Vol. 35, No. 19, May 23, 2019

52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] Local coach and paddlers to represent NZ in Waka Ama

time with his grandmother BY DOUG DAVIDSON during the school holi- Waka Ama paddlers, Howard Hyland, along with Garth days. Hammond from Whanganui, will be part of New Zealand Howard went to work M70 team to compete in the 2019 World Long Distance for Tasman Pulp and Pa- Championships in Mooloolaba, South Queensland, per in 1961 and initiated a Australia. Jock Lee was also included in the team but company employee sports has since withdrawn due to personal commitments. programme including Dragon Boat racing. In “Howard,” says Jock 2016. 1995, he was appointed “is 77 years old going on Howard’s love of waka New Zealand Dragon 40 or so” and is already and for the awa itself goes Boat Coach and took the a “multiple world cham- back to when his grand- NZ Men’s Squad to com- pionship medallist in mother was still alive pete in competitions in various waka ama disci- and lived at Kawhaiki. Australia, Asia and Eu- plines.” He is also patron, “My grandmother was rope. “A highlight,” he funder, club captain and my inspiration. She was says “was competing at coach of the Whanganui always on the river using the World Dragon Boat River Outrigger Canoe her waka tete (river waka) Championship Races in Club, which he set up at China where it attracts From the front – Paroa Howe (Tauranga), John Watts (Christchurch), Jock Lee, Garth Hammond the HMS Calliope build- raised on the farm in huge numbers of specta- (Whanganui), Greg Buck (Nelson) and Howard Hyland (Whanganui). Brian Wilson couldn’t make it ing on Taupo Quay in Taihape / Utiki but spent tors. There was a revival of - plus. the very best Dragon Boat the people of Whanganui interest in waka ama in the sand waka ama paddlers Howard was appointed and Waka Ama paddlers to use. He was happy to late 1980s. They had been registered.” New Zealand Waka Ama in the World.” do so and the favour was In 1995 Howard estab- Woman’s Sprint Coach in In 1995 Howard took returned two years ago, Islands and in some areas lished the Tuatara Waka 2014 - 2017 with the teams a group of people from when Mere Whanarere, of New Zealand, but by Ama Club in Whakatane competing at the World Whakatane paddling Ken Mair, AWA Sport the time European ex- and it wasn’t long before Championships Sprints in six-man waka ama ca- and others supported plorers arrived, they were it had a strong member- the USA and then in New noes from Pipiriki to Pu- Howard in setting up the rarely seen. A National ship of over one hundred Caledonia. He says, “I feel tiki. He was asked at the Whanganui River Out- governing body was set paddlers ranging in ages proud and privileged even marae whether he would rigger Canoe Club Inc up in 1987 and Howard from 5 years of age up to today to have had the op- leave one of his waka (WROCC). advises that “There cur- Golden Masters 60 years portunity to coach some of ama canoes behind for Continued on page 2

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 1 Check out what’s in this week’s RCP Cullinane College students raise $600 When Jock Lee described the subject of our front page, Howard for Women’s Refuge Hyland, as “78 going on 40” he was right. How- In term one a group of ard has huge energy and Cullinane College stu- his love of waka ama, dent leaders got together setting up the Whan- and decided to raise ganui Outriggers Canoe funds to support the Club, supplying the work of Women’s Ref- canoes, coaching eve- uge. Isabelle Schwart- ryone and now about to feger told the RCP that represent New Zealand “many of the students again in the over 70 have connections with category, is enough to those who have needed make me have another the support of Women’s \ Refuge.” People will miss the Doug Davidson, ; retirement of Olga Mc- journalist@ have a mufti day for a Kerras from her role as rivercitypress.co.nz gold coin donation and a Budget Advisor (page %]* the second was to bake =*>#- woman Shakespeare "ƾ; ing out not only with %^*; kept it simple getting budget advice, but also is also a review of the together in the school with Plunket, Meals on Chamber Music Concert kitchen to bake 150 va- Wheels and the Opera of cello and marimba \"ƾ House for a long time. %^^* Pak n Save generously Many will remember There is a great picture donated the ingredients son, Dean McKerras of Collegiate students and the students sold Head Boy at Wan- - them for $2 each. ganui Boys and now a Women’s Refuge said, Cullinane students – from the left: Christie Wallace, Ally Keenan, Allie Wyatt-Ross, Lucas Reardon ranged in the shape of (at the back) Isabelle Schwartfeger and Zhihao Liu very successful dance %??*; “We are so grateful for instructor in Palmerston students had arranged a to purchase basic phones reach out for help. This take or destroy is a North. week of events based on used some of the funds enabling women to is especially important things an abuser will phone.” We are blessed in anti-bullying. Whanganui with the If you went to the wide range of enter- Marist Brothers School tainment possibilities. or St Augustine’s you One woman Shakespeare show at Lucky Bar this Sunday In this issue there are will be interested to read We’d love to see ‘The Merry Wives of the play brings articles on a showing at about their history. It is other performers there Windsor’ on 40 dates the bard's crazy the Film Society, open all part of the upcoming and meet people from around New Zealand array of characters #%??*$ 125th anniversary for the local performing including at the Lucky to life, all played @=V"$ the Marist Brothers and arts circuit. Bar & Kitchen on #%* %X*$Y the 75th reunion for St Katie Boyle is an Sunday, May 26. actress. [#%=*$ V%?]?\* award-winning actress She will be playing It will be from %\*$ who has performed more than ten charac- 7pm – 8.30pm, a students’ art exhibi- - Doug Davidson at the Pop-Up Globe. ters over 90 min- including a ten- She is taking the show utes – including the minute interval. infamous knight, Sir The Lucky Bar is at 53 Wilson Published by the River City Press, 52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, phone 345 3655. \"# Street. Copyright: Tickets $20 pre- River City Press produces and/or publishes advertisements strictly on the basis that drunken pickpocket. sale can be pur- River City Press is entitled to and owns the copyright in the advertisement so far as The story line chased at https:// the copyright relates to publication or reproduction for publication in any newspaper, goes as follows: Sir magazine or similar periodical or to broadcasting of the advertisement. $ co.nz/2019/katie- fat knight, is com- boyle-in-the-mer- ing to town. Short ry-wives-of-wind- of money to pay his sor/whanganui. "$" Cash only door to woo Mistress Page sales will be $25. and Mistress Ford at It is also an op- the same time. When portunity for local the wives discover performers to see his intentions, they her in action and seek revenge - get- meet up with her. ting the whole town of Windsor involved in the process. This Katie Boyle interactive version of

2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Local coach and Tenor madness at the Musicians Club paddlers to represent Jazz combo TTTenor is and Andy Sugg based in TTTenor’s solo and spirits from slumber. happens; they blend a rare lineup, but that’s Canberra, Auckland and collective improvising Securing the TTTenor smoothly together or NZ in Waka Ama the treat for the Whan- Melbourne respectively, is sure to raise the bar to play in Whanganui is stand out on their own. ganui Musicians Club are touted to represent of musical excellence a tour de force for the TTTenor 2019 New Continued from page 1 audience on June 7. the very best of con- in the historical iconic Musicians Club. They Zealand Tour, will be Waka ama, according to Val Rooderkirk from Whan- Saxophonists, John temporary jazz in the club. Their powerhouse know the acoustics will playing in Whanganui ganui City College, “is one the fastest growing school Mackey, Roger Manins southern hemisphere. playing will shake the enhance Mackey, Ma- on 7 June, 7.30pm at the sports.” nins and Sugg who have Whanganui Musicians She adds, “Over 130 schools had teams in the na- played with the who’s Club. tional secondary school championship - more than who of the international $15 General Admis- rowers going to the Maadi Cup.” jazz scene. When they sion, $10 Club mem- City College took 45 students and six crews to the appear on stage to- bers. Membership championships and were 6th in the medal table. Val gether something special available at the door. believes that its appeal is partly that “it is great for Jock Lee says, “I had done kayaking and rowing be- fore but have only done waka ama seriously for less than a year.” He adds, “Waka ama is incredibly acces- sible and this local club (WROCC) is very welcom- # All but one of the M70 team was able to come to Whanganui last weekend for a team training camp. They chose the name ‘Team Tuatara’ and will race un- der the WROC colours. Howard is not only the Cap- tain but also the Coach. At present Howard not only paddles and competes competitively at National and at international levels [#[$#" at the clubhouse almost every day, either training or repairing equipment and with a group of keen waka ama supporters, is working towards setting up the ‘Whanganui Junior High Performance Waka Ama Academy’. Howard invites anyone who would like to be involved to contact him on 021 944 778. TTTenor Popular friendly Budget Advisor to retire Olga McKerras has of others for the Bouquet. been a Budget Advi- In 2015 she was given sor with the Wanganui Life Membership of the Budget Advisory Service Wanganui Budget Advi- for over 30 years and has sory Service “in recogni- helped countless people tion of the dedication and encouragement, guidance Her favourite saying is and non-judgemental ‘The reason volunteers advice given to clients, aren’t paid is because advisors and management they are priceless.’ committee.” It is possibly just as Olga explains how she well she has remained started as a budget advi- a volunteer as budget sor: “After hearing a sen- advice has not been ior Budget Adviser give a the only area she has talk to my Plunket moth- volunteered for. For 40 ers’ club, I walked into years and still going, she the Budget Rooms the has helped with Meals next day and was handed on Wheels, for 25 years a piece of paper with a she has been an usherette name and address of a at the Royal Wanganui new client.” She adds, Opera House and for 20 “No training in those years was involved with days.” However, things Plunket. have changed. “These She has been recog- days there is intensive nized for her work over training followed by a six the years including month supervision by a receiving the Supreme Senior Adviser. Wanganui Voluntary She has always adopted V^\ a friendly, practical ap- nominations in 2014. proach to her work. She Previously in 2005 she says. “I treat clients as a received an Outstanding friend as they walk into Voluntary Service Yearly ƾ" Olga McKerras Award at the Opera them with a smile – and to be non-judgemental at bank, I got this account House. She has also been hope that by the time they all times, she says. “Most waived. I feel when one a recipient of the RCP leave, they can give me a clients know where they reaches the ‘twilight Bouquet of the Week and smile back.” are going wrong so I feel years’ one needs to be has nominated a number It is always important I don’t need to focus on able to share a cup of this.” She also tries to | be positive despite the friends.” fact that life is tough for Olga acknowledges them.” “the amazing Work and She gives two exam- }"}R ples of success stories. had the privilege of “In 2007 I met a young |ƾ solo mother with two once a week in my role children. She felt she was as a Budget Advisor, pressure.” Olga advised and free service. Many “continued momentum, }€}R" slowly but steadily,” and now proud to call ‘my by 2014, the client had friends.’” cleared $55,000 of debt. She is not too sure Another example is a what she will do next man in his eighties who but looks forward to it. had a large visa debt. “I’ve enjoyed my life as “Through communica- a volunteer and recom- tion, negotiation and mend other people enjoy compassion from the this role too.” RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 3 Thinking out loud Pakaitore - combined schools Sticks and stones senior students art exhibition

“Sticks and stones may looking for a way to trap at the religious leaders and break my bones, but - said, “Let he who is with- words will never hurt ing something they could me.” Many of us were use against him. So they ‡‘ taught this pithy little brought this woman to response! In other words, phrase when we were him and announced their “perhaps this woman is young. Our parents armed accusation. They said, deserving of death under Nigel Irwin us with it as a weapon to “This woman has been the law, but which one of to be as wise as serpents defend ourselves against caught in adultery. The ’“ and as innocent as doves. those who teased or bul- law says she should be her?” The religious leaders We could debate whether lied us. The problem is, M had no answer and so one it was right or wrong for the phrase isn’t entirely you say?” It was a very by one, they turned and Rugby Australia to termi- true. Sure, sticks and }- walked away. nate Folau’s contract, but stones may break our ruled the law, they would Recently there has been at the end of the day, Folau bones, but words can be have grounds to arrest much debate about the $ just as damaging, albeit him. If he agreed with the words of Australian rugby a controversial belief, but V law, he would be announc- player, Israel Folau. Opin- for the way he chose to my experience, physical ing a death sentence. The ion has been sharply divid- express it. As the Apostle wounds can heal faster scene must have been in- ed with some believing his Paul wrote in his letter to than emotional ones. # $ words to be no more than the Colossian church, “Let Many of us carry deep, thought deeply about the his own religious views, your speech always be Senior students from emotional scars from best way to respond. The which he is entitled to and gracious, seasoned with Whanganui Girls Col- words that have been $ $ others believing him to be salt, so that you may know lege, Rangitikei College, spoken over us. In the # #- guilty of hate speech and how you ought to answer Whanganui High School ˆ $ gan scribbling in the dust. homophobia. Folau is en- each person.” Words are @[‚ƒ[ a story of a woman who Scholars for centuries titled to believe whatever powerful and capable of of Art and Design are was dragged into the have debated what this he wants to. And yes, he is great blessing, or great participating in an exhibi- temple courts by the re- " " M even entitled to speak his " M - tion called ‘Pakaitore’ at ligious leaders. She had " beliefs publicly. However, selves or others. So it’s the Whanganui Commu- supposedly been caught particular? We don’t have what we say and how we good to speak carefully, nity Art Centre on Taupo in adultery, for which the any record of that. In- say it are vitally impor- exercising wisdom and Quay. It opened on May prescribed punishment stead, what many (includ- tant. Unfortunately, due grace. 17 and continues through of the day was execution ing me) believe is that he to the way Folau chose to If you’d like to talk to to May 26. by stoning (which should was stalling and praying. speak his beliefs, he ef- me about this, or almost There are close to 70 art have included her partner Maybe his prayer could fectively gave Rugby Aus- anything else, please feel works on display ranging in adultery, but he was have been, “Father, help! ƾ free to contact me on 347 from acrylic, paintings, curiously absent). The re- What do I say!?” When to terminate his contract. 7744 or email nigel@cen- photography and a vari- ligious leaders had been he stood again, he looked ; ‡# tralbaptist.org.nz. ety of print forms. For the Nigel Irwin is Senior secondary school students Pastor of Whanganui Cen- it was a chance of pass- ‡ [ ing level 2 and 3 NCEA Chairman of OneChurch achievement standards Whanganui. which requires them to Public invited to have their say on access to outdoors New Zealanders with an education, hunting or interest in the outdoors even four-wheel driving.” are being invited to have Under the Act, a review their say on legislation must be undertaken after that helps them access 10 years. | a high standard and very nature throughout the “The Act and the New and have it displayed country. Zealand Walking Access in an exhibition. Glen been taken. There is a The Ministry for Pri- Commission have played Hutchings, Art Teacher at selection of Greek vase mary Industries is review- a key role in many of the Whanganui High School, inspired works which ing the Walking Access tracks, trails and areas was pleased to tell the might indicate an overlap Act 2008 and today that have been developed RCP that all but one stu- with Classical Studies. began calling for public over the last decade.” dent passed. The RCP recommends feedback. Public meetings will be The theme was Pakai- the following: Charlotte Denny, Direc- held in some areas. De- tore, following on from ##†‡| tor Environment and tails of the meetings will the 2018 theme of Pari- Contract, wood cut. Communities Policy, says be shared on our website haka. Over term one, the #ˆ>M; the Act provides New and Facebook page. students were required to Crown Takes All, acrylic Zealanders and interna- More information about study the background to on board. tional visitors with access the review, including Pakaitore and to prepare a # ‡ M - to many outdoor spaces. how to have your say, is preliminary composition- graphic Collage. This includes public available on our website, al study before complet- # Š| " M access over land, bush, here: www.mpi.govt.nz/ | Stumped, Rangitikei Col- rivers, coasts, mountains walkingaccessreview The student work is of lege, woodcut. and areas of cultural sig- $ “The Act aims to provide free, certain, enduring and practical access to the outdoors for all sorts of activities, not just walking,” Ms Denny says. “The review is looking V for the future and what improvements are needed. “We’re keen to hear from individuals, organi- sations and groups with an interest in enjoying the outdoors. “This includes every- thing from walking and bike riding to swimming $ with Maori sites, outdoor 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 U3A Cinema Group - ‘The Local branch of Co-operative Bank ranks high The local branch of the Co-operative Bank Old Man and the Gun’ was runner-up among The U3A Cinema all 33 Co-operative Group meets on the Banks throughout the last Wednesday of the country. To achieve this month. For May this $ will be Wednesday, May they had to meet targets 29 with the screening including customer at 10.30am. You don’t satisfaction results. need to be a member Manager, Jon Palmer of U3A to join in. The says, “We did particu- normal cost is $12. larly well in the area of ;"Y customer service. This ‘The Old Man and the is important as it means Gun,’ Directed by Da- our customers want to vid Lowery and featur- promote the bank. They ing Robert Redford and are happy to say the Sissy Spacek. bank looks after us.” A summary is as fol- He adds, “We know Linda and Jon lows: As a seasoned our customers by name bank robber, Forrest and show genuine care Tucker is on the run for them. A point of after escaping from [ prison. After his most operative Bank is that it recent heist, he stops is a genuine co-opera- to help a motorist in dis- tive. We pay rebates to tress and is not noticed our members each year. by his pursuers. He ends The only New Zealand up on Jewel’s farm. His bank to do so. In the " R"- doubled the amount gage are thwarted and we have paid back to he embarks on a series Whanganui customers.” of robberies. Eventually The Bank has been recaptured, he serves in New Zealand for 90 his time and while he years and in Whan- ganui “for a long time.” enjoys the life with Robert Redford Jewel it seems he han- A pleasing aspect kers after the more edgy actor, director, producer, to a former interest in of the Whanganui’s “ businessman, innova- drawing and painting branch success is that gentleman bank robber. tor, but he is still drawn #" for much of last year, The story is based on to the screen - this time The Old Man and the Jon was seconded to do true events. Gun will screen at the a regional manager’s At 83 years old Robert comfortably with previ- Embassy 3 at 10.30am role, leaving Linda Redford might well be ous roles. But apparently on 29 May. Running Lewer as acting Branch #|\ this one will be the last time 93 minutes. All Manager and keeping on a stellar career as with Redford going back welcome. up the good results.

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 5 Tania and Mitch win Mini Cooper ‘Things Don’t End at Their Edges’ - in Co-operative Bank draw ceramic exhibition Once ceramicist, Kate Fitzharris, had settled into Tylee Cottage for her artist residency last year, she put a call out to the local community: She wanted to view the ceramic items that peo- ple held dear and to hear the important stories that went with them. Kate was keen to learn about the place and the people of Whanganui and part of her aim for her residency was to build a catalogue of ceramic works in response to her time living in the river city. She was humbled by the response. Almost forty Whanganui people shared with her their curious and wonderful ceramic items and sto- Tania with Penny – and the Mini Cooper outside the Co-operative ries. Out of this process Bank in Victoria Ave came her exhibition The ceramic honey cottage, a memento of a time during WWII when Tania and Mitch recently came into the the Co-operative Bank. ‘Things Don’t End at children were transferred from an orphanage to a home Davis have had a region from Taihape to >""#$ Their Edges,’ currently where food was plentiful spectacular introduction work on a farm up the Sell helped them set showing at the Sarjeant When they returned to need. ing collection of made to Whanganui. They Paraparas and joined up an account recom- Gallery’s object gal- their parents after the Kate Fitzharris is based items became known as mending a ‘save and lery above the i-Site on war they maintained in Waitati just outside of a ‘Library of Things’. win’ account which put ;0– a lifelong relationship Dunedin – and was art- “I thought a library them into a draw to win Items shared with with the women who so ist-in-residence at Tylee a 1500cc Mini Cooper Kate included electrical generously opened her [" from a gallery. It felt Hatch. insulators, bricks, E.T. heart and home to them. (Feb – June 2018) and |- Imagine their delight $#“ The honey cottage is with the Sarjeant Gallery. ent part of the commu- and astonishment when dogs, and artisan made now in her possession Fitzharris met people at nity. It was amazing to they won the latest " and she associates the >—– me that people would nationwide draw – the recognisable everyday object with protection, and also Davis, Central come in and share " domestic items like cups, belonging, kindness and and Gonville libraries. A quite intimate stories Whanganui has won. jugs and containers. A comfort. part time librarian, Kate about their lives and the As Tania says, “We feel selection of these objects In response to the also understands that objects.” privileged and very can be found on display story, Fitzharris created world and possibly this The exhibition runs fortunate.” in the exhibition. a plain blue house, the explains why her grow- until June 9. Their reasons for join- One woman shared a same size and shape ing the Co-operative ceramic honey cottage, as the honey pot, with Bank were more down a memento of a time two long white arms ~ Golf results ~ to earth – “It is New during WWII when she encircling the front. Zealand owned, the and her brother were Delicately painted eyes #| transferred from an on the back of each 9 Hole Club, 16 May, Hidden Hole. Women: Anne members and you get orphanage to a home hand represent the care Cox 34, Joanne Knapp 35, Joan Coxon 37. a good interest on your where food was plenti- and safety that the girl Men˜ ˆ ^\$ " # =?$ ™ money.” ful. The honey cottage and her brother received Burke 38. Two’s: Jim Hulbert. was always on the table. when they were most in : Anneke Van Dam.

6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 7 Three chances for public to go to the ‘Extravorganza’ organ events The New Zealand Or- will present solos accom- gan Association is having panied by organ. Tickets its annual congress in cost $15. Whanganui and Hawera The second concert is over Queen’s Birthday on Saturday, June 1 at Celebrating the Samoan Language weekend, May 31 to June Christ Church at 2.30pm. 3. As part of the pro- The celebrity organist, gramme are two public Tom Chatterton, will per- concerts and a dem- form. Now based in Wel- onstration of a project lington, Tom has played organist, Roy Tankersley, across New Zealand and has been doing with around the world. Roy students from Collegiate says, “His programme school. has a lot of variety and ; we are really excited Friday evening, May 31 about the inclusion of a at 8pm at Christ Church commissioned work by in Wicksteed Street. It prominent NZ composer, will open with Toi War- Anthony Ritchie, based brick (Maori instruments on As-salamu alaykum and voice). Virginia and (Peace be upon you). Warren Warbrick will General admission is feature settings of four $25 but $20 for Friends poems by Apirana Taylor of the Christ Church composed by Wellington Organ. From the right – Aunty Lisa, Aunty Tuina, Ezra, Voinalie, Julie, Ivory-Rose, composer, Pepe Becker. On Monday morning, Aunty Asovake and in front, Jessica Tenor, Iain Tetley, will in- June 3 at 9am, also in clude 'The Lost Chord' by Christ Church but in the Samoa Language Week - is: ‘Lalaga le si’osi’omaga May 31 with a shared lunch Arthur Sullivan accompa- community room, Roy Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - mo se lumana’i manuia’ - beginning at 12 noon. There nied by organist, Leonard will be demonstrating his Tom Chatterton is being held from Sunday, ‘Weave an environment for will be prayers and the rais- Cave. Stephen Rowley programme on introduc- 26 May – Saturday, 1 June a better future’. >"\ and Alison Stewart will ing young people to the Technologists) is a team supply and play indi- 2019. It coincides with Sa- There will be celebrations There is a separate group present three organ duets organ. The WOOFYT operation in which the vidual organ pipes as moa’s Independence Day for both the language and of Samoan students at Born by Douglas Mews and (Wooden Octave of participants man the instructed by the words on June 1 – the date when the Independence Day at † | \$}[$ Organ Pipes for Young pump, regulate the wind or music given. the country gained its inde- ‡†| their teaching led by Aunty pendence from New Zea- Mitchell Street, Aramoho. Tuina, who came to New land in 1962. The Independence Day cel- Zealand 19 years ago. She The theme for this year ebrations will be on Friday, says, “We teach them the culture, legends, stories and basic language skills.” There is also a Congre- gational Church in Lincoln Road with services in Sa- moan. Samoa remains the larg- group in New Zealand with ]\š› - ple’s population (144,138). Other groups are Cook Is- lands Maori, 20.9% (61,839 people). Tongan, 20.4% (60,333 people). Niuean, Less Strategy, More Implementation will fund future work on housing in Nelson. The aim 8.1% (23,883 people). (Fig- Council’s and some councilors, are over keen on will be to work with partners who have the ability to ures from 2013). strategies. It’s too often seen as the solution, when it’s deliver housing solutions”. Almost two thirds of Pacif- the implementation of the strategy that is the real so- The situation for the Whanganui District Council’s ic Peoples 62.3% (181,791 lution. It’s always easy to get funding approved for a Community Housing Portfolio is almost identical to * strategy (especially if a buzzword like “Heritage” can Nelson’s - except that we have a larger (and more be attached to it) but it usually means substantial rate- valuable) investment. Compared to Nelsons 175 were born in New Zealand. payer funding for consultants to compose large docu- units, we have 275. The last Market Value that I saw The highest proportion of ments – funding that is disproportionate to the funding (Sept 2013) was $10.8M. Like Nelson, we have had New Zealand born people that Council will subsequently approve for the imple- to increase rental’s to avoid asking for ratepayer sub- included Niuean, 78.9%. mentation. A good example of this incongruity is the sidy and this policy will have to continue. Again like Cook Islands Maori, 77.4%. Town Centre Regeneration Strategy. Over $200,000 Nelson, we face increasing maintenance and renewal Tokelauan, 73.9%. Samoan, went into composing the strategy document – but only costs that will not avoid the need to ratepayer funding 62.7%. Tongan, 59.8%. $200,000 has been spent on implementation so far and in the future. there is little more allowed for in the 10Y Plan. There Each time this issue of divestment has arisen, a ma- are over 35 strategy documents listed on Council’s jority of Councilors have ensured that the status quo website – many of them gathering a large layer of dust. continues. I hope that these councilors will look at the The Housing Strategy examples set by the Nelson City Council and real- Council adopted a new Housing Strategy last week.  " This 16 page document is intended to address increas- will ensure not only that Council’s current tenants ing rates of homelessness, declining home ownership, will sleep in the same beds, on the same terms, but increasing rents, a shortage of rental properties and an will make available new housing opportunities for increasing need for Government housing assistance. the many who need it. Council owns substantial land While the document clearly illustrated the need in that is suitable for development – we need to be a bit $ ambitious and look for the right partners now. There It will, of course, take time for Council to develop part- #“’- nerships, look for opportunities and implement plan- fordable community housing in New Zealand and if ning and infrastructure solutions – however, the need we don’t move promptly the opportunity may be lost. is more urgent than that. Something needs to start now. This is also the opportunity to take practical action to A Council that is addressing the Housing Shortage implement the new Housing Strategy. now Nelson City Council has a 175 unit community hous- ing portfolio. It has a nett book value of $8.32M but has a market value of somewhere between that and the ~ Golf results ~ Quotable NZ value of $16.5M. Their 19/20 Annual Nine Hole Golf Tawhero - Competition: Medal Plan say’s: Ladies: Division 1: Bev Shingles 37, Sheila Young 38, “Nelson CC intends to divest the portfolio to a reg- Joan Shore 40, Jan Crossan 41, Helen Donaldson 49. Di- istered community housing provider (or providers). It vision 2: Joan Ogilvie 38, Jackie Downes 39, Jean Walsh considers this will allow the upgrading and expansion ]ž$‡ƒ]Ÿ$[|]š$ #ƒ“ of the community housing portfolio by groups that can and Maureen McIntyre 48 on c/b, Priscilla Fonseka 52. access government and other funding that a Council Men: Division 1: Sam McGregor 32, Peter Granger does not qualify for. The objective is to improve the ]ž$†>]^Division 2: Leo Boyle 36, Dave wellbeing of existing tenants and increase the amount Johnston 38, Patrick O’Leary and Brian Quinn 40 on c/b, of subsidized housing that is available in Nelson. The V#ˆ[|]?¡# Nelson CC intends that the nett proceeds of the sale : Brian Quinn. 8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 No improvement in screening women for depression/anxiety perinatally Founder of PND-sup- lays in the 2015 survey. detection and treatment of not have to experience the took a petition to Parlia- port charity Mothers "What is most concern- depression improves out- same kind of impact it has "’ Helpers, Kristina Pater- ing is that more than 60% comes: "The longer the had on me and my family. to address the gaps in Ma- son, released new survey of women are saying they delay, the greater the im- I am absolutely disheart- ternal Mental Health and it results on World Mater- weren't even screened or pact on mother and child - ened to see that we have was received by the (now) nal Mental Health Day assessed for depression/ putting baby at greater risk made virtually no progress Prime Minister, Jacinda - showing that there has anxiety during pregnancy, of developing emotional, since then and the gaps Ardern and (now) Minis- been no improvement in and more than 40% weren't behavioural, cognitive is- have remained the same." ter of Health, David Clark. the last 5 years in screen- screened or assessed post- sues and higher risk of Mothers Helpers has Ms Paterson is appealing to ing women for depres- natally despite 99% of ƾ$ "- # the Government to not al- sion/anxiety perinatally them possessing risk-fac- tal health issues, addic- 10-week recovery pro- low these gaps to continue - tors" says Founder of the tions, delinquency and sui- grammes for mothers with with the response to the cant delays in diagnosis Mothers Helpers charity, cide. This ends up costing Perinatal Depression and Mental Health report now and treatment. Kristina Paterson. "Worse the Government far more Anxiety without any Gov- imminent. 'Mothers Helpers' has still is that more than 80% down the track than it ever ernment funding: “We're For more information or shown that New Zealand were not informed by their ƾ " help, or if you would like has made very little pro- midwife or childbirth edu- were in place for mum's mothers who have gone to get involved, contact gress when it comes to cator about Antenatal De- mental health early on." through our course have Mothers Helpers: screening, identifying pression/Anxiety." Ms Paterson speaks from either fully recovered or Phone: 0800 002 717 or and treating women for 1 in 8 women will expe- experience, having suf- ¤ "- 022 093 1822 Perinatal* Depression/ rience depression/anxiety fered untreated antenatal proved and continue to im- Email: kristinap@moth- Anxiety. during pregnancy in New depression followed by prove, but the service we're ershelpers.org.nz Mothers Helpers recent Zealand and 1 in 5 postna- postnatal depression after able to deliver is a drop in www.mothershelpers. survey results showed tally. the birth of her son ten the bucket when we con- co.nz that more than two-thirds "Suicide is the leading years ago: “Since expe- sider that 11,000 women https://www.facebook. of women were experi- cause of maternal deaths riencing delayed diagno- are experiencing perinatal com/NZmothershelpers encing delays in diagno- in New Zealand is suicide, sis and treatment myself, depression and anxiety * Perinatal refers to both sis and treatment for Peri- yet we are still not screen- I have been determined every year." pregnancy and one year natal Depression/Anxiety ing and assessing for de- that other women would In 2017 Ms Paterson post-partum. - a nominal improvement pression and anxiety peri- from the three-quarters of natally." women experiencing de- Paterson says that early

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Eric Hallott Eric Hallott recently H&A and used exactly arrived in Whanganui the same press. H&A from South Africa to wanted a print press take up a position with operator and a recruiter H&A as a Print Press linked up with Eric. “It Operator. His wife and took three months from three boys, 10 and eight beginning to end for the years and another of 10 recruitment and arriving months will be here this in Whanganui,” Eric week. says. “We made the decision He had to google to leave South Africa a couple of years ago,” he something about the says. “It was not a case town but says “there of running away but is limited information and photos on line. A where we could plan our number of the forums | focused on the ‘gang Canada but my mother- issue.’ Since arriving in-law, who we want to he says, “The weather come and live with us in has been superb and due course, said it was the river is a fantastic too cold.” attraction. It has limited They then approached night life but speaking an immigration agent as a Dad that is a good thinking in terms of thing.” Australia, but New Zea- “Combining the job land was recommended and living in such a and “In a ten-minute nice town is a double conversation we were whammy for me. It has convinced. For us New everything.” Zealand represented When asked who a family orientated, he will support in the community-based life- Rugby World Cup he style. We never thought was very diplomatic. of Australia after that.” “I support rugby with a In Johannesburg, Eric passion.” He is looking ran a company similar forward to the Spring- in size and nature to boks/All Black clash. 10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 St John ambulance service to get Government funding boost for next two years St John is pleased demand on our services Clinical Control Centre trict Health Boards. with this week’s and the valuable skills people out of a leaky One thing that won’t news that emergency and innovation we # change right now is St ambulance services provide,” says St John for purpose space. It John’s charity status and will receive a help- Chief Executive, Peter means the service can it will still need the sup- ing hand in this year’s Bradley. recover, and continue port of New Zealanders budget while work is “St John is a real to pay, the costs as- through donations and undertaken to develop a success story. Our sociated with extra part charges for ambu- sustainable, long-term paramedics, clinicians frontline paramedics in lance services. funding model. and 111 call handlers Christchurch (recruited “We’ll still need to ;# consistently provide a in February) and they fundraise for about 28 $21 million over two high-quality service to can now increase front- per cent of our costs years provides some New Zealanders and line paramedic numbers and will continue to certainty and relief for play an increasingly in Auckland. rely on the generos- St John and Wellington important and unique Mr Bradley says these ity of New Zealanders Free Ambulance (WFA) role in the wider health - to maintain services as they work through system. We deal with dressing an antiquated until the much-needed the detail of what future more complex condi- funding model are posi- overhaul of the existing funding arrangements tions and decision mak- tive and he is optimistic funding arrangements,” will look like with the ing, using a wide range they signal emergency says Mr Bradley. Ministry of Health and of clinical pathways and ambulance services St John and WFA ACC. pre-hospital care. moving closer to the will submit their full ‘Western’ - public screening at “It sends a strong This non-recurring funding support experi- ’ signal that Government budget uplift will relieve enced by other essential the back of their initial has listened to our seri- some of the immediate services like Police, bid last December - to Film Society this Monday ous concerns and wants pressures St John is fac- Fire and Emergency Government by the end to support the growing ing like moving its 111 New Zealand and Dis- of this year. Thanks to the Goethe } “ " the Whanganui Film So- ciety is open to the public. It is called ‘Western’ and Collegiate students back in it German Director, Valeska Grisebach, turns a keenly observant eye on the macho environment anti-bullying events of a German construction camp on Europe’s eastern frontier. Subtly applying themes of the Western to Europe’s eastern frontier, this drama mines the ten- sions and the bonds that develop between a Ger- man construction camp and a nearby Bulgarian village. A review from ‘Sight & Sound’ says, “Valeska Grisebach’s stunning ex- istential study of mascu- linity tips its hat to clas- sic genre cinema even as it casts an extraordinary troupe of non-profes- sional actors as its griz- zled migrant construc- celebration of human re- man, MUBI Notebook. tion workers in a foreign silience is nothing short For more information land... of spectacular.” go to: www.whanganui- “Although attuned to Other reviews are equal- " emotional hardship, West- ly supportive: The details are: ern is far from a miserable # ;  ¦|;" Monday, May 27 at ; " said, "Beautifully compli- 7pm luxuriates in the pleasures cated, rigorously straight- Davis Theatre, Whan- of adventure and discov- forward. There is no ganui Regional Museum. doubting Ms. Grisebach’s In German, Bulgarian and distinguished by a ""| and English, with Eng- generosity and sincerity # §V $ lish subtitles. Collegiate School had a on the issues being raised scrolls and GAP Tutors, O’Hara for their unicorn exceedingly rare in cin- human and intricately po- Donations from non- number of anti-bullying in their own time before Tom Dryden and Teagan themed cake. ema, Western’s poignant litical drama- Daniel Kas- members – notes please. events run over last week coming together for the – and mainly organised movie night”. The movie by the students. Lydia choice, ‘Pay it Forward,’ Maclean, a year 13 stu- challenged students to dent from Wellington think about how to create was the main organiser positive environments on and the events included: a large scale and yet how #""# even the smallest acts of in Big School, allow- kindness can profoundly \R share positive messages ‚$ throughout the week; Q#|R #| to submit a food item students were encour- for one of three catego- aged to wear pink; ries - sweet, savoury, or #> pink. Then to indulge, and a gold coin donation #"- was required with $83 casing “Pay it Forward’. raised for mental health. When asked why it #| was important for the >† events to be spread Sweet division with her throughout the week, lemon and pistachio tarts, Lydia said that “it then Elizabeth White in the Savoury division with \ her cinnamon and bacon RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 11 MIA supports call for Specsavers is giving local rugby teams a ATV safety review chance to learn from the very best

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Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 13 Henry Newrick - past pupil at Marist Brothers Details for the reunion and St Augustines for Marist Brothers and St Augustine The format for the reunion is as follows:

Friday, October 25 Evening drinks at Marist Rugby Clubrooms

Saturday, October 26 Class re-unions; Evening dinner at the Racecourse.

Sunday, October 27 1964 head Mass at Cullinane College followed by a students light lunch. (Henry is far right) going to a leadership All old boys from either Marist Broth- conference ers School and/or St Augustine’s and their Henry Newrick spouses are welcome to attend the celebra- Henry Newrick education at the Holy was where St Mary’s tion dinner. started his Catholic Infancy Convent, which Primary school now is. classrooms. Henry also were given six of the He says, “It was com- remembers the prevail- best on the hand. But as monly known as ‘Sister ing sectarianism back Henry says, “You never For more information or to register, you Rita’s school’, who then with Catholic and questioned the priests.” can contact the following: started there back in the Protestant kids hurling }?­Ÿž #;“|ž^š]š?^^]^ 1890s.” epithets at each other on secondary school – St |‚Rƒž^?XšŸšž= As with probably all their way to and from Augustine’s which was students of that era, school. (Think Catholic in the old Villa Maria # "®;"ˆ@™" Henry particularly brats … rats, etc). building on Cameron the subject line St Augustine’s. remembers the disci- In 1955 Henry Street next to Queen’s pline – being wrapped graduated to the Marist Park. “Not all Marist over the knuckles with Brothers School on the Brothers students went the possibilities of being corner of Wicksteed and on to St Augs” he says. locked in the broom Dublin Streets. This was “Some went to boarding cupboard under the for boys aged around 9 school at Wellington St stairs. Henry had a bout to 12. The girls re- Pats or Sacred Heart in of mild polio at this mained in their primary Auckland. Some went to " schools. Wanganui Tech.” for three months. He Strict discipline was Sport was important says, “It had no lasting the order of the day and but because of having although “I rarely got had ‘Pinks Disease’ Every morning the caned,” he remembers (Mercury poisoning) children would line up one occasion when he which had possibly af- waiting for the nuns to was playing cricket after fected his heart, Henry play some stirring music school instead of going was not allowed to play Students participating at an Anzac Day parade before marching into the home. All those playing rugby and instead was sent to the Peat Street site to dig ditches in preparation for the new St Augs. All the teachers were Marist fathers apart from the ballroom dancing teacher. Dance les- sons were held once a fortnight and had the advantage of being able to partner girls from Sacred Heart. In the senior school, cadets were compulsory \# carried out in the range near the airport. Inspec- tions were tough and your uniform had to be “spic and span.” Henry graduated from St Augs the year before the school moved, hav- ing being appointed the Head Boy in his last year. 14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Marist Brothers in Whanganui: Villa Maria - house, hostel and school Villa Maria was built in 1876 for George Hutch- the early years ison from Scotland. Its erection caused consider- able interest especially when the tower began to rise in the central sec- tion above the ornamental porch entrance. It was soon referred to as ‘Hutchison’s Folly’ because people pre- dicted the top piece with its narrow veranda would not survive high winds. It did and the house con- tained spacious rooms, an entrance hall with parquet ‚ \$ - $ "# $ The Marist presence for a newly built school served as a school and tall windows, French in Whanganui started in and Brothers Alfred, residence. Today the doors and wide verandas. 1893 when the Su- Colman and Edmund site is taken up by apart- Hutchison was a success- perior General of the arrived on January ments originally built ful lawyer, mayor and Marist brothers, Brother 19, 1894. The “Marist for tertiary students. parliamentarian – and his Theophane, arrived with ‡R>\- Brother Philip (Bill home became the scene of Brother Felix, ‘Provin- $V- Greener) who at- fashionable parties and re- cial of the Isles’. They enue, then about the turn tended the school from ceptions. were met by the Parish of the century on the 1913-1917 wrote in After Hutchison left priest, Fr Charles Kirk corner of Wicksteed and the 75th Jubilee book Whanganui, the Catholic SM, who had been ask- Dublin Streets. An area (1894 – 1969): “We had Church bought the prop- ing for Brothers since of land had been bought no buses to take us to erty and after renting it for 1889. [# school in those days. All a short period, it was used Theophane promised grower. A wooden build- had to walk some two from 1898 to 1911 as an to supply three Brothers ing was erected and that or more miles to school extra dormitory for board- every day. I was more ers from the local convent The Villa Maria house, hostel and school at Queen’s Park fortunate. I rode a pony school. Various societies " and missioners had the use terior of the building was stables were converted into demolished in 1974. day for four years. No of the building until 1927, remodeled to suit. The an additional hall. - This article is based bikes in those days, when it became a primary kitchen was made into a When the school was on ‘Wanganui buildings either. school known as Villa Ma- library and an assembly moved to Peat Street, the of historic interest’ by “There was only one ria. hall, formed by the remov- house was renovated as a Des Bovey and Kathleen school outing then. It In February 1944 the al of two partitioning walls, centre for church organisa- McDonald, published in took place on St Pat- house became St Augus- opened to a chapel built tions and was eventually 1979. rick’s Day, which was tine’s College and the in- into a wide veranda. The then a public holiday. Sports and games were enjoyed and a big picnic dinner given to all present.” Brother Damian wrote of the teaching day in 1931. “The role of 136 >"# two. I was fortunate in having with me a most amiable confrere and enthusiastic school man in Brother Harold. We had two composite classes; Form 1 and 2 consisting of 66 pupils and Stds 3 and 4, a class of 70 boys.” Brother Gregory (Des Ryan) wrote of school life in the early 1940s – about “lining up for milk and war surplus apples” and a highlight when air-raid shelters were made “much to the delight of the school. These became favourite forbidden play areas and depositories for all manner of rubbish.” Sport played a promi- nent part especially rugby but also softball which was “established in the school in 1940, making the school one - try to take up the game. This is not surprising because the school was always progressive.” RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 15 Marist Brothers School - move to Totara Street (St Marcellin)

By 1951 it had become obvious that the school and grounds in Wicksteed/Dublin School was no longer adequate. At this time they were advised that a block ;>"##}- "} “;> A former parish priest had the foresight to purchase the land but it wasn’t until late 1959 that a decision was made to build. Because of the cost of site and ground development, the Home and School Commit- ||# ;"“ sand, impenetrable, deep-rooted lupin, blackberry and fern. Weekends became a hive of activity as working bees of up to 40 men and boys worked on clearing the plants and prepared a track. Clay and soil was trucked in to stabilize the land. Much of this was either free of ;"$ trucks, loaders and tractors were either loaned or hired at a reasonable rate and drivers worked on a voluntary basis. ;# ""©=^$žžž$ Last day of Wicksteed St School «"#?X$?­Ÿ?"# Wicksteed site, photos taken, desks cleared, the bell rung and goodbyes said.

St Augus- tine’s School, sixth grade rugby, 1946

16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 St Augustine’s - the beginnings

Opening of the new college, 1967. Father Johnson, Bishop Sneddon, Father Roberts

St Augustine’s College - 1954 There had been requests cial burden. However Par- " ally pervaded the ‘fam- for a Catholic secondary ish Priest, Father Michael ily spirit of the school as school in Whanganui Burke, was approached in £500 had been raised, the many remember it.’ as far back at the 1920s 1943 he approved the re- project would receive his The sports facilities but the Parish felt it quest but the onus was on blessing and full co-oper- were spread out. The rug- R " - the committee to arrange ation. by grounds were at Hur- The 25th Jubilee book worth, Grey St, the tennis for St Augs said, “The courts and the small con- generosity and support of crete gymnasium were the people who realized on site as was the old St the urgency and neces- Joseph’s Hall. The large sity for a boy’s secondary wooden Drill Hall, mili- school astounded all con- #\- cerned.” Within a fort- ing range, according to night £800 was collected. the 50th Jubilee were all Three important deci- where the Memorial Hall sions followed: stands. Swimming sports #;ŠY#- were held at the Central ing was to be used as the Baths. college # ; Y would be asked to pro- $ #; be called St Augustine’s High School. (It was later changed to College). There was the need ""- tion for the infant school which was then occupy- Š Y ; Presbytery in Guyton Street was renovated and turned into a school. The area along Wicksteed Street was purchased for playground purposes for the secondary school. Eventually the appeal raised £4000 and the Col- lege opened in February 1944. The 50th Jubilee book \ " pupils. They include: “There were just 16 of us when we launched the 1951 Third Form. You could be a Latin or Book- keeping scholar but every one of us worked at the core subjects, Christian Doctrine, English, Math- ematics, General Science, French and History. Ours was a Catholic college and our mentors were Marist priests, so it was quite natural we were framed inside the per- spective of our common religion, a Faith which reinforced and continu-

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 17 St Augustine’s - the shift to Peat Street

By the late 1950s with on the site and the rent the role increasing past helped to pay the rates. 150 and the continuing Development started inconvenience of a lack with removing divi- $ $"- location for St Augs tling an old shed and became increasingly preparing the outline of important. The Col- a road formed along the lege had heard of a land southern boarders. next to Peat Park being It was necessary to [ dig drains and ditches as an extension to the mostly by hand. Groups |M# of boys worked there Construction underway declined. in out of school hours cost of the foundation The price was con- but large machines were work and the likelihood Register for the reunion today: sidered to be on the also brought in to help. that future expansion https://staugs.club/ high side and much of Fundraisers were held would be limited. The the land consisted of including growing and decision was to build on heavy wet land. But it $ \ \$ $ The contract was let to breeding lambs and a Pepper and Fromont Ltd and included a large hill wool drive among farm- ©?ž­$XX\ section commanding a ers. and after a number of superb view of the river The original idea was $ and town. The site was to build the school on was opened in 1967 for central and easily acces- the hillside but an engi- ©?=X$žžž sible. The decision was neer’s report pointed out The school roll gradu- to purchase it. the danger of being so ally increased reaching There was a house $ 166 by 1971 and 200 #?­š]}?­\ž reached 262 pupils. It ?­\ž‡ [$ appointed Bishop of the Palmerston North «$" visit to the College. " to develop Maori culture in the College during this time. Maori lan- guage was made com- pulsory at third form level; Te Reo Maori and Maori Tikanga were placed on a par with other disciplines within the school. $ were probably just as interested in the length of hair and the arrival of combined senior classes with Sacred Heart Col- lege girls. On the question of hair inspections in 1971 one ex-student wrote in the 50th Jubilee book: “Long hair was in and the Discipline Master worked hard all year to maintain the stand- ards. Remember the hair inspections in the quadrangle and the biro marks on faces to demonstrate where the hair should come to … we were constantly reminded of the evils of the demon drink and the wearing of the correct dress uniform.”

18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 19 ~ Beating loneliness ~ Physical activity for older people

Most people will feel one’ and yet many older Physical activity has Housework; Kiliki- lonely at some point in " "#†- Y‚ their lives. It’s a deeply society. It's important ular physical activity: Exercise Programme; personal experience that to know that you're not # " Petanque Pilates; Stretch- - in most cases - will alone. $ \“#$ #- ing; Washing the car; thankfully pass. But for a Over recent years we've ance and coordination Yoga. growing number of peo- gained a greater under- #| Balance activities ple, particularly those in standing of the impact of premature death Bowls; Chair raises; later life, loneliness can loneliness has on our #| Golf; Cycling (less health. of falls ?] |"¡* Y " We now know that, for # tai chi; Otago Exercise on their wellbeing. “"$ manage health conditions Programme; Petanque Feeling lonely doesn’t loneliness and isolation like stroke, heart disease, (French bowls); Pilates; necessarily mean you can be as harmful to our obesity, type 2 diabetes, Poi toa; Social dancing; have no one nearby. You health as smoking 15 ciga- osteoarthritis, certain can- Waka ama; Standing on may be surrounded by rettes a day and is more cers, obesity and depres- one leg; Yoga. friends and family but damaging than obesity. sion Recommendations for still feel lonely. It is associated with de- #$#- older people who are You may be lonely for a pression, sleep problems, ing and quality of life frail number of reasons: impaired cognitive health, #- #ƒ"#- # R heightened vascular resist- tion. iour and be as physically loved one ance, hypertension, psy- credited Visiting Service Spend more time being active as possible. # " " chological stress and men- which matches a lonely physically active and less # [ - friends and family tal health problems. older person with a volun- time sitting down ate health practitioner be- # What you can do teer visitor for friendship Daily activities such as ticeable increase in breath- before starting or in- fore starting or increasing and enjoyment you used There are a number of # ¦ " housework and washing ing and heart rate. You can creasing physical activity physical activity. to get from work things you can do to tackle consider joining a group. the car are great as they chat during moderate-in- To reduce the risk of in- # > # #" loneliness: This can be a good way to help get you up and mov- tensity activity. jury, older adults who are build up to recommended "| ƾ #;|- build new and meaningful ing, contribute to your Vigorous physically inactive or sed- physical activity levels. you to go out and do the vices that tackle loneli- friendships and help you overall physical activity Vigorous-intensity ac- entary or who have one # [ - things you enjoy. ness for example the Age and reduce the time you or more health conditions ate health practitioner be- No one should have ‘no Concern New Zealand Ac- You can visit the commu- are sitting down. Even breathing and heart rate. should seek advice from fore starting or increasing nity notice board for ideas small amounts of physical You are not able to chat an appropriate health prac- physical activity. on educational, physical activity can have positive during vigorous-intensity titioner before starting or #V" "“ or social groups at Age # activity. increasing levels of activ- low-impact aerobic, re- Concern or keep a look Aim for at least 30 min- Aerobic activities that ity. $#\“- out in River City Press utes of physical activity ># ibility activities. for groups advertising for that makes your breath- Moderate-intensity aer- up to the recommended # ;| new members. ing and heart rate increase obic activities daily physical activity lev- about whether vitamin D - taken from www. %# *$ Cycling; Golf; Brisk els. ## agewell.co.nz with per- days a week. walking; Housework; Aim to do three sessions Be active safely mission from Age Con- Moderate Kapa haka; K a u - \“# # # cern Moderate-intensity activ- matua line danc ing; activities and two sessions clothing and footwear. ities cause a slight but no- Stair climbing; Swim- of resistance activities per # - ming; Walking;Playing week. screen outdoors in the with grand chil- Resistance activities summer. dren; Waka ama; Water Carrying shopping; # @ ’" aerobics. Chair raises; Cycling; such as bike helmets. Vigorous-intensity aer- Golf; Hill walking; # [ - obic activities ™ Y ments such as well-lit Walking uphill; Heavy chi; Stair climbing; Swim- streets, open parks and digging; Fast lane swim- ming; Waka ama; Water indoor facilities. ming; Cycling (more aerobics; Weight training . #Y|# than 16 km/h); Fast danc- Flexibility activities about when and where to ing. Ankle stretches; be active and who to be Speak to your doctor Bowls; Gardening; Golf; active with.

20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Follow a healthy diet Mentally challenge your brain ‡ # ™# " " " | > # ¦# # ## - $ #- # " "; " # #"¤¤ #" ¤#|¤ - # - || " # # # | " " Y“" > Board or card games | " keep the mind active - Do you need help or Moore Law there to help $ " or try learning a "$ # new skill or a new with Wills and Enduring | V"¤ language advice on Diabetes? $ $ V «# Power of Attorney |$ # # life. ""#- ¤ " $" }" - $| people about Diabetes. M“"?ž¦ | " "¤ ;‡# >- ## # Y # # ### # ;¦>ˆ- $ V - |" | >ˆ #"$ | ¤| " " >""R"- }# }" ""«# #|" " $| $ (06) 281-3195. "#"""# Q R$ $ "“ " " V"- $ | " ¤ # V% V* $ "|$ ;|MR- - “"$ ¤ - " # fare. | #$ $ #$ [ |#" V V|$ | age. "# ## "V V " # " # #" # "| "" ;"=$ ; #" " ##"#R $" ’" \"" Yƒ- #" V;#O} # #" >" Yƒ"#- # "- " "| - #$ $ $$$" %#$ *$ " † $ What about alcohol? ‚"$| ’ " |- " } $ " " - | “"- "# ƒ " - " " # | " ; # " - " \""$ - ##\$ # RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 21 Cello and Marimba concert delights audience The Chamber Music longing. The movements Heleen. Yoshiko is a brilliant concert ‘Duo Col Legno’ were suitably called the The second half included musician as well as a con- of Heleen du Plessis on Mask and Shaka’s Victory pieces by an Estonian summate performer as she cello and Yoshiko Tsuru- Dance. Shaka was the composer Arvo Part, one danced across the width ta on marimba delighted legendary Zulu King and by French composer, of the marimba with her the large audience at the warrior. Faure and another by two mallets in each hand. Prince Edward Audito- Other pieces included Bulgarian, Atanas Ourk- The audience couldn’t rium at Collegiate School Tchaikovsky (Russia), ouzounov. resist coming on stage on Saturday. Song of ‘Almah by an While the cello playing after the performance to The theme was ‘A American composer of Heleen would have to ask questions and to look Sense of Place’ and the but based on the Old rank as one of the best more closely at the instru- last piece was entitled Testament book, Song heard in Whanganui, it ment. as such. This one was of Solomon, three was the marimba that kept Chamber Music concerts by South African Peter Japanese Songs arranged the audience enthralled. are always of the highest Klatzow, who had been by Yoshiko with New The marimba measures standard with an appeal commissioned by Heleen Zealander, Gareth Farr, three metres and takes that goes beyond the for her project ‘Cello # an hour to assemble and music experts. for Africa’ exploring the M another hour to disassem- notion of music, people, Tahu-nui-a-Rangi, another ble and store in a specially Picture: Courtesy place and a sense of be- piece commissioned by Derek Barrett

22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Remembering our history Council responds to RCP request for update Difficult times during Depression Wanganui’s progress and prosperity of the 1920s had an unhappy sequel for the years of the Depression, the late on Upokongaro Cycle Bridge twenties and earlier thirties. Wanganui was more severely ""# ;†[| [ ‚" [ - the remaining funds. "" date on the Upokongaro "" [ [- ; [ ‡ #- ††| |- †#| ing us and putting for- # |$ ""#- ward various rumours ‡‡|- |- ## delay. In a general press " ## $[ “$ [ of 1926 and 1936. As early as 1928 there was a meet- ™"- # =žž";"# # " [ "- #O- @| [ " "^ž?\ V ganui.” ‡ —$  ‡?­=^""""";™- "## † [ |V >" " to most people. requested in July 2018, to “"|"" “˜O;- # #" ˆ" - ##- ?­=ž#|#>- lay is to work through a nally detailed. ond World War. "# ’" This article is based on The Wanganui Story by Max Smart and Arthur Bates. ### than originally detailed.” Hypnotic Gastric Band* Our readers have sug- gested that the original design did not take into - a different approach # to weight loss ’ ; ˆ # " Band program is not a river level. }$- ; - sions we will reprogram ferred to in the press re- #" lease when it is explained |#- Hearty recipes with winter produce O† # its related to eating and #"" \žž "" # “ Eating seasonal mune system and overall #|[ ƾ; the minimum require- the ones that are hold- #$-  ments will provide an ad- #| # # #| "" "\ " winter, says 5+ A Day. O« " "« $| # Winter fruit and veg- # > "" "- } R ## #$ " | " # variety of ways to help is why eating a variety of For a fresh twist on smoothies. V - \M strengthen the immune "- |$ # "- # \ system and maintain #"“ $ [ # “$# - — O;""" nutrients. Winter pro- % "" [ ;Š;\ "| # [* | ##|" — so we’ll work on it and transform it, so you are free months and the tempta- meals,” says Bronwen. meantime, minimising — ’|$ [ R|| " on how to make the most Mr Fell also refers to $ food,” says 5+ A Day R O - "$##- nutritionist Bronwen Persimmon˜™ - ##‚ Anderson. Oˆ$ | |$# OV persimmons are also the stakeholders,” and ex- V"""#- healthy this season is national fruit of Japan. plains later in the press lems. We’ll look at those in depth and release any ˜"" O}- #| "V[ | “ # that we did not identify kilos as a result. # –|˜ everyone we needed to V## not only have nutrients †""#" speak with at the outset # " "" #"- — ’|"" | - $’$ ; #"‘ was a requirement under It’s time to let go. Release those old emotions and † Y- release that unwanted weight with it, then maintain "V;V ;%†[">- ² # # - "* V$ $#"##$R # " Y | 2017. weight struggle. ;@|[ ;""«#˜OVR" Bridge was proposed in is extremely supportive and positive. The program ^ž?š$ # “ " "$ with my food #"@|- issues. I thor- $ "- R mend the pro- 50 km/h limit on the Ara- gram.” moho side of the river. New˜‚- ;— fering small Y > - group Hyp- way. ˆ ; — ‡#- # ning in June - “" ˆ‡ $2.54M, with 50% of # ;#| New Zealand Transport your FREE V;Y $ Business, Innovation and V Employment will fund 021 172 0027. $600,000 toward the pro- —«- RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 - 23 MacBlack Timber for a wide range of different woods MacBlack Timber Ltd manent forest at Papaiti plains, “A 50mml thick \ building. He is selling a lot of can put together your or- mills and sells macrocar- which provides a sustain- piece will take a year but timber. The business also pro- poplar wood as it gives a der or you can come and "- able supply of wood. But the quality of the wood is Richard says, “It is a } select your own timber, bers such as eucalyptus Richard says, “I’m always # ; niche market and I sell wooden products from sought after for panelling - and poplar. Owner/Man- on the hunt for wood sup- can also use a dry air de- throughout the North Is- larger items such as ‘barn’ as it has a pale Scandina- ent woods to use. Richard ager, Richard Thompson, plies and logs of any vari- " | - land and to locations in doors, kitchen/dining ta- has supplied timber fram- has a portable mill which ety apart from pine.” ishing timber. the South Island down to bles and outdoor furniture, \ ing for a house through he can take to where the Most of the wood is dried Much of the processing Hokitika.” Recently he made to order, through The location on Peat to wood for furniture and timber logs are or does the slowly in their yard at 44 takes place at Eastown has been getting a lot of to smaller items such as Street is a good, quiet joinery. milling at Bullocks yard. Peat Street, with the air al- Timber in Whanganui customers from within bread boards, pen/remote easy-to-get-to one and the Richard has one full- He and his wife, Laurel lowed to circulate through East, using their range of Whanganui wanting to holders, storage boxes, shop is open from 8.30am time and three part-time Stowell, also own a per- the boards. Richard ex- machinery. MacBlack then source his timber for reno- tool caddies and stacking to 5pm on week days. He employees helping out. sells the dressed timber, vation work and furniture boxes. TIMBER WHITEWARE

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24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Param Singh - successful real estate agent Param Singh came gaining his licence and “Whanganui is awesome. says, “I can manage can enjoy their family ing and is prepared to biggest investment.” to New Zealand from passing his probation We just love it here.” my time so much bet- time together. do letterbox drops by Through hard work India nine years ago period of six months. It also works so well ter. When I have open Param pursues good himself. He says, “I meet Param is enjoying a and worked as a chef in Discussing their future with being a Real Estate houses I can get from results in real estate for some interesting people successful career in real Auckland. But he soon together, Param and his Agent. He was soon one to the next within 15 both the seller and the in the process who ask estate. found life in Auckland wife decided to come —#† minutes.” And now with buyer. He is active in me questions about sell- His focus is on expensive, houses hard to Whanganui as it was White Real Estate and two young children, they promotion and advertis- ing and buying property. residential properties – to come by and driving where his wife was I enjoy the job as it is everything from inner very stressful. While brought up. It was a good a people business and city houses through to working as a chef he decision. They have been am always aware that lifestyle properties. ’- here for over three years for most people, buy- Contact Param on 021 cations in Real Estate, now and Param says, ing a house will be their 263 4263 or 347 7777. ELECTROPLATING REAL ESTATE

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26 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2019 Big changes ahead for Whanganui kindergartens ‚?XY$ structure supporting each President, Amy Weight- members of the Whan- kindergarten and teach- man, welcomed the deci- ganui Kindergarten As- ing team will change, sion. “This is great news sociation (WKA) voted what happens each day at and a positive step for- to amalgamate with He kindy for children, their ward for the kindergar-  Y| ;- "  ten movement” she said. rarua Free Kindergarten continue” said Trish Tay- “We want kindergartens Association (HWM). lor Pope, WKA General to be well-supported in “This is a turning point Manager. each community, with for our association and “For well over a year highly professional we’re excited about the now, HWM has been teaching teams and kin- possibilities amalgama- supporting our manage- tion will bring” said ment team and provid- fantastic experiences for Collette Redman, WKA ing support and advice every child. That is at the president. “We want a for teaching and learning heart of what we do.” strong and enduring fu- through their profession- “As a community- ture for kindergartens in al advisors” Trish Taylor #$ this region and being part O‚ | childhood education pro- of HWM will position us with HWM has demon- vider, we want to make well to achieve that aim # sure all our resources go across our diverse and come with being part of into teaching and learn- growing communities.” a larger organisation and ing” said Collette Red- The Whanganui asso- having access to stable man. “Amalgamation infrastructure and a wide means we can focus on services in Whanganui, range of professional and what happens for every Y“$ ‚|$ operational expertise and child each day in every Taihape and Waiouru. resources” she said. kindergarten knowing “While the operational  Y| well supported by HWM OBITUARY - Doug Wilson providing professional Wheel clampers days are numbered and organisational ex- News of the passing of former All Black rugby play- Protections to stop the operators. It sets a cap too there are the cowboy agreement at $100 because pertise.” er, Doug Wilson, will sadden sporting folk in at least public being charged exces- of $100 as the maximum clampers who use stand- it provides enough of a de- The amalgamation three New Zealand cities, Wanganui, Christchurch and sive fees and being preyed amount motorists will have over tactics and this has to terrent to prevent people | ? Wellington. upon by wheel clampers are to pay to wheel clampers.” stop. The new rules provide parking on private property July 2019. Information Douglas Dawson Wilson, who died at the weekend, a step closer, with legisla- Transport Minister, Phil much greater clarity, so that without permission, while on the amalgamation is was 88. tion stopping the practices Twyford, says that at the motorists will know their still being a reasonable available at https://www. Mr Wilson was born and died in Wanganui, spending moment wheel clamping is rights and can contest a fee amount to pay. yourkindergarten.co.nz/ the bulk of his life here after retiring from rugby. He Parliament this evening. largely unregulated and the when asked to pay more The Bill is expected to about-us/amalgamation- will be remembered in southern rugby circles in having Motorists should not have law is unclear about how than $100. Wheel clampers pass by the end of the year. process/ made his reputation in the game as a Canterbury repre- to pay exorbitant amounts much operators can charge. who overcharge fees will ‚#- of money to remove wheel “There is a voluntary code # "" $ ers will recall him as a try-scoring wing. clamps from their vehicle, intended to protect consum- and the Police will enforce Doug was certainly a versatile rugby player and Commerce and Consum- ers and there are some op- this.” looked every inch the All Black he would become V Y$ ™ erators who are operating Kris Faafoi says the fee when playing for Canterbury before his selection for Faafoi says. appropriately. But we know cap was set by Cabinet the national side which toured Britain, Ireland, France “Many people have com- and North America in 1953-54. plained after having to pay Subsequently, he played for Wellington, where selec- large fees – and this can be tors appreciated his pace and his appetite for tries. in the region of $700 on the Sadly passed away recently... € spot to unclamp their vehi- $#’" cle. Not only are people be- His strengths as a player included a sharp rugby brain, \$ - Bazil Gavin ALLAN, reliable hands and unusual pace. fronting situations where aged 86 years, died 18 May 2019. He retained his interest in rugby throughout his life members of the public feel Doreen Mary (Birdie) (nee Funnell) and was a successful and popular tipster for the RCP at vulnerable in dealing with World Cup time. aggressive wheel clampers. (formerly Daly) BIRD, Doug was good at any sport to which he turned his “The Government has aged 88 years, died 19 May 2019. hand. He loved his cricket and was an age group player introduced the Land Trans- Trevor Donald HUGHES, for the South Island and Canterbury before opting to port (Wheel Clamping) aged 66 years, died 18 May 2019. concentrate on rugby. The skills he had in the winter Amendment Bill to better game would have suited him in today’s professional protect motorists from the Warrick Peter JONES, era. unscrupulous wheel clamp aged 55 years, died 17 May 2019. Albert MCGOWAN, A PPersonalersonal WWayay TToo SaySay GoodbyeGoodbye aged 88 years, died 13 May 2019. Sports Talk Ronald Arthur (Ronnie) RUSH, TheThe ForrestForrest Loun Loungege offers offers a awarm, warm, aged 79 years, died 21 May 2019. with Trevor Mackay intimate settinsettingg fforor smasmallerller ffunerals,unerals, Gabrielle Bernadette (nee Condon) toto share youryour final gogoodbyesodbyes wi withth TAYLOR, New Sports McLees, who wrote the thosethose closest to you.you. ArranArrangege a visit Columnist Sports Talk column for todaytodayyy andand meet our ffriendlyriendly team. aged 84 years, died 19 May 2019. the RCP after being editor Douglas Dawson (Doug) WILSON Former Whanganui of the Chronicle. (All Black 1953 - 1954), aged 88 years, Chronicle Editor, Mark Mark kicked a football died 18 May 2019. Dawson, has joined the around in his primary River City Press team. school days and remains He is taking over the active in the world game, Sports Talk column, playing football for Marist to which he will bring Casuals at Wembley Park experience and profes- at the weekends. Trevor Mackay sionalism and the RCP His grammar school in is delighted to have him. Britain was a rugby un- athletics. Keen sportsman, ion school and he played Subsequently, in Wan- Mark, was a Sports Edi- that game in his second- ganui he has particularly tor for four newspapers ary school years. These enjoyed club and provin- in Britain before arriv- days he rates rugby union cial rugby union and he ing in New Zealand and as probably his favourite keeps a close eye on the was a sports editor for sport. international scene. the Chronicle before be- As well as playing a va- To win three World coming its Editor. riety of sports in his ear- Cups on the trot might be Being paid to watch lier years, Mark covered a bit too much, he said of sport had been a pretty for newspapers in Britain the All Blacks’ chances good way to earn a liv- in Japan later this year. ing, Mark said. as the tennis at Wimble- He sees England and In joining the RCP, don, World Cup rugby South Africa as other Mark is following in the union play in 1999 and major contenders for the footsteps of the late Jim European championship trophy.

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Supper Community Arts Centre, Wanganui Music What’s On in the Anonymous mediums this week are through God and the loss of and opportunity to chat. 19 Taupo Quay. Contact Society Vocal & Community Phone 0800 229 6757. Glen & Grant Richardson his father, he writes one of Sponsored by Wanganui Kirsty 021 2123819. Email: Instrument Recital Notices If you have a drinking from Wellington. 25 Tawa the most beloved Christian Christadelphians. For theosophywhanganui@ Sunday, 26 May, 2pm in What’s On in the Com- problem maybe we can Street, Wanganui. Sunday’s songs. Wednesday 22 May, more about us: www. gmail.com. St Paul’s Hall. Performers munity notices are $10 for help. AA Wanganui area 7pm. All welcome. Cost 6.30pm, Koha. Supper thisisyourbible.com, or The Wanganui include Diane Paterson, up to 50 words with the meeting list: Sunday, St by donation. Like our provided. To Register phone 342 7726. 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Johns Lutheran Church his religious calling, little Church Hall, Mathieson “River City Folk”. Cost Enjoy music from Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, did he know that this was Street. Tuition will include $7 includes afternoon “Mamma Mia”, “The Wanganui; Wednesday, St the first step that would basic lines and techniques. tea. Pick up from your Sound of Music”, “Hair” Luke’s Church Hall, 34 eventually lead him to the Come along and have fun home 1.30pm approx. For and lots more favourites. Remembering Y|>$[$ Vatican. He would become, with flowers. Contact: catering purposes, please Saturday, 8 June - 2pm 7.30pm; Thursday, St in 2013, the leader of the Lynne - 3479408 or Joy - advise if you are coming at Central Baptist Church Johns Lutheran Church Catholic Church, Pope 3427763 to register. independently. Phone cnr Dublin & Wicksteed our history Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Francis. In his role as the Living Well Seminar Patricia Baudet 3455282. Streets, Wanganui. Get Wanganui, 7.30pm; Al Archbishop of Buenos Thursday, 30 May 2019 The Brotherhood of your tickets at the door Anon, Tuesday, Quakers, Aires, he had challenged at 1.30pm in the Brechin Humanity or purchase from choir When local doctors used leeches 256 Wicksteed Street. the corruption and abuse Lounge, St Paul’s Church, member or phone Edwyna Invites you to our Lecture. While leeches were much used in the early days 7.30pm, Friday, Gonville of the government Cnr Guyton & Cooks Sts. “Reincarnation” The Hope 344 7974 or 027 3601335. Library meeting room, dictatorship. He worked Our Speaker is Barbara Adults $20.00; Seniors by medical practitioners, research has failed to re- of the World! Does death cord many instances of their use by civilian doc- 12.30pm. Ph 0508 425 to give voice to those who Gordon “Travelling mean the end of life or does $15.00; Students $10.00; 266. had none: the victims of in Van Diemen’s Land, Children under 12 - Free. tors practicing in Wanganui. But here is an extract it merely open the door to from a private letter, "John has not been well late- At Wisdom Is Yours prostitution, slavery and (Tasmania)”. Afternoon another life? At 2.30pm, drug trafficking within tea will be provided. A ly, but the doctor will call again tomorrow to give Wellbeing Centre 25 May 2019, at the Wanganui Country him the leeches." Guided Meditation, the many shantytowns. gold coin donation is Community Arts Centre, 19 Music Club - Wednesday, 5 June, appreciated. (L.W.S. are The medicinal leech has, of recent years, been Saturdays 10.30am. Cost Taupo Quay, Whagnanui. Change of Venue found living in a small lake in the Okoia district. A is a Koha. Workshop 6.30pm, Koha. Supper the Last Thursday of the Phone: Lorraine Halliwell to Carlton School provided. To Register month). " Spiritual Healing, 3442702/0273388606. Hall please call Pam on 345 Seminar: Getting to and proved to be the leech used by members of the Saturday 25 May. Pop Theosophy When: Sunday, 26 May, medical profession during the early period of the in to 200B Victoria Ave 5047 ext 3, or email pam. Know the Bible Whanganui [email protected]. 1.00pm - 4.30pm. Come settlement for bloodletting. or call 06 3455002 or Better Exploring spiritual along for an afternoon DVD Evening – I By no means an unattractive creature, the leech 0272531858 for more 7.30pm, Tuesdays, in the development, philosophy, of country music, fun, was about four inches long, of a brownish colour information. Can Only Imagine Christadelphian Hall, religion, science and the fellowship and afternoon with a lighter brown stripe the full length of its Clairvoyance After Bart Millard loses his 138 Great North Road. arts. We have a small tea. Adults: $4.00, children back. 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Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Ritesh Verma 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Bruce McGhie 027 333 2587 Substantial home BUYERS $399,000+ Classic Kiwi home DEADLINE SALE WEB ID WGU68260 WEB ID WGU68204 BASTIA HILL WHANGANUI EAST 60 Mt View Road 19 Kiwi Street This large family home has been well looked after both A classic Kiwi home with great bones and plenty of inside and out. Spacious living areas cater for family life room. This three bedroom home is set on just over 800 with open plan kitchen and dining room opening into sqm (more or less), perfect for family and pets. The the formal lounge. Down the hallway past three good location is great with neighbours only on one side and sized bedrooms (all with built in storage), and the family close to shops and schools. Freshly decorated and with bathroom, you come to the master bedroom with its new carpet and drapes throughout, this home is family view out over Whanganui East and access to the large ready. A great backyard, fenced and private; garage and deck. Downstairs is the single garage and adjoining extra shedding. lounge/den/games room. The section is nicely VIEW By Appointment landscaped. DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 31st May, 2019 at VIEW By Appointment 4.00pm

Ritesh Verma Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 4 Home 06 345 6006 3 [email protected] [email protected] 1 1 Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 1 DEADLINE SALE [email protected] 1 Fantastic family living BUYERS $295,000+ Brilliant buying $285,000 WEB ID WGU68375 WEB ID WGU68123 CASTLECLIFF ARAMOHO 56 Lee Street 41A Lewis Avenue This appealing home has river mouth and coastal views Don't be deceived! This super tidy, beautifully presented with a private outlook. Soak up the views from the deck three bedroom home is surprisingly spacious. The roomy while you watch your little ones play in a fully fenced kitchen opens to the dining area, great for family meals section at the end of quiet a cul-de-sac. Freshly and get-togethers. The lounge is separate and warmed modernised, this 1970s house has new carpet and vinyl by a heat pump during the colder months. The and a modern inviting fresh colour scheme. The bathroom has been remodeled with a large corner brand-new open plan kitchen and dining area will be shower and modern fittings. The property is fully fenced the hub of the home along with adjoining deck with the and there is an adjoining carport and garden shed. fantastic views. The kitchen enjoys a gas hob and the Plenty of lawn for children and pets to play. home has infinity gas. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

Ritesh Verma Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 3 Home 06 345 6006 3 [email protected] [email protected] 1 1 Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 1 Bigger than you think! $259,000 Opportunity knocks $249,000 WEB ID WGU68413 WEB ID WGU68382 WHANGANUI CENTRAL ARAMOHO 14 Barrack Street 21 Camellia Avenue This 1910s cottage has recently been given a new lease What an opportunity here in the quiet cul-de-sac of of life with a fresh coat of paint inside and out. Now Camellia Avenue. This three bedroom family home has this three bedroom home is light and bright with new been freshly painted and has new carpet throughout. carpet and a modern kitchen creating a great family The lounge has large French doors that open to the home. The bathroom is large and the laundry is big patio and the gas heater keeps everyone cosy. Glass enough to be a boot room in the wet weather. All panel doors can be opened to the adjoining dining area bedrooms are well proportioned and have wardrobes. that has a cute servery hatch to the kitchen keeping The kitchen and dining area open out to the patio and everyone connected. The bathroom is large and has a fully fenced backyard. This property is a great step onto wet-floor shower. A good sized backyard and a spot for the property ladder. alfresco dining. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

Ritesh Verma Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 3 [email protected] [email protected] 3 1 Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 1 Smart buying! $245,000 Rental investment $189,000 WEB ID WGU68318 WEB ID WGU67544 GONVILLE WHANGANUI EAST 2 Kawatiri Avenue 7 Te Mawae Street This two bedroom townhouse is the perfect step into This tidy 1920s cottage has been well looked after by low maintenance living. The lovely, sunny conservatory the long-standing tenant. With four bedrooms, a good leads the way into the light and airy open plan living sized lounge and kitchen/diner this property will be a spaces. The kitchen has everything at hand and from great addition to your portfolio. The grounds are easy here you can step out to the courtyard garden. A care with a fully fenced backyard and the location is modern bathroom and separate toilet are down the perfect for families with shops, schools and sports hallway and it's up to you how you configure the grounds all close at hand. Currently rented at $220pw, bedrooms, two bedrooms and an office or a hobby rates are $2,101.78pa. Do your sums and give us a call room perhaps. Located close to the hospital and only a now! short drive to town. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

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