Vol. 36, No. 44 - November 12, 2020
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port them as the Scholar- BY DOUG DAVIDSON and his father, a univer- three – New Zealand, Ita- sity professor, told him to ly and Australia and was ship did not cover living Dr Karam Shaar was in Whanganui re- leave before he too was costs. However, she was cently visiting a fellow Syrian. I met up with both Florence and Victo- - him to find out why he had to leave Syria, Malaysia, one of the few ria University. As for Ad- ship, then a full time one. how he came to New Zealand and about his countries which allowed elaide, South Australia, he She got her PhD only 2 weeks ago in Behavioural current job as a Senior Analyst for the New Syrians to apply for a was told “We do not ad- tourist visa when they ar- mit Syrian nationals.” Economics, research- Zealand Treasury. rived in the country. Understandably he “was ing as Karam says, “The Back in 2011, Karam ers. He wanted to continue economics of disasters had just completed his It was dangerous to op- his studies but to get a Later, after coming to – where psychology and degree in Economics in pose the Government and student visa he had to New Zealand, he was economics interact. She is his home city of Aleppo, he kept his involvement invited to go to an inter- likely to be appointed as a which was the largest city secret from his sister and he went to Egypt and national trade conference lecturer in the university.” but now due to the Civil brother, until in one pro- returned once his visa in Adelaide. “I thought Karam now has a po- War, had been overtaken test “I was tapped on the was approved. Karam this would also be an sition as a Senior Ana- by the capital of Da- shoulder. It was my broth- was able to study for a opportunity to go to the lyst in the New Zealand mascus. Protests against er. He and my sister were Masters. He says, “Ma- university to express my Treasury. Just before the the regime of Bashar al- involved without any of laysia has very low costs annoyance.” It didn’t hap- elections, he wrote a sum- Assad had broken up in us knowing.” for University study and pen because his request mary of the IMF World Aleppo and Karam be- Soon many of his friends the state universities are for an Australian visa was Economic Outlook for the came one of the organis- were arrested and tortured highly rated. The univer- turned down. Ministers of Finance. sity where I studied actu- At Victoria University, Back in Aleppo, the re- ally has a higher world he completed his PhD sistance to the regime was ranking compared with while also doing some crushed, thanks partially Victoria University in work for the Reserve to regular bombing from Wellington.” Bank on Loan to Value Russian jets and Syrian While studying he met ratios (LVRs look at how helicopters. Karam’s fam- Hanna from Iran who much you're looking to ily left Syria for Europe was also doing a Mas- borrow, relative to the and North America. His ters in Economics and value of the house you father continued working she persuaded him to ap- want to buy). as a professor in the USA. ply for a scholarship to In the meantime Hanna do a PhD. He applied for - Continued on page 2 Dr Karam Shaar in Whanganui recently Your New Kitchen Elegant, Unique, Handcrafted
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2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Possibility of extending the Five local artists receive tracks for the tram Amplifying Grants Five local creatives have ment panel was impressed the sector and at the am- Tramways Trust received funding in the in- with the quality and range bition, belief and gener- Chair, Kritzo Venter augural round of Amplify of applications and had a osity of our brightest and # O& Y+*[ Grants, an initiative from very hard decision in front best.” put us back by about Whanganui & Partners. of them. She says the pan- Funding was awarded two years, but we are The funding is intended el was looking for appli- to glassblower, Katie now ready to take the to support the equipment cations that demonstrated Brown, for the devel- next steps … we are and technology creatives existing achievement, but opment of e-commerce hopeful that we can need to take their work to also where funding could capabilities, YouTube ! " the next level. content creator, Te Wai- for the various, as yet Emma Bugden from “I was excited by the Nui Ranginui Mansell, # / Whanganui & Partners, recipients they ultimately towards the construction related projects that we says the grants were chose, which cover the of a new workspace, cre- ! " full range of creative in- ative co-working space city.” funding for creatives. dustries. We’ve funded a owner, Jack Mitchell- He added that he “Most arts grants sup- glass artist, paper mak- Anyon, for the con- “envisaged a reinvig- ers, a co-working space, structions of moveable oration of the plans out front, like exhibitions, a taonga puoro designer walls, harakeke paper to extend the track, gigs or performances,” and a YouTube content beginning with discus- Bugden said. “But the ] product creator, Pakohe sions with the Whan- more I work with the crea- - Papers, towards a new ganui District Council tive sector the more I see ists or organisations and computer system and Whanganui tram for inclusion in long- the need to support and all have shown leadership taonga puoro designer, term plans.” Trust was able to com- ganui, the Trust is ”after we had such a strengthen the behind- and innovation in their Tom Carroll, towards the In the meantime, bine with Neville Gor- dependent on loyal and large tramway system the-scenes infrastructure ; purchase of workshop tram volunteers pro- rie and his 1960’s ex hard working volun- in our town for 40 plus that enables creativity to heartened at the state of tools. vide regular Sunday London double-decker teers. Pat Seconi is one years and at the end in afternoon runs (1 to ! < of them. As their news- 1950, nothing was kept In selecting the grant re- 3pm) from the Tram bus and tram experi- letter points out “Pat at the time to create a cipients, Bugden said the Shed on Taupo Quay ence. Over a weekend takes care of the major- tramway’s museum.” assessment panel evalu- to the Riverboat Centre they carried nearly 150 ity of maintenance on But thanks to volun- ated applications based and back, as well as of- paying passengers plus the tram and shed.” teers like Pat, progress on how much impact the fering rides on vintage numerous children. He has been involved is being made. He funding could have both and special occasions. There will be extra runs with the tram since says, “What keeps me on the creative workers The Trust is in the pro- over the Christmas/New 2007 and says, “I am interested is the his- and on the sector itself. cess of re-establishing Year period and school still disappointed that tory of the tramways, “I hope that, over a Supporters’ Group. holidays the track has not been meeting the public and time, the Amplify grants During Heritage Like so many other extended somewhere.” the comradery of the strengthen the creative Month, the Tramways organisations in Whan- He points out that volunteers.” sector, literally amplify- ing our creative voices. Whanganui is home to Koha Shed asking for donations of extraordinary talent and I want to lift up the sec- tor by helping that talent food and presents for children reach its full potential,” Bugden said. The funding round re- and Christmas items ceived 27 applications from local creatives. Bugden says the assess-
Koha Shed, Whanganui East Whanganui people showed their generosity through their support of the City Mission’s Food Drive. The Koha Shed does similar work and they also need help. Their food bank is “the only available service for after hours and emergency situations.” They would appreci- ate donations of food. They are also seeking help with Christmas presents for children for all ages. Last year they gave out 400 presents and they expect more will be needed for this year. A third request is for items in good condition for our free Christmas Market including Christmas trees and ; ! Q Street, weekdays 9am to 2pm or you can arrange after / - lect. Help make those that are experiencing hardship have a stress-free joyful Christmas. Only 5 more papers until Christmas! Book your advertising with RCP now. email: [email protected]. Ph. 345 3666 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 3 New mural at Tawhero School brightens and inspires Karleen Marshall, Principal/Tumuaki " of Tawhero School, wanted her students He adds, “Although I chose the colours O < they were implicit in the drawings.” did” when they worked on their inquiry While Dan has done a lot of work in learning programme. It just so happened # the school had a sports shed which was one he has done in the past decade. Now crying out for a bright, inspiring mural. " ! " As part of their philosophy of using ; ! local artists to help inspire the students, " Karleen approached well known mu- a longer period starting the last week of ral artist, Dan Mills. The theme was ` M Q " In that last week, the students were keen Maui-tikitiki-a-Taranga’ – How do we ! " " all the time. Dan met with the students, talked with Karleen says, “We would like more mu- them and let them draw parts of the rals and we are talking with Dan about the & O possibilities.” Party held to celebrate the Dan with students from levels 3 and 4 opening of St Johns Hill Kindergarten sandpit
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Catherine thanking everyone including Sam (next to her) from with Enliven in Whanganui Hardy Construction Tamariki, teachers, par- and some “strange things uted in so many ways. Enliven creates elder-centred communities that recognises elders as individuals and ents and grandparents such as a bikeathon,” said Grants from the Four Re- supports them in a way that’s right for them. Set amongst lovely picturesque landscapes, came to a sandpit opening Head Teacher, Catherine gions Trust and The Lion party on Thursday, 29 Oc- Bonisch. Foundation meant that the all Enliven facilities in Whanganui are purpose built with strong community connections. tober, at St Johns Hill Kin- The Kindergarten reached project could get under- dergarten. way. In the Whanganui region, Enliven offers: The Kindergarten had the past couple of years, = " " Kowhainui Home and Village, Otamatea • Abingdon Village, St John’s Hill seeking support to build the thanks to building con- " " tractors, Hardy Construc- and updating of the outdoor been extremely fortunate to tion, who built the sandpit retirement villages rest home hospital dementia playground. A ‘Friends of " at the end of last term, as short term respite health recovery day programmes the Kindergarten Group’ well as laying new grass, was formed and many the wonderful new play- planting trees and adding For more information please visit: " " ground possible. " - their time towards the fun- Catherine said the teach- riki to work in. Sam and www.enlivencentral.org.nz " & - ing team is deeply grateful Stacey, from Hardy Con- " # ƿ !- struction, also generously donated a wonderful sun- area. The team came back on the weekend to complete the job. Sam said, “They came to work on the Mon- day and said they didn’t want to get paid for the weekend.” Other businesses in- & - son Plumbers and Bark N Boulders. & - " - nities for the tamariki to _ - ronment and helps chil- ! "# sharing and communicat- ing with their peers. St Johns Hill Kinder- garten recently celebrated 61 years. It is part of He - dergartens. Opening hours are from 8.30am to ` `+ # with a team of 6 trained teachers. 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 LETTER - Sarjeant Gallery cost blowout Lyn Whiteside - her final concert Dear editor the Government grants are conditional Over the last three years the Whan- on the council (ratepayers) stumping up ganui Ratepayers' Association has for any further cost blowouts. Thus far, released several press statements ex- soon after starting site works, $228,000 with the Community Choir pressing concern at the escalating costs of council "contingency" money has al- associated with the redevelopment of ready been spent. Lyn Whiteside will Lyn sical conferences.” direct the Whanganui Looking back there is the Sarjeant Art Gallery and the impact What concerns the Ratepayers' Associa- Community Choir for one concert that comes that may have for Whanganui ratepay- tion is that, with a three year construction to the forefront. That was ers. deadline, bearing in mind the already choir performs on Satur- a performance of the Mi- Without detracting from the superb shocking record of cost escalation, are day, November 14. It will kado at Heritage House " " Whanganui Ratepayers going to have to complete 11 years as Mu- in 2013. She says, “We Central Government, the escalation in fund many millions more for the comple- sical Director. The choir were able to have a good costs is alarming. tion of this project? Project Manager, normally performs twice number of quality sing- May 2015 - As quoted by the then Gaye Batty, stated that the contingency a year and also at Hos- ers, especially men. It Mayor Main, cost for redevelopment fund being held in reserve will never be pice Concerts, along with was a superb show with $31.5 million, council contribution 3 revealed “because of possibly contractors other Whanganui choirs. great acting helped by million. " " However, Lyn is not the involvement of Joan November 2017 - Cost $34.9 million, That statement is outstanding in its naive- leaving music. In fact she Street. It was a great suc- council contribution $5 million. Mayor ty and shows a total lack of due diligence will be the musical direc- ! Main said, “We have promised our rate- in the whole tendering process. The tor for Amdram’s produc- culturally.” payers we will do this only if we source secrecy surrounding council's predeter- tion of the Phantom of Lyn sums it up by say- the money from outside Whanganui." mined 'allocation for contingency funds' the Opera to take place ing, “It has been a great Move forward to December 2020 - is not acceptable. Council also needs to in September 2021 at the ride.” Cost now $49.3 million, council's con- be open about the amount budgeted for Opera House. Workshops The Whanganui Com- tribution $5 million plus "contingen- the redeveloped galleries operating costs. have started already. Lyn munity Choir concert is at cies." We were stung by the Waste Water Treat- will also continue to teach Central Baptist Church on { # - # | singing at Collegiate and Saturday, November 14 at jeant has been escalating by $70,000 - Ray Brightwell for private students. 2pm. per week. It’s important to note that all Chairman, Whanganui Ratepayers Assn It was her father who in- spired Lyn to get into mu- sicals as he was involved the ‘Man of La Mancha.’ I was doing my own sing- in them. “Mum also made This led to more roles ing studies.” (Lyn has an sure I did piano and sing- such as that of Adele in ATCL in Singing). ing lessons.” It came to Die Fledermaus, featur- 6 " fruition when she was 15 ing the ‘laughing song.’ It initially at Nga Tawa. when she sang a lead role also led to musical direct- They had two teachers in the Dannevirke Oper- ing and by 1998 she not covering musical theatre atic Society’s Sound of only directed the Sound singing as well as classi- Music production. of Music in Taupo but had cal singing. Ingrid Culli- However, she left New her son cast as Fredric, the < ! Zealand for Western Aus- oldest boy in the family. teaching both, which she tralia and says, “My mu- Lyn has directed so did for 16 years. She says, sic was limited to playing many musicals – too “I have had students com- my guitar at kiwi par- many to list –including pleting diplomas in both ties.” She came back to four shows at the Opera forms, with distinction.” New Zealand, to Taupo House. At the same time She adds, “I’ve kept up and in 1986 joined the she “fell into teaching with trends through online chorus for a production of music and singing, while studies and attending mu-
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 5 Council purchases Durie Hill section near Bouquet of the Week: Tower for use as public reserve Jennifer O’Leary Whanganui District = ƾ - Jennifer with Council has bought 9 $ Lily Blyth Street near the War Blyth Street is now uncon- Memorial Tower on Durie ditional, with a settlement Hill for use as a public re- date of Friday, 20 Novem- serve. ber 2020. Councillors adopted rec- @ - ommendations agreeing chase 3 Blyth Street was not in principle to proceed accepted by the vendor. with the purchase of two The 22 October meeting properties – 3 and 9 Blyth was held to consider sub- Street – subject to reach- ing agreement on satis- submitters following public factory terms of sale with consultation, after commu- the vendors, at a council nity group Step Up Durie meeting on Thursday, 22 Hill requested the council October. consider buying the vacant
Phone: 06 357 3619 Mob: 027 269 4277 Email: [email protected] section at 9 Blyth Street. ority of funding, the rates review. 2021 SOUTH ISLAND TOURS More than 120 submis- burden and that there was The Psychoactive Sub- 20 DAYS sions were received. In ad- ! stances Act 2013 came into dition, a letter of support The open space imme- force on 18 July 2013 and 11 March 2021 COST $4,050 with 192 signatures was re- diately next to the War created a regulated market ceived for the purchase of 9 Memorial Tower is an for the legal sale of ap- 19 DAYS Blyth Street. easily-accessible site for proved recreational psycho- Marie and Lily in Aramoho love their local postie. 10 October 2021 COST $4,375* Of the 119 submissions outstanding views over active products by licensed Lily is the dog and welcomes postie, Jennifer O’Leary, *$165pp FAREWELL SPIT TOUR INCLUDED IN COST on 9 Blyth Street, 99 were Whanganui and is close to sellers. In 2014, under the because each day she gives her a dog biscuit, which in support, one was neutral the Durie Hill Elevator, one act, the council adopted its she tends to bury to await a suitable time for eating. and 19 were opposed. The of the city’s most visited at- Psychoactive Substances – Lily’s owner, Marie, who nominated Jennifer for the 2021 BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR purchase of 3 Blyth Street tractions. Local Approved Products RCP Bouquet of the Week, says Jennifer is loved not generated 117 submissions. The high number of sub- Policy 2014 and was re- only by the pets on her route but also by the people. 14 DAYS % / quired to review its policy Jennifer’s friendly approach was backed up by her 29 April 2021 COST $3,500 proposal, three were neu- important the area was to manager at NZ Post, Rochelle Brandon, who arranged tral and 19 were against. all Whanganui residents. on which it was made. for us (including Lily) to surprise Jennifer as she sort- Most submissions in sup- The council also adopted All submissions on the ed out her mail at headquarters, getting ready to start Check us out Cost of tour based on twin share. " the review of its Psycho- land purchase at Durie Hill her day. on Facebook! For an itinerary please ring MARGARET on the iconic nature of the active Substances – Local can be viewed on Whan- 4 ! ! www.margaretsgoldentours.com location and the preserva- Approved Products Policy ganui District Council’s together by Nicola and her team at the Flower Room, tion of views and openness at the 22 October meet- website at: www.whan- an Inter Flora Top 20 Club member. Jennifer also re- of the site. Those opposing ing. One submission was ganui.govt.nz/Durie-Hill- ceived a voucher for lunch for two from the Grand Enquiries any time: TOLL FREE 0800 77 00 70 cited concerns about pri- received in support of the land-purchase Irish Pub.
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 7 Council appoints new Chief Operating Officer Whanganui District with Waka Kotahi NZ he most recently held the event,” says Mr Fell. join our team.” of Chief Executive Of- Council welcomes a new Transport Agency and NZ role of National Manager, “Lance’s experience Mr Kennedy will start at & Q = { " {ƾ Police. Journey Optimisation. clearly shows a real focus the council on Monday, 30 Council on 2 November. to its executive team this Mr Fell says, “The Chief Prior to this, he spent 26 on improving service lev- November. “We would like to ac- month, with the appoint- { " {ƾ years with NZ Police in- els and a proven ability to The role of Chief Operat- knowledge Bryan for his ment of Lance Kennedy to important role in develop- cluding in senior manage- provide leadership, often " {ƾ contribution and wish the role. ing and maintaining rela- ment roles at both regional during times of duress. held by Bryan Nicholson, him all the best with this Chief Executive, Kym tionships with our stake- and national levels. We’re pleased to have him who took up the position new challenge.” Fell, says Lance comes holders and Lance brings “While at NZTA Lance to the council with sig- with him a hugely valu- played a key part in the " able skillset in this area.” organisations’ COVID leadership experience, Lance comes to the response as well as tak- having held senior roles council after almost two ing the helm as Incident and a half years at the NZ Controller during the 2019 Lance Kennedy Transport Agency, where State Highway 4 landslide
The ancient treatment of acupuncture Significant successes on the sports field for Cullinane College students As the end of the school- ing year approaches our students continue to work with a sense of purpose and determination. Our NCEA students should be commended for the excellent way they have refocused themselves on their academic goals af- ter the disruption due to Covid-19 during Term 2. The College has had " - Tyrone Kemp and Sosoli Talawadua, from Whan- ganui Rugby Union, re- cently presented our 1st XV rugby team with their trophy for winning the World Acupuncture Day enced in Chinese Herbal their daily practice. For Manawatu Premier 2 Di- is today November 15 Medicine and may more information go to vision. They also handed and it is an opportunity to combine both forms in acupuncture.org.nz out the winner’s medals ! to our girls for winning gain entry for the Con- On Thursday, 5 Novem- December, our students ! the 'Whanganui 10 a dors National Tournament ber, our College held the will gather at the Royal practice. Acupuncture side Girls Rugby Com- to be held in April 2021. 2020 Maori Awards Even- Opera House to celebrate originated from tradi- petition'. As a result, our Our Under 15 Girls’ 7’s ing. This was a wonderful the academic achieve- tional Chinese medicine Cullinane College Rug- team will be entering this event where our College ments of both our junior and is currently one of by teams look forward tournament also. On top and community gathered and senior students. This the most widely used to building on from the of this, the College will to celebrate the success is a change to our previous forms of complementary success of 2020 as 2021 still enter both Manawatu of our Maori students. Prize Giving ceremonies, medicine. approaches. The Col- and Whanganui competi- We congratulate all of the as we are hosting the event It involves inserting lege is entering a Girls tions with the number of award recipients from this for the entire College and sterile, single use needles, Open 7’s team in the lo- students participating in- ceremony. it is sure to be a wonderful no thicker than a human creasing again next year. Finally, on Thursday, 3 celebration. hair, relatively painlessly body. Usually no more than six to eight needles are used in each treat- ment that typically lasts for 40 to 60 minutes. This includes the time taken to record a comprehensive clinical history. A course of treatments is generally considered to be between eight to ten sessions. Acupuncture can be used for a range of pa- tient conditions ranging from lower back pain, depression and migraines to respiratory, gastro- intestinal and cardio- vascular ailments. ACC recognised acupuncture as an alternative treat- ment back in 1990. Members of Acupunc- ture NZ have to complete at least four years full time training to be regis- tered. Whilst all members practice acupuncture, many are also experi- 8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Measles vaccine is free ‘Simply Italian’s’ annual jewellery sale and available now - November 16-21 ; R ! ƾ year for many, with _ ! R - ={£;Q/*$# - ! M " " ! " - " 9 " 6 % # 6 # - O / R - New owner of Simply Italian - Karine Harrison ; ; # ! / # ; " # £ ; R / Y = O; Y+*$# % X - " ; < & 7! 6 R ! " & " - 6 :« with more than 2000 " ; # ] # ! " " ; " _ R " *¥ " & ! < ! " " / ¢++ O8 " Y* % ! # & $ " & ! " - = # - ¥ # *¥ 6 9 $$¨ 6 7 / " ª*+# " " - ] Y+ $ ! " " " " : " " " Y* # ! " ! # < ! ! ! ! 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Both loved ! our customers.” their jobs, travelling ‘consultants contracted You can contact them as themselves and espe- to Flight Centre’ they follows: cially Flight Centre as a are independent agents Sierra – sierra.odonnell. company to work for. " ® " However, the Whan- " # ! Jo – jo.mcdonnell.nz@ ganui Flight Centre and train travel as well as " shop was one of the organising holiday pack- You can also contact 23 stores Flight Centre ages, especially for fami- them through their Fa- closed down as a result lies but also for sports and cebook page Wanganui of Covid’s impact on community organisations. Flight Centre Brokers. overseas travel. (Twen- As Jo says, “We will take ty-three stores have away some of the pressure Jo and Sierra remained open). The from you.” As most of us, they redundancy but Sierra are “hopeful of travel and Jo approached the bubbles to Australia and company and suggested the Cook Island opening Whanganui district arts heroes quiz they become Flight soon. That will help get - By Quizmaster David photographer in Whan- Whanganui Opera House diva Productions Ltd, was 6. Roger Brasell. Centre brokers. They had " _ Scoullar ganui from 1899—1927. during Amdram’s golden named after the Lady Go- 7. Shirley London. to qualify and they did Apart from that there are 1. She is an actress, 4. A former Wanganui years of the 1960s and diva legend of her home 8. Patricia Ryan (Ri- and now they work from still customers wanting to writer, singer, director and Polytechnic artist/mentor, 1970s. town of Coventry. anne), ballerina, chore- home. transfer overseas credits - he is recognised as a sig- 8. She has had a stellar 2. Joan Rosier-Jones. ographer, Artistic Direc- There are advantages to domestic travel and tre whose professional " - career in ballet in NZ and 3. Frank Denton. When tor and Senior Classical they say. “It provides Sierra and Jo can continue theatre career began with porary NZ ceramics and a overseas, even partnering the Sarjeant Gallery Dance Tutor for Royal _ ! ! helping with that. Sierra the Four Seasons Theatre " " - Rudolph Nureyev. opened he was commis- New Zealand Ballet. the clients. We can meet says, “It is better for us to in Putiki. porary Maori clay art. 9. This London-based sioned to curate an inter- 9. Hamish Horsley. His up in their homes or in a chase refunds rather than 2. This novelist, play- 5. A visual artist, poet sculptor has built an im- national collection of art work is found throughout café. Over the years we phoning an 0800 number wright, short story and / # " - pressive reputation with photography to form part the UK, Northern Europe, built up some amaz- and waiting in line for / cally died in hospital after " - of the new gallery's col- the Middle East and more ing relationships and someone to respond.” dozen books to her name collapsing while bathing ten monumental public art lection. recently India, Vietnam customers have shown, They point out “There including one about the in a thermal pool in Ro- commissions and private 4. Wi Taepa. He prefers and Thailand. not only loyalty, but also are also changes in insur- murder of a Chinese mar- torua. projects. to hand-build his work 10. Donald Trott. In the a positive response to ance arrangements with ket garden worker near 6. Lead guitar for The 10. He has had a life- rather than throw it on the late 1980’s he spearhead- using them for their now " Whanganui in 1922. Minors, the pop band he long devotion to singing wheel. ed the establishment of a ` 6 formed in 1962, he is still and the art of opera and in 5. Joana Paul. An inven- trust to produce profes- Proud to be your ONLY locally owned Kiwis to practise photog- active with the Whanganui 1994 established the NZ tory of her studio revealed sional opera in the newly- and operated news media in town raphy as an art form and River City Big Band. Opera School here. some 5000 artworks, opened Aotea Centre in his pictorial photography 7. A strong singer, she Quiz Answers many of which had never Auckland. - River City Press provided stunning images was the leading lady in 1. April Phillips. Her ! _ ! # " # Six correct - good; 8 email - [email protected] when he was a commercial many musicals in the production company, Go- " -very good; 10 - genius!
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12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 $45,000 in scholarships given out in record-breaking UCOL Whanganui event At its recent scholar- “We had very high cali- donors to share in the stu- nally due to be awarded at ship ceremony, UCOL bre recipients this year. So dents’ journeys. They keep Graduation. Whanganui awarded 41 many of our students are not supporting the scholarships " scholarships worth a total just focusing on their pro- because they know they’re " + # $45,000, the most scholar- grammes of study; they’re " - Laura Cooper (NZ Diplo- ships the campus has ever already looking ahead to dents’ lives.” mas in Business). given out in a single year. their career pathways and For Bachelor of Applied 0 Nine local organisa- what their next step will be Management student, Hu- + # tions and trusts donated when they leave UCOL.” ki-Ana Bishop-Williams, Dale Heywood (NZ Cer- scholarships, along with Scholarship recipients the awards ceremony was M 3 Chartered Accountants were chosen based on their a double blessing – she was 3 & 4) Australia New Zealand. academic achievements, ef- awarded the Chartered Ac- Nicholas Toyne (Bach- New donors this year fort, future plans, character, countants Australia New elor of Design & Art) included Te Rünanga o Zealand Scholarship and & 7%X = - Ngã Wairiki Ngãti Apa, they contribute to UCOL Te Rünanga o Ngã Wairiki cate in Beauty Therapy) Whanganui and Partners and their community. Ngãti Apa Scholarship. Rachel Hamblyn (NZ and Action Coach Busi- Paul says she is greatly She says the overwhelming = > & - ness Coaching. Long-term appreciative of the donors’ feeling for her is gratitude. apy) donors include Akoranga continued support and was “Now that I’m in the sec- 7%X = - Education Trust, Arthur delighted to have new ones ond year of my studies, I’ve cate in Food & Beverage Wheeler Leedstown Trust, get on board this year. needed more books and re- – Level 4) Combined Rotary Clubs “I contacted potential sources, so my scholarships Kataraina Hurinui-Tetau of Wanganui, George Bol- donors and just told them will go towards that and (NZ Diploma in Cookery) ton Trust and Whanganui about how tough it has any expenses that pop up.” Charlene McGechan (NZ Education Trust. been for students this year; Consistently achieving = ± = - 6< # + # # $2 UCOL Whanganui Cam- how some have lost jobs, A and A+ grades, Bishop- reer Preparation – Level 4) 2 U - V ? $ #$ U V 5 / ? 5 X pus Manager, Bronwyn how they are mums and Williams is well on her Shayden Tamatea (NZ 6< # / # "0Y< Paul, says that with over dads juggling their studies way to achieving her goal = M 5 + # (Bachelor of Nursing) elor of Nursing) + # ƾ- with raising their families of becoming a chartered ac- Levels 3 & 4) Jackson Henry (NZ Cer- Lizette Andrews (Bach- Michele Balsey (Bach- cult to choose the scholar- and if there was a time to countant. Winne Tawaroa (NZ Cer- > ": elor of Nursing) elor of Nursing). ship recipients. donate, this year would be “I’ve always loved num- > / @ - Natalie McKenna (NZ Kelsi Keown (Bachelor of 6 “We’ve never had this it. It’s been amazing to see ber-crunching. After my ministration and Technol- = ] ± > - Nursing) # many applications be- the community stand up in kids were born, I wanted ogy - Level 3) erage – Level 4) Elizabeth Mischefski + # fore – 2020 has been a response.” to get more involved in my Farid Sovini-Nezhadi Fergus Matthews (NZ (Bachelor of Nursing). Te Ngoi-Maika Mason challenging year for a lot Paul was heartened to see iwi and hapü in my home- (Master of Design) = M " 7%X = of students. COVID-19 that some of the students town of Whanganui and I Aija Kyllowen (Bachelor Levels 3 &4) 5 [ – Levels 3 & 4) has meant they’ve had to had already prepared thank thought accounting would of Nursing) Te Ngoi-Maika Mason + # Huki-Ana Bishop-Wil- study from home, which you letters and gifts for be a great career path to Taylor Head (Bachelor of 7%X = Huki-Ana Bishop-Wil- liams (Bachelor of Ap- has led to increased costs, their scholarship donors. look into.” Nursing) – Levels 3 &4) liams (Bachelor of Applied plied Management). and some have lost their “We encourage the stu- The ceremony also in- Mikaya Teki (Bachelor of Azaria Cooney (NZ Cer- Management). 0 part-time jobs. We’re dents to write letters and cluded the presentation Nursing) : " 6 " + # keep in touch with the do- of Honours and Alumni Kayla Maguire (Bachelor Arama Tuka (Bachelor of - + # Celone Tuka (Bachelor nors. It means a lot to the awards which were origi- of Nursing) Design & Art) Sharon Baldwin (NZ Cer- of Nursing) Te Reo Moana Whakar- Bwena Maunaa (Bachelor ± = & 7%X = - uru (Bachelor of Nursing) of Nursing) Preparation – Level 4). cate in Music) So Young Kim (Bachelor Elizabeth Carlsen (Bach- / 8 % $ ‘Whimsical’ paintings for sale of Nursing) elor of Nursing) + # + # Emma Pickersgill (Bach- Fiona Te Haara (Bachelor Sharon Rowan (NZ Cer- Aisea Vaivela (NZ Cer- elor of Nursing). of Nursing) > & : M 3 - to raise funds for Birthright ; $ Monica Te Kaponga Holly McGuiness (Bach- els 3 & 4).
+ - Z # - Vicki and Leanne work at Birth- 244 Victoria Ave, opposite the Castrol right, the charitable organisation that Service Station. It will be on Friday and supports single parents and families. Saturday, 20 and 21 November from As part of a team building exercise 10am to 3pm and paintings start at $20. they did some paintings, which they All are individual paintings – no mass describe as ‘whimsical’ – others have production here. There are their individ- said they are reminiscent of the Ameri- ual touches – such as mice being the size can Folk style of painting. For them it of sheep and owls the size of people. was a development of their interest in The subject matter ranges from Hal- rock painting. loween through to summer beaches, After doing one for the foyer of from rural to city, from day to night Birthright, people said – “you should and sometimes both at the same time do more of these,” and they received with the moon and the sun up at the some commissions, especially for pre- same time. But they are all universally sents. Now after painting in the even- cheerful. The media used is acrylic and ing, weekends and in “the middle of permanent pens. There will also be a the night,” Vicki and Leanne, under the platter of painted rocks. name of ‘Our Place’, are having a sale Having come this far Vicki and Leanne of their paintings with the proceeds are not stopping any time soon. Manager going to Birthright. Patricia says “it refreshes them at the ; ! > " ƾ end of the day. It is a mindful activity.” RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 13 14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 ‘Force of Nature’ pianist performing this Sunday Armistice Day 2020 at Club Metro International concert Growing up, Pascal was pianist Pascal Har- taught by Sonja Wilson ris, former student of at Whanganui Collegiate Whanganui Collegiate School before returning School, will play one to Dunedin and Otago concert only in the University studying with school’s Prince Edward Professor Terence Den- Auditorium on Sunday, nis, a Coach at the NZ November 15 at 4pm. Opera School. Whanganui music He was awarded the teacher, Ingrid Culliford, Simon Gibson Memorial said having Pascal re- Prize for Outstanding turn to Whanganui albeit Honours student and ! # awarded a scholarship to for Whanganui music study at the Royal Col- lovers. lege of Music in London. Like many other New Pascal’s closest musical Zealanders who need to ƾ 8 - From the left – Mac McCallion (co-ordinator), Mayor Hamish McDouall, live overseas to pursue man Classical-Romantic Colin Luttrel, Padre Van Os and the Rev Rosemary Anderson, their careers, the Covid repertoire. in front of the curtain lockdown has left many During his years in @ ! # " " the event to Club Metro. It is a most ap- stranded here. Pascal Harris Tokyo as well as per- * " " propriate venue. As one of the organisers, Pascal, who has spent been lauded for their personality.” forming, he taught with of an armistice between Germany and Lou Ockey says, “Every Friday at 6pm, many years living in To- emotional intensity. “But what is interest- valuable help and advice the Allies, including New Zealand, on members stand to attention, the curtains kyo and Europe, is cur- He was described as ing about this concert from world renowned 11 November. On the 11th hour of the at the end of the room are drawn to reveal rently working on a CD a “force of nature’’ by is that Pascal will be musicians, Jorg Demus 11th day of the 11th month, the guns a luminous cross while the ode ‘They of Mozart Sonatas two former concertmaster playing Beethoven’s and Vladimir Ashkenazy. fell silent. New Zealanders celebrated shall not grow old,’ is recited by a special of which will feature in of the Dunedin Sym- ‘Waldstein’ Sonata which “His concert will be enthusiastically and ever since com- guest.” his programme - Sonata phony Orchestra Sydney New Zealand pianist, remarkable especially as memorations of Armistice Day are held The ceremony included the laying of > ] < Manowitiz. Michael Houston, also he hasn’t played in New throughout the country at this time, in- wreathes, a bible reading and the ode led Born into an artistic “Pascal plays with a played in Whanganui X ; cluding in Whanganui. by Padre Stephan Van Os, a speech by family in Dunedin where high level of emotional two weeks ago. Pascal’s will be wonderful to hear Normally the event is held at the Colin Luttrel from the RSA, the curtains he started learning piano intensity,” Ingrid said. performance will be quite him in concert again.” Cenotaph in Queen’s Park, but because being open to the cross, an ode in both Te when he was 11, Pas- “He’s a very emotional / ! - By permission of Lin the weather wasn’t looking too good, Reo and English before the bugle playing cal’s performances have player with a strong exciting comparison.” Ferguson the RSA section of Club Metro, shifted of the ‘Last Post’ and a time of silence.
Now is the time to start planning your Get Outdoors Week activities "Get Outdoors Week Andrew Leslie, CEO of Aotearoa is encouraging getoutdoorsweek.co.nz/ starts tomorrow, so now Recreation Aotearoa. people to use the tools on events is the time to start think- With hundreds of great the Get Outdoors Week For those who would ing about where you'll opportunities around website to get involved. like to support others to go and what you'll do New Zealand to suit all Mr Leslie says, "For get outdoors during the to get involved," says skill levels, Recreation family-friendly trips week, you can list your around New Zealand, the own event, promote the Department of Conserva- week through social me- tion has a great search dia and get your friends resource designed exactly together to plan your for this purpose. You can own trip. You can visit ! " the Get Outdoors Week " website to help you on area. Some of these walks your planning journey. are popular well-known Get Outdoors Week spots, but you can also is led by Recreation " Aotearoa in collaboration places you may not have with New Zealand's lead- been to before." ing recreation, tourism Visit: https://www. and safety organisations. doc.govt.nz/parks-and- Visit getoutdoorsweek. recreation/things-to-do/ co.nz for more informa- walking-and-tramping/ tion. Enjoy one of our many parks or beaches in the region family-friendly-walks- and-tramps/ For those who are keen to join up with others on a Get Outdoors Week adventure, Recreation Aotearoa encourages you to consider joining one of the many events planned around the country. There is a wide range of activities to get involved with around the coun- try if you are planning a holiday; short walks for parents with prams, organised running events, dragon boating, mountain biking and pet-friendly hikes. More events are being added in the lead up to Get Outdoors Week. Visit: https://www. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 15 Come and join the action this Sunday Waverley and the famous Racing at Waver- event for the year (they horse, Kiwi ley starts at around have three other race 11.30am this Sunday. Waverley is a small town days) and the main race with under 800 peo- There will be 11 races, is worth $50,000. It an increase of three ple 44km northwest of is sponsored by Steel Whanganui. It was estab- from last year. With ] 9 " 8 most races having 10 lished as the military set- from Whanganui. There tlement of Wairoa in 1866 to 12 horses in each are separate sponsors for race, organisers are but had its name changed Kiwi – the each of the 11 races. to Waverley in 1876 to famous very pleased with the The Waverley Cup is numbers. avoid confusion with oth- Waverley the main event and three er towns called Wairoa. horse President Harvey local horses have quali- Wilson says, “Apart As many of the area’s 6 # O3 early settlers came from from local horses, we out for Bonny Ezra. It is have horses coming Scotland, they chose the owned by the caretaker be a marquee provid- The Waverley Racing new name of Waverley from both the central for the Waverley Race- ing free refreshments Club is one of the most in memory of Sir Walter and thoroughbred stables of these cups. and Northern districts course.” and food – once you successful and enduring Scott, whose books had and especially for the race Waverley sheep farmer, including horses It will be a good fun have paid your $80 country clubs in become known as the horse, Kiwi. 3 from Te Akau Racing family day with free admission into the New Zealand. Waverley novels. ‘Kiwi’ won both the Wel- wife, Ann, bought Kiwi Stables - one of the gate entrance. The day marquee. Otherwise The Main Stand and Between 1893 and 1925 lington Cup in New Zea- for $1000 after being bred biggest horse stables in normally attracts a good bring a picnic or buy the Members Stand also the Department of Agri- land and the Melbourne in Parore, north of Dar- the country.” crowd with the local food from the food featured in the movie culture ran an early ex- Cup in Australia in 1983. gaville. Apart from the This is Waverley community providing vendors. Good Bye Pork Pie. perimental farm at nearby ; / / famous 1983 Melbourne Racecourse’s main great support. There will ] *$¢* in the Melbourne Cup Cup victory, Kiwi also to 1988 coastal iron thrilled everyone especial- ran in the 1985 and 1986 sands from nearby Wai- ly the commentator and Melbourne Cups before pipi were shipped to Ja- all New Zealanders. Kiwi representing New Zealand pan. But the town is best remains the only horse in in the Japan Cup, placing known for its farming history to have won both After his run in Japan, Kiwi was retired to the 3 R # died and was buried in 1995. The headstone sim- ply states: ‘Kiwi, 1983 Melbourne Cup.’ A plaque commemorating Kiwi is also located at the Waver- ley Racecourse. A movie of Kiwi was made in 2018.
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 17 Come and join the action this Sunday Waverley and the famous Racing at Waver- event for the year (they horse, Kiwi ley starts at around have three other race 11.30am this Sunday. Waverley is a small town days) and the main race with under 800 peo- There will be 11 races, is worth $50,000. It an increase of three ple 44km northwest of is sponsored by Steel Whanganui. It was estab- from last year. With ] 9 " 8 most races having 10 lished as the military set- from Whanganui. There tlement of Wairoa in 1866 to 12 horses in each are separate sponsors for race, organisers are but had its name changed Kiwi – the each of the 11 races. to Waverley in 1876 to famous very pleased with the The Waverley Cup is numbers. avoid confusion with oth- Waverley the main event and three er towns called Wairoa. horse President Harvey local horses have quali- Wilson says, “Apart As many of the area’s 6 # O3 early settlers came from from local horses, we out for Bonny Ezra. It is have horses coming Scotland, they chose the owned by the caretaker be a marquee provid- The Waverley Racing new name of Waverley from both the central for the Waverley Race- ing free refreshments Club is one of the most in memory of Sir Walter and thoroughbred stables of these cups. and Northern districts course.” and food – once you successful and enduring Scott, whose books had and especially for the race Waverley sheep farmer, including horses It will be a good fun have paid your $80 country clubs in become known as the horse, Kiwi. 3 from Te Akau Racing family day with free admission into the New Zealand. Waverley novels. ‘Kiwi’ won both the Wel- wife, Ann, bought Kiwi Stables - one of the gate entrance. The day marquee. Otherwise The Main Stand and Between 1893 and 1925 lington Cup in New Zea- for $1000 after being bred biggest horse stables in normally attracts a good bring a picnic or buy the Members Stand also the Department of Agri- land and the Melbourne in Parore, north of Dar- the country.” crowd with the local food from the food featured in the movie culture ran an early ex- Cup in Australia in 1983. gaville. Apart from the This is Waverley community providing vendors. Good Bye Pork Pie. perimental farm at nearby ; / / famous 1983 Melbourne Racecourse’s main great support. There will ] *$¢* in the Melbourne Cup Cup victory, Kiwi also to 1988 coastal iron thrilled everyone especial- ran in the 1985 and 1986 sands from nearby Wai- ly the commentator and Melbourne Cups before pipi were shipped to Ja- all New Zealanders. Kiwi representing New Zealand pan. But the town is best remains the only horse in in the Japan Cup, placing known for its farming history to have won both After his run in Japan, Kiwi was retired to the 3 R # died and was buried in 1995. The headstone sim- ply states: ‘Kiwi, 1983 Melbourne Cup.’ A plaque commemorating Kiwi is also located at the Waver- ley Racecourse. A movie of Kiwi was made in 2018.
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 17 Sheep dogs and horses still on show for scaled down Waverley A&P Show This A & P Show no side shows for the start at $20/30 for third ing rings as well as two will be the Waverley’s kids. But there will be and go up to $125 for paddocks, where Horse 99th annual show. plenty of suppliers of { - and Pony of the Year There have been a few food and drinks. How- tion. qualifying will take years when the show ever, if you like sheep The organisers thank place for show hunters did not take place so dogs and horses, there is Murray Elliot from Kai and working hunters. the institution is well still plenty to see. Iwi for providing the On the Saturday there over a hundred years. The sheep dog trial sheep and Sandfords ! Q R It all happens at Dal- yarding event, run in Livestock for their sup- including the 2020 lison Park, Waverley conjunction with the port in the transport of Waverley and Egmont Domain. Waverley-Waitotara the sheep. Shows Team Event. For Because of Covid it Sheep Dog Trial Club, The horse section more information and will be missing a few ! takes place on both the the full schedules go events such as the nor- on. The trials start at Tuesday and on Satur- to www.sporty.co. .nz/ mally very strong trades 7.30am on Tuesday, day, November 21 start- waverleyshow section. A decision had November 17 and will ing at 9am each day. There will also be to be made and so that cover three classes – On Tuesday it is show Trade Lamb Judging section was cancelled. Open, Intermediate and jumping tie and there taking place. Likewise, there will be Maiden dogs. The prizes will be two show jump- Admission is free.
18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Rural health careers promotion tour come to Whanganui Girls’ College A group of seven tertiary students vis- The students themselves have volun- ited Whanganui Girls’ College on Tues- teered their services and most have links day to talk with years 9 and 10 students to rural areas. Most are in their 3rd or 4th about the possibilities of taking up a ca- years of study. reer as a health professional especially There is also the desire to reduce in- in a rural area. equality by appealing to Maori students They are part of a group of 40 medi- and student team leader, Te Rina Maze, cal, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, op- was speaking about that at Girls College. tometry, midwifery and allied health Anu and Te Rini told the RCP that “we students who are visiting rural high are getting super positive responses with schools in Manawatu, Taranaki, Tas- many of them really interested in a career man, Canterbury, Westland, West Wai- as a health professional.” Te Rini said kato and Northland between November that when she was in year 10, “I was in- 9 and December 4. (Medical student, spired to get involved.” She has whanau Anu Kaw, explained that some tertiary in the East Coast and could quite likely institutions regard Whanganui as a rural end up there as she wants to practice location). medicine where there are large numbers During the school visits, these stu- of Maori. dents are running interactive work- Anu is also studying medicine and shops, introducing themselves and what thinks she might like to go to the West they are studying, while also carrying Coast of the South Island or possibly to out activities with the girls such as how where she was brought up – in Hawera to perform CPR and to take blood pres- and New Plymouth. sure. While travelling together in a mini-van, The Rural Health Careers Promotion the girls have discussed issues for rural Programme is led by the New Zealand health professionals with a rural GP in At the back from the left: Anu Kaw, Kate Paulsen and Anjil Gandhi. Front: Te Rina Maze, Olivia Rural General Practice Network and Marton and will be visiting Hawera Hos- Wallis, Etelini Roberts and Jemima Gillingham supported by the Ministry of Health. pital. Jenni Shoesmith’s artwork at Lockett Gallery during November
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> The fundamentals of investing Jenni at the book and exhibition launch – why, how and where to invest Jenni Shoesmith’s art “Most of the work I have Lockett Gallery.” work is currently on done has been digital, but As for the future, Jenni > Key investment principles – what you show at the Lockett Gal- since working on the book plans on building a body need to consider when you invest lery in Guyton St over I have gone back to tradi- of work for an exhibition November. Her work tional painting.” in Wellington’s next year > How to build your own personal also features in the book Her collaboration with canvas. “I am also go- investment portfolio ‘Heart of Flame’ by Beverley Randell hap- ing to be selling original > An overview of KiwiSaver Barbara Randell, which pened after she was cho- pieces from the book and was launched recently sen by Steele Roberts prints of my other work Simon Cairncross and Nathan McKinlay at Paige’s Book Gallery. Aotearoa publishing from my online shop The RCP contacted Jenni house and Beverley after at jennishoesmith.com. RSVP to [email protected] or phone 06 349 0030 to discuss her art. submitting an audition There will be further
Her main artistic sub- piece of a peony painting. book launches in Wel- Craigs Investment Partners Limited is a NZX Participant Firm. Craigs Investment Partners Superannuation Management Limited jects are animals – real She says, “Both Bever- lington and in the Ham- is the manager and issuer of the Craigs KiwiSaver Scheme. Discussing your initial investment needs is free. Product charges and applicable fees are set out in the Craigs KiwiSaver Scheme Product Disclosure Statement, available at craigsip.com/document- M ! ley and Roger have been ilton Gardens sometime library Simon Cairncross and Nathan McKinlay are investment advisers at Craigs Investment Partners. Their Adviser Disclosure says, “Since illustrating an absolute joy to work soon.” Statements are available on request and free of charge. Please visit craigsip.com Heart of Flame, Kather- with. Beverley was fan- | tastic at giving very de- and trees, I have become tailed instructions as to very fond of botanical what she needed for each painting and sneak more illustration. We would plants into my work. I > | ! - had not painted anything tiful home and discuss botanical since high | school so receiving the work and how to best con- brief to paint 100+ botan- | ical paintings was a chal- passion and love for " ;| " ; plants into the paintings.” accepted.” The original plan for the Jenni has an animation book “was to have our background (she has a de- ! gree in digital animation from the UK) and also House and Garden in Wel- | - lington earlier in the year, - but COVID-19 scuppered try, so “I’m used to creat- our plans. Luckily, Lesley " ! Stead, the owner of the I was heavily inspired by ! ^ " | ! - Disney and loved fairy shop and Lockett Art Gal- tales as a child; I now lery, fell in love with the try and incorporate some book and proposed that storytelling into my work we have the book launch whenever I can.” and exhibition at the RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 19 PARAGONPARAGON
20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 21 22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 Have your say on the Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 Feedback is wanted on ues to seek the public’s purpose of the pre-consul- is important to our dis- themes. These can then be Saturday, 14 November a community panel – Our what should be included ideas and aspirations for tation is to gather informa- trict” taken into consideration and Majestic Square on District, Your Say – by in Whanganui District Whanganui over the next R “These early conversa- by Council.” Wednesday, 18 November emailing your name, Council’s Long-Term 10 years. the community’s mind to tions are integral to shap- Council will now hold from 11.30am – 2pm. postal address and email Plan 2021-2031, as part This feedback will help inform Council decisions. ing up a Long-Term Plan workshops over the com- The public also has the address to ourdistric- - the council to draft its O - that responds to where our ing months where the opportunity to have its say tyoursay@whanganui. sultation to be completed Long-Term Plan 2021- bers have been out and community wants to be in feedback will be discussed through online surveys, govt.nz by mid-November 2020. 2031, which is a road map about in a number of sub- the next 10 years,” says at the same time as budget with feedback sought Further opportunities Public engagement is for the next decade. urbs over the last month Stephanie Macdonald- requirements. to have your say on the well underway with com- Council Group Manager or so listening to what our Rose. The Let’s Connect - council’s Leading Edge Long-Term Plan 2021- munity conversations - Corporate, Stephanie community has to say and “Although not every Community Conversa- strategy – Community, 2031 will be available held at a number of ven- Macdonald-Rose, says the building a picture of what idea can be actioned, the tions event series contin- Connectivity, Creativity, through a formal consul- ! " " ues this month with the Environment and Econo- tation process in 2021. talking to people is that next scheduled events at my. The surveys are open More information is Rotary Club of Wanganui North we start to see emerging = 3 ! ! - until 20 November 2020. available on the Long- issues and key recurring tween 10am – 2pm on The public can also join Term Plan web page. about to celebrate 60 years Evening prayer service in Collegiate Chapel open to everyone Collegiate would like to invite anybody interested in a # \ " ^ < Sunday, 22 November at 6.30pm in the Collegiate Chap- el. The Chaplain, the Rev Sue Paton says, “These Even- " ^ " " through some of the traditional Anglican liturgical form.” The Chapel, which was created as a result of the gift- ing of the retiring headmaster, Walter Empson in 1908, is still in regular use today. There are at least four services a week in the Chapel for students of Collegiate and St Georges. The Old Boys and Girls of Collegiate continue to con- tribute to its ongoing upkeep. It is a building of great beauty which has been extended and added to through time and “we as a school community would like to make it accessible for members of the Whanganui community to enjoy as well.” “To that end, we are hoping to issue invitations to at least two public Evening Prayer services in our school terms. The next one of which is on Sunday evening the 22 November.”
Collegiate Chapel Brian Cadogan Keith Safey Leith Power The Rotary Club of " natural disaster. Copyright: River City Press produces and/or publishes Wanganui North is cel- projects which continue # 9 " 9 - advertisements strictly on the basis that River City Press ebrating 60 years with a through to today. They tary International’s most is entitled to and owns the copyright in the advertisement dinner on Saturday, De- include: " < so far as the copyright relates to publication or reproduc- cember 5. And they have # & = ! Polio. tion for publication in any newspaper, magazine or similar a lot to celebrate. Candlelight. They even # @ " < periodical or to broadcasting of the advertisement. It was the second Ro- built the stage at the Vir- redevelop many of the fa- tary club to be set up in ginia Lake Punchbowl. cilities at Bushy Park. " 7& # { " " # 9 " " ! club was Whanganui Food Bank Drive for the at Kowhai Park. Rotary Club in 1924). City Mission. # " ! Discussions started in # 9 } ! " local schools especially 1957, when men, (it was held to support schools in " Q > only men back then – no and around Whanganui. in Homes scheme. longer today), were ap- # " They have developed proached and invited to a Rotary programmes ei- creative ways to raise meeting where the mean- ther in New Zealand for funds. They have had ing of Rotary was ex- leadership development regular Golf Days, do- plained and The Rotary or academic progress ing bar duties for local Club of Wanganui North or to Rotary exchange balls and stocktaking for was formed on October programmes around the shops, garage sales, a 29, 1959. world as well as other ƿ # They have been very youth programmes such an indoor rowing char- active in the commu- as ‘Spirit of Adventure.’ ity championships, Asian nity since then and to- # = " food festivals, Dine-outs, day nearly 60 men and charities such as the Can- Four Wheel drive trips, women are members. cer Society and for Alz- " # }={3 Rather than looking back heimers. car park duties and so on. over their 60 years and # ^ " " The social side of the focusing just on the last ! _ ^ club is also important. Ex- 20, there are some long Islands sent following a cursions are taken, some- times without knowing where they are going (a Mystery Bus trip), BBQs and Christmas functions, retail therapy evenings, nights out – e.g. at the Greyhounds and potato judging competitions. Once they join, most members stay on. Pic- tured are Brian Cadogan, who joined in 1968, Keith Safey in 1968 and Leith Power, who joined in 1973. Fortunately, new mem- bers join each year includ- ing three who joined last month. Expect the club to be around for another 60 years. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 23 VOLLEYBALL
Schools volleyball tour- nament at Springvale Stadium - pictured are the intermediate and second- ary school age groups.
TEE BALL BALLROOM DANCING
Glastonbury Dance Studio students, Patrick Daignault and Taliah Pollero at a recent ballroom dancing competition Katy McCullum and Paddy Fitzgerald from St Johns Hill School Tee Ball team
24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 The Downer NZ Masters Games unlikely to include international athletes
Motocross trials Sports Talk with Trevor Mackay Waterskiing Athletics important day for the or- Dressing up to play An athletics event ganising Wanganui Har- Bocce scheduled for Whan- rier Club. It is the club's 50+ sports available. ganui next month has main fundraiser for the For registrations refer to the advert on page 11 become so popular that year. its manager, Rob Con- Club Captain Conder The Whanganui (NZ) the New Zealand Masters Held yearly, the event the range of competitors. der, says it is getting notes that the club will Masters Games Trust Games Company, Chair- alternates between Currently, 20-year-old too big for the course. be 100 years old in four has decided not to accept man, Kevin Nicholson Whanganui and Dunedin. gymnasts through to Accordingly, entries years. He wants the "3 any international athletes stated, “Whilst we are The 2021 New Zealand 90-year-old athletes have on the day of the Pak 'n Bridges" retained and be- for the 2021 Downer disappointed that our Masters Games will be registered. Many partici- Save 3 Bridges Mara- ing part of the centennial Trevor Mackay New Zealand Masters international participants held in Whanganui from pants are over 35 years. thon, December 12, celebrations. The Wanganui Harrier Games. Should a travel will be unable to partici- 5 to 14 February. The event aims to are no longer being ac- The popularity of the Club has a rich history. It bubble between Australia pate in the 2021 Games, With 56 sports to create opportunities for cepted. Instead, entries "3 Bridges" could be re- has had athletes running and New Zealand be the health and safety choose from, the Downer participants to meet their for the programme, lated to the fact that it has in the Boston Marathon. approved in the com- for all those involved New Zealand Masters personal sporting goals, which caters for male family appeal. Distances Rob Conder had a dis- ing months, the Trust remains our priority.” Games is the epicentre connect with new people and female runners range for entrants from tinguished career as an will consider the risks The Downer New of competition, camara- and celebrate well-being. and walkers of all ages 1.2km (for children under athlete and remains ac- involved and decide, Zealand Masters Games derie and celebration for For more information over various distances, - 13) to a full marathon. tive as a harrier. But he's regarding Australian is the largest annual anyone from 20 years to about registering refer will close on Decem- Encouraging entries for ! participants taking part, multi-sport event in New triple digits. One of the to the advert on page 11. ber 1. the December 12 pro- the "3 Bridges" is con- at that time. Zealand, attracting features of the games is Discounts for locals! Rob said Whanganui gramme follow a harrier # ! " ƾ # Speaking on behalf of over 4000 participants. folk had swung be- club season strongly af- rather than a competitor, hind the event, which fected by the virus on two on the day. Pigeon racing results had grown over the fronts, the loss of events & last couple of years. and socially. Virtual races for the event is based at Bowling results The St Johns Club Wanganui Pigeon Racing Adjunct If numbers match last had been organised, Rob Moutoa Gardens (Pakai- held its eighth race of the 2020 Old Bird season with Wanganui Bowling Club a race from Manganui. The race attracted 104 pigeons year's and early signs said. tore). Club Championship Pairs: are that they will, The timing of the "3 Rob said: "The event ¢ & " " # Women – Winners: Dianne Patterson (s), Lesley 8 } # [+ ¥ Rob says there will be Bridges" could attract could not happen with- Bourke. Runners up: Dot Belliss (s), Karen Hunt. about 1,000 entrants some older athletes. The out strong support from `¢ Y " *[$ ` Men – Winners: Clint Park (s), Michael O’Leary. ¢ & " _ - and 2,000 supporters. programme, with a choice our sponsors and Whan- Runners up: Steven Goater (s), Ross Nichols. Support for him in his of distances, could pro- ganui and Partners." For " " 2-4-2 MOO Pairs tournament Wednesday, 4 No- Results were: 8 } # ¥ `¢ Y « management role will vide an ideal training more information con- vember: come from "30 - 40" opportunity for those fo- tact Whanganuithree- 4 ^ # ¥ Y *` « Q 3 # ¥ 1st: John Belliss and Graeme Young. [Y « 9 ! > # ¥ [* `Y « 8 - volunteers. cussed on the New Zea- bridges.co.nz or Wan- Y 8 ; 6 The "3 Bridges" is an land Master's Games. ganuiharrierclub.co.nz # ¥ [[ Y* « > @ ] # ¢ 3rd: Tony Waikato and Adrienne Richdale. 22min 50sec.
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Alcoholics free healing session for Saturday, 14 November, tea. Gold coin fee. All Musicians Club Anonymous everyone that registers. 10am-3pm, $20 with San- welcome. Enquiries 344- Phone 0800 229 6757. All welcome. We are also dra Brunner. Please bring 4312. If you have a drinking collecting non-perishable a plate for a shared lunch. Wanganui Spiritual problem maybe we can food items to donate to - Liturgy – Our Common & Awareness help. AA Wanganui area families struggling over Home Centre meeting list: Sunday, St Christmas time. At 200B Sunday 15 November, Meetings 7pm Sundays, Johns Lutheran Church Victoria Ave, Wanganui. 4pm-5pm. St John Ambulance Hall, Hall, 51 Liverpool Ph: 06 345-5002 to register - Tui Motu Group 25 Tawa Street. Local Street, Wanganui, 9am; your place. Wednesday, 18 November, or visiting speakers or Monday, Friendship Hall Beginners Korean 4.30pm-6pm. mediums sharing their Morris Street, Marton, Classes - Creative Card Making spiritual gifts. Join our 7.30pm; Tuesday, St Starting 16 November until Suitable for beginners and " # ƿ # Johns Lutheran Church 19 December. Monday regular crafters alike. Sat- stay for supper and chat. Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, / Wednesday 5.30pm urday, 21 November, 10am Everyone is welcome. Wanganui, 12.30pm; and Saturday, 11am. All -12.30pm, $10 with Julia Koha appreciated. See our Wednesday, St Luke’s together 15 x 1 hr lessons Martin. Facebook page for details. Church Hall, 34 Manuka - $50. Text or call 021-135- $ 6 \ Ph 06-3456308. Street, Castlecliff, 9948 for venue detail and Saturday, 28 November, 7.30pm; Thursday, St to enrol. 10am–3pm, $20 with Jill What’s On in the Adam Hattaway & The Haunters Johns Lutheran Church Craft Market Mcloughlin rsj. To Reg- Community Whanganui is once again Supporting the band Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Saturday, 14 November, ister please call Pam on Notices on the map of a major na- “Last month Hattaway is Whanganui’s own Wanganui 7.30pm; 9.00am - 2.00pm. 3455047 ext 3, or email What’s On in the Com- tion wide tour as we wel- shared a warm and won- ‘MeanOwls’, playing Tuesday, Al Anon Eugene Crotty Flats, 30 [email protected]. munity notices are $10 come Adam Hattaway & derful Martin Sagadin ‘original material from Quakers, 256 Wicksteed Tawa Street, Gonville. For more information go for up to 50 words with The Haunters to the stage directed video for their the 4501’. The songs are Street, 7.30pm; Friday, Shop for Christmas, buy to www.marymackillop. the option of a colour this weekend. latest single ‘Wasting our vignettes by Matt Ed- Gonville Library meeting New Zealand made. Free org.nz heading for an extra $2 > / Time’ and announced the monds who leads a band room, 12.30pm. Ph 0508 admission. Phone Lorraine MIST Mental Illness and/or a border for an Christchurch, the band has band's third full-length of local musos with gusto. 425 266. 345-6401. Survivors Team extra $10. Call into River been recording and per- album ‘Woolston, Texas’ What is certain is that The Arthritis Greeting Cards 315 Wicksteed Street, open City Press, 52 Ingestre forming at festivals for the for a March 2021 release. MeanOwls will put some Whanganui $6 each hand-made vintage 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday Street, by Tuesday 1pm past two years, building With that in mind, there's heat on the stage to warm Evening Support theme at the Craft Market, to Friday. Closed statutory to place your advertise- an international reputation a good chance tour attend- you up for the featured per- in the new order of alt- Group Eugene Crotty Flats, 30 holidays. A place to share ment or email rivercity- ees will be treated to some formance. rock’n’roll. new tunes performed by This is today’s music. The next quarterly evening Tawa Street, Gonville. activities and socialise. We [email protected] with # Their sound is steeped in one of the most charming Adam Hattaway & The meetings will be held on Saturday, 14 November credit card details for and support. the music of the Beatles, bands in Aotearoa”. Adam, Haunters are at the Whan- Wednesday, 18 November 9.00am to 2.00pm. Phone charging. at 7.30pm at The Barracks Lorraine 345-6401. Rebs Market Stones and Dylan. They who has been described as ganui Musicians Club, 65 Bar, 170 St Hill Street. Historical Tuesday, 17 November, All even have a show dedicated ‘half cherub, half crooner’, Drews Ave on Saturday, 14 River City Press to the work of Van Mor- The speaker is Leo Brown, Whanganui Guided Saints Hall, Whanganui speaks of the album as November. The show starts - proud to be rison. The four man band “songs inspired by dreams, at 8pm. 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Cost $10 per Shelley Walls and featuring Sadly passed away recently... starting around 8.00pm. person. For other times, Emerging Whanganui Constance Agnes (Con) BEAVEN, All welcome. We would ring the i-Site for a booking artists, presents “Post appreciate you registering - 349-0508. Lockdown Favourites.” on 7 November 2020, aged 106 years. your interest by phoning Jigsaw Exchange Enjoy music from Queen, Agatha Martha Doris (Martha) David Orr 06 3450428 or Next meeting on Saturday, Adele, Ed Sheeran, Gilbert 02102601319. & Sullivan and more. BOTTEN, 14 November between on 4 November 2020, aged 88 years. A Traditional Yoga 10am and 11.30am at 379 Saturday, 14 November Style Somme Parade. Bring - 2pm at Central Baptist Robert Morehu (HARAWIRA) Beginners and all levels along or take away as many Church, cnr Dublin HADFIELD, & Wicksteed Streets, welcome to this breath- as you like, no limits, no on 6 November 2020, aged 89 years. based, heart-centred form. cost. 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Clairvoyant your body, mind and soul. commencing at 2pm. Guest on 4 November 2020, aged 83 years. demonstration by visiting We indulge with a foot Speaker Author, Laraine Alice Roberta TURNER, Sole on writing latest book medium, Kirilee and spa, self-massage, aroma- on 8 November 2020, aged 91 years. our local ladies, Karen, therapy, tips to relax. Heal- “Gonville the Community Pam & Gillian - 11am, ing nutrition and more. on the River.” Afternoon
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Tickets $11.50 known as Ambrosia Red Lion Inn. Whanganui Repertory Theatre Delicatessen Co Ltd. Peter Pan The Pantomine The general nature Thursday 26, Friday 27 & Saturday 28 November, 7.30pm The general nature of of the business to be Sunday 29 November, 2pm the business conducted conducted under the li- Thursday 3, Friday 4 & Saturday 5 December, 7.30pm TO LET under the licence is a cence is a tavern. Adult $25, Senior/Rep Members $20, Under-18 $10 restaurant. ARAMOHO 2 bed retirement The Nutcracker The days on which and Shirley McDouall School of Dance unit being refurbished. Ready The days on which and the hours during which December. Includes lawns & Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November, 3pm the hours during which alcohol is intended to Adult $18, Senior/Friend OH $16, Child U18 $13 rubbish. $400 p.w. 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Laug- ! - # eson’s Gardens, Westmere # notice in writing of the World of Musicals Road. Monday 22 March, 7.30pm notice in writing of the objection with the Sec- A & B Reserves: Adult $87.50-$82.50; Senior/Group 10+ $82.50-$77.50; LAWNMOWING objection with the Sec- retary of the District Child 2-15 years $72.50-$62.50; Family 2A+2C $260.40 retary of the District Licensing Committee Licensing Committee at PO Box 637, Whan- Yesterday Once More Sunday 4 April, 7.30pm at PO Box 637, Whan- ganui 4540. Premium: All $97.60. A Reserve: $91.60-Senior $71.60 (numbers limited) ganui 4540. No objection to the re- Choirs & Brass Whanganui No objection to the re- newal of a licence may The Armed Man newal of a licence may be made in relation to Sunday 25 April, 2.30pm. be made in relation to a matter other than a Adult $30, Senior/Friend OH $25 a matter other than a - The Ten Tenors - Love is in the Air - tion 105 (1) of the Sale Friday 7 May, 7.30pm. tion 131 of the Sale and and Supply of Alcohol Premium Adult $121.60, Child U18 $82.50 Supply of Alcohol Act Act 2012. A Reserve: Adult $92.50, Group 10+ $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 2012. B Reserve: Adult $82.50, Child U18 $82.50 This is the second pub- PET Friends The Musical Parody This is the only publi- lication of this notice. PROPERTIES Friday 8 October, 7.30pm cation of this notice. GROOMING FOR SALE Premium seats: Adult $92.50 - Child $72.50 & A reserve seats: Adult $82.50 - Group 10+ $72.50, Child $72.50 MONIQUE’S Pooches. Dog published on Novem- " " @ ! Imperial Russian Ballet HEALTH & ber 5, 2020. prices. All breeds. 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She says, “I’m enjoying living in Whanganui and getting involved in the com- munity.” She adds, “I like dealing with the / # # 2 X > X 5 elderly, many of whom - ; # ## ƾ " " A group of Living Wage the head of the local group She added that “The de- cessful so far but are out to hair salons. I can Whanganui members says, “The Living Wage cision of the major banks hopeful. Other public or- go to them.” supported by Marlon is reviewed each year to pay a Living Wage has ganisations which should Bev does perms, customer through the Drake and Gina Lockyer, and takes into account the pay a living wage include sets, cuts and colour process, happy to have River City the Chair of the Living consumer price index and It can be transformational the Horizons Regional for both males and fe- a cup of tea and a chat. Wage Movement Gov- other costs. It is based on for families.” Council and the Whan- males. Customers can Her rates are reason- Press ernance Board and both what is needed to support a The Living Wage move- ganui DHB. wash their own hair able. - proud to be your from Wellington, pre- family of two adults work- ment started in 2012 in Note beforehand, making You can contact Bev only locally owned sented Kevin Nicholson, ing a total of 60 hours and New Zealand. There are - the process cheaper. on 022-0216485 or 06 & operated news local Westpac Branch with two children.” three main groups behind - She will stay with the 927-5225. media in town " - The other main banks it – community groups, cate in appreciation of have followed Westpac’s trade unions and faith COLUMNIST - JAY KUTEN the bank leading the way lead and the group con- groups. Gina says, “It is "# " # ! tinued their good work becoming more prominent $ direct employees and ! " " in the public eye. Jacinda % banks with branches in Ardern raised it a number "# & - Now we can all cleaners, maintenance Whanganui to thank and of times in the debates be- ' workers and security congratulate them as well. fore the election.” ()#"# *" guards, with at least the Gina pointed out that In Whanganui it started exhale Living Wage. “it is Living Wage Week. in 2016 and a focus for *# The election of Joe Biden as we watched our democ- The current Liv- Once companies promise the group has been to per- (+"" *+ to the US presidency racy frayed almost to the ing Wage is $22.10. to pay the Living Wage, suade the District Council , means, to most Americans, breaking point as the divi- (The minimum wage is they will go through an to pay the Living Wage. / that they can collectively sions among us as Ameri- $18.90). Marion Sanson, accreditation process.” They have not been suc- complete a deep breath, as cans became massively the leadership of the na- and deliberately enlarged tion comes back to steady by Trump to the point hands, hands steadied by where political adversar- moral purpose. Those of ies have treated each other us who supported Biden as enemies. Jay Kuten will be able to relax for a Joe Biden, who has moment, relieved of the known his share of per- ! # exhaustion that followed a sonal sadness, will as be the president for all, not four year endurance of fear president, have his work just the 52% who voted and sadness. cut out for him. The mul- for him. While that's not The fear was due to the tiple crises left for him to going to be a simple task, uncertainty created daily deal with include a pub- Americans of all stripes by an impulsive, ill-in- lic health emergency of are exhausted, tired of the formed leader, acting with a pandemic, virtually ig- divisiveness and hoping almost unlimited author- nored by Trump, an eco- for unity. ity, out of malice and self- nomic downturn resulting Before Biden's moving interest, with both feral from that pandemic, with into the White House-- an intelligence and abysmal its attendant human toll in infectious node -- it will incompetence. business loss, unemploy- have to be deep cleaned, Trump was abetted by a ment and homelessness for both public health and political party, the Repub- and the need to mitigate symbolic purposes. lican party, so corrupt in the existential threat of We've just stepped back the desire for power and global warming whose from the brink of near-fa- craven fear of its loss, previously established tal damage to the democ- that they forgot that their preparations Trump did all racy. The over arching sworn oath was to protect he could to undermine. task of this new adminis- the Constitution, that is, to Those are the immediate tration is to restore trust in preserve the country and challenges to the country. government by steadfast its democratic institutions Biden has committed to reliance on facts to bring and not blind loyalty to address the long-standing back respect for the truth. Trump, the party Boss. issues that undermine Truth is the bulwark that The media and the press the potential of America, Americans, as a govern- failed in their responsibil- systemic racism, massive ment of the people by the ity to hold government and income inequality with people and for the people, leadership accountable in attendant inadequacies of need to strengthen and the name of the citizens. housing and educational maintain. Just as another ; # - opportunities. And, oh pandemic may someday tive, the Fourth Estate yes, a healthcare system occur for which prepar- became an enabling scare whose weaknesses and edness is necessary, so a # - disparities have only be- potential populist, would- " - come exposed and wors- be-dictator may come, umn, an insidious endorser ened by Covid-19. with greater cunning and through cowardice, failing Biden faces a divided competence. Respect for to take honorable critical nation with 48% of the truth is a democracy’s so- action. people having voted for cial vaccine. Sadness became our lot Trump. In response Biden @Jay Kuten 30 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 31 32 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020