- ment agencies, local gov- On Wednesday, 5 Au- coercive and controlling ernment, social service gust, he will present work- behaviour of the perpetra- and organisations who providers, health profes- shops on strangulation in tor of the violence. work with people to en- sionals and community the context of intimate “Of women who expe- sure that those who dis- groups in New Zealand partner violence at the rience intimate partner close strangulation are and throughout the Pa- hospital’s lecture theatre. [ $- never minimised.” The morning session is perience attempted stran- + His work saw him rec- for community agencies gulation by their partner.” workshops will be donat- ognised as a Member of and the afternoon session Strangulation is the ob- ed to Women’s Refuge. Cori Gonzalez-Macuer live comedy show Club members concentrating on the game Ask one of the 60 from week to week. It is, tiles and each person at Lucky Bar - Friday, August 21 members of the Wan- however, an individual [ Cori Gonzalez-Macuer his deadpan and sarcastic New Zealand International He grew up playing rep- ganui Mahjong Club game. The aim is to collect is a stand-up comedian humour, Cori has won sev- Comedy Festival. resentative soccer in New as to why they play the The club started back " who has performed all eral awards including the He has also worked on Zealand but eventually game; you are likely to [_q combinations to choose over the world includ- prestigious Billy T James several TV shows as an moved back to his native get responses such as couple of members who from. The game played ing the U.K, U.S, South Award, handed out to NZ's actor, writer, presenter and & – “It’s challenging but started then. There are here is a simpler ver- America and as far as the most promising young panellist including ‘What school to trial and train fun,” “We love it,” “It’s opportunities to take sion from the original Middle East. Known for comedian as part of the we do in the shadows’ as with local pro teams, but a great social time. We it further by going to a Chinese version. Game well as being a regular on this was cut short due to don’t do post-mortems,” variety of tournaments sets are provided. Q]LR injury. 3 around the North Island. If you are interested Cori will be performing Cori then returned to tiles.” 3"ƾ in learning how to play, - GIVEAWAY - @' P New Zealand to pursue his Another might com- explain the game but {] <+{[ university studies gaining ment, “It is an intellec- don’t let that put you \{{@ RCP have a double pass to give away to the Cori’s tual challenge,” or “You + {[{[{] comedy show. Simply answer the following ques- _ U' a BA in Film from Victoria cost $30 and are available University. He also speaks have to keep your wits 8[_ ]\ tion... Who else will be performing with Cori Gon- about you,” “It keeps zales-Macuer on the night? \= :@R+ Dividing his time be- your brain working” or Email your answer, name and phone number to riv- “it can be frustrating.” [email protected] or drop your entry into our also be performing. tween Wellington and Born in Santiago, Chile, Auckland, Cori is also pre- Even winners will admit >&?ƾ\{3="+[" that, “It is a combina- in the draw. Cori migrated to New paring for upcoming shows Treat Zealand as a 6 year old. @+' tion of skill and luck.” U"[{ lessons for newcomers and on the day the RCP your turned up, teacher Josie Turner, received plenty of praise from the three teeth. newcomers. Club meetings are held on Mondays from [ Thursdays from 9.30am till lunch time. They have a break for tea During a session they Make an appointment today { games with most games 06 345 3222 [{- utes. When you arrive Visit us at Victoria House you are given a number of one of the tables 1a Rutland Street, Wanganui ensuring the groups of four are moved around

6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Founders Care Trust provides Ewen Stratford and Quay Artists Exhibition residential care for people with opening next week intellectual disabilities

From the left – Sarah, Karyn, Daisy, Ewen, Anne, Sandra and Bob Quay Artists started about two years ago with about six artists. The inspiration came from those who had done a Community Education course with artist, Pauline Allomes. It has grown, mainly by word of mouth, to over 20 artists who meet either on a Tuesday or Thursday. Ewen has been painting and exhibiting for a number of years and normally invites other artists 7$"#" of the group. Twelve of them will be involved in this exhibition which opens on August 12 at the Community Arts Centre on Taupo Quay and most Linda Fredricksen and Susan Hills on the veranda of their home will be exhibiting up to six pieces of art. They This is the 25th anni- - Sommerville Centre, Te will be taking up the two exhibition spaces in the versary for the Founders tered to provide 24/7 sup- Oranganui, Whanganui Centre. Care Trust which pro- port including sleep-over Enterprises, craft groups There will be a huge variety of art on display vides quality residential shifts. Currently they are 7" Y from abstract to portraits to landscapes to art care for People with Intel- looking for more casual house has a van for trans- @' lectual Disability. It is a 3'7"- port needs. techniques from oils to water colours, wood cuts " quiring empathy. As Wen- In the evenings or at to mixed media to acrylics. All works are for sale set up initially by a couple dy says, “We need to con- weekends some will at- and will be reasonably priced. who wanted this type of sider what we would like tend religious or sports The exhibition will be open from 10am to 4pm care for their own child. for ourselves or a family activities such as Bible Monday to Friday and from 10am to 1pm on the From one home it is now member and provide that Friends or basketball. weekends. It runs until August 24. three homes catering for to the people we support.” The youngest Person is It will be a good opportunity to see the works of up to 14 People. Manager All applicants need to pass 31 and the oldest Person a variety of local artists. Wendy Kopura says, “It is a Vulnerable Person’s Po- is 66. Wendy says, “We a boutique service. We ca- lice Check. Training is match people so that they ter for people with a mild available. are compatible with their to moderate intellectual The homes are of mixed \ Y disability, providing sup- 7- has their own room that port to live in the commu- they decorate to their in- nity to experience life like The people attend work dividual interests. They anybody else.” placements during week- also have responsibilities The Trust employs 13 days. It could be to the such as a ‘cooking night.’ The goal is to make living SITUATIONS VACANT '\ During holidays and weekends, the people may visit or stay with their families, or they will meet to discuss what to do and where to go. It might include local day trips but could be an overnight trip to other towns staying in an Air-BnB and visiting the tourist sites. They save up and contribute to the trip costs. The Trust is funded by the Ministry of Health Disability Support Service and a percentage of the ?R%3 " paid to cover board and lodgings. The Ministry # ƾ costs. Wendy says, “The trust is run by a loyal and supportive board who are all volunteers. Any surplus funds are put back into supporting the people. U - ted to supporting the people to live their best lives. Feedback from family " fabulous and doing a great 7" RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 7 Local artists designs for Sarjeant Gallery fence Four local artists have be seen in its entirety from been commissioned to Bell Street opposite the prepare artwork for the pipe band rooms and will fence surrounding the be visible from across the Sarjeant Gallery exten- river.” sions. The artists and their # L 6R Dan Mills - ‘Expression in Yellow’ designs are as follows: artwork below is called # & P 'Expression in Yellow' and * U< has seven renditions of the Tuera/Hinearo) has drawn =7 ¤R Cecelia Kumeroa - ‘Ki uta, ki tai’ upon her personal connec- hidden within the work. tions toWhanganui in her LR ' artwork which will cover take over a space more 41.7m - she calls her work {_ # 8 QP'R3 3¥" various designs using in this project and to adapt niho-taniwha to convey a painting of mine to this " " - space.” - # 6' 6 - Si Omer - Cracked Ink &- ated a giant collage of im- P8U ages related to the Sarjeant are also designs associ- and to the world of art. His work is called ‘S is for " =7R collage digitally enlarged Mike Marsh - ‘S is for Sarjeant’ balance and proliferation and printed to cover an of ideas and life.” [_ 8 U \ munity and the variety of Whanganui is a place " "- The last panel (featur- beside the Whanganui the diversity of our com- characters that live here. where you can be yourself makes it such a great place ing a white Ruru with " # 8 3 U< / wanted to create some- Q R \ QU R quirky sense of humour the location of the Sar- but also strongly refer- jeant Gallery building enced the Sarjeant Gallery ?' redevelopment project. To 3 Robert B. Parker's After American boyfriend 3"'- - of the Sarjeant building Grudge Match - Mike ƾ George abandons her to 6P- cal Whanganui tribes. throughout the whole col- Lupica = Her design also shows lage along with various Robert B. Parker's be- +' academic Eloise disappears == the native fauna of our other images from maga- ?3 = > man known as Nelson. She you to refocus your mind '- zines and a couple of my returns on a case that blurs travels by steamboat up the herself from the world. But on what's important at work ' - own drawings. the line between friend and Waikato River - the only George has left his wife $ bait. There is also an #=! foe and if Sunny can't tell practical way. This post- again and is looking for the results can be truly life enormous owl which is 17m mural using a myriad - Eloise. changing. &R '- of his widely recognised quences may be deadly. novel reveals that things are Joy at Work: Organiz- These books are available '&R{ &' 3' - Ephemera - Tina Shaw not always what they seem. ing Your Professional Life at all good bookstores, and in height and over 40m alding a big friendly call Ruth has worked as an Man or Mango? - Lucy - Marie Kondo and Scott of course, Whanganui Dis- long and is designed to out to Whanganui. He Y @" Ellmann Sonenshein trict Library.

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8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Entries open for Dizhur Consulting Whanganui Regional Heritage Awards 2020 Organisations, businesses, groups and individuals involved in heritage in any way throughout the Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitikei Districts are encouraged to enter the Dizhur Consulting Whanganui Regional Heritage Awards. Award entries opened on August 1 and close on August 31. The Awards Manager, Helen Craig says, “we encourage early entries as the month will go fast and we don't want anyone missing out on receiving recognition for their commitment. We want everyone to enter the Awards, no matter how small or large their project. The Awards were announced last week by the Whan- ganui Regional Heritage Trust to promote and celebrate heritage retention, conservation and education in the three Districts. They are supported by Heritage New Zealand and it’s hoped they’ll lead to National Heritage Awards. Dizhur Consulting Ltd is the naming rights sponsor. Others will be announced soon. Sponsorship supports the Awards and Ann Petherick, co-manager of the Awards, has been thrilled with the support from local and national businesses. “It seems Before and after pictures of Johnston & Co building wealth and value of heritage to our communities and – Courtesy Helen Craig our economic and cultural future,” says Ann. There are 7 Award Categories ranging from homes, public and commercial buildings, public sites, tourism, seismic strengthening and even architecture that will become our future heritage. There is also an award for Outstanding Contribution to telling our heritage story and the Trust hopes Marae and churches will also enter the awards. KNOW NO The Supreme Awards Winner will receive a stunning glass artwork to keep and the Trust is proceeding to MEANS TOUR work on that with local glass artists. The Awards will be held every two years and full with Family First NZ’s Bob McCoskrie & Nick Tuitasi details are on the Trust’s website, including the Entry Form for the Awards. www.whanganuiheritagetrust. org.nz. Contacts are: Helen Craig, 021 103 0737, whan- [email protected] and Ann Petherick 027 347 7533, [email protected] Toy Library to celebrate its 40th birthday this Saturday

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Come and meet Bob McCoskrie and Nick Tuitasi as they travel throughout New Zealand to meet and share with New Zealand families. You’ll hear why a NO vote is the only option for both referendums, and what other issues need to be considered as you prepare to vote in the General Election in September. Copies of the popular voting guide Value Your Vote 2020 will be available. There will also be a time for Q&A. The Whanganui Toy Library is turning 40 and will celebrate this achievement this Saturday, “A tick for cannabis and euthanasia will be a cross that our children and their children will August 8 with an open day at their building at 142 have to bearT” – Nick Tuitasi QSM London Street, next to the SPCA, from 10am to 12 noon. If you have children it makes sense to borrow toys and the library has a great selection. Pop in to have a look and perhaps join up. Assuming good weather, there will be a bouncy castle up, a sausage sizzle and get some of their sports gear to play with. For more details, go to River City Press Locally owned & operated 52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui 6u vrq i Ahvy Av Ia !' 9hvr 6r Hhxh 8v Phone 345 3666 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 9 10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Duo do it again by taking out Smokefreerockquest Tangata Beats This week the winner " platform for young peo- friends, whanau and the of this year's Whanganui “We represented our cul- >\ - ple to share their voice is Smokefree Tangata Beats ture by wearing Ei,” said gramme, Founder and 6 U - competition has been an- L% Director Glenn Common, is such a fantastic chan- ment will be happening nounced, winning a prize for our teenage friends says that although Smoke- nel for self-expression and next on 7 August, with package from the Rock- % free Tangata Beats works Smokefree Tangata Beats, these acts then compet- shop and going into the to write relatable songs for within a competitive alongside Smokefreerock- ing live at the national national selection pool for framework, the main thing quest, creates a supportive Y¤ the event’s live national Smokefree Tangata environment in which this Grammar in Auckland on Beats is run alongside “To be able to provide a can be shared amongst ="[[ The top prize in Smoke- Smokefreerockquest with free Tangata Beats from a focus on the unique cul- the Whanganui region tural identity of Aotearoa went to Dennihe and Toa New Zealand and the from Whanganui High = ? Y = are encouraged to explore After already taking and celebrate the ways in out top spot in this year’s which identity and culture Smokefreerockquest is woven into the con- Solo-Duo category for temporary music they are the Whanganui region, Year 13 student Dennihe The competing bands Edwards (piano, vocals) and solo/duos in each re- and Year 11 student Toa gion have submitted video Tawhitapou (vocals) went entries for consideration one step further taking out in this year’s competition, the regional Smokefree an adaptation to the usual U process due to earlier From left - Dennihe Edwards and Toa Tawhitapou by focussing on the things 2020 restrictions around Rates postponements Whanganui District Council has adopted a Rates value of rates payable can be postponed as long as an Postponement Policy that allows individuals and agreed direct debit is in place to ensure that the rates "- are fully paid by the date they have been postponed &!¦3L[\$"' U{[G{ payments over a longer period as recovery allows \ A postponement fee will apply to 2020/21 rates Those who meet the policy’s criteria will be able to ""U postpone the 2019/20 fourth-quarter rates due on 27 must be the ratepayer of the property as per the Rat- 6{{{\"{{*8 ing Information Database (RID) or their authorised $/ U8 All 2020/21 rates will also be able to be postponed nz/rates-postponement to 30 June 2021, allowing ratepayers the full year to <*q/[8 {{G{[+ §:

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 11 Growing fruit trees in Whanganui gardens Digital Property With our temperate cli- ter, to reduce the risk of mate, we are fortunate bacterial infection of the with the variety of fruit tree. My favourite variety Files now online trees that we can grow is Luisa, which is large, here. However, it makes sweet and produces well, sense to aim for success even when young. with the limited size of Fruits which can be most home gardens and grown in Whanganui in- also the energy and skill clude tamarillo and per- of gardeners. So in this simmon. However, tama- column I’ll focus on the rillo is short-lived, prone easiest fruit trees to grow to attack by virus and the in Whanganui. dreaded tomato-potato U ƾ psyllid, and is frost-tender. include ones such as Persimmon can grow and fruiting cherries, which fruit well here, but needs a require a winter chill pe- sunny, sheltered and warm riod and whose fruits are position to do well. very prone to splitting and Apples can be grown rotting close to harvest if well in Whanganui. I cov- they get wet and if they ered the Monty’s Surprise aren’t blitzed by birds! apple in my last article. Apricots fall into a simi- This is a vigorous high- lar category. Peaches and producing and largely nectarines are more suited pest-free variety. Granny to our temperatures, but = Luisa plum growing in Phil Thomsen’s Whanganui garden are prone to attacks of and the fruit can be stored most suited for growing grapefruit. way I can be sure that I’m disease in our moist and and eaten over a long pe- in Whanganui, lemon and The fruit tree that is the ¡ \ grapefruit (remembering absolute simplest to grow fruiting wood. I repeat the both the fruit and the trees Many commercial varie- that the latter grows rap- here is feijoa. They grow process in autumn, cutting themselves. ties can be harder to grow idly to a large tree). Citrus and fruit well without any "- Requests for Property mary of consent informa- So if you want stone in domestic situations, as have the added advantage care in Whanganui and ing the fruit. File information for prop- tion held by the Council fruit, I suggest that you they are often less vigor- that they are attractive ev- will thrive in most soils - Phil Thomsen is a life- erties in the Whanganui for a particular property. stick with plum trees. ous, and more prone to at- ergreen shrubs; they are and in windy situations. long gardener, with expe- District can now be made It may include some of While the fruit are popu- tack by codling moth. the main feature plant in Having said that, they do rience in many aspects online through Whanganui the following: lar with birds, the trees At the “easy-to-grow” the Italian Renaissance reward a degree of care of horticulture. He peri- District Council’s web- # - fruit well and aren’t usu- end of the spectrum, cit- Garden at the themed through judicious pruning odically takes a course on site. (Previously, requests plications. ally subject to disease rus is an obvious stand- Hamilton Gardens. Or- and maintenance of the Understanding Landscape were made via email to #L or pests. Plum trees do out. Again, I covered anges, mandarins and soil. I prune mine when Design at Community Ed- the Council or in person # ? - grow large over time the culture of citrus in an limes do need a warmer \- ucation Whanganui, with at Council Customer Ser- tions. and should be pruned in earlier article. Citrus are and more sheltered po- an emphasis on gardening vices, 101 Guyton Street). #&&&- autumn rather than win- sub-tropical fruits, the sition than lemons and "\M for Whanganui conditions A Property File is a sum- # > - cisions. Customers can now easily pay by debit or credit card, or Real Time Debit when they make their application, rather than waiting for payment con- Digital Property Files cost $30.00 for residential and commercial properties. To access this service, please visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/ Once an application is successfully submitted, a Property File will be returned digitally within three working days (resi- / ' days (commercial). Please note that a Prop- erty File does not replace a Land Information Memorandum (LIM), which provides ALL the information held by the Council about any specif- ic site within the Whan- ganui District.

12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Stumpies - removing tree stumps, Helpful redecorating tips pruning and cutting down trees The most important scrub with sugar soap and "7 factor in any redecorating then sand or on the roof and you need the gear to only deal in those prod- 7 use a scrubbing brush to do it, it is always best to ucts you want to know " make sure the surface is go to a specialist. There about. 7"+ ready to be painted. At 7" this stage you will also R" you get to the end it’s not A really helpful hint $ is to read the label on or wanted. So before the paint can. It usually starting make sure you contains a lot of information which can be really do and how to do it. helpful. Make sure you buy As with a lot of things what you need to do the more you pay for a 7"UR product the better the nothing worse than not quality. Paint, wallpaper " $- when the shop’s closed. ples of this. With paint Like trying to clean your $ "[R' R in the can and therefore Kerry and Lee-Ann the lockdown and are " got no turps. Or the worst " = now spending some of it # - problem is not buying rate per litre and a thicker years ago and Kerry enough paint, wallpaper layer of paint which will says, “We now get 70% the house. 7" last longer. The dearer of our work from refer- They point out that when selling. Stumpies will re- R rals or repeats.” They get any more because it’s ' pay special care to make from the lawn, it not only tree or bush down to been deleted or you can’t layer on them. The more sure any waste is taken tidies up the section but the roots. It won’t grow get the same batch. $ also makes it look larger, again. When you go to do the thicker, harder glaze on \ " - > 7"' them, making them a lot ' able focal point. There also important on rental as much time as needed more impact resistant. Despite the lockdown, is also the economics of properties. Lee-Ann on the preparation. A When you need to know Stumpies is busier now P lot of people these days than what it was at this $"- $ use a water blaster to time last year. Kerry be- ' house will cause mildew. prepare their surfaces for stump which had caused Stumpies are the pre- # " a ride-on lawnmower to ferred contractor for Ray blasting is only part of White Rentals. They will the system and won’t also prune hedges. take all the powdery paint Fencing contractors R also use Stumpies to mould, moss or lichen. ' = allowing them to make with a mould and lichen faster progress with their killer, then water blast, work. It is important not to dig up roots when the ground +P$- plains, “It will simply turn the area into mud. We would rather wait till the ground dries out "%7" booked months into the future.” P % pretty sharp prices for pensioners.” You can contact Kerry and Lee-Ann on 343 ][

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 13 Removing a wall can make a huge difference to a home Well this year has work with a full team of getting the feel of the new kitchen area. We certainly been an inter- trades to cover you from home is key to keeping added bifold doors and esting one so far and it plan stage through to the essence of the home. had a wonderful deck has seen us inundated U If you are not wanting built. By taking a wall with renovations. I love with Whanganui proper- to do any building work out between a bedroom renovation projects as ties is many of them and just want a refresh and the very small living it gives the homeowner have never been touched then look at changing space we were able to the opportunity to so we have a relatively \ achieve a fabulous fresh completely change their blank canvas to work colours, drapery or the open plan space where day to day living sur- with. Bathrooms and "$ our client can entertain rounded by established kitchens are a great way 3: and enjoy the glorious gardens and wonderful to modernise a home and what can be achieved sunshine all year round. memories. if you are needing extra by simply moving the U' If you are wonder- space, do not be worried placement of furniture square is where renova- ing where to start with about taking a wall or and artworks. We have tions come into their your renovation’s, then two out. It is amazing recently worked on a own. Do not be afraid to give us a call and we what we can achieve by second project for one of " can have a chat to you the removal of a wall. our lovely clients and it the desired outcome you about the spaces you’re Making sure the home saw us removing walls need from your home. looking at and how \ and absorbing the old Happy renovating. the process works. We another is essential and laundry space into the - Rachel Brandon Money-saving tips for spring Spring – longer days, daylight saving and cupboard doors. \R7 Give your bedding a burst of sun © U' Duvets, pillows and other heavy bed- warmer days to make your home drier, ding absorb moisture – use the sun to dry healthier and cleaner – and save money and air bedding outside for fresh bedding. on your energy bill. Dry your clothes outside on the line Rƾ Enjoy the fresh smell of clothes dried on R the clothes line. Drying your clothes in- If you haven’t done this job over the win- side makes your home damp and mouldy. "" Using a clothes dryer costs about $1 a clogged with dust and debris. Follow the load. manufacturer’s instructions or you will Air your home Houses can get very damp over the win- govt.nz ter, leading to mould. Air your home at Clean gutters least once a day by opening doors and ¤ windows for about half an hour a day. the winter storms, potentially making Leave windows open on a safety latch if your house damp and contributing to possible. Don’t forget to open wardrobe mould.

14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 15 Annual Members Exhibition of Men’s Shed honours two Wanganui Arts Society founding members with Each year members of number the Wanganui Arts Soci- of Mt life membership ety have an exhibition of Tarana- their artworks. It is held '>- at their gallery – Cooks pehu, in- Gallery – on Trafalgar cluding => Taranaki Street, next to Whan- Falls and ganui Motors. the Para- This year there will be paras to 30 paintings from eight >- artists. They cover a wide gitikei. range of subject matter There \ are connections with farm also a life (e.g. tractor, High number Country sheep farmer, of paint- Harrier Hawk) to loca- ings of tions overseas (Provence, scenes Bruges, England), ‘Lock- on the Chatham Islands. Some of the artworks on display down Blues’ and semi There is a variety of colours. of August every Saturday abstract works. techniques used from The exhibition opens on from 10am to 3pm and on If you are looking for a acrylic, oils, wood carv- Saturday, August 6 and Mondays from 10am – 12 local landscape there is a ing and delicate water will be open for the rest noon.

Life memberships - Watty Watson and John Wicks The Men’s Shed was years each as being “up with a badge and cer- set up 10 years ago and the ladder age wise,” and \ has been operating out of thanked them for their given to their partners. their premises in Wicks- good advice and willing- U teed Street opposite the ness to teach skills to membership has been Central Baptist Kinder- other members. bestowed on anyone. garten on Tuesdays and Two other originals also John has been Chair Thursday mornings for praised their contribution. the past eight years. Garth said, “both of you but will be retiring from Two of the originals – are great tradesmen, will- the position at the AGM John Wicks and Watty ing to share your knowl- which is on August 13. Watson - were honoured edge,” while Les said the He said, “I’m having an on Tuesday, August 4 organisation had “come a operation next week but with Life Membership. long way in 10 years. We I will be back either on As Shed Manager, Ivan have done well.” crutches or in a wheel- Stick referred to their 90+ Both were presented chair.” How well do you know our district? - By Quizmaster, Dave Scoullar 8. What is the name of the feature on This quiz is based on “The Wanganui the roundabout at Putiki? Story” by Max Smart and Arthur Bates 9. What was the most important early and other sources. industry here? 1. We call it the Bridge to Nowhere but [Uƾ by what name did the Mangapurua Val- was located where? ley settlers call it? Quiz Answers 2. Who beat Billy Webb near Upokon- 1. Morgan’s bridge (after a nearby set- garo for the world sculling champion- tler). ship in 1908? { > + &" % " N %- won by eight lengths. ganui Chronicle or Wanganui Herald? 3. Chronicle in 1856 (The Herald fol- 4. The remains of a water-wheel at lowed in 1867). Ototoka Beach near Maxwell is a relic 4. Flax. of what industry? 5. Hamish McDouall. 5. Which current local body repre- 6. Belmont (Wanganui Golf Club). sentative wrote a biography of cricketer 7. Sir Arthur Porritt (3rd in the 100m at Chris Cairns? Paris Olympics). 6. Which golf course was founded in 8. The Encounter. 1894? 9. Flour milling. 7. Who shortly, before his death, stated 10. Pipiriki in 1973. it was ironic he was best remembered Six correct - good; 8 - very good; 10 for something he did in 1924 in less than - genius! 11 seconds?

16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 The Spot Report Keeping ﬁsh safe and secure + Exercising dogs within the home popular choice for Kiwis There’s more to enrich- seeking a pet of the ment than going for a non-furry variety. Fish walk. may have a reputation There’s an age old tra- as being ‘boring’, or as dition that all dogs need little more than living to be walked every day. I ornaments, but there’s think there’s a couple of so much more that goes major issues with this. on under water than we 1. Focusing predomi- realise. nantly on taking our dogs ercise, especially for high- Fish talk to each other, for a daily on leash street energy working breeds. they are intelligent and walk implies that it’s the I just don’t value it more learn behaviours much most necessary part of highly than mental health faster than you’d think – their day. ƾ - getting) in her new, much and I believe there are bet- they are thinking, feeling 3 While physical exercise ronments, random noises, smaller world. She’s a high- ter ways to achieve it than creatures with individual needs to live a happy would be in a complex is important for all dogs weather, cyclists etc. For a energy working breed, who taking our fearful or anx- personalities and com- and healthy life. Size environment, such as (and people), it should lot of those dogs, a street ƾ ious dogs on the street. plex needs. does truly matter when a pond or river with only be one piece of their walk is simply too much. with access to our small Sunrise is an extreme case So, besides the obvi- it comes to the environ- ' enrichment pie. Equally, They can’t cope and they backyard. She won’t play where we are currently ment we keep them in. "\ if not more importantly, is R 7 with toys yet, and she’s not very limited in our options 3 Fish need to be kept and a variety of foods. their mental stimulation - themselves. In those cases, comfortable enough to run because even the lounge is investigate their inner I have met people who which comes through toy I don’t believe a street walk around the yard with me, scary, but most of the dogs workings, they are as so- enriched aquarium to of- have said to me, ‘well I play, scent work, problem "' so she’s not getting much we see who don’t cope on phisticated as us in what fer them a good quality " solving, foraging, food ac- just physical exercise - and physical exercise. I’m very the street, can easily be they need to live a happy of life. for 10 years and it was quisition and socialising if you give a lot of these conscious of this. She came driven to quiet areas for and healthy life. U R6 (with people and/or dogs). dogs the option, they often out for a quiet bush walk secluded bush walks, en- First, safety in num- bowls are much too Each dog’s ideal enrich- clearly opt out. Enrichment once and she simply wasn’t gaged in high energy games "6 small. Filtered and good exception rather than ' - is only enrichment if the ready and didn’t enjoy her- \* to be kept in schools quality water is hard the rule and secondly, ent depending on their dog is choosing to engage self. I would love to get her of a workout than a walk to ‘feel’ comfortable,” to maintain in a space that doesn’t make it individual preferences, "- out more and one day when anyway!) or taken to quiet explains David. that small and there is okay. A small bowl or their breed, and their tivity. By engage, I mean she’s ready, we will. How- beaches for swims etc. 3 '- ' psychological and physi- engage for the duration of ever, at the moment, when ‘The walk’ is designed surrounded by preda- ronmental enrichment,” the quality of life they cal health. It’s not a one the activity, not just get ex- given the option to come for your dog. For exercise, tors and must be acutely says David. need.” - SPCA : cited when the leash comes out of her safe zone, she for stimulation, for a happy aware of their environ- it’s certainly never 100% out, only to shut down once very clearly says ‘no’. She’s dog. If that’s not what’s ment to keep themselves street walking. on the street. If it’s causing a high-energy dog and right happening on the walk, and their peers safe 2. It’s only enriching a fear response or their be- now when given the choice, there are plenty of other ¬= their life if the dog chooses haviour is declining, why she’s choosing safety and things we can be doing in research has shown that to engage. We see a lot are we doing it? to stay in her room, rather of dogs who have pretty We’ve had sunrise for 13 than be ‘enriched’ by the their needs, without hitting a predator in the water $- days now and we’re con- outside world. For now. the streets. from the pheromone trail eties that include triggers stantly aware of how much +RU Don’t wake up thinking that other animals leave, out in the big wide world. enrichment and stimula- world is like a war zone for you need to walk your dog; even if they cannot see Strange dogs, strange tion she’s getting (and isn’t Sunrise. It’s not enriching instead, wake up thinking it." in the slightest, it’s down- that you need to do some- But, don’t be fooled right petrifying. So we thing with your dog to ful- ' aren’t doing it. So instead, U are the same. “Some we’re playing and training be anything, depending on " and cuddling and doing the individual dog in front kept alone in captivity. nose work and destroying of you. These are normally large cardboard boxes together. Join us on patreon for territorial, predatory Where she perceives that Sunrise’s journey and about !' she’s safe, where she’s 65 other video tutorials be- them are simply territo- comfortable, where it’s ening updated weekly www. rial threats or potential riching for her. patreon.com/thinkdogtrain- meals and aggression Don’t get me wrong, I ing inevitably occurs,” says highly value physical ex- - Hannah Sadgrove David. Depending on what

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 17 War Memorial Centre structural strengthening Fridaynui @ the Musicians wins architectural award Club this Friday The structural strength- +]< having fun and entertaining audi- ening of the War Memo- month and the Musicians Club will be ences referencing Latin, Jazz and Soul rial Centre has won an serving up another feast of live music, grooves. You will hear the beautiful architectural award in hospitality and community spirit. This trumpet sounds of multi-instrumentalist the Heritage category in is an opportunity for local musicians Culverwell, as well as his vocal inter- the recent New Zealand and music lovers of all persuasions to \P Institute of Architects gather to celebrate who we are and the adds bass lines, harmonies and adven- (NZIA) Western Branch music we make and to learn from each turous guitar solos. Two musicians awards. The project was other. creating a whole lotta sweet sounds! completed in January U¤& 6<§ 2019 but the architects, Robert Kingi return to the stage as themusiciansclub is about demon- BSM Group Architects DoubleClick to headline a lineup that strating how live music enriches our had been working on includes local talents, the Timon Maxey community. It’s always an adventurous the design solutions and Band and singer/songwriter, Richard evening of musical variety and everyone details for at least 18 Littlejohn, as well as the ‘unusual is welcome. months prior to construc- suspects’ who ‘write their names on the The venue in itself is extraordinary, tion, which commenced board’ to perform the music they want as the club are custodians of what was in May 2018. to share with an appreciative audience. originally the Whanganui Museum, now The awards jury said DoubleClick, based on the Kapiti known as the Musicians Club Hall at 65 its complex structural Coast, describe their music as ‘’half Drews Ave. strengthening “ensures man half machine’ to underline their Doors open at 7pm, with memberships its continued survival use of music technology to create loops available at the door. General admission by applying sophisti- of rhythm and melody. But don’t think is $15, with members paying $10. cated architectural and for a moment that these are technical If you have never been to the club, this structural solutions that Gerald in the Concert Chamber. Note the large steel structures at the back. nerds playing music. Just the oppo- <'% complement and enhance thetically. “It was a case But you have to look up the steel posts, painted site…these are masterful musicians hope to see you there. the existing aesthetic of of fully respecting the and around to actually black rather than white to the building…The result original architectural see some evidence of the lessen their impact. There is exceptional.” integrity of the building + is a 200mm reinforced Gerald Cogan, Director and pulling ourselves as to look at the back of the concrete shear wall at the and Senior Architect architects right back to al- Concert Chamber and the bottom of the Concert from BSM said, “It was low the original building main hall and see large &" a big contract locally architecture to continue steel structures. to replicate material and at over $4.5 million. It to shine and not us.” It was important, says respect the original wall. was a huge honour to He makes the point that Gerald to ‘minimise’ the This project will now be work on the building for if the public is unable to impact of the strength- considered for possible the practice and for me see the changes, then that ening interventions by short-listing into the personally.” BSM had “is the greatest compli- carefully considering Institutes national awards previously worked on ment in this case that we every detail. An example process. Whether it con- the structural strengthen- can receive”. of this is from the outside tinues or not, Gerald and ing of the Museum and The seismic work was looking up at the Pio- BSM are very pleased has completed other mainly securing non-load neer Room through the that their work has al- strengthening projects in bearing masonry walls brise-soleil open blocks ready been recognized by the district following the with ties and additional where you can just see their peers. 2010 and 2011 Christch- steel posts and adding urch earthquakes. a reinforced shear wall The Centre is highly on the forecourt near the Locally-led solutions at regarded as “one of main entrance. However, DoubleClick - one of many performers entertaining this Friday $ Gerald explains, “this modernist architecture also triggered compli- centre of new community in New Zealand” and is ance issues such as egress rated in the top 50 such resilience fund Sports Talk buildings in the Southern had to address”. They Hemisphere. Completed also replaced the lighting Community groups health and safety meas- with Mark Dawson in 1960, it was awarded along with an electri- around NZ can apply to ures for whanau, building a Gold Medal from the cal upgrade, updated a $36 million fund es- " - Andrew Maxwell Ha- carrying the grievance … NZIA in 1961 and an tablished to encourage veloping and implement- den - 26 September 1950 even in death. Enduring Architecture of house reception area locally-led solutions as ing COVID-19 recovery – 29 July 2020 To recap: Wales were Award in 1998. amongst other items. As communities rebuild and plans,” Carmel Sepuloni A mighty All Black has leading the All Blacks 12- Pukenamu Queens Park they had to remove and recover from COVID-19, said. gone and the tributes have 10 in the dying minutes " \ announced Minister for So- “We know that our small- rolled in like waves on the when the tourists had a li- space,” says Gerald with Concert Chamber, Coun- cial Development, Carmel er community groups and shore. neout near the Welsh line. the Memorial Centre cil decided to replace the Sepuloni and Minister for individuals in our commu- Andy Haden has been As Bobby Windsor threw sitting in relationship seating at the same time. Community and Voluntary nity are well placed to pro- lauded and hailed by the ball in, Haden hurled with the Veterans’ Steps, The whole building Sector, Poto Williams. vide essential and critical the great and the good himself to the ground in a Mark Dawson Sarjeant Gallery and the has been rewired, new “Community-led ini- services quickly for local of New Zealand rugby, bid to con referee, Roger nadian sprinter and drug Museum. Any structural lighting installed and &&>< community members who $ Quittenton that he had cheat, Ben Johnson. work to the Centre had acoustic panels placed might include helping U &>< been pushed and gained a That’s a bit harsh … it to be designed sympa- in the ceilings and walls. people to work remotely, focus on allowing this kind penalty. was middling cheating. of valuable work to con- seeing him as a pioneer of It was an embarrassingly Rugby players throw tinue.” the professional game. theatrical collapse, but the themselves on the ground &&>< " And, of course, he was ref duly obliged and Brian a lot, so Haden did not targeted towards commu- a local lad -- from Whan- McKechnie’s boot won the break any rules, though nity-led initiatives that sup- ganui East and attending game 13-12 for the ABs. he ripped up the spirit of port priority groups, which what is now City Col- Quittenton later said he the game. 6 ? lege. He never played Put it somewhere be- communities, as well as for Whanganui, rising " tween the batsman who culturally and language di- up through the ranks in would acknowledge that doesn’t walk when he verse (CALD) populations. Auckland where he be- Haden’s scam won the day. knows he’s nicked it, and “We learned during the came something of a leg- It is still a sore point in Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand lockdown that there was end. Still, we can savour the Valleys. Wales were so of God’. high demand for support the association. close to only their fourth Is it to Haden’s shame amongst these priority Sadly, his formidable victory over New Zealand. or to his esteem that he groups and it is important $ Their last success was 1953 never showed remorse, that we look to meet this been over-shadowed by and they have now lost 31 saying he would do it need. the oft-repeated foot- consecutive matches to the again if it was needed to U&&><"- age of his infamous dive All Blacks, the last one be- win a game? istered through the Minis- & ing the 2019 World Cup I rather wish he had try of Social Development. Arms Park in 1978 which expressed some regret. U has been omnipresent on < The Welsh may well feel opens on 1 August 2020. TV these past few days. in the world where rugby is likewise. The next funding round The commentary here the number one sport, that Any correspondence will start in November around the incident has is a bitter pill to swallow. to this column can be 2020. More information been forgiving; I sus- Britain’s Telegraph news- directed to email: riv- " &&>< pect it will be much less paper had Haden’s antics [email protected] to apply is available on the so in Wales, many in the in a top 10 list of sporting which will be passed on Ministry of Social Devel- principality probably still " &- to Mark. opment’s website. 18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 How does NCEA work? Links is your workplace training specialist NCEA has three levels: $ _ First Aid Training #@[ # [[*[[ Y &Y+ @'U" \ 8 / " NCEA level 1 " #@{ _[ %' [{*[{ &Y+& 8 7 q $ #[ @' / $ <+ #@ #[ ' [*[ What NCEA "grades" *¯+ +/ U ] can my child achieve? +" / U Y6 % " U'¥ ' &Y+ ¥ ' " &Y+"7 "U Achievement stand- ?" 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20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Apprenticeships UCOL launches new industry partnership platform UCOL students spend ments, apprenticeships or have been doing with indus- dustry, to make sure that the that. Local employers who thousands of hours work- even unique industry pro- try and the real value that skills we teach students are need extra help, but are ing with local organisa- jects. It also shares success their work adds to that busi- the ones our local organisa- dealing with post-COVID support kicks off tions and businesses – and stories from students and ness. “the feedback from tions need. Local employers UCOL wants to see that businesses who have taken our stakeholders and the who are involved and con- taking on a student is the Two employment schemes – one new and one expanded connection build even fur- part, from Matthew Choi, learning experience for our nected with our students, perfect answer.” – going live this week will help tens of thousands of peo- % who worked his way up to students, has been excep- and who work alongside “This platform is the ple continue training on the job and support thousands %'" "- become Gaon Korean BBQ tional,” says Dean Rankin, them on projects, bring an one-stop-shop for local more into work, the Government has announced. site, UCOL is looking to House’s Head Chef, to Na- Executive Dean of Humani- increased work-readiness to organisations who want to Apprenticeship Boost, a subsidy of up to $12,000 per develop more student-to- dia Healey, a social and ties and Business. our graduates.” get in touch, work with our q industry opportunities. community services student %' “For many students, their talented students and see for second year apprentices for employers of new and ex- The platform highlights R with our local industries is internship or placement is a the amazing work that has isting apprentices is available from this week. An extra the many ways that local team during the COVID-19 crucial for us,” says Linda highlight of their studies – a been done.” $30.3 million in funding for an expanded Mana in Mahi organisations can work lockdown period. Sissons, UCOL’s Acting chance to put what they’ve Employers interested – a programme to help people into long-term work with with UCOL and its students A key part of the platform Chief Executive. “As an learned into practice. The in teaming up with a stu- M" whether that’s through in- is to showcase the excellent institution, we develop our businesses that work with dent should go to www. 5 August. ternships, clinical place- work that UCOL students programmes alongside in- " workhub.ucol.ac.nz. “This Government recognises the challenges people and [['% do everything we can to keep New Zealanders working, ''- larly in areas where there are skills shortages,” Minister of Education Chris Hipkins, said. %'+' losing our apprentices and facing a massive skills short- age on the other side of the pandemic, like we did after the Global Financial Crisis. Investing in our people is the fo- ¤R as New Zealand rebuilds.” Y 6 % ' clearly a demand for the Mana in Mahi Programme so it’s pleasing to be able to extend Mana in Mahi as it cel- ebrates two years this month of supporting people with a holistic transition into work. “The changes we have made to Mana in Mahi will also better support a wider range of people, including workers of all ages who may have to retrain due to the economic impacts of COVID-19,” he said. Investing in employment support, Minister for Social Development, Carmel Sepuloni said MSD has received more funding to help both current clients and new job seekers get back into work. “An additional $54 million has been allocated to MSD to assist people get back into work. This funding will be allocated to a number of MSD programmes that help sup- '- dustries where there are good job opportunities. This funding builds upon the initial $150 million for the Employment Service Response to COVID-19 initiative announced as part of the COVID-19 Response and Re- covery Fund foundational package. The Apprenticeship Boost and the expanded Mana in Mahi scheme are admin- istered by MSD and can be found here: https://www.wor- kandincome.govt.nz/work/apprentice-support/index.html

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 21 ‘Never Too Young’ runs in remembrance of young lives lost to bowel cancer The Never Too Young of bowel cancer. These didn’t delay in going to about bowel cancer with campaign is running this include bleeding from my GP - within a week, medical professionals and August, in memory of the the bottom; a change of I had a stage three bowel avoiding ‘sitting on your four brave, young people bowel habit; any lumps cancer diagnosis and my symptoms’. Symptoms who appeared in Bowel in the stomach; fatigue surgeon told me another include: Cancer New Zealand’s or tiredness; anaemia and six months would have * Bleeding from the 2018 campaign of the unexplained weight loss.” bottom or seeing blood same name and have “Our charity has been my chances of survival. in the toilet after a bowel sadly passed away since calling for people to not “Unfortunately, the motion; then. They wanted to sit on their symptoms for * Change of bowel continue to raise aware- years. However, with the for Anaru, Britt, Solon motions over several ness, so that other young rising incidence of bowel and Fiona, who joined weeks without returning New Zealanders have cancer in young people us in the 2018 campaign. to normal; a chance to beat bowel and the loss of these For all of them, diagnosis * Persistent or periodic cancer. amazing campaign am- came too late for life- severe pain in the abdo- The Never Too Young bassadors, it’s more im- saving treatment, which men; campaign has been portant than ever people makes this message all * A lump or mass in the organised by the charity’s understand bowel cancer the more important,” she abdomen; Community Ambassa- can strike at any age. says. * Tiredness and loss of dor, Chelsea Halliwell. That you’re never too Look out for the Never weight for no particular patients and families af- Bowel Cancer NZ is to mote the national screen- Chelsea, a bowel cancer young.” Too Young campaign on reason; fected by bowel cancer. prevent lives being lost ing program rollout in survivor, came up with Every year, more bus backs, billboards, * Anaemia. * The ultimate aim of to this disease and to pro- New Zealand. the idea after she noticed than 350 people under digital posters in malls Those who have a an increasing number 50 are diagnosed with and on bus shelters, in family history of bowel of young people join- bowel cancer. The aim print media, on social cancer or want to do ing Bowel Cancer New of the Never Too Young media and with our new regular checks, can talk Zealand’s patient support campaign is to reduce television advert. Bowel to their GP or buy a group. this statistic of those dy- Cancer NZ is a national commercially available Bowel Cancer New ing needlessly, through charity raising awareness bowel screening kit avail- Zealand (NZ) General awareness. of bowel cancer, support- able at Life or Unichem Manager, Rebekah Heal Bowel Cancer NZ ing patients and educa- pharmacies. However, if says, “We hope the Never Community Ambassador, tion in the community. you have symptoms, we Churton School’s PTA very active Too Chelsea Halliwell says, We would like to thank advise seeing your GP The Churton School PTA held a mufti day in re- On Friday, September Young campaign “If you have symptoms, our many supporters who immediately. is having a quiz night this turn for bringing a bottle. 11 there will a school continues to drive home taking action quickly is have made this campaign More information on Saturday, August 8 start- These bottles will be part "- how important it is for so important – it’s be- possible. bowel cancer and Bowel ing at 7pm in the school of the auction. ised, are events such as a everyone, of any age cause of this that I’m here Bowel Cancer NZ en- Cancer NZ can be found hall. As they say, “It is a The PTA has a number Family Photo Shoot and to know the symptoms today. I’m so fortunate I courages open discussion at www.bowelcancernz. chance to test your knowl- of events coming up. They a Toy sale and Car Boot org.nz. edge against the teachers, will be running a food sale. About Bowel Cancer your friends, friends of and drink table at the War The PTA also organises New Zealand your friends and friends Memorial Hall during the orders for lunch items * Bowel Cancer New you haven’t met yet. The Dance Champs on August supplied and delivered by Zealand (NZ) is a patient- teams are composed of 6 15 between 1 and 5pm. Fitzies. focused charity organisa- to 8 members at a cost of tion. $15 per person. * The registered charity The PTA will be serving was founded in 2010 by a snacks and nibbles; there will be a prize as well as by bowel cancer, commit- an auction. Fancy dress ted to improving bowel optional and it is a case cancer awareness and of BYO drinks. You can outcomes for people with "'=!ƾ the disease. or call 343 9406. If you * Bowel Cancer NZ don’t have a team of 6, aims to provide clear you can email pta@chur- and up-to-date informa- ton.school.nz and they tion about the disease, will mix and match small- symptoms, what to do if er teams or single people. diagnosed and to support In preparation the school

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24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Jets ﬁnish very close second in season ﬁnal Marist PN vs Wanganui Athletic - Darryl Seymour every ¼ by as much as 24 points, winning 97-79 at ¤ ¤ # % + "# Since last week’s report “Manawatu Jets Basket- full time. won the battle for the top of the table posi- 8[+ " The second semi was between the Manawatu Jets ?6<8{ ¡"'- week”, the Manawatu Jets, our regional Men’s Bas- and the Taranaki Airs, and Jets led 34-23 at ¼ time. *8[/ selves in patience. ketball team, have played three games. U+"\\ Right from the beginning, this game was Marist tried now to change the game plan U ' < [ \*U+]q]," <@ with wide and long balls into the visitors between the Canterbury Rams and the Nelson Gi- _]\ football. half but that was the same story as before; ants. The Giants led 30-26 at ¼ time, but the Rams '[\\U <?6 every ball came into the defending zone led 49-47 at ½ time, 76 -66 at ¾ time and after a bit Jets’, Thomas Vodanovich, scored 28 points and 7 re- was waiting to host the leader of the table, from the visitors and got sorted by the very alert Athletic defence. Perry Steward and of a comeback by the Giants, the Rams won 93-89. "U={\" %++U Tesco Grunwald always backed up the de- 3"[ 4 assists and Hyrum Harris and Jayden Bezzant both lights at the Showgrounds. +$ [ % " times. The next game was the Jets facing the Otago [] U +R came over to support the team and even immediately for counter attacks. In minute Nuggets for the 4th time in the competition to de- L>'{U< Marist fans lined up in double amount, the \_6 U U<"' roar came from the red and black dressed that got immediately played to Josh Smith under strength side resting their top players as they The Otago Nuggets and the Manawatu Jets. Both visitors. The game started on time and who- ƾ automatically progress to the semis. The Nuggets led teams were closely matched and at ¼ time, the Jets ever watched last week's home defeat of to place the ball into the far angle. +[\7_ [][\ [] U the G.J. Gardner Homes Athletic vs. New Marist got a bit more active now and U $ Y < { " closeness was marked by four drawn scores and 8 Plymouth, couldn’t believe that there was P'' ' the Canterbury Rams and the Auckland Huskies. The + , \\\{ 3 & substitutions. Some of his players looked Huskies led 26-23 at ¼ time and 42-36 at ½ time. last ¼ the Nuggets pulled out a 6-point lead at the 33 P'' " pretty worn out. Candish came on for In the 3rd quarter the Rams put the pressure on the '*q\]/"" Grunwald, Garner came on for P. Steward, #']\q{, "*]]]_/% Perry Steward started as a winger, as Tesco '=$ to win 98 to the Huskies 84. The Rams progress to seconds to go, the score was 79-77 to the Nuggets and Grunwald handed over the attacking mid- great games with the reserve team came on the semis. the Jets put up a three-point shot to win the game, but > # =$- U $ Y < " "U' himself on the left wing. Quinn Mailman hausted, Quinn Mailman, got replaced by U'+<'+ fought game but the disappointed Jets can be very started as well and all these decisions paid = leading every quarter to win 99-90. The Airs progress proud of what they have achieved in this Sal’s NBL + "7 to meet the Jets in the semi. Tournament. Jets players, Thomas Vodanovich, was up a ball, fast and furious with the attitude Even Marist tried hard to get better into U " ! 6¦?+=\ to battle the hosts down wherever they tried the game and whatever they tried, it was and the Canterbury Rams, with the Nuggets leading Taane Samuel was awarded Youth Player of the Year. to contact a ball. closed down by the Athletic power. Skip- Athletic was perfectly organized in the per, Matt Calvert, had three brilliant saves P & "' [\' Feilding Auto Electrical Winter Race Series - Round 3 Czerwonka and Satherley, worked solid '6 - Darryl Seymour like a Swiss clockwork and Shaan Steward '= ><+Y% was once again the person you had to pass the goal line which was actually the save of the day. Race Series was held at Manfeild Circuit Chris for success but obviously, it didn’t happen. 6 < % P U+- Amon on Sunday, 2 August 2020. A good entry "- porters cheer at a huge volume. [][% ever came near with a ball, he was supposed Half of the season has been played now. M[%6\ ¡R\G\ ¤¤#%+ +'{%{ battles. " @ < Christchurch. Marist is a very skilful team but whatever league by 2 points ahead of New Plym- U% % >\6 &&&"%R box, they lost the ball already half the way Palmerston. They have played 8 games and GDM Retail Systems. into the attacking zone and there was al- won 7 of them with a clean sheet! They Race 20 Formula Ford 1600 ways a leg or body in between to prevent played 6 games on the road and won them 3U a positive build up for them to threaten the all by only 2 home games yet. They scored \ visitor’s goal, which was always loudly sup- { and the remaining cars raced in the re-run race, ported by the Athletic fans. Josh Smith is leading by 6 goals yet. {\"<R&&& The Gardner homes Athletics also created U7=- A tangle on lap 5 - Race 1 Classic Cup 6 Lap Osborne and John Pickford. "- urday Palmerston Massey is travelling to Handicap. 82 - John Gray (Wanganui) Toyota Co- tacks, passing through the leaky Marist de- %"?'" rolla DX (DNF) and 22 - Neil King (Wanganui) fence while the hosts struggled at this time games you never know if the team is taking Honda Civic 1600 (16th) of the game to get something constructive it serious enough to succeed. Losing points done. Nick Carrick, the golden boot striker against “Underdogs” will be a killer if you from Marist was always isolated from get- want to end up in the top 4. All the other Golf results ting a ball, very well looked after, no chance three contenders made that experience yet, "+[_- hopefully, our Red and Black boys will Tawhero Golf Hole utes, one of Tesco Grunwald's beautifully keep up the motivation and positive atti- U¤>>< ''%P < %&µ¶ far post who scored by a beautifully timed P''8 U ' <- Men’s Division 1: Brain McGinniss 32, Sam header. It was always Athletic again, win- ball that exciting, an awesome supporter 6¤U&'\Men’s Division 2: Brain ning the ball around the halfway and build- crowd, a great facility to play and a team ¯]@\+"<\q ing up immediate counter attacks. that worked out everything with what was Women’s Division 1: Joan Shore 37, Jan Crossan Josh Smith and Quinn Mailman up front left in the container to win a battle like ?\{Women’s Division 2: Judy Car- always got deliveries which made them that”. \=[%[ Race 20 Formula Ford 1600 – 7 laps creating chances to score. In minute 32, Another positive result from the G.J. * * * !!#$ Ryan Holden got a beautiful pass into the ¤ # % + >- 15 - Kaleb Ngatoa (Marton) (DNF) 6< 8[ Thursday 30 July, Medal, Ladies: Janice Donghi 38, #%%**$+/4$ towards the keeper but his shot ended up on Takaro from Palmerston North. 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Noeleen DAVIS, %&<"8 JOE Lett Ltd, all sorts of mo- thisisyourbible.com or phone 342-7726. bility aids including scooters, on 28 July 2020, aged 93 years. Twinkle Toes wheelchairs, available. Joe Alice Evelyn FENEMORE, +=??"&¤G&'= @@[[&= on 31 July 2020. starting Friday, 7 August 2020. 10.00am to 11.15am. A 345-8599. fun music time for preschoolers. Gold coin donation. NEW books available at Riv- Dieny GEDYE, &?\{3= on 29 July 2020, aged 81 years. Wanganui Country Music Club “From the Sea to the Moun- A PersonalPersonal WayWay TToo SaySay GoodbyeGoodbye Sunday, 9 August, 1:00pm - 4.30pm at Wanganui Girls’ tain”; “Whimsical Tales of Old Valerie Jean (Val) GILBERT, &+¡[q[\¡ Wanganui”; “My Life - An- TheThe ForrestForrest LoungeLounge offersoffers aa warm,warm, on 5 August 2020. families, $5.50. Join us for an afternoon of country music nasophia”. "+ƿ" PAIR boots, $40; leather hand- intimate setting fforor smasmallerller ffunerals,unerals, Ted HARRISON, lots more. 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Presentations made to 60s Up Movement members. The 60's Up Movement of New Zea- " land Whanganui Club held their 29th \ Annual General Meeting on Monday in Audrey Currin was the other person to REAL ESTATE the Eulogy Lounge at the Racecourse be made a Life Member for her service as with over 80 members present, includ- President for 9 years from 1996 and sev- ing guests were from Feilding, Petrie eral years as Vice President. The mem- and Kamo Clubs. bership grew during this time resulting in The National President from North- another club being formed. Audrey was land spoke on the importance of so- " cialisation to overcome the problem of \ loneliness which appears to be increas- U ¤ ing in our communities. Joining Clubs Marshall who was retiring after 21 years’ like ours with all the variety of activi- service as treasurer extraordinaire. Apart ties helps with this challenge. from keeping the books in order, he also Presentations to new Life Members ran a travel club for 20 years arranging a were made to Mrs Jean Cleveland who tour a month locally and several out of was made President in 2008, a role she town tours a year. held for 8 years. She introduced lunch- He was presented with a gift and an ex- eons every month and they were so tra-large farewell card which the guests ¬& &¬ signed. Joan, his wife, was also thanked PERSONAL several years later. Jean also started for the "background" work she did for meeting informally once a month "Get- the tours, such as baking, making the tea FREE, confidential health ting to Know Whanganui" when visits etc. She was given a lovely posy bowl of checks, STI and HIV screen- were made to the Putiki Church, Re- \ ing. Wanganui Hospital. Phone gional Museum and the Sarjeant Art The afternoon concluded with a home- for consultation 348-1775/027 Gallery to name a few. She was pre- made afternoon tea. 323077. 28 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 NEED HELP? Emergency...... 111 City Mission/Foodbank ...... 345 2139 Women’s Refuge Wanganui ...... 344 2004 52 Ingestre St Email: [email protected]

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SECTION 101 ROYAL WANGANUI GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE OPERA HOUSE SALE AND Booking Ofﬁce SUPPLY OF Ph. 349 0511 ALCOHOL ACT ONLINE BOOKINGS 2012 www.whanganuivenues.co.nz

The Castle Eatery, Booking Ofﬁce Hours: Mon. to Fri. 10am-4pm {q @ƾ = Booking/service fees apply - no refunds/no exchanges Gonville, Whanganui Dancenzmade Interschool has made application to Whanganui Regional 2020 the District Licensing Solos, Duos & Trios - Thursday 6 August, 6pm Committee at Whan- Interschool Regional - Friday 7 August, 6pm ganui for the issue of Per show: Adult $15, Senior/Student/Child $10, Family 2A + 2C $40 an On Licence in respect of the premises SECTION 101 SECTION 101 Dave Dobbyn - Open Up Tour {q @ƾ Sunday 23 August, 8pm Street, Whanganui SALE AND SALE AND Tickets $52 known as The Castle SECTION 101 SUPPLY OF SUPPLY OF Eatery. Anthonie Tonnon Live at the Opera House SALE AND ALCOHOL ACT ALCOHOL ACT Saturday 29 August, 8pm The general nature SUPPLY OF 2012 2012 Adult $30, U18 $15 of the business to be ALCOHOL ACT Bricklane Limited, 60 M7 Limited, 379 Vic- Friends The Musical Parody conducted under the 2012 toria Avenue, Whan- Friday 25 September 7.30pm licence is as a Restau- Ridgway Street, Whan- Premium seats: Adult $92.50 - Child $72.50 ganui has made appli- ganui has made appli- A reserve seats: Adult $82.50 - Group 10+ $72.50, Child $72.50 rant. Yeezus Limited, cation to the District 13 Victoria Avenue, cation to the District Licensing Committee Licensing Committee Wanganui Competitions Society The days on which and Whanganui has made at Wanganui for [ application to the Dis- at Whanganui for the October Dance Festival the hours during which Licence in respect of Monday 5 to Friday 9 October - all day from 8.30am trict Licensing Com- issue of an On Li- alcohol is intended to the premises situated Festival Pass: Adult $17.50 - Child U18 $12.50 be sold under the li- mittee at Whanganui cence in respect of the premises situated at 60 at 379 Victoria Avenue, Day pass: Adult $12.50 - Child U18 $7.50 cence are Monday to for the renewal of an Season pass $7.50 Ridgway Street, Whan- Whanganui, known as Sunday, 11.00am to 12 On Licence in respect Mothership Brewing. midnight the follow- of the premises situated ganui, known as Frank The Shows Must Go On at 13 Victoria Avenue, Bar and Eatery. Wednesday 14 October, 7.30pm ing day. The general nature of Adult $92.50, Groups 8+ $82.50, Senior $82.50 Whanganui, known as the business conducted The general nature of Chamber Music Whanganui The application may La Quattro. under the licence is a be inspected during or- the business conducted under the licence is a brewery. Michael Houstoun ƾ The general nature of Sunday 18 October 3pm tavern. Adult $35, Senior $30, Student $5 ƾ%- the business conducted The days on which and ganui District Licens- under the licence is a the hours during which restaurant. The days on which and Tina - Simply the Best ing Committee at 101 alcohol is sold under Friday 6 November, 8pm Guyton Street, Whan- the hours during which alcohol is intended to the licence are Monday Adult $76.50, Group 6-9 $71.50, Group 10+ $66.50, ganui. The days on which and Child to 12 years $35.50 be sold under the li- to Saturday, 2.00pm the hours during which to 9.00pm; Sunday Any person who is en- alcohol is sold under cence are Monday Te Moana Glow Show to Sunday, 8.00am 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Wednesday 18 November, 10am titled to object and who the licence are: Inte- Tickets $11.50 wishes to object to the rior: Monday to Sun- to 2am the following day. The application may The ABBA Show issue of the licence day, 8.00am to 12.00 be inspected during or- midnight. Exterior: LAWNMOWING Monday 14 Dec., 8pm. Adult $75.45. Child U12 $34.80. may, not later than 15 ƾ Group discounts available. Monday to Sunday, The application may working days after the AFFORDABLE lawns, great ƾ%- 8.00am to 11.00pm be inspected during or- "- quality service, great price. ganui District Licens- 2021 ƾ Pensioner rates available. Call ƾ%- ing Committee at 101 Leaving Jackson notice in writing of the The application may Paul on 021-2454999. ganui District Licens- Guyton Street, Whan- Johnny Cash and June Carter Show objection with the Sec- be inspected during or- ganui. ƾ ing Committee at 101 Wednesday, 17 March, 7.30pm. retary of the District Li- Adult $71.60, Senior/Unwaged/Group 6+ $67.60. censing Committee at ƾ%- Guyton Street, Whan- ganui. Any person who is Student/Child U18 $27, Family 2A+2C $168 PO Box 637, Whan- ganui District Licens- entitled to object and ganui 4540. ing Committee at 101 World of Musicals Any person who is en- who wishes to object Monday 22 March, 7.30pm Guyton Street, Whan- to the issue of the li- No objection to the is- ganui. titled to object and who A & B Reserves: Adult $87.50-$82.50 wishes to object to the cence may, not later Senior/Group 10+ $82.50-$77.50 sue of a licence may than 15 working days Child 2-15 years $72.50-$62.50 be made in relation to Any person who is en- issue of the licence may, not later than 15 Family 2A+2C $260.40 a matter other than a titled to object and who " - wishes to object to the working days after the Yesterday Once More Sunday 4 April, 7.30pm tion 105(1) of the Sale issue of the licence "- writing of the objection Premium: All $97.60. A Reserve: $91.60-Senior $71.60 (numbers limited) and Supply of Alcohol may, not later than 15 with the Secretary of Act 2012. working days after the notice in writing of the objection with the Sec- the District Licensing Choirs & Brass Whanganui date of the publication Committee at The Armed Man This is the second pub- retary of the District Li- censing Committee at PO Box 637, Whan- Sunday 25 April, 2.30pm lication of this notice. notice in writing of the ganui 4540. Adult $30, Senior/Friend OH $25 objection with the Sec- PO Box 637, Whan- U retary of the District Li- ganui 4540. The Ten Tenors - Love is in the Air No objection may be Friday 7 May, 7.30pm. published on July 30, censing Committee at made in relation to a 2020. PO Box 637, Whan- No objection may be Premium Adult $121.60, Child U18 $82.50 matter other than a mat- A Reserve: Adult $92.50, Group 10+ $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 ganui 4540. made in relation to a matter other than a mat- B Reserve: Adult $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 105(1) of the Sale and No objection to the re- Imperial Russian Ballet PUBLIC 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act newal of a licence may 2012. Nutcracker & Don Quixote NOTICES be made in relation to HEALTH & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Friday 12 November, 7.30pm TUNE into City Magic a matter other than a BEAUTY This is the second pub- Premium + A reserve seating. Adult $101.60-$91.60, 106.9FM from Saturday. Old - Senior/student/groups 10+ $91.,60-$81.60. Child U18 $67.60-$57.60. JADE Traditional Thai Mas- U"- lication of this notice. Family 2A + 2C $300.40-$270.40. radio countdowns. Sundays tion 131 of the Sale and sage. Excellent massage at 9am, Woman to Woman docu- Supply of Alcohol Act tion of this notice. Book early for the best seats. Gift vouchers available. reasonable prices. 64 Guyton U mentary on David Bowie. Seg- 2012. Street. Phone 348-8466 for an ments on negotiation. Radio published on July 30, appointment. PRODUCE RCP - proud to be your only serials; Saturday 10am motor- 2020. This is the only publi- JAX Hair Studio. Latest edi- ing. Find 106.9 top right next FRESH vegetables available, cation of this notice. tion GHD in store. Open 6 locally owned & operated news to religion station. Broadcasting open Thursdays, Fridays. Laug- days, late night Thursday. 51A Durie Hill. eson’s Gardens, Westmere media in Whanganui Ridgway Street. Ph: 347-2008. Road. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 - 29 Coalition launches “Let’s End Loneliness” website The ‘Let’s End Loneli- The website has been Alzheimers New Zea- our coalition partners and ness’ website has been created by the New Zea- land and The Salvation with all New Zealanders, launched as a resource land Coalition to End Army – got together in to make sure no one feels for anyone experiencing Loneliness whose mem- 2018 to set up the coali- alone.” or concerned about lone- bers work to tackle lone- tion and provide informa- Student Volunteer Army liness. liness and create com- tion, grow understanding & Y$ !ƾ Age Concern New Zea- munities in which New and advocate together to Sam Johnson, says con- land Chief Executive, Zealanders have the re- prompt action on loneli- nection is always at the Stephanie Clare, says the lationships and support ness. heart of what they do. website is designed as they need to thrive. The COVID-19 lock- “We are really proud to be a source of information Concerned about in- down highlighted that working alongside others which also links people creasing feelings of isola- everyone can feel isolat- to help end loneliness for to support services. tion in our communities, ed and lonely and St John younger and older people “Everyone can feel seven organisations – Age Director of Community alike.” loneliness at some time, Concern New Zealand, St Health Services, Sarah This site is a way of but it can be addressed John New Zealand, Car- Manley, says it has never connecting with others and solved and together ers New Zealand, Student been more important for to share ideas, challenges we can end loneliness Volunteer Army, Royal people to stay connected. and successes, and other for New Zealanders who New Zealand Returned “St John works hard to organisations working feel isolated.” and Services Association, build resilient communi- to end loneliness in New ties and we are excited Zealand are encouraged to be part of this coali- to provide links to their on loneliness and how to tion. This new website is own websites and infor- access support and ser- a great resource for Ki- mation services. vices, go to letsendlone- wis from all walks of life For more information liness.co.nz and build healthier and stronger communities.” One group particularly " the 70,000 New Zealand- ers living with dementia, and Catherine Hall of Alzheimers New Zea- land, believes everyone should feel safe, supported, loved and connected. “Sadly, people living with dementia often friends take a step back just when they need them most. We stand alongside

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