120,000 Recycled Tyres Used Every Year at Burgess Matting

Vol. 35, No. 7, February 28, 2019

52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] 120,000 recycled tyres used every year at Burgess Matting

BY DOUG DAVIDSON Carlton and Hylton parks. scooters. One application The advantage of the of this, Russell told the You probably haven’t given Burgess Mat- product, says Russell, “is RCP was at the Panmure ting & Surfacing, based in Whanganui East that it is durable, non-slip, Railway station. “After in the old Railway workshops, a second has a long life and is easy refurbishment they had to thought but more than likely you have ben- to clean. It is also porous either lift the platform or eﬁtted from their range of matting products – water will simply drain lower the train track. In- stead we put in a rubber from schools to hotels, parks and farms. away.” Farmers use recycled ramp at the appropriate When Russell Burgess’s around buildings. rubber matting for their gradient.” father took over the busi- This type of surfacing is dairy milking sheds, keep- The rubber comes from ness in 1951 it was a one normally done on site. It - retreaded truck and plane product business – tradi- is a process a bit like lay- crete. Its non-slip qualities tyres – not car tyres. Rus- tional rubber doormats ing concrete but the end make it attractive to put on sell explains, “The majori- made from stripped old results, explains Russell the back of utes and four ty of car tyres are of no use tyres. Today it is a range “is an impact absorbing wheelers as well. as car tyres are no longer of products based on surface.” You can see it in Russell adds, “It is also retreaded in New Zealand compression moulding schools such as St Johns used in the acoustics mar- from tyre chips seen es- Hill primary, in businesses ket, especially in a hotel Unfortunately most car pecially in playgrounds such as the Country Café where you need to damp- but also in farms, homes, on London Street and in en down any noise such as ute trays, and in and local parks such as Peat, in a gym, where a 40mm “If a full tyre is buried, it thick layer provides absor- will rise to the surface in bency.” A recent contract about ten years,” Russell was for 7500 sq metres of points out. “Tyres are full Sandra and Russell Burgess of air and will expand and says Russell. As it takes trolled heat leading to material from Malaysia, also completed a contract contract.” Consumers pay 200 tyres per tonne this clean energy,” he adds. Taiwan and the USA but for a resort in Fiji and is a fee, normally to a tyre equates to up to 10,000 Russell and his wife we have a national distri- moving into the Austral- company, for their tyres to tyres. However, “New Sandra, who is the Fi- bution and unlike them, ian market. be disposed of. Zealand discards six mil- nance Controller for the we never run out of stock. Other uses includes The company’s require- lion car tyres annually business, have co-owned Our range of products is ramps for entrance ways ments for retreaded truck from our stock of 1.5m the company since 1979, also more comprehen- and reception areas re- and plane tyres, is huge. cars,” Russell says. “There but know they can’t sit sive.” ducing hazards for wheel- “We take 40 to 50 tonnes is a business in Auckland still. Russell says, “We are chairs, prams and mobility a month of tyre chips,” that burns tyres in a con- competing with imported Continued on page 2

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 1 Check out what’s in this week’s RCP Skipper on the Waimarie at I approached Burgess Matting initially for an article on recycling but the more Russell Burgess told me about 19 years of age what the company did, the more I was im- If you have been on the big ships but that course pressed. So it became a PS Waimarie recently was full. But I enjoy front page article. An- you might have noticed a hospitality work and the other good example of new, young skipper. It is Super Yacht course was a Whanganui company Ronan Marshall and he is only four months and led competing successfully, only 19 years of age. $- not only in New Zealand It all started when Ro- cations.” ; nan was 15 in Sea Cadets. $ and in Australia. !ƾ# ranged from being a bar- Congratulations to skipper with the Waima- ista, doing silver service Ronan Marshall for Doug Davidson, rie, asked Ronan if he to cleaning decks and becoming a skipper on journalist@ was interested in vol- using ropes. It also led the Waimarie at only 19 rivercitypress.co.nz unteering and so he did him to gaining a Marine years of age (page 2). – at weekends and after %!&- There is another story on If you have back pain school as a deck hand. cate, a Launch Masters the Waimarie about the you might be interested Before too long he was &'() Q& in the ‘Possum Fur Pain promoted to the role of which covers safety train- and Cake’ cruises (page Relief Belt,’ being re- the bosun – the person 27). If you haven’t been launched in Whanganui who helps to organise on the ferry recently – (page 3). A friend is a the other deck hands While in Auckland, Ro- you should. convert to wearing one so that the skipper can nan was able to stay with Most schools have to and so I’m going to give concentrate on organising his brother, but when he raise funds and most it a trial. I’ll report back the sailing. It was still a was posted to Ohakea, primary schools have on progress. voluntary role. Ronan decided to return a gala. St Anthony’s Congratulations to In January 2017, Ronan home and resume his is doing a Medieval Christina Emery for had left school and had old role as a manager in Fayre this Saturday and organising Pride Week headed up to Auckland *( judging by their willing- (page 25). Whanganui, I to do a course on Super But then the Waima- ness to dress up for the hope, is ready to accept Yacht Cruising. His rie came calling. They photograph, the fayre all peoples of whatever father was a marine radio needed another skipper should be one to go to sex, ethnicity or religion. operator and his brother and as he was half way (page 6). @(( was in the navy and so working on water was sponsor him to complete very much in the blood. his legal, Maritime and River City Press - Ronan says, “I had Safety Systems exams. email: [email protected] ƾ Ronan says, “It is a two hour oral exam on board boat. You are required to do a range of skills Ronan Marshall, skipper on the Waimarie such as anchor drops, & 120,000 recycled tyres man overboard drills as pick up a job on one. well as berthing’s and O8: departures. be back,” he says. He used every year at +(- would love a life of a cember last year he was winter in the Bahamas Burgess Matting the Skipper (or Captain or or somewhere similar Master) on the Waimarie. and a summer back in Continued from page 1 The ferry is operating six Whanganui skippering There is also a threat from Australian companies who days a week and there are the Waimarie. have been buying up product and taking it to Asia. So three skippers available. He is grateful to Russell has been looking at alternatives to diversify. Although he says, “I’m Waimarie Skippers, One possibility is foam used in car seats and couches really enjoying it” it has ( and they are studying its properties. The company has been “a childhood dream” help and to the Waimarie also worked with Palmerston North based sports gear to work on superyachts. Operating Trust for all ! So in April he is heading their help. It took 12 months and the product is sold by Obo world- wide. Burgess employs 17 people including Russell, San- dra and their eldest son Jack, who is based in Welling- Do you suffer ton and focuses on installations, sales and marketing throughout the country. The business will continue to be a family business but one which is meeting market from migraines? challenges head on – and from its base in Whanganui. Headaches? Headaches have many causes so do have a medical check-up. If your doctor rules out the more serious Free causes, your headaches may be the result of food in- tolerance or allergy. Those who get a migraine every time they have a glass of red wine will have no dif- until you - Headaches are not part of life. Why not come and are 18. hear someone share how they discovered the cause of their headaches? Practical help will be given. For more information see our advertisement.

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Is the truck for real – or is it a LEGO creation? The Well-LUG, the lower half of the North and $6. most talented builders Wellington LEGO user Island and has put on The promise is: “Dis- and collections that will group is bringing a Brick very popular shows in the plays of LEGO will astonish you.” Show to Whanganui to Hawkes Bay and Palm- wow and amaze both There will also be support the local Riding erston North over the last young and old alike… LEGO play pits, displays, for the Disabled. The two years. there will be more group, founded in 2014, The Whanganui show LEGO that you can ƿ is made up of LEGO is on Saturday/Sunday, shake a stick at…models be bringing some special fans of all ages from the March 16/17 at the from yesteryear, MoCs deals – all in the aid of War Memorial Centre. (My Own Creation) by supporting Wanganui Tickets cost between $2 some of New Zealand’s RDA to help them purchase the land they are using from the NZTA. Well-LUG caters for all levels of LEGO enthusiasts from young to old from set collectors to MoC builders to train en- chance to meet and share photos and plans, talk shop and share creations. You can also participate in their annual bulk or- want in greater numbers than in a single set. A Junior Programme caters for younger enthusiasts. There is a free associate membership for ‘out of towners.’ RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 3 Strategic relationship developed in St Augustine’s Old Boys - 75th School reunion planned NZ-China Year of Tourism for Labour Weekend Mayor Hamish McD- ouall will travel to Liji- 2019 Represents the ang, Yunnan Province, 75th anniversary of the China, on 23 February founding of the original 2019 to formally sign St Augustine’s College in an agreement for a Whanganui. Established strategic relationship in 1944 by the Marist Fa- between Lijiang and Whanganui. of its existence, the Col- In 2014, Whan- lege was based in an old ganui District Council wooden building known established a relation- as Villa Maria (aka Hutch- ship with Lijiang and ison’s Folly). This was sit- in September 2015 uated on the site where St a Memorandum of Mary’s Catholic Church Friendly Co-Operation now stands. was signed by both In 1967 St Augustine’s mayors. relocated to a new site in Mayor McDouall Peat Street and over the says formalising the years went through vari- ous incarnations where step in a commitment today, as a co-education- to identify and develop al Catholic school, it is known as Cullinane Col- economic, cultural and lege. social outcomes with Every quarter century Lijiang. since its original found- Lijiang has more than ing, there has been a major 40 million tourist visits Lijiang in China college re-union – 1969, per year with many at- General Consul in the way. Tourism and this has ~ ~ tractions including the Yunnan Province have In December 2017, prompted the timing the 75th anniversary. Original St Augustine’s College Old Town of Lijiang (a supported formalising Mayor McDouall of the visit. We have )QR UNESCO World Herit- the relationship. attended the New a great opportunity to although there may well rugby match for example. wanting to reach out to age site), a university Mayor Hamish will Zealand-China May- showcase Whanganui be a 100th anniversary in The organisers are propos- those who were schooled for tourism with 18,000 be joined by the Coun- oral Forum, which as a tourist destination 2044, chances are that un- ing a drinks function on for at least part of their students, a massive cil’s Principal Advisor, provides peer-to-peer to many millions of less there are remarkable Saturday, 26th October, education at Villa Maria. trading hub and access Marianne Cavanagh, exchanges between people,” says Mayor advances in longevity, followed by an anniver- Individual class re-unions to the Mekong and Cr Hadleigh Reid and mayors from both McDouall. 99% of those who spent sary dinner. On Sunday, are also planned. Yangtze Rivers. two local business countries. In 2018, while on their school days at the old 27th October there will be For more information The visit will focus people with ventures “It became evident an educational visit Villa Maria will no longer Mass followed by a morn- please email Henry@ on increasing tourism in China. The estimat- to me at the Mayoral to China, representa- be here. HenryNewrick.com with between both cities ed cost for the Mayor Forum that there are tives from Whanganui So the 2019 Labour re- those that wish to remi- the subject line St Augs. and the potential for and Ms Cavanagh to massive economic and Partners and New union is special. It will in- nisce further. You may also text/phone educational exchanges. travel to Lijiang is opportunities for New Zealand International volve less strenuous activ- All St Augustine’s old Henry Newrick on 027 Whanganui visitor $4,000, with internal Zealand cities which Commercial Flight ities than in the past – no boys are invited but in par- 471 2242 or Patrick guides and business travel and accommo- result from relation- Academy, took the op- Old Boys v. Current Boys ticular the organisers are O’Leary on 021 576 703. packs have been trans- dation paid for by the ship with Chinese portunity to visit Lijiang lated for the visit. The Lijiang government. municipalities. This ƾ with Marion Ministry of Foreign Af- Others in the delega- year is the China- tourism, business and fairs and Trade and the tion, paying their own New Zealand Year of educational exchanges. Blind Spot Hainsworth

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Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz 4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Bouquet of the Week Olga McKerras helps out in the community by teaching budgeting skills and after talking with Amanda Ross at a pop-up craft shop, she was invited to go to Eleonora, Amanda’s shop on Vic- toria Ave to get some free gifts to give to needy families. She says, “Amanda was so lovely, understanding and happy to give me some of her lovely stock. I left the shop with two overnight bags full. I smiled at home, wrapping the gifts and then I got smiles from many happy mums and dads. Just wish Amanda could have experienced this.” Olga continues, “Small businesses are working quietly to help the community in many ways and are often not acknowledged. If you have been into Eleonore, please support their wonderful small business – shop locally.” The RCP was pleased to present Amanda with $ Nichola and her team at the Flower Room, an Inter Flora Top 20 Club member. Amanda also received a voucher for two for lunch at the Grand Irish Pub. River City Press - Locally owned & operated

Amanda Ross Horizons Annual Plan consultation opens Consultation for Horizons Regional Council’s proposed 2019-29 Annual Plan opens today, with the public invited to have their say before 25 March. The proposed Annual Plan sets out how Council intends to manage the region’s land, air and water resources over the next year. This includes planned work programmes and activities and what rate contributions will be required to help cover the proposed cost. Horizons Chair, Bruce Gordon says, last year Council embarked on a very comprehensive Long- term Plan for 2018-28, which detailed a 4.72 per cent average rate increase for Year 2 (2019-20). “While we are proposing to maintain the planned rate increase, we have had some unexpected costs arise - including a $300,000 increase in insurance expenses which we will cover through a few We appreciate that changes to our programmes any rate increase isn’t of work for this upcoming ideal and that is why year.” we have compiled a Mr Gordon says it’s consultation document important to note that to help highlight what some of the key items district due to factors such are for 2019-20. as property valuations and targeted rates for programmes such as river management schemes and passenger transport. “We appreciate that any rate increase isn’t ideal and that is why we have compiled a consultation document to help highlight what some of the key items are for 2019-20. Predominately planned work for Year 2 is business as usual with minimal increase in costs; however we are proposing to make some rating changes to the Haunui, Foxton and Makirikiri river management schemes.” Mr Gordon says in addition to the consultation document sent to all households in the region, have been sent direct mail with further information. “We are also holding a drop in session for Foxton ratepayers on Monday, 11 March at 1.30pm. This was originally planned to take place in Levin and has since been changed to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom in Foxton.” Submissions to Horizons 2019-20 Annual Plan close on 25 March 2019. The consultation document and further supporting documentation is available online at haveyoursay.horizons.govt. nz and from Horizons’ service centres. Submis- sion forms are also available online and will be delivered to letterboxes throughout the region this week. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 5 Historical plaques reconnect Are you new to Whanganui? us with our past and heritage Whanganui Welcome Tour on Saturday The Whanganui Multicultural Council is organising a Whanganui Welcome Tour for newcomers to town, especially settlers but also international students. Organiser, Jacqueline Brand-Holt says, “It is an event aimed at putting a human face to welcome newcomers and to sup- - tion.” The Tour is free to the public and will be highlighting services, landmarks and recrea- Virginia Lake on Great North Road tional options available. Lunch is provided. It is on March 2 and is from 9am to 4pm. The start is at the i-Site and the walk will take you to the Waima- rie Building, through ;* Gardens and across to Plunket and Police Central. A short walk up to ;; to see the library and museum before a stop for a break at the Hand- span sculpture. Then it is across town through Majestic Square towards Cooks Gardens, viewing Sarjeant Gallery in Queen’s Park Where the plaques are located in the CBD 8] Mainstreet Whan- people of Whanganui. & Heritage Commit- %!+ ganui is erecting nine Mainstreet acknowl- tee and the Whanganui before heading up St historical plaques of edges the support and District Council. Hill Street to the Ward digitally printed pic- work of H&A Print, The plaques are 300 !)- tures of heritage build- Alexander Library for x 215 mm black Ali &8 ings in the Whanganui the pictures and Ali Arc top plate with digital Citizen’s Advice and the CBD. The concept and for the plaque’s con- printed picture and are : development of these struction. The plaques attached to existing Transport will be pro- plaques is the brain project has been an heritage street bol- : child of Nick Gibbons. ongoing collabora- lards in nine locations Park for lunch, fol- Nick has kindly do- tion by Nick Gibbons, in Ridgway Street, lowed by a drive to Peat nated the plaques to the Mainstreet’s Design Victoria Ave and Maria Park for walk. Another Place. Mainstreet drive will take you to Whanganui’s Nick ';' Copyright: Trevor–Roper has been ;'& %&; installing the plaques. Sport and Gym and the strictly on the basis that River City Press is entitled to “We acknowledge the YMCA. After driving to and owns the copyright in the advertisement so far as the planning and work that Sustainable Whanganui copyright relates to publication or reproduction for publica- has gone into the project by Mr Gibbons and Resource Centre, the tion in any newspaper, magazine or similar periodical or are excited to see this tour will end back at the to broadcasting of the advertisement. project come alive and i-Site. open a window into our Bookings are essential past through the town’s for catering. Call or text heritage buildings” says Jacqueline 021 135 9948 Des Warahi, General or email info@wan- Manager. ganuimulticultural.co.nz.

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 7 LETTER - A very poor deal Medieval Fayre at St Anthony’s Dear editor & #` :` applied without any allowance for the is a very poor deal. School this Saturday ::#- Sir Keith Holyoake was certainly very }~ - ` }@ } tween Labour and National is taxation. and then when a property or business is Tom Pittams Literacy Aotearoa providing useful courses for the general public

From left: Norseman warrior - Paul Mienie, Jester - Kolbe Morgan, ‘criminal’ in stocks - Joachim Petersen, Musketeer - Indy Magnoli, Lady - Xenia Magnoli, little princess - Cecilia Magnoli. St Anthony’s School In the food court there and try one). has been running annual In the lower grounds will be fresh and cooked As part of the market galas for a long time there will be the tradi- food with an international place you will be able to but this year it will be tional carnival games and : buy plants and produce a ‘Medieval Fayre.’ It curries, pulled pork as and stock up on pickles, will be at the school – 88 be short range archery well as a sausage sizzle. jams and other preserves. Alma Road on Saturday, for the kids as well as There will also be a cake The arts and crafts sec- March 2 from 11am to long range archery for stall with fresh traditional tions will have ‘knitted Chris Rudolph around 4pm. There will those who can handle the Dutch style donuts a big knight dolls.’ Literacy Aotearoa has been providing looking or preparing for work. It will help be a map of the school longer bows. It may not attraction. (If you don’t Live music will feature useful literacy based courses for the gen- you update your CV, take you through an and grounds as well as be exactly medieval – but know what traditional - ~&%- interview process, identify your skills and signage, highlighting there will be a bouncy Dutch style donuts taste haps a surprising addition dolph, the Outcomes Manager at Literacy help you interpret what is needed from job what will be happening castle as well. like – you’ll have to come to the medieval theme – Aotearoa, has been involved for the past advertisements. some bagpipe music. (It 18 years. ~ is believed that bagpipes He was a truck driver/heavy machinery join in at any time. Again there is no cost. originated 3000 years ago operator who decided one day “there has Chris says, “Our clients are anyone from in India before becoming to be something better out there,” took the community who needs help. They can associated with Scotland). some courses and has been a tutor, re- ƾ(' People of St Anthony’s gional manager and a national assessor parish along with parents, for tutors. is.” He emphasizes that you don’t need to teachers and students The courses he encourages people to be Maori to attend. have been fully behind consider are getting your driving licence He adds, “We are a Treaty based organi- the Fayre and some of the and ‘Work Ready.’ Literacy Aotearoa will sation and we relate that to literacy and nu- girls from the school will help you get your learners licence and meracy requirements. Students guide their be singing. hopefully before not too long, if Chris has own learning.” They are funded by the If you want some me- his way, will have a vehicle to assist you Tertiary Education Commission. Teach- dieval action there will get your restricted. He is also aware of the ing is done in groups of up to eight and if be a three on three battle, current shortage of truck drivers and so there are more, they will bring in another renaissance style sword teacher. their class 2 – Heavy Trade licence. There As Outcomes Manager, Chris is responsi- as a chance for the kids is no cost although you do have to pay for $- to do some jousting – not your own licence. ing, Palmerston North, Levin, New Plym- on live horses (although Once you have got your licence, then outh and Whanganui. For more details on there will be pony rides) it would pay to attend their ‘work ready’ courses, the best approach is to email him but on horses on wheels. course. This is designed for those either ~ Charge downhill to hit your target before coming also keep you on your toes. If the kids would like to try out a bit of juggling, they will have the chance not only to be taught by experts but the opportunity to make their own balls from rice and balloons. Can’t forget the white elephant stall and the Spinning Jenny with prizes. If you want to release your inner anger there will be a set of stocks with wet sponges and if you can’t persuade anyone to get wet, you can use them just for a photograph. All are welcome. Admission is free. Dress your kids in medieval costume and take a picture. 6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Twilight Gala next Thursday in the beautiful Hospice gardens On Thursday March and crafts. There is also amount of work getting 7, from 4:30pm, the a stunning and extensive the show on the road. gardens at Hospice clothing range for men, It’s no mean feat and Whanganui will host women and children the enthusiastic support # and handbags, shoe and we’ve had from everyone until 7pm. There is an #- who put their hand up to incredible selection of geous hand-knits are also help has been fantastic. things to browse and available including some We hope that you’ll come buy and the event will beautiful baby wear. along, support Hospice have a distinctive ‘even- and enjoy all their hard ing market’ feel. We tables dotted around the work! See you on March want to acknowledge garden and a festive buzz 7! the many people in the await those who ven- community who have ture up to our gardens. answered our request We will also have 10 for donated goods and ƿ we have been inundated prizes including a load Happily with lovely things! We }\ supporting can’t wait to get them # on show for you to score workshop experience – a Hospice caring for yourself and enjoy! range of prizes to appeal for our people. # to everyone! There will will all be there: cakes also be an information & sweets, games & @ The beautiful park-like grounds at Hospice Whanganui where toys, preserves, plants & if you’re in need. EFT- the twilight gala will be held next Thursday produce, white elephant POS will be available for cash-out, although event. It’s a new twist (and we) are incredibly individual stalls will not on something which has proud of our gardens. have this facility. been successful for us in Finally, a particular Hospice Whanganui is the past and we’re hoping acknowledgement to the at the top of Kowhainui for it to be so this time. CALL NOW FOR Drive which is at 78 Our beautiful gardens are have given their time and A FREE QUOTE Virginia Road, up behind tended by our volunteer talents to bring this event the Kowhainui complex. team who will be there together. The logistics of Ph 06 345 3145 Parking will be available - on the night at the plants [email protected] along Virginia Road and and produce stall. They cant and there’s a huge we’re grateful for the www.haprint.com support of the Commu- nity Patrol who will help

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8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Attending my ﬁrst meditation class ‘Let’s Talk About Breast Care’ - When Gen Kelsang Demo, the resident with Auckland based surgeon teacher of the Am- Paula Wade from March come into Top itabha Buddhist Centre Top Draw Lingerie Draw Lingerie for in Palmerston North, Boutique and The an update on what suggested I attend a Edge Beauty is bring- meditation class she runs ing Auckland based how to wear your Bra on a Thursday evening in surgeon, Dr Katherine ' Whanganui to see what Gale, to Whanganui ~M~ it was like, I decided on March 9 to talk M¡ : ( Thursday, March 7, have no background in Gale is a specialist people are invited to meditation and doubted in breast oncology meet the therapists at whether I could con- The Edge Beauty and centrate on anything for ' hear about the salon’s Monique Pedersen preventative breast visiting doctor and The classes are run at care and pre-and post- the back of the Whan- breast surgery care and The sessions are from ganui Community Arts 10am to 12 noon and & is open to women and ¡ looks out across the river men and not just those The cost is $5 per ses- to Durie Hill, was taste- with breast cancer or ;%'£; fully lit with lamps and who have had surgery, March 6, including to a candle on a table with ; the talk on March 9, to a couple of small statues Gen Kelsang Demo Monique Pedersen and a picture of the respect when Gen Demo ' have gained from think- who does cosmetic +`- that meditation “was ing about, meditating founder of the Kadampa micropigmentation cise for us was to “get rid mighty positive” and we on kindness and apply it tattooing at The Edge of the debris of the day,” were “all working to- I was met by Dr Mari- Beauty as well as by doing a breathing wards eliminating painful Gen Demo has a deliber- on Taylor, a friend I have & P ate, graduated and gentle known and respected for breast care after recon- on your breathing was The theme was ‘Medita- M ' struction, will also be easy enough although tions on Loving Kind- '- explained what would I confess I was already ness” and she suggested ite saying which was happen, that attendees The event is from 2 composing this article in “starting close to home – “melting the dark bits of did not need to be a ' family, friend, neighbour, P Buddhist – in fact you March 9 at the Whan- After a song acknowl- P:- There was a little bit of didn’t need to have any ganui Musicians Club edging the source of the cess we “would prepare Buddhist belief expressed ` building, 65 Drews teaching, which could be our minds for what is to such as emphasizing the : Ave, previously the compared to a Christian P' “equality and interde- There were 14 of us '& hymn, Gen Demo gave a we “take whatever you pendence of all living and we stood up out of }~ P Paula is a trained There was also time for corsetiere as well as discussion in pairs within Dr Katherine Gale Paula Wade Play Badminton when you want - having been trained * referred to her pleasure in ' having a Prime Minister use an on-line booking system people who have had a who wants to put kind- partial or full mastec- ness at the centre of her tomy, lumpectomy : or have had recon- The session lasted 90 structive surgery are minutes with tea and entitled to a Breast : ;' another friend who is a Payment from the : Ministry of Health of not aware of that – but }~ : year period to reduce The classes are held the cost of purchasing every Thursday from 6 to breast prostheses and ¡ donation is $12 or an Paula also points out that “More than 80% There are also a range of women wear the of other courses in both wrong bra and don’t Whanganui and Palm- know how it should erston North as well as ) few specialist lingerie For more information shops in the lower contact Gen Demo at Badminton Whanganui casual basis is $4 per 20 ¡ North Island and the ` has recently installed More information is Ministry’s subsidy can simply come along on an on-line booking sys- be sent by email and the ¥ (P ¢ tem of their courts in lights turned on for your - On Wednesday, 6 ' ' * ` : can also book online at a in late November and special rate and a 'perma- # ' nent' door code will be allocated to cover for all that any glitches have There are a number of : opportunities to play both This new system allows ¡ - and as a recreational activ- able times without the - need for either keys or reational Thursday group cards and does away with playing doubles between the need to put coins in a ~~ %$ ¢ are available and Graham & says, “The rules are sim- blue “Book a Court” but- ple and people are there to ton on the home page of P+O the website to see or start is particularly suitable for those not in employment, Badminton Whan- P ganui is grateful to the There is also a ses- New Zealand Commu- sion for juniors on Tues- day evening from 6 to grant to help cover the ¡ * and adults have a Monday The cost to play on a night option which starts RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 9 10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Sunrise walk to celebrate International Women’s Day

Refugees and the Welcoming cillors to have their say, as I believe that there are real concerns around this issue from both Councillors and Communities Scheme the public. It was way back in early 2017 when the Welcoming & ' & Banning Fireworks from Private Sale Central Government provided funding for a Facilitator %&- and Katy Newton was appointed by Council late last works last month and it was debated this week. He pas- year. At this weeks Strategy and Finance Meeting, I sionately asked that they be banned from private sale. $ While it is recognized that there are public safety is- put to us by government entailed. Katy pointed out that &` the Refugee proposal preceded her appointment; how- the view that they were unsure about just how the pub- ever, she would play a key role in helping refugees to assimilate into Whanganui’s way of life. I agree, dump- an online poll to test this opinion. Actually local au- ing families into regional New Zealand will only make thorities have no legal powers to impose such a ban their lives more stressed and this welfare aspect of set- even if it wanted to, so it is a bit futile really. However, tling refugees into Whanganui will be vital. #- However, my recollection of the Government pro- haps this opinion poll may be of help in that process. posal varies from that recently presented to us by the Minister for Immigration, Ian Lees-Galloway. While I support Whanganui playing its part in accommodating some of the 1500 refugees that this Government has agreed to settle in NZ, I was shocked by the numbers of $) My recollection was about 6-8 families per annum, Margi Keys amidst the nasturtium, convolvulus and purple top not 6-8 families each eight weeks (110 people per anon the true right of the Whanganui River num). The scale of this can be compared to our annual Early risers who like walking in a special, especially if the sky is clear.’ local population growth. It’s only a couple of censuses group might enjoy a riverside ramble on Gumboots are the recommended foot- ago that the four year growth between censuses was International Women’s Day this year. wear. The walkers will search the under- only 101 people. Our growth rate now is much better, ] R `- M $ walk for women last month is an hour- ed to include nasturtiums, wild carrot and that Government say’s we can accept is another 50% long sunrise walk with leader Margi buddleia. **+` Keys on Friday, March 8. This walk will take place rain or shine to Minister Lees–Galloway that 110 people per annum ‘Sunrise is at 7.08 am on the 8th,’ says and costs $5 per person. All proceeds go will put strains on our housing supply and employment *Q)R$- to the Whanganui Women’s Network. that will be intolerable. ing up the true right of the river from 8 ` )(&$ our meeting place. Margi on 0274 481 581 margikeys93@ it to an acceptable level. I hope that Mayor Hamish will ‘Watching the sunrise over the river is gmail.com put this matter on the agenda again – and allow Coun-

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 11 Street drag races return this Sunday If you want to see of hotrods, American cars travelling at over muscle cars, Japanese 100 miles per hour imports and motor bikes. (160kph) in 6.5 seconds There will also be a over 1/8th of a mile number of purpose-built (approximately 200 competition vehicles do- metres) – go to Taupo ing demo runs. Quay on Sunday, March Local drivers will be 3. It is the 33rd annual looking to win the Ivan street drags organised Jones Trophy for the by the Wanganui Road fastest car driven by a Rodders and the event club member. Ivan was has become very popu- a long-term supporter lar with drivers and of the races and when spectators. he died, his business Taupo Quay, between donated the trophy. Heads Road and Lif- Bring a picnic lunch ' or there will be hot food closed between 6am and for sale. Check out the 4pm. Racing starts at cars in the pits, bring the 10am and goes through whole family and have till 3pm. The cost to a great day watching the watch is $15 per adult, action. $5 for children over the pass is $35. Don’t bring your dog, alcohol or any glass please, but do pack some ear plugs and sunscreen. There is a new entry point this year as the races will be going in the opposite direction to what they have tradi- tionally done. So, head ]ƾ'!- ers say “racing in this direction will not only give better traction for the vehicles but the pit area at the Wanganui Auto Wreckers is much better with easier access.” Tickets can be purchased at the entry. The organisers are expecting up to 100 cars to be present with a cross-section

12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Come and watch the action this Sunday

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 13 Busy submission day for Whanganui Arts Review Tuesday between teers took receipt of the pattillo says: “We like os is a rich source of crea- 10.30am and 4.30pm was works and they piled up * tivity. Where some people submission day for art along the walls of the gal- we like the power of art see a messy situation we works to enter into the lery. to communicate com- see the exciting potential 2019 pattillo Whanganui The Sarjeant Gallery plex and powerful ideas for transformation.” Arts Review. It was an has hosted the Whanganui through a single portal. The Judge will be An- exciting day as local art- Arts Review for 31 years Then layer into that the & (- ists from the Whanganui making it now the longest fact that each person sees tor of Te Uru Waitakere region and areas that link running exhibition of its - Contemporary Gallery. to the Whanganui River, kind in New Zealand. ent, has their own unique He says, “Whanganui is brought in their entries. In 2019 there is a new perspective and interpreta- certainly a place with a # - principle sponsor, pattillo. tion – and we love it. Cha- growing reputation for the number of creative souls that have found space to carve out a niche.” The prizes are as follows: # ~ )- ganui Arts Review Open Award - $5000 + the pattillo project #&&; Excellence Award - $1000 # ( Excellence Award - $1000 # )(& ¢ &- ¢ % Award - $200 #'© #!!!$O&$P Gallery Merit Award - Award - $200 tion will open to the public Learning Connection $200 # %R ª - at 10.30am on Saturday, 9 based in Wellington. Her #%;- ing Merit Award- $200 March. piece she describes as Early identiﬁcation and intervention ers Ltd Merit Award - #)#'- Kylie Wardlaw was one “Spontaneous abstract” is $200 vices Ltd Merit Award - of local artists submitting titled ‘Bush Walk. # % * $200 a painting. She recently The Arts Review ex- for hearing loss is important Award - $200 # )+* # ; hibition will open to the # ) %- Merit Award - $200 North to Turakina and public at 10.30am on Sat- er Markets Trust Merit The Arts Review exhibi- is studying art with the urday 9 March.

Whimsical tales of old Wanganui James Nixon, Waterman (Episode 2: The ﬂeet expands)

it being necessary to use 10.30 on Sunday morn- !" introduced James Nixon, two teams of bullocks to ings, [sic] Wanganui was the bad state of the river, who had made his way to get her to the water. A reached at 3.20 the same ƾ `- Wanganui from Ireland start from Taumarunui afternoon. A short stay was rienced in negotiating ~ was made at 7 o'clock on made at Maramaratotara, the rapids, the little craft legend has it that Nixon Saturday morning last, the the actual steaming time behaving remarkably ; Houseboat being reached ;) ; refuge overnight by his at mid-day. After half an being 4 hours, 23 minutes. [sic] the teeth of one of Catholic neighbours, then hour's stay for lunch, a Mr Nixon informs us that the cogwheels in the en- A theme for World All people should check lems. bundled out of town the start was again made, and with the exception of an gines stripped, but not- Hearing Day on March 3, their hearing from time In Whanganui, the char- following day during a ; eleven-mile drift in the up- withstanding this, good 2019 is the importance of to time, especially those ity ‘Hearing Wanganui’ time of religious strife, but same evening at 6 o'clock. per reaches, necessitated time was made, as stated who are at a higher risk has been serving the the details have been lost Leaving the latter place at by the shallow water and above.” intervention for hearing of hearing loss such as Whanganui area for over to history. He was 15 at loss. Many people live adults above 50, those 70 years. It is based at 35 the time. working in noisy places, (' Having introduced the loss, often failing to real- those listening to music a wide range of services )- ize that they are missing at high volumes for long to members, the general % O*P out on certain sounds and periods of time and those public and to the com- in 1901, he followed it words. experiencing ear prob- munity. up with a larger vessel They have a Hearing OP Educator, Tracey Jones. years later. He had initially She gives free talks to planned to ship it from schools on the need to ƾ have hearing protection. with the steamship compa- She also visits rest homes ny compelled him to take checking out hearing aids it overland to Taumarunui, and doing free mainte- then by river to Wanganui. nance as required. Taking advantage of the Hearing Wanganui also greatly improved down- employs a registered river access provided by nurse who will test for Alexander Hatrick, Nixon wax in ears and follow it completed the journey up, if necessary with ear with astonishing speed. cleaning through micro His arrival in Wanganui suction, described by was recorded by the Her- Tracey as a “mini-vacuum '~ Funding for Rural Innovation Lab welcomed cleaning.” Ear blockages “Mr Jas. Nixon's new *<@)R a network of like-minded individuals and can lead to ear pain and oil launch arrived in Lead Team have welcomed an announce- organisations. possibly even tinnitus. Wanganui on Sunday ment by Under-Secretary for Regional The lab will focus on enabling the digi- They sell a range of afternoon, having been ¯ ( - tal transformation of NZ’s primary indus- hearing aids, phones and navigated down from Tau- teau, of $400,000 in funding from Central tries, while supporting environmentally listening devices and will marunui by her owner. The #R ; # *<@ provide a cleaning service launch, which was built in towards the establishment of a Rural In- Whanganui Region. of hearing aids at a small Auckland by Messrs Lane novation Lab. “To receive this level of funding indicates cost to the general public Bros., was railed to Tau- The Rural Innovation Lab is being pilot- the belief central government has in our re- and free for members. marunui, from which sta- *<@) gion and our ag-tech sector. Accelerate25 Membership costs only tion she had to be sledged and Growers Innovation Collaborative looks forward to working with the Lab in $25 annually. about a mile to the river, who have the long term vision of building the future,” said Horizons Chief Executive. 14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Alzheimer’s Annual Appeal this Friday

Alzheimer’s Whanganui Annual ƾ Appeal is this Friday, March 1 – so right words. To cope with dementia watch out for collectors wearing both the person with dementia and blue bibs in the CBD and suburbs their family have to prepare them- around Whanganui and also in Mar- selves for a lot of changes. How ton, Ohakune and Taihape. quickly these changes occur will Alzheimer’s Whanganui supports vary from person to person. people in our community who are Alzheimer’s Whanganui provides information, education, advocacy, positive approach to support through commu- living with dementia. There may be nity based programmes; As Wendy Paterson, changes in personality Manager of Alzheimer’s and behaviour, impaired needs of individual per- Whanganui says - “It’s judgement and difﬁculty sons with dementia still about seeing the person in ﬁnding the living in the community right words. - and their family/whanau. tia. Too often when a Alzheimer’s Whan- person has a diagnosis of dementia ganui relies on the support of the community to continue to provide do not see the person living with this valuable service. Alzheimer’s dementia.” appreciates your contribution and Dementia is a brain disorder that all the money that is collected results in impaired memory, think- remains in our area. ing and behaviours. This reduces Wendy says, “We wish to thank the ability to perform routine func- all those who kindly give their time tions. It usually has a gradual onset. in collecting for us and also the There may be changes in person- venue owners allowing our collec- ality and behaviour, impaired judge- tors to collect from their premises.”

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Get rid of those tree stumps with Stumpies Services Ltd Kerry and Lee-Anne ies Services Ltd was they do. as I can get my shoulders average stump of about down the house to get rid says, “add some nitrogen came to Whanganui from born. They now have four tree into the space, it is not 400mm takes about 45 of any dust. to the soil and within two Auckland to semi retire Four years later they stump grinders and are a problem.” The grind- minutes to an hour,” he If you have a tree stump to three weeks you can but soon needed to get are working seven days M ers themselves can grind says, “and that includes you really have only two plant out the area. rid of a tree stump on a week as Lee-Anne not bigger and more special- across or act like a chain not only the stump but M He tries to provide a their property. As Kerry only does all the admin ized one with the latest saw and go down directly. also the roots.” He prom- someone like Kerry to re- quote within 24 hours of had bought some gear work but has a gardening technology. Kerry says, “I Kerry will also chop ises that “you will never move it. Trying to pull it being asked and will aim to remove a stump up in business as well. But as can now operate a grinder - know a tree stump had out with a ute is not to be to have the job completed Auckland he decided to they say, why retire when with a remote.” tres in height. Higher than been there,” as he cleans recommended. within seven days. There do the job himself and you are having fun and Many tree stumps are that - he calls upon arbo- everything up and takes After the stump has are also special rates for soon afterwards Stump- both of them love what often in awkward spots rist, Bryce Nichol of Bea- away any rubbish. He been removed, Kerry pensioners. but Kerry says “as long ver Tree Services. “The has been known to wash STUMP REMOVAL GARDEN CARE

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Visit us at www.paua.ac.nz or call us on 0800 728 277 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 19 Playcentre Awareness Week straight Talking with tamariki after Children’s Day and really listening Today’s children are to- &#- to what they say morrow’s adults. We are lidge. makes them feel a village and children are Please visit the new our future. Playcentre website at heard and builds That’s the focus of playcentre.org.nz to see the 2019 campaign for our future villagers paint- their conﬁdence. Playcentre Awareness Week (March 4 to 10) and gardening. Or better as they head into a new yet come visit your local year of fostering our na- centre. If you cannot make tion’s children. With 425 a visit during Playcentre ; ) New Zealand’s favourite welcome to visit any time early childhood service to play with your child. Celebrating the provider is keen to wel- ` ;- come new families into tres around Whanganui their ‘village’ and dem- and the surrounding area. connection between onstrate the wide range of ¯ activities and resources free visits. They are: each centre has. # ;- Playcentre provides a tre (23 Burmah Street at young and old - & ' nity environment for chil- ~ @ ~~ - Family Works Whan- “We’re actually working about Family Works M ganui and Enliven’s with the elders and the visit www.familywork- centre catering to the spe- #¯;~ Kowhainui Home and children in their lives scentral.org.nz or call * ' Village are honouring at the moment to de- 0800 FAM WORKS. community. 9am -12pm Tuesday-Fri- the connection between velop a special children’s For more information “Rather than just tell day. playground right here at about Enliven visit www. you what resources # %@8 &R Kowhainui Home.” enlivencentral.org.nz or Playcentre has to of- Playcentre (823 Rapanui ( For more information call 0508 ENLIVEN. %M~ soon be underway across be better for you to see Children in the photo are Leah Davison the country. Tuesday -Thursday. and Lucy Jacques those resources in action. # ' ; Both Enliven and Fam- Playcentre welcomes `% 12.30 Tuesdays. For more information ily Works are part of the you and your family and – 12pm Monday to Friday. # ) ; + ¯ @@- invites you to meet new # ; # ' ;% !ƾ %@ tion Presbyterian Support ` (State Highway 3 at Tu- 9-12 Wednesday and Fri- Brunswick Playcentre & P ; '@ day. 3453109 or 0211 390 757. supporting people and communities for more than 100 years. Family Works Whan- * 8&R Day is a great reminder of how special our tamariki are and how important family is. “Tamariki thrive when they’re in a strong R- ily Works services place while focusing on supporting and empowering Making Aotearoa the best place in the world to grow up - a place where our tamariki and the best they can be.” Family Works services their whanau are safe, strong and connected. in Whanganui include - www.familyworkscentral.org.nz and parenting support and education. *¯R Kowhainui Home and £* 8` while the aged care and retirement village provider puts elders’ best Happy Children’s Day from Kowhainui Home and Village interests at the centre of At Enliven’s Kowhainui Home we take Kowhainui Home may be home to Whanganui’s the importance of children every opportunity to bring companionship, elders, but children are always welcome. in the lives of the com- spontaneity, fun, meaning and purpose into the munity’s elders. lives of elders. O make sure children and children, young volunteers and friends that visit Treasuring the bond between young and old. our home bring energy, spontaneity, activity and every day life here. After fun to the Kowhainui elders. kind of energy to the home. The elders love having young people Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz visiting. 20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Charity encourages parents to put the phone down for Children’s Day too much time on the : £ ±+- ing on a digital diet. ` Save the Children’s [\- ) P @- &- O! soms. R(' - O% March. ] enthusiasm to a child’s &(M Germany seven-year-old - ¯% [\ organised things “...kids need our ensures celebrate and give time encourage attention more to children. It is a day than our phones. - We need to put our P* annually recognised kids ﬁrst & ' O *:- And recently &- me’s' you hear on dren’s Commissioner in 2000. Save the Children’s O &¯!+& P O encouragement. When % : together. is time. Everyone is 8 O' and lengthen the time busy these days and the rhythm and sounds could try is a ban on gradually. themselves to the next of our voices. They technology during din- *& level. O; 8 Is your child O8 for the things and R &R(M our attention too. On attention too. Their not distracted every &R(R a day and have some suffering? R ¢ - Too often children strug- ant. The intense itchiness P P gle because they have a 8 *& food allergy or intoler- O;R ance. Some children R :R- - removed. & from headaches. At our * (£( High sugar foods de- and often contain addi- Children may be diag- (+(- (+ ( % Although this is not the - :- haryn on 345-8393 or go ¥-

RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 21 Pull together and spruce up our beaches ' - team, is excited and keen As well as a beach & # @ ' - care for local beaches, ` Sunday, 10 March vided. The recycle trailer ( knowledge. + for a gold coin and des- (9am): South Beach Conservation (DOC) Jaycee has joined DOC % &)- R ; Clean-up into, will be on site. ) & from Northland where she ( & O) * ¥ % +- ; & Weather cancellation on ' Thomas. @[ &[\(- ** 8 ' Tirairaka O Ngati Hine. & * ¥ so come along, meet new road. ' * She has a conservation Public events and ( ; )¥& ' and environmental man- dates are: & R ' ' * Saturday, 2 March )¥& 8P (!& &- new member to the DOC '- ' % ' Beach Spruce up + % & Celebrating Castlecliff Beach ) ( & ; & & & during Seaweek + ence with a Biodiversity get involved and do their Management major which has seen her in a variety beach environment. More of learning and teaching FM will also be joining : the day with a BBQ, Ice to this, she is also on call for stranded marine mam- mals to assist technically * ¥ ~ ( ; O' - & )¥& ' :R *ƽ& - ' ;&&& Wednesday, 6 March is celebrating Seaweek with a family R; - (3.30pm-5.30pm): Beach activity on the beach. It is on Wednes- ; cational days with schools Sculpture Making * P- ; & and families and children are invited For more information contact Gra- cee says. & & # ham on 344 1012 or 027 222 8378. O]R * : - and join in making beach (; P MoreFM.

22 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Chamber Music Concert Series 2019 - subs remain the same Chamber Music Wanganui have announced their }- programme for 2019. It consists of six concerts } *~ !~¡;¯- &*) )&' ; &&* ¡~¡@ +%)!+ - ¯- *ª*& ]&8'ª &$]- ((& ) &;(*( ' *'M)& `ƾ%)!+ *;- grammes. ¢R @ } ¥) @- }8M Pianist, Tony Chin Lin who will be playing }'}'} in a Chamber Music Concert

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24 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 Whanganui to celebrate its ﬁrst ever Pride Week - March 4-10 Christina Emery from they face – we could have not protesting anything, Pride Whanganui, the saved a lot of people from outside world as their we’re simply celebrating organisation behind Pride a world of pain”. authentic self. We don’t who we are as people, Week, says “the theme She goes on to say that know what is going on as a community. Pride of ‘Start the Conversa- “we all have the ability in people’s lives, so we Walk is listed as a family tion’ is a simple, yet could all do with being a friendly event so that we important one. Too many someone’s life. It could little bit kinder, a little bit can all come together and times as New Zealanders be as simple as not al- more understanding and a support the Whanganui we avoid talking about lowing your colleague lot less judgemental”. Rainbow community. subjects that may make to continue with their As part of Pride Week, us or others uncomfort- ‘hilarious gay joke’, being there will be two events things. It is a mark of able, but in reality if we open to a discussion with respect for those who are were more open about your friend about their a Pride Walk on Satur- no longer with us, it is to all the amazing people sexuality as they have no day March, 9 at 10am. be visible in the support who make up this great one else to talk to, or not Christina says, “We of those who can't walk country, the struggles staring at a transgender didn’t feel comfortable with us and it is quite lit- they have and the issues person who has just taken doing a March – we’re erally a forward stepping of the community and its presence in Whanganui. The walk will start from Teasers under new ownership the silver ball down by Teasers Escorts at 57 the River Traders Market. Ingestre Street was set There is a gold coin up just over a year ago donation for the event, and the owner is moving with all money going to on with friend, Sara-Lee Pride Whanganui. People at Lucky Bar on Wilson community initiative that Their website is cur- Booker, taking over. The are encouraged to dress Street from 9pm. This is striving to create an rently being constructed business is now well es- up, to be loud and proud will be a big, bold and inclusive Whanganui for and will be launched at tablished and respected. because this is a time for colourful R18 event with the LGBTQIA+ com- the beginning of Pride : celebration. a range of live perfor- munity that live in and Week. In the interim, for environment and prom- Mayor Hamish McD- mances, a live DJ, prizes visit Whanganui. They are more details, visit www. ouall, who will be at the for Pride King & Queen, trying to establish more facebook.com/pride- and privacy. They have Pride Walk, is supportive Best Costume, and more. resources, better health whanganui. For more a discreet back door if of the week and com- “The bigger, the brighter, care processes, regular information, contact required. mends those who have the better!!” says Chris- events, a sense of under- Christina Emery 021 084 Sara-Lee says, ‘It is an worked hard to get the tina. standing and an eradica- 04336 or christinaem- opportunity I couldn’t O: Pride Whanganui is a tion of ignorance. [email protected]. turn down. It is the only spoke to a new resident business of its type in recently who said Whan- P ganui was the most toler- Annual ‘closest-to-the-pin’ & ‘long putt’ rooms and Sara-Lee has ant regional centre she plans to add another two. has been to, and I believe competitions at Wanganui Golf Club Whanganui people are All employees are drug The Wanganui Golf Club in Clarkson # $ free. It also caters for generally mature about diversity and accepting Ave, will be running their Annual ‘Clos- within the circle. both sexes. est-to-the-Pin’ & ‘Long Putt’ competi- #:8[\; There is a central people for who they are, but there is always more tions starting on February 28 from 3pm $20 bar tab plus three more balls. lounge with sofas and an to 6pm and then on March 1 & 2 from The Long Putt competition is as follows: area for pole dancing. It which can be done. Starting the conversa- 10am to 6pm and on March 3 from 10am # }~ $ is also a good spot for to 4.30pm. must rest fully within the circle or in the functions such as stag tion is a great way to get to know what people are The Closest-to-Pin prizes are $1,000, hold. nights which Teasers $500 and $250 with spot prizes on each #* hosted recently. going through. There is always more which can day of qualifying. All entries go into a at 5pm. Opening times are draw for a $100 Prezzy Card. You can also There is also the Putt Putt Team Chal- from 5pm until late be done. ; 8 lenge on Friday, March 1 starting at from Tuesdays through on March 3 commencing at 6pm. 5.30pm. It is $30 for a team of three and to Saturdays. You don’t Sara-Lee Week will be in the evening of Saturday, March 9 The details are: involves nine holes of mini golf on the have to make an appoint- be made for Sundays and by phoning 022 465 4499 #} practice green. Apart from some great @ Mondays. or by emailing teaserses- and is to be a Pride Party, hosted by Miss Ribena #¢ prizes, there is a $5 Happy Hour for par- Prior arrangements can Bookings can be made [email protected] from in front of the club house. ticipants.

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26 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 SOBA announces best bar, Coffee and cake cruises proving restaurant, off-licence and home to be a great success brew shop in Whanganui && cruises on the PS Waimarie on Thursdays are proving to be a huge success. Manager, Anne Petherick says, “The crew were just amazing at assisting many of the Super Golds on board. We used the bone china from the museum and served the cake direct to the passengers rather than have them go down to the galley. One lady was 97 and another couple had their diamond wedding anniversary that day. &- fee and Cake cruises is on Thursday, March 7. The cost is $35 which is 97-year-old $5 less than normal price enjoying her cake on the Waimarie cake – on bone china. last week

Peter Northway, SOBA Regional Coordinator, ["&&&2- Nine Hole Golf Tawhero results rant to Tavis Small of The Rutland Arms SOBA is the Society of thanks to their Dump the 19 February 2019 24, Joan Shore 26, Roger 24 on c/b, Priscilla Fonseka Sadly passed away recently... Beer Advocates. Their Trump IPA (India Pale Combined Monthly ''*# and Joan Ogilvie 25 on c/b, vision is that “People Ale). Medal – Round 5 28 on c/b, Jan Crossan Dave Johnston, Aubrey have an appreciation of, In Whanganui the re- Division 1: Judy Car- and Kaye How 29 on c/b, Frost and Elizabeth Len- James (Jim) AITCHESON, and access to, a diverse sults were as follows: son 31, Joan Shore, Sheila Young and Judy nox 26 on c/b, Maurie Ed- aged 77 years, died 23 February 2019. % ' ' Hardaker 30 on c/b, Frank wards and Jan Ruby 27 on range of quality beer,” #%8 Janette Heather (nee Lind) BELL, and they produce a the Year and Regional McGregor 33 on c/b, Kaye James 31, Helen Donald- c/b, Jean Walsh 30, Betty monthly magazine titled Restaurant of the Year – How 36, Sheila Young and son 32, Pauline Boyle 33. ]**: aged 78 years, died 20 February 2019. ‘The Pursuit of Hoppi- Rutland Arms with Mixx Jan Crossan 37 on c/b, Judy Division 2¥ # & 33. Today’s Two’s: Roger Audrey Joyce (McKenna) DUXFIELD, 20, Brian Quinn and Jackie ' ness.’ the runner up for bar of Hardaker 38, Frank James aged 94 years, died 22 February 2019. and Pauline Boyle 39 on Downes 23 on c/b, Patrick 2ƿ 8 Aubrey Each year through- the Year. Robert Colin (Bob) LAMB, out the country SOBA #%!@] c/b. Division 2: # O’Leary and Bev Shingles Frost. branches pick their fa- of the year was tied Clark 25, Brian Quinn 29, aged 88 years, died 23 February 2019. vourite bars, restaurants, between 4 Square, Riv- Patrick O’Leary30, Jackie Alan Bruce LINTS, Downes 31, Dave John- @ erview and Liquorland aged 84 years, died 19 February 2019. ston and Bev Shingles 32 brew shops and for some Whanganui. Winifred Mabel RUFFHEAD, branches their favourite #% on c/b, Priscilla Fonseka beers. Overall Chur! shop of the year went to 33, Aubrey Frost, Maurie aged 97 years, died 22 February 2019. Behenitg Brewing was Whanganui Homemade Edwards and Jan Ruby 34 Colin SAUNDERS, on c/b, Joan Ogilvie 35, the favourite brewery & Brewers World. The aged 85 years, died 24 February 2019. toppling Garage Project awards ceremony was Elizabeth Lennox 36, Jean from the throne which held at Club Metro. Walsh 38, Leo Boyle and Robert James SHELFORD, they had made their own For more information 8] died 21 February 2019. for the four previous about SOBA contact Combined Monthly Ray STEVENS, years. Last year Behe- Peter Northway at nzpil- Hidden Hole – Round 2 Division 1: Judy Carson died February 26, 2019 moth got global attention [email protected] Kulture Egelani T.K. TAITO, aged 3 months, died 22 February 2019. Maria TAYLOR, Sports Talk aged 76 years, died 27 February 2019. with Trevor Mackay Chris Andrew TOWNSEND, A PersonalPersonal WayWay TToo SaySay GGoodbyeoodbye aged 37 years, died 19 February 2019. Cricket a long period of time Raymond Remus WIARI, Ross Taylor’s father’s has stamped him as one TheThe ForrestForrest Loun Loungege offers offers a awarm warm,, aged 62 years, died 24 February 2019. thoughts about his of New Zealand’s best intimate settinsettingg for smaller funerals, son’s cricket career will batsmen since the country to share youryour final gogoodbyesodbyes with with Lee (Mihiterina) WILSON, be supported by readers started playing test those closest to you.you. ArranArrangege a visit aged 70 years, died 26 February 2019. todaytoday andand meet our ffriendlyriendlyy team. of the RCP who enjoy cricket, the most demand- Aubrey Ivan James the summer game and ing form of the game. Ross’s batting. Ninety tests to date have WIRIHANA-CURRY, Neil Taylor told the brought him 17 centuries aged 31 years, died 23 February 2019. RCP the other day that and the healthy average he hoped Ross would at test level of 45, an Trevor Mackay not retire for a while. average he shares with I share that hope with another attacking, gifted to play. Neil, especially with and top order test player I phoned Neil Taylor New Zealand playing the late Australian, Norm because television com- the Boxing Day test O’Neill. mentators have ques- at Melbourne late this His ODI average is even tioned Ross about retire- year. healthier - 48 and he now ment, even though he is Ross Taylor has has the highest aggregate only in his mid-30s. demonstrated strongly of runs (8026) of any Having seen his son that he can handle test New Zealander in this playing in person lately, attacks in Australia. form of the game. Neil said Ross was “a His highest test in- In T20, where a high happy chappie.” nings to date is 290 strike rate is a necessity, That’s a good sign for against Australia, ~~' the immediate future of across the ditch and bill in all formats and he New Zealand cricket. that innings is the high- has the capacity to win I knew Neil Taylor in est total achieved by a Masterton as a promis- visiting batsman in a own bat. Clearly, New ing rugby player. Of test in the land of the Zealand needs him for Ross’s sports, Neil kangaroos. his skill and experience said: “He’s always been Taylor’s batting over for as long as he wishes hockey and cricket.” RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 27 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Ratana, Whangaehu & Turakina HEALTH & SITUATIONS SITUATION VACANT PUBLIC NOTICES BEAUTY VACANT JADE Traditional Thai Mas- FEMALE escorts wanted. Safe SECTION 101 sage. Excellent massage at environment, nice rooms. 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A Day on the Living Wage Quiet Day - Life, from the Root to the Fruit Curious about the Living Wage? Come and learn about Monday 4 March, 10am - 3pm, Koha with Maureen Cal- it from a group of Whanganui locals. Living Wage man. Held at the Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Whanganui emerged out of a series of Inequality talks Tce. To Register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email in Whanganui in 2016. the Living Wage rate calculation [email protected]. uses living costs from data collected by Statistics New Seminar: Getting to Know the Bible Better Zealand. It is the hourly rate workers need to be paid 7.30pm, Tuesdays, in the Christadelphian Hall, 138 Great North Road. Topic this Tuesday, March to participate in society. Whether you are a rate payer, 5: A Life of Jesus - John The Baptist (Part 1). All employer or employee, or interested in being part of welcome. Supper and opportunity to chat. Sponsored by social justice in action, this day is for you. Saturday, Wanganui Christadelphians. For more about us: www. 9 March, 10am - 2pm, $20 with Marion Sanson. Held thisisyourbible.com, or phone 342 7726. at the Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To Shrove Tuesday Celebration with Breakfast Register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam. Tuesday 5 March, 9:15 - 10:30am. Held at the Josephite [email protected]. Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To Register call Pam Alcoholics Anonymous on 345 5047 ext 3, or email [email protected]. Sir Peter (left) and Michael Poole. Photo: Bob Harris Phone 0800 229 6757. If you have a drinking problem Social Dance The track meeting at Cooks Gardens had won inclusion in the university cy- maybe we can help. AA Wanganui area meeting list: Dancesport Wanganui invites all dancers to its monthly this Saturday carrying Sir Peter Snell’s cling team. Sunday, St Johns Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool social dance on Sunday, 3 March at St Andrews Hall, name provided for Wanganui resident, But Michael had struck a problem at Street, Wanganui, 9am; Monday, Friendship Hall, Bell Street 7.00pm - 9.30pm followed by supper. Theme Bob Harris, a reminder of the kindness Houston Airport and had to go online to Morris Street, Marton, 7.30pm; Tuesday, 12.30pm, O#P8[£]' of the great athlete. call for assistance. St Johns Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Members $5, Non-members $10. Information Kathleen Bob said that about eight years ago Bob said that Kiwi sportsmen who got Wanganui; Wednesday, St Luke’s Church Hall, 34 344 2245 or Graeme 027 4341823. Michael Poole, a son of former Wan- stuck overseas could go on line in an *'&¡°' Theosophy Whanganui ganui rugby union representative Alw- emergency to seek help. Lutheran Church Hall, 51 Liverpool Street, Wanganui, Exploring spiritual development, philosophy, religion, yn Poole, had been in the United States It had been Sir Peter Snell, based in 7.30pm; Al Anon, Tuesday, Quakers, 256 Wicksteed science and the arts. We have a small library, study to study at the University of Florida and Texas, who had come to Michael’s aid. Street. 7.30pm, Friday, Gonville Library meeting room, groups and regular public discussions, second Sunday 12.30pm, ph 0508 425 266. monthly, 2pm. Back river entrance, Community Arts All Saints Church Rebs Stall Centre, 19 Taupo Quay. Contact Kirsty 021 2123819. Moana Street, Wanganui East (opp 4 Square). Free Email: [email protected]. range eggs, spray-free veges. Every Tuesday, 2.30pm - 5.45pm. Contact Michael 344 5032 / 021 2118169. The Rotary Club of Whanganui Annual Bird Sale Monster Bookfair 2019 over two weekends this year. The Bird Club Annual Sale is on this Saturday in the Thursday, 28 March to Sunday, 31 March and again Mathieson Street Hall beginning at 9am. Birds from Friday, 5 April to Sunday, 7 April. Phone Jo 022 throughout the North Island will be on sale including 3531651 or Dennis 345 5452. $ and even more at bargain prices. Admission, Adults - $3, Twilight Gala in the Hospice Gardens Children - free. Enquiries 345 6904. 78 Virginia Road, March 7, 4:30pm - 7pm. A fabulous The Flight Attendant Bereaved Parents Support mid-summer fundraiser, this is an evening market-style & by Chris Bohjalian event with all your favourites to browse and buy! Parking From the #1 New York ¢+&~~' is on Virginia Road with a short walk to Hospice. of the month. Next date - 2 March. Also Grief Gathering Times bestselling author Twinkle Toes of Midwives and The (La Fiesta) Monday, 4 March, 75 St Hill St, 7 - 9pm. Music and Movement for babies to 5 yr olds during school Casual forum for Mums and Grandmothers grieving a Guest Room, a powerful terms. Entry of $2 per family. St Andrew’s Church, Cnr story about the ways an child / grandchild. It’s a rough journey. Ph 344 3345 Glasgow and Gloucester St, 10am Wednesdays. St Paul’s Keren. entire life can change Church, Cnr Guyton and Cooks St, 10am Fridays. ¥ Clairvoyance Demonstration Wanganui Amateur Radio Society Inc attendant wakes up in Clairvoyance, philosophy and healing at the Wanganui (Branch 48) the wrong hotel, in the Spiritual and Awareness Centre. Our medium this week Wanganui Amateur Radio Society Inc (Branch 48) has its wrong bed, with a dead is Val Game from Feilding. 25 Tawa Street, Wanganui. monthly meeting on March 4, 7.30pm at Deer Stalkers man—and no idea what Sunday’s 7pm. All welcome. Cost by donation. Like our and Hunters Hall, 100 Peat Street, St Johns, Wanganui. happened. Facebook page or contact Robert on 345 6308. Wanganui Trotting Club Inc. I'll Be Your Blue Goal Setting with a Friend Workshop We invite you to our annual raceday on Tuesday, 12 Sky by Marisa de los Bring along a friend for a fun and supportive way to March at Manawatu Raceway, Pioneer Highway, Santos clarify your aspirations in all the areas of your life, Palmerston North. Enjoy harness racing close up and On the weekend of her see your friendship grow and your dreams come easily live. Racing starts mid-afternoon. Free admission and wedding, Clare Hobbes '* car parking. Refreshments available on course. More meets an elderly woman - 12pm, $10 with Tracey Young. Held at the Josephite info [email protected] named Edith Herron. Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To Register call Pam During the course of on 345 5047 ext 3, or email [email protected]. Whanganui Guided Walking Tours Learn about Whanganui’s fascinating 19th and 20th a single conversation, Handcrafts Wanganui century buildings and monuments, its history, people Edith gives Clare the March Market this Saturday at inside back room of interest and events that have fashioned our city. courage to do what Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay, 9am - 1pm Scheduled tours leave the i-Site at 10am and 2pm each she should have done also accessible from riverside. Quality handcrafts for Saturday and Sunday. Cost $10 per person. For other ¥ sale: *new origami, pictures, aprons, handmade soaps, times, ring the i-Site for a booking - 349 0508. her engagement to her ©8ª charming—yet overly What’s On in the Community N crochet & sewn items, kitchenware, kid’s clothes. Gifts Notices Three weeks later, Clare recesses of the human bonds of friendship and for all occasions. Contact Carol Neal 344 8081. What’s On in the Community notices are $10 for up learns that Edith has heart and illuminates the the redemptive power to 50 words with the option of a colour heading for died—and has given her tender connections that of love. How Films Impact Our Spirituality an extra $2 and/or a border for an extra $10. RCP, 52 another gift. An emo- bind our lives. An Anonymous Girl Ingestre St, Wanganui by Tuesday 1pm to place your tionally evocative novel The Gown: A Novel of by Greer Hendricks explore how movies help us to understand our personal advertisement. that probes the deepest the Royal Wedding by Looking to earn some lives. This will explore (at an individual level) what can Jennifer Robson easy cash, Jessica Far- be learned about oneself from watching movies and From the internation- ris agrees to be a test R©O:R Whanganui Guided Walks - set to poetry ally bestselling author subject in a psychologi- movie - it’s about you.” The structure of the programme of Somewhere in France cal study about ethics 8#ƾ Surprises are more than a few comes an enthralling and morality. But as present at each session. The theme this year is: The the walking tours around Whanganui Did you know that we once had a historical novel about the study moves from Stories of Our Lives. Film #2: Life of Pi. Tuesday, 26 but is also a bit of poet. He penned zoo one of the most famous the exam room to the February, 7pm. Koha with Marie Skidmore rsj. Held the following poem extolling the The Red Lion burnt down wedding dresses of the real world, the line at the Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To guided walks: Mark Twain was in town twentieth century— between what is real Register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam. If you’re visiting from overseas He would really have liked our Queen Elizabeth’s and what is one of Dr. [email protected]. There are buildings and sights that tours too. wedding gown—and Shields’s experiments, Musicians Club Night will please To live here makes very good sense the fascinating women blurs. Caught in a web From Wellington to Whanganui via Paraparaumu Beach, There is so much to do With so many amazing events who made it. Jennifer of attraction, deceit and the Blue Skins Band Factory Club bring their lower You won’t have to queue Opera, Glasswork and Art Robson introduces read- jealousy, Jess quickly north island roots together for a homecoming at the And the walking is a breeze. Motor-bikes play their part ers to three unforgettable learns that some obses- Whanganui Musician’s Club, old Savage Club Building If you’re local, take the chance, do Throughout the year the choice is heroines, their points sions can be deadly. on Drews Ave on Friday, March 1, 7pm. Whanganui not pause immense. of view alternating and Ask about these raised, Royce Tobin and Ryan Molan head back to town To hear more of this city of yours The guided walks are at 10am and intersecting throughout great books at your with Wellingtonians, Phillip Copley and Liam McClurg Hear stories of old 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays. its pages, whose lives local bookstore, and to play their eclectic and psychedelic mix of blues and Let history unfold Book at the i-Site. Tickets cost only are woven together by of course, Whanganui rock ‘n roll. 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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 Landmark Whanganui home BY NEGOTIATION Executive family home $539,000 WEB ID WGU66471 WEB ID WGU65312 BASTIA HILL ST JOHNS HILL 14 Wairere Road 7 Linda Place Buyer enquiries over $379,000. With its iconic This four bedroom home close to St Johns Hill Primary 70s-inspired design features, this property makes a School is sure to please. The modern kitchen is the heart visionary statement. A tree lined driveway climbs of this home, opening into the family dining which, invitingly to the attractive front entrance, welcoming through French doors, leads you out to the entertaining you into a light, airy reading room, covered courtyard area beyond. The family lounge is welcoming and and entry hall beyond. Spread generously over three enjoys elevated views. The master bedroom and the towers, rooms unfold and entice, making the most of fourth bedroom/office is situated on the ground floor spectacular views of the river and city below and sea close to the downstairs bathroom. beyond. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

Ritesh Verma Ritesh Verma Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 3 Home 06 345 6006 4 [email protected] [email protected] 3 2 Bruce McGhie Bruce McGhie Mobile 027 333 2587 Mobile 027 333 2587 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 1+1 Sought after $395,000 Freshly renovated $299,000 WEB ID WGU66795 WEB ID WGU66553 SPRINGVALE CASTLECLIFF 39 Devon Road 9A Bamber Street If you love socialising and having friends and family Situated opposite Bamber Street Reserve (with direct around then this is the perfect home for you! Not only access to the beach) and with the Rangiora Street hub are you just steps away from the popular Springvale of Castlecliff and its cafe vibe, this property has great Garden Centre, but this property has large open plan location and it's had a makeover! A new coloursteel living areas that open out to a covered porch where roof, rewired along with a new kitchen, a new everyone can spill out and enjoy the indoor/outdoor bathroom, new carpet and fittings, this home is fresh flow. The modern kitchen boasts a fabulous breakfast and inviting. Built in the 1960s with three good sized bar that will soon be the hub of the home. The first two bedrooms the house is well positioned on the corner bedrooms have ranchsliders that also open to the site creating a lovely space for outdoor living. covered porch. VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment

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