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Vol. 32, No. 15, April 21, 2016 52 Ingestre Street, PO Box 325, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email [email protected] St Paul’s Putiki - “A thing of wonder to behold” +& BY DOUG DAVIDSON There are group conces- St Pauls Anglican Memorial Church in Pu- that they are happy to or- tiki comes highly praised. Wanganui.org de- / scribes it as a “special taonga” and Whan- normal hours. There are ganuiwhatson sees it as “a thing of wonder / another two in training. to behold – a must see for locals and visi- The church is actually the tors alike.” / 0 2 Lonely Planet com- 4 & % ments that “it’s unre- ! 2 2 2 - markable externally but, out more. O6* / 2 $* / P just like the faithful pew ;& hour long tours of the <& # & O= (> that counts: the interior is ! "# ; (?6$ - $ % ; - # & % '(* preaching to a congrega- / ?** panels).” I met with Huia is for the upkeep of the 2 / @ - church, the church hall &P = (?6A 4 structure, with “the timber 2 // &P However, another earth- 4 (?BB St Pauls Anglican Memorial Church 2 - in 1937 with the cur- The interior of the church cream of carvers” says 2 2 (?BC O rent church, built closer \ 2 / a Gothic style complete 2 (?CC # E ! 2 2 / P & 2 &P % 2 - room for the growth of the (>$? A6+& F / ! = & O= / urupa. / O Continued on page 2
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 1 Terry Dowdeswell wins prestigious St Paul’s Putiki - “a horticultural award thing of wonder to Local delphinium grow- Among these is the Plant as garden plants, for cut behold” er Terry Dowdeswell won Breeders' Award. This is \ a prestigious award - the made only when it is felt dwarf pot plants. An im- Plant Breeders’ Award - that the breeding has been portant feature of Terry’s at the AGM of the Royal / / - success has been the fact New Zealand Institute of ard and has made a sub- that he has developed seed Horticulture (RNZIH), stantial contribution to the & % 2 / - held in Christchurch on art and horticulture. cient distribution to many April 13. Keith Hammett, President countries around the word. Each year the RNZIH, RNZIH, says “Terry Dow- Seed being much easier to New Zealand’s equiva- deswell has established export than growing plants. lent of the Royal Horti- himself as the foremost Within each category Terry cultural Society in Britain breeder of Delphiniums in offers many named culti- makes various awards to the world today. Starting vars (varieties). with seed imported from International recogni- contributions to different the UK in 1985 Terry has tion has come for ‘Dusky aspects of horticulture/ developed three distinct Maidens’ which was botany in New Zealand. categories, namely for use awarded “The perennial plant of the year” in Ger- many and an Award of Garden Merit in the UK for Check out what’s ‘Sweethearts’.” Terry and Janice moved St Pauls Anglican Memorial Church to Brunswick in 1999 in this week’s RCP from Tuakau, south of Continued from page 1 Ati Hau Trust as well as Have you been in- Auckland, to set up ‘Dow- The result is a combi- from fundraising. side St Pauls, Putiki? deswell Delphiniums.’ The nation of different tribal Services are held every (see our front page). I business has gone from designs which can be rec- Sunday at 9am. The Rev was there a year ago strength to strength and ognized by those from the Broughton says “they are for a history presenta- they now supply seeds by tribes represented. The bi-lingual and pakeha are tion but I now want mail order throughout the tututuku panels behind able to participate fully.” to go back as part of a world and have wholesale the altar were designed by The church welcomes guided tour and have buyers in Europe, North Sir Apirana, prepared in visitors, both Maori and the background and America, Russia, Japan Wellington and presented Pakeha. The congrega- the meanings of the and elsewhere. Their del- to the church by Ngati- tion, according to Huia, carvings and tukutuku phiniums are renowned Poneke women. is “large in spirit, small panels explained. for their vibrant colours, Pineamine (Pine) Taiapa in numbers.” We have a number of from Ngati Porou direct- The church is grateful Doug Davidson, 2 \ - ers and great constitution. Terry Dowdeswell ed much of the carving to the people and busi- this issue for having journalist@ work, Oriwa Tahupo- nesses for their gener- achieved so much. rivercitypress.co.nz tiki Hadden, the son of a osity. Display Associ- Warwyck and Royce Methodist minister, was ates does a lot of design Dewe have retired the Royal New Zealand responsible for the kow- work, H&A prints off after many years Institute of Horticulture haiwhai paintings of the their postcards, labels (page 2) and also to my rafters, and Tawhai Tako- and posters and Chenda and childcare work predecessor as jour- to from the East Coast su- from The Food Mill sup- (page 6). Anne Mur- nalist at RCP, Patrick pervised the Kakaho red plies supper for their ray and Bernie Rush Drabczynski (page 4) work on the ceiling. The Wednesday night com- received their honours for all the volunteer architect and builder was munity games evening from the Governor work he does in the Arthur Cutler, originally fundraiser. All provided General (page 3). I community. from England. Fund- free of charge. have known Bernie One article I particu- ing for the church came Whanganui is fortunate for a number of years, larly enjoyed writ- from Anglican congrega- to have so many attrac- mainly through Ro- ing is the one on the tions in Whanganui and tive, old churches such tary, and I didn’t know bags, cups and cutlery through fundraisers. as St Peters Gonville, a fraction of what all made from corn St Paul’s has undergone St Mary Upokongaro, he has achieved for starch and as such are extensive restoration with Christ Church, St Chads the Fire Service, NZ biodegradable and a new roof, repairs to on the Great North Road USAR and the com- compostable (page walls damaged by water, and St Oswalds, State munity. Both of them 27). It would be great if rewiring, installation of Highway 3. However, as thoroughly deserve more Whanganui shops a sprinkler system and Whanganuiwhatson says their awards. starting using these upgrades in heating. As- St Paul’s is “unique.” It Congratulations to products. sistance has come from “is one of the most in- Terry Dowdeswell - Doug Davidson, the Lotteries Commis- tricately and beautifully for winning the Plant journalist@rivercity- sion, Powerco Trust, decorated Churches in Breeders’ Award from press.co.nz. Whanganui Community Aotearoa, New Zea- Terry receiving his award from Keith Hammett Foundation, and the Te land.” Well worth a visit.
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2 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Anne Murray receives St Augustine’s campus open When you drive down Queen Service Medal Alma Road, Gonville, you’re going to see Anne Murray received setting up Marae Time Aunties' who draw full re- something new that her Queen Services Med- which is opened Monday spect from all people." looks like it’s always al last Tuesday and on to Thursday mornings for Anne received a Wan- been there with the old. the Thursday had another ‘a cup of tea’, for anyone ganui Community Award St Dominic’s College ceremony – this time who drops in. in 1995 for services to has just completed a morning tea in her honour Associated with these Christian Social Services, new school building at St Mary’s Church hall. centres she has also run St Mary's Parish Church to house its increasing The venue was appropri- classes in sewing, basic and the Maori commu- intake of students. The ate as she has been run- cooking, food preparation nity. River City Press new building, known as ning ‘Marae Time’ at Te and hygiene, as well as named her as their Citizen St Augustine’s Campus, Rau Oriwa Marae, which cultural and craft activi- of the Year in 2010. Now was designed by Paul is part of the St Mary's ties. She and Bill have also she has the Queen’s Ser- McKenna Architecture Catholic parish complex, been prominent and hard vice Medal to add to those and built by Houghton for the past seven years. workers with the Maori honours. Gemini & Pepper. It is Along with her hus- community, particularly band, the late Bill Mur- the Ngati Apa people, and to the other buildings at ray, Anne was a volunteer the Turakina Marae. St Anthony’s Parish site for Christian Social Ser- An admirer told RCP: that it looks like it has vices Wanganui since its "At the age of 87 most peo- always been there. beginning in 1991. Prior ple would have been long The design was At the opening of St Augustine’s Campus to that they were volun- retired but Anne's service inspired by a wish The central façade The past is a source their spirit and the faith. teers for Anglican Social continues. Her extraordi- of the Principal of St of the new building of great treasures for Being attached to the Services. Her ongoing nary compassion for and Dominic’s College, towers upward lift- St Dominic’s College past is not seen by them work with a succession empathy with the disad- Fr Andrew Cranshaw, ing one’s eyes to the so strongly attached to be a backward nor of drop in centres covers vantaged, underpinned by \ heavens, while the solid and rooted in Catholic stilted approach to edu- over 25 years. her strong Christian faith, character of the College brick columns and belt Tradition. The students cation; on the contrary Known to all as "Auntie has sustained her through and the special nature brickwork, borrowed and staff of this unique it is from the past they Anne", she organised all the years as a tireless of St Anthony’s church, from the architecture high school identify draw their inspiration the Whare Manaaki cen- volunteer. Auntie Anne is from which the school of the heritage church themselves with the to move forward for tre, then Anne's Place probably one of the very has organically sprung. Anne Murray of St Anthony’s parish, centuries of great the formation of future in Ridgway St before few remaining true 'Maori inspires the onlooker Catholic education and generations based on with a profound sense Catholic educators. the wisdom and experi- of connection with the From this source they ence of 2000 years of Bernie Rush becomes Member past. draw their traditions, Christian tradition. of the NZ Order of Merit
Bernie Rush was in member of the Australian Wellington recently to Road Rescue Organiza- be made a Member of tion. All this work was the New Zealand Order voluntary and done in his of Merit for services to spare time. the NZ Fire service and # F NZ USAR. Coinciden- says that “the main tally his 45th year of recognition is for my service with the NZFS work establishing New was April 16 two days Zealand’s internationally after the investiture. recognized Urban Search Currently Bernie & Rescue capability in is area commander 1995 through to the in- responsible for Whan- ternational accreditation ganui, Ruapehu and we achieved in 2015.” Rangitikei. He was also He adds “I have to admit /- it was quite challeng- / ing especially during district council 1998 the 1990’s. It required – 2001 and again from lobbying to have the 2012 to July 2015. need for this capability His main achieve- recognised, for funding, Bernie Rush with the Governor General ments are extensive and begging, stealing and include: borrowing equipment to E He adds “I have been # / work with, and keeping USAR manual of op- privileged to work with Crash Rescue (RCR) our small group moti- erations and the USAR such good teams who challenges in NZ. vated too.” team leader training share your vision, both Added to this Bernie # program. in developing NZ’s road was New Zealand’s NZ on the United He has also worked crash rescue challenge ! Nations International for short periods in structure, NZ’s USAR assessor and was a Search & Rescue Advi- South Africa, UK, USA, capability and also in founding board member sory Group (INSARAG) Canada, Indonesia, my day to day work dur- and treasurer of the UK from 1996 – 2004 help- Nepal, Thailand, South ing 45 years of service.” based World Rescue ing to write the early Korea, Singapore and He has also found time Organization as well as versions of INSARAG Australia, with many of to be a Rotarian for the being a founding board guidelines as well as the trips self funded. last 18 years.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 3 Thinking out loud Patrick’s busy volunteering in the Friends and enemies
For the last few years episode. In a little over spoken of as addictions, community my wife and I have three weeks, I’m closing yet they’re arguably just You expect, perhaps un- been out of the habit in on the end of the third as common and can be fairly, community volun- of watching television season. My wife isn’t a just as damaging in some teers to be retired, older each night after dinner. fan of the show that’s got Q & people. This is not the There are several factors me in its clutches, but How do we know we’re case with Patrick Drab- contributing to this near- she has discovered a dif- addicted to something? czynski. He is young, hiatus: (a) we no longer ferent series. Most nights Well, that’s not an easy friends, only from our an artist with a studio have Sky TV, which question to answer, but enemies.” Most of us behind Space Gallery, a means I am no longer sitting up in bed, me on here’s a simple test. Give know deep down when writer and a volunteer for able to watch endless the laptop and my wife it up for a month. If it’s a habit has become an a number of community sport and criminal inves- on the tablet, watching overeating, consider addiction. If we want to causes. tigation shows, and my ‘TV’. So much for our sticking to three ordi- He is the secretary on wife is no longer able to noble quest to watch nary meals per day with most important step is the board of Balance watch endless cooking little-to-no television, reasonable portion sizes. to change the way we Whanganui, which pro- shows; (b) there’s so lit- in favour of reading and Cut back your working look at it – it needs to be vides free counselling tle of interest on regular board games. Isn’t it in- hours to 40 per week. seen as an enemy, not a for mental health clients, Freeview TV; and (c) teresting how addictions Limit your exercise to friend. However much using trained counsellors we’ve made a conscious sneak up on us? Now, an hour, three-to-four enjoyment we might de- with prior personal ex- effort to read and/or usually when the word times per week. Check rive from it, an addiction perience. He says “I’m play board games on the addiction is used, we Facebook only once per is never healthy. We’ve their go-to person organ- evenings when we’re at have a limited number day. If the very idea of got to end the friendship ising meetings, writing home. However, a few of particular issues in and declare war! the monthly newsletter as weeks ago we signed mind. We might men- emotional pain, or the If you’d like to talk well as the meeting min- up for a one-month free tion alcohol, drugs, sex, sad realisation that it’s with me more about utes and also doing their / E \ cigarettes, and gambling probably impossible, this topic (or almost website maintenance on a / 2 / then chances are you’re anything else!), you’re contract basis.” 7-year old daughter. At habits. But what about addicted. The old say- welcome to get in touch. Most Thursdays he goes least, that’s what we told the lesser-acknowledged ing goes, “Everything Phone 345 3557 or email out to Bushy Park to assist ourselves! While look- addictions such as in moderation” but our Patrick [email protected]. Nigel in general maintenance ing around at the movies overeating, compulsive own lack of self-control, Irwin is Senior Pastor work, laying rodent traps, event.” Mandy Brooks is really looks after the vol- and television shows use of social-media, and the addictive buzz of Whanganui Central doing track repairs and the organiser of the volun- unteers.” 2 E \ = overworking, excessive- we receive means that Baptist Church, and replanting/transplanting teers. Patrick describes her Volunteer Wanganui came across a show that exercise, hour upon hour the idea of moderation Chairman of the Wan- trees. He says “it is a load as “extremely welcoming, is another organisation a good friend has been of electronic gaming, and is left behind. As I heard ganui Christian Leaders of fun – always a social lovely to work with. She he helps out with doing raving about. Curious, constant shopping? We it a few years ago, “God Association. odd jobs including help- = don’t hear these things doesn’t save us from our ing write their newsletter. LETTER - “get rid of Regional Councils” Patrick is also training to be volunteer English as Dear editor Act (1991) fragmented brown ranging awa. Sadly a Second Language tutor The Whanganui Dis- the locality by creating Canterbury, the Hutt Val- with English Language trict Council is to be regional councils, a per- ley and the Hawkes Bay Partners in Whanganui. commended for compil- nicious half-way-house also provide examples of # ing and publishing the between central govern- regional council mega- time to cycle everywhere O / \ P / ment and the locality. The bungling. and train for half mara- Wanganui; a simple, rela- regional council’s role is The problem is a struc- thons. tively cheap, exercise that to enforce central govern- tural one and the solu- Patrick moved to Whan- enables residents to plan ment environmental direc- tion is simple. Get rid of ganui in 2006 to stay with >9CV % .`Q1Qc before the event. I believe tives on local authorities. the regional councils and his father who had shifted that environmental con- % ; $*(B \ give environmental con- from England to teach at trols and decision-making dramatically illustrated trol (and the ratemoney) Wanganui Collegiate. He should default to the local- the ineptitude of the re- back to the local authority. V0V`7 .1J$ .: ity, not the state. It is the gional council’s contri- For a start, each locality, of Fine Arts degree in local authority that has to bution to the debacle. 2 // & London at the time. For- provide clean water, man- Horizons didn’t confront Solutions may have to be tunately he was able to age our sewage and rub- moving people off the different in different con- transfer his credits and bish and clean up after \ / texts, and not bound to completed his degree at .1JRV` :JR .V 1J natural disasters. 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4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 White Poppies and a vigil Local MP urges community approach Whanganui MP very aware of the stable // Chester Borrows is / by the down-sizing, I to promote peace urging businesses right do think that with some through the region / re-training, a portion (>CB& Q / - ing opportunities for // / employment following Hawkes Bay, this option " last week’s downsizing will not be an option the region, and that’s / for many, so I urge any 2 ! # 2 ! //& part or full-time op- ‘I really feel for the portunities right now or loses a whole family. ! even later in the year to has been part of the & Heads Road Industrial Q = / about the possibilities Whanganui MP forty years: it’s been a / / Chester Borrows / 2 - 2 2 / the downward trend in \ - & ‘It is heartening that the plant will remain 2 / & % / open though, and, events of WWI, is with a silent vigil, and / " knowing that Cava- a group is planning to do just this on Fri- & % lier Bremworth and day, April 22, from 12 to 12.30pm in the 2 E@! #4 & / / 2 / 2 & / " 2 / throughout Australia Look for the banner - "Honour the war- personnel. and New Zealand, I am dead by ending war" and the Quaker ban- # / / ner, “Quakers Care.” / 4 / = 2 0 / 0 /- of past wars, and the white poppy in 2 / / 2 0 / / " /- from later this year.’ & forts. The white poppies are available After meeting with The Appeal is to raise funds for the White / $$ Plant Manager Iain Ma- 0 0 # or from www.whitepoppies.org.nz for a / (C"$6 & donation. the Cavalier Bremworth % 0 0 # ! # 2- New Zealand CEO Paul are for students studying at any New Zea- & *$C A>( A? / Alston, Mr Borrows more information. 2
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6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Spiritual processes Annual Plan consultation - your change our world - Theosophy talk chance to influence decisions You’ve got until May 6 to something new contained ing permit, which we all needs an actual Strategy are closer to home and “Spirituality is not make a written submission in the Annual Plan–or try to avoid like the plague to keep a lid on rates, by affect your daily life, like just something far to Council on the Draft alternatively reinforce right? But likewise there focusing on spending that barking dogs, or you want away; something Annual Plan on any topic something Council is do- are many everyday issues will attain the key results a community centre or which is dusted off on relating to hundreds of ing right – so we continue that will bug you about we want – jobs and popu- dealing with Council is Sundays, with a bunch services offered by Whan- to do it! It only takes a few your life here or you have lation growth, not provide a pain in the neck, have of dogmatic beliefs,” ganui District Council. lines and a few minutes of some great ideas you’d like all things to all people as your say now and make says well known This is the easiest time your time. Here’s a hint to share. Well this is your we seem to be doing at our future planning and Auckland Theosophist, to have your say and know though – keep it short and best opportunity to get present. We will simply not decision making more scientist and classi- that 12 Councillors, the to the point and ideally your message across. \ informed. Despite com- cal musician, Murray Mayor and senior staff at come in and speak to your The proposed increase increases unless a strong mon myth, Councillors Stentiford. Council will look at your submission for maximum in rates due largely to the strategy is initiated. Over- do not have ESP and can- Murray is speaking in submission and consider impact. \ all therefore Governance not know what 42,000 Wanganui at 2pm at a it. Most people don't want new Waste Water plant strategies need a great deal residents are individually public meeting on Sun- Submit on the most an- to think about Council un- will cause angst for most more focus than they are concerned about! day afternoon, April noying issue you want til their annual rates bill ar- people. With these added getting at present. Cr Helen Craig, 021 103 24, arranged by The- dealt to, or respond to rives or they need a build- burdens, Council urgently So whether your issues 0737 osophy Whanganui. Murray Stentiford The meeting will be in the Awa Room, CAS ways into this experi- building, Taupo Quay, ence? How does it (rear entrance.) affect society? We will His topic is, ‘How \ Spiritual Processes are of ‘spirit’ can blossom Changing your World – in the most hectic en- and You.’ vironments to reveal a “Spirituality is not vision of the Universal just for the one in a Life in all. million mystic, or “We will be talking yogis who can melt icy about spirituality and blankets on a mountain not religiosity. Spir- in the Himalayas. It is ituality and religion for everyone and is of are quite different and increasing importance only meet in the more in the frenetic world enlightened corridors of we are living in”, says some religions,” says Murray. Murray. “Spirituality is All are welcome to here and now, in our the public meeting and daily lives, like yeast discussion at 2pm in the in dough that makes it Awa Room, CAS build- rise. It is an experience ing, Taupo Quay, (rear and a process. entrance). Gold coin “What are the door- donation.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 7 Drink low alcohol beer and have same amount of water - recommends alcohol clinician ! 0 \ low alcohol beer, has the = 2&P sant and slows down our alcohol and drug clini- equivalent amount of 2 # # \ cian from Whanganui water and plays his guitar / !! 0 \ F with his spare hand. The went through different particularly dangerous gave three personal rec- last recommendation was 2 when driving a vehicle. ommendations to com- really to do something what happens to them = - munity based offenders M & nel vision, which is one # / F O reason why car manu- 2 F // - / facturers are installing Regional Council and & F you will have slurred 2 & 0 \ Whanganui Community O 2 & F told the different groups ! & F & that alcohol is a depres- that “75% of the brain
is made up of water. ver, the brain literally blood around the body. Highest turnout ever for whanau &P # & = - % - & = / ing red wine is good for day interviews at City College & % M & Kia ora Whanau it was the turn of the # & @ - “alcohol is essentially to a close, it’s time to re- hol can lead to stomach a poison and will affect \ 2 - & =/ any body organ it has & Football / # &P = 2 Rebels vs Newman Utd M // 2 # // " % / & F - as she left “this is the and our Wanganui City we had seen Newman 2 / &P % ! # Utd play and with a very 2 & group appeared suitably / / young side, plus a couple The heart also enlarges impressed with the mes- = - of old hands helping out, after alcohol and has to sage given by Chester tion in Waiouru. The & # & march out, which was Unfortunately Rebels attended by friends and / whanau, was another to players and those young remember. Well done to all involved. / & ! - ALZHEIMERS Congratulations to our / staff and students who two goals. MVP went to Friendship matters ! & & O % " “It’s hard enough losing your memory and abilities % without losing your friends as well” Members of Mr Connor’s whanau class trim a hedge and then tidy away the Friendships matter. Friends help us navigate life’s and paddled with pride. trimmings, leaving a lovely neat and tidy driveway must have given them a ! 2 2 ups and downs. Friends accept us as we are. for all her organisation has been the best so far. ing service to the commu- 2 Q / Interests and care of our students. Whanau day interviews nity over the last month. or small, contact Rachel in & % Q To our parent support are really important and - / & The art of maintaining interests is not what is done; and our great coaches, give a snapshot of where dents and whanau teach- = comment “the goals are it is in the doing together. Maintaining interests helps / the student is academical- ers involved. We have staff and students a re- so much bigger than the everyone feel productive and able to contribute. ly, culturally and socially. / 2 / " 2 & P& 0 There are 3 P’s when spending time together: our students. % / to us from those we have @ ; & # 0 M 2 & We had a very success- your ongoing commit- assisted, and it’s our way = / - F " # 0 M 2 ful whanau interview day ment to the school. / 2 - ward to a busy Term Two. person. on March 18 with an 87% # / / & =/ / E 2 2 # 0 M 2 turnout of parents, which classes have been out do- in the community require " 0% % up with the pace and as possible. were 4 goals down at half Remember that: & # / # = & had already played one # 22 / - game and this started to ing lives. & % F - # % ers showed good passing do. / # & up front. # 2 & Darts # % 2 & # # is now on every Friday # 2 2 & night starting at 7pm. We # % 2 & # - day with members of the together can actually be doing something. Cosmopolitan Club visit- / 0 & / / the result ended in a draw. Club Membership fees only $10 for the year Restaurant The Restaurant is now open Thursday, Friday # / B & % $5 meals. # & " # # 8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 9 10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Retiring from the country Local retirees are be- ing surprised by a slice of English countryside in the heart of Whanganui. Abingdon Village, by 0 2 # ! - tral’s Enliven service, is NEXT OPEN HOME: becoming well known for its sunny, thriving gardens 2-3pm, Sunday and quaint cottage-style 24 April 2016 villas. Village resident Isobel Brock lived in rural areas for much of her life and was dreading moving to a retirement village where she thought there would be small sections with lots of people and houses. “When things were get- The sunny, countryside atmosphere of ting hard to manage at Abingdon Village home I looked into retire- ment villages but I didn’t there’s less maintenance are friendly neighbours to Abingdon Retirement Village want to move somewhere and gardening, you get talk to and the village coor- with too many people your dinners cooked for dinator often pops in to see Best North Island retirement village - Aged Advisor's People's Choice Award around – I’m used to peace you and you meet people,” if everything is alright.” and quiet and country liv- Isobel explains. Isobel says living at Enliven’s Abingdon Village offers comfort, security and peace of mind so you can ing,” Isobel explains. “When I was living in Abingdon Retirement Vil- focus on the things you really love. That’s when Isobel found my house on my own there lage gives her and her fam- Enliven’s Abingdon Re- was a fair bit of gardening ily peace of mind. Our refurbished one-bedroom villas are set amongst sunny gardens and beautiful tirement Village on St and maintenance to do and “I’m independent but I’m native trees on picturesque site at St John’s Hill. John’s Hill in Whanganui. my family was getting a bit always looked after. It’s the “This place was available anxious. Here it’s all done peace of mind you have liv- These gorgeous villas surround Abingdon House - the village’s community centre and I’ve got a lovely view. for me.” ing here.” where residents often meet to socialise or enjoy a shared meal. I can sit by the window She says while she enjoys Abingdon Retirement and watch the world go her peace and quiet, she Village is located at 22 So many residents tell us they wish they’d made the move sooner. Call the village by. There are just 14 villas also enjoys the social as- Oakland Avenue, St John’s sales agent John Bell on 06 349 1494 to find out more. here so it’s peaceful - it’s pects of living at Abingdon Hill in Whanganui. The what I’m used to,” says Village. next open day is on Sun- Address: 22 Oakland Avenue, St Johns Hill Isobel. “If you live at home you day, April 24 from 2pm to While Abingdon Village can spend a whole day 3pm. All are welcome to at- www.enlivencentral.org.nz | 0508 36 54 83 suits Isobel’s country life- without seeing anyone, & style, there are plenty of which I don’t think is very more about Abingdon Vil- 0 2 2 ! 0 B$ = # 0 A$B A6B ABB& other reasons why she con- good,” says Isobel. lage, call the village agent, siders the village to be her “Here we can all have John Bell, on 349 1494, or Copyright: / & a hot meal together in the visit www.enlivencentral. ! 0 2 2 ! 0 - “Living here means community house, there org.nz. right in the advertisement so far as the copyright relates to publication or reproduction for publication in any newspaper, magazine or similar periodical or to broadcasting of the advertisement.
Rivercity Gas - for everything gas as well as plumbing and drainlaying
When the Government decided to deregulate the gas retail industry in the mid 1990s, Graham Har- die decided that the time was right to set up his own business – Rivercity Gas. He says that he had three objectives back then for his company – to become the main sup- plier in Wanganui for gas appliance servicing, for gas appliance spare parts 2 main gas retail and in- stallation business in the district. He says he has achieved all three goals. Rivercity Gas has the only dedicated show- room specialising in gas Rivercity Gas owner, Graham Hardie products in Wanganui, a showroom rated, Gra- through to the certifying throughout New Zealand. ham says “as one of the level, the highest level in Rivercity Gas not only the showroom. Included best in New Zealand.” the trade. Rivercity Gas carries out domestic work are top end brands such The business has also apprentices have topped but also industrial, com- as Miele, Falcon, Rin- expanded into general the country twice in gas- mercial and farming busi- nai and Escea. Rivercity plumbing and drainage / ness such as a current in- Gas are warranty service work and their service- also attained top marks stallation of a grain dryer. agents for most leading men hold current electri- in the region for the li- Their coverage is exten- brands. cal licences which ena- cenced plumbing exam. sive – from South Tarana- When Graham started bles them to complete all Graham is now in his ki through to National the business in 1997 it work on electrical and third term on the Na- Park, Taihape, Bulls/ was just “me and the gas appliances. Rivercity tional Board of Plumbers, Marton, Manawatu and van.” Today it is one of Gas is a member of Mas- < - Horowhenua. “Recently the top gas businesses ter Plumbers. ers and is currently the we have been testing the in the lower half of the Graham has a focus on ! & % waters in Wellington as North Island. safety and making sure is tasked with ensuring well,” Graham says. It is located at 176 his staff gets all the train- compliance and protect- The range of appliances Glasgow Street. You can ing needed. He is able ing the heath and safety they deal with is huge, phone them on 347 1997 to bring his apprentices of members of the public far larger than the ex- or 027 537 6466. RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 11 Warwyck and Royce Dewe retiring from careers in finance and childcare management The Dewe’s are retiring news is that Warwyck tant.” organising respite care. – Warwyck from Moore hasn’t been called upon to Royce has a secondary They were also instru- Stephens Markhams and do many receiverships in school science teaching mental in setting up of Royce from her manage- recent years. “Banks are background but switched ‘303’ in Wicksteed Street ment role with the Cen- much more proactive in to working with early supporting mothers and tral Baptist Kindergarten. managing debt now,” he childcare after she start- children. Other organisa- But they are not retiring says. ed a play group at their tions Royce has been in- from their active role in Helping businesses sur- house. This expanded to F=00 the Whanganui commu- vive and revive has been – Home Integrated Pro- nity especially in early / 2 - city connected with Cen- gramme for Parents and childhood consultancy / 2& O tral Baptist Church. Soon ! 2 work and in the Central need to negotiate with after a Trust was set up in Castlecliff and SKIP Baptist Church. suppliers, get revised to run the Central Baptist Whanganui (Strategies They came to Whan- credit terms, reduce debt Kindergarten (CBK) and with kids, Information for ganui in 1979. Warwyck and return it to a viable Royce was appointed its Parents). soon became a partner business. But if you can’t director, a position she Both Warwyck and in Markhams. The early help people achieve their held for 21 years. Royce have been active years had plenty of dra- dreams, it is important to Her work with CBK members of Central Bap- & / 2 end the nightmare.” He led to Royce becoming tist, leading home groups, was to work on the es- remembers the relief of National Co-ordinator running a youth group out tate of someone who had owners when he was able for the Christian Early of their own home and lost their life in the Air to bring the uncertainty to Childhood Education As- Warwyck, as Treasurer, NZ Mt Erebus Crash of an end. sociation of Aotearoa and helping lead the building 1979. When he started out to being invited to be part / In the late 1980s there as an accountant the fo- of a Government Working building. Warwyck has were many liquidations cus was on the minutiae. Party to develop a strate- been a keen swimmer and receiverships to set- O 2 gic plan for early child- becoming President of tle with following the &P hood. She subsequently Swimming NZ and also economic crash of 1987. is much more about help- became a member of the helping set up One Aquat- Warwyck recalls having ing businesses with strat- Early Childhood Advo- ics providing coaching to deal with businesses egies. He says “I have cacy Group. for competitive swim- such as a pizza franchise, 2 The CBK were one of mers. He is a member of 2 advisor and the diversity - the Wanganui Male Choir Warwyck and Royce Dewe large Whanganui com- / & tres to respond to new and the NZ National Male of things to do in retire- well as being consultants knowledge and experi- pany, Whitely Holdings, good listening skills and approaches, providing Choir. ment with grandchildren, for early childhood cen- ence in management and which operated planes, become adept at assessing support for parents and There is no shortage travel, choir, tennis as tres, using their combined & 2 - clients. People manage- nation nursery. The good ment skills are impor- Koha Shed Community Vege Garden now established
The Koha Shed in Dun- gardens, not only in the can Street, Wanganui back area, but also in the East set up a community front, which faces Duncan garden last year and their Street. The current garden good summer crop has is sheltered and sunny. been well used. The pro- They receive horticultur- duce can be used directly al advice and support from by the community or it is other community gardens sometimes cut and placed which are well spread on the free kai table in the throughout Wanganui. building. Sherron Sunnex, Currently there gardens the founder of the Koha in Matai Street, Gonville, Shed says “the huge crop Matipo St, Castlecliff, the of pumpkin went down Wai Ora Trust in Aramoho especially well.” as well as the Koha Shed. They are now preparing They want the garden a winter crop and “thanks to be organic and have to an elderly man who been using boiled rhubarb came in yesterday and leaf residue as a spray to planted some kale and get rid of caterpillars and silverbeet,” planting is 2 \ & under way. Sherron says The Koha Shed is open they will also be planting from 10am to 3pm Tues- 2 \ 2- day to Thursday. On bage, carrots, leeks, garlic Mondays, Friday and Sherron in a section of the Koha Shed garden and onions. Another goal Saturdays they are open up and for emergencies. vide emergency packages ple referred to them by is to have more raised for drop offs, cleaning Sherron said that they pro- about twice a week to peo- social agencies.
12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 ~ Realise your dream home ~
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 13 14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 2016 - 15 Whanganui streets recall WW1 75th anniversary of death of Wanganui - Dave Scoullar navigator over Netherlands Anzac Pde marks Gal- lipoli campaign In 1941 an Allied The memorial Anzac Pde was the plane returning from looks out over name given to River bombing Berlin was the sodden Bank Rd to commemo- shot down over a small landscape rate the landing at Anzac village in the Nether- to where the Cove on the Gallipoli lands. All six crew were wreckage was peninsula in Turkey killed including naviga- found. in on April 25, 1915. tor Eric Lloyd, a 28 David was The landing the beach year old former railway reported as became the main base worker from Castlecliff. saying “the for the Australian and Eric’s nephew, caring the New Zealand troops for Hamilton artist David Dutch have the eight months of the Lloyd, who himself was for the fallen Gallipoli campaign. brought up in Wanganui Allies is won- % 2 / attending Wanganui derful. It’s soldiers coming ashore East Primary school and only through in enemy-held territory then Wanganui Boys those people Anzac Pde was the name given to River Bank Rd to commemorate the land- College, went to the acknowledg- was to establish a beach- ing at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey in on April 25, 1915. head - a safe section of village of Soarremoarre ing their beach protected from headquarters in a gully lished, one at either end. them. in 2010 to attend an un- deaths that enemy attack where overlooking the cove. \ On Anzac Day in 1985 veiling of a commemo- their memo- rative memorial. He met ries have been supplies and extra It was on April 29 that quickly constructed. the name "Anzac Cove" Eric Lloyd troops could be safely he recommended that Despite the shelling and / a young eyewitness of kept alive…I brought ashore. Anzac the original landing Turkish snipers, the cove by the Turkish govern- the crash and was able thought I knew a lot Cove was small (600m site between the two was a popular swimming ment. to discuss the details. about Eric but I learnt so as a military hospital. long) and always within headlands be known as beach for the soldiers. At much more over there.” One of those soldiers 1km of the front-line, "Anzac Cove" and that Anzac it was a struggle David has used his was Douglas Calman well within the range of the surrounding, hitherto / art to remember those from Wanganui. The Turkish artillery, though nameless, area occupied for drinking and there who died in WW2. ‘In sculpture incorporates spurs from the high by his corps be known as was rarely any avail- Times of War’ was an the seven planks of ground provided some "Anzac". able for washing. Most exhibition of his silken wood on which the sol- protection. The beach itself became soldiers disregarded all dark-wood sculptures diers had etched their General William an enormous supply 2 evoking Eric’s role as names, serial numbers Birdwood, commander rather than interrupt the a navigator. He also and messages while of Anzac, made his hospitals were estab- one luxury available to created a sculpture to recovering. 2 E - Eric Lloyd’s letters land soldiers who were and mementoes have nursed back to health at been gifted to the Hamilton West Primary Whanganui Regional School, when it was used Museum.
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Nursing in Egypt in WWI - Ida Maud Carver Over 500 nurses, about gust 1914 and served in The New Zealand was very trying; and New Zealand sisters: a quarter of the nursing Egypt, returning in Feb- Army Nursing Service working in tents and pa- "they were always ready workforce of the period, ruary 1920. had been set up in 1915, vilions pitched on the for anything and were so served overseas dur- Ida was Joan Mar- largely at the urging of sand tested their endur- adaptable and resource- ing the First World War shall’s step grandmother Hester Maclean (1863– ance. The serious cases ful." The surgeons found as members of the New and Joan is proud of the 1932). She had been of dysentery and of ty- them well-trained and Zealand Army Nursing nursing heritage that has made matron-in-chief of phoid from Gallipoli ne- careful. The nurses were Service and Ida Maud come through. Joan’s a proposed military nurs- cessitated nursing skills sought after by the ma- Carver was one of them. mother was also a nurse, ing reserve in 1911, but of the highest order. trons of the various Im- She left New Zealand at likewise Joan and her she wanted New Zealand They also experienced perial hospitals. When the end of the war in Au- daughter. soldiers injured overseas being torpedoed in the directed to open a new to be nursed by New Aegean Sea. Ten of the hospital, one British Zealanders. As head of thirty-six nurses were matron said: "I will not the Army Nursing Ser- lost, and eighteen of the mind doing it if I may vice from 1915, she se- medical orderlies. This have some New Zealand lected and equipped all was the greatest disaster sisters." army nurses. New Zea- experienced by the New When she returned land nurses served in Zealand Army Nursing from Egypt, Ida married Egypt, England, France Service. and became Mrs Bartlett. and Belgium. In her book ‘The War She became the Social Conditions were not Effort of New Zealand’ / / / easy. In Egypt their published in 1923, Hes- Wanganui and on her quarters were cramped ter Maclean writes “The death in 1936, an obitu- and inconvenient; they British Matron-in Chief, ary in the paper describes were frequently very Miss Oram, R.R.C., her as follows: “An ener- short staffed, the heat greatly appreciated the getic worker whose con- scientiousness and great sympathy, kept her con- stantly ‘on the job.’” Ida Maud Carver
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 17 Ulysses Club charity ride on Anzac Day to help St John
The Wanganui Branch of the Ulysses Club of NZ is organising a charity ride on Anzac Day to collect funds for St. John. They call it ‘the Ambu- lance run.’ This year they will be meeting at “Z” Dublin Street at 9.30am. Participants can register for $5 or more if you feel like donating a bit extra. If you want the lunch at the Hawera RSA you can buy a meal ticket as well for only $5, but it must be done before beginning the ride. / 2 group leaves at 10am and go via SH3 to Hawera. To make it more interest- ing they will divert from the main highway to take in some interesting back roads, with arrival time around midday. After lunch everyone can make their own way home. The ride organiser for the day is Rod Anderson, phone 022 026 8901. The Ulysses club is a social club for people over 40 with an interest in motorcycling. Piet Meijer, the co-ordinator of the local club says “we have 2700 members nationwide and about 55 in Wan- % ganui. We have weekly of the month at 7.30pm rides, regular weekend at the Wanganui RSA, St trips and dinner nights so Hill Street.” if you are interested in Piet can be contacted at joining come and see us. [email protected]. We have a monthly meet- or on 348 4141.
18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 19 Adoption Support Care For Someone Dreams Workshop Open Day - Wan- Theosophy in Whanganui Science membership, join at the Group With an Intellectual This workshop will help ganui Spiritual and Wanganui Forum Presents: door. Supper provided. Meets every second month Disability? enable participants to work Awareness Centre Our focus is on education Home Truths - [email protected] at Christ Church Lounge, Join the Carer Support with their dreams and Saturday, April 23, in the areas of spiritual self Confront New Wicksteed Street. Anyone Network for supportive discover the many ways 1-4.30pm. St John rooms, development, philosophy, Zealand’s Housing World Fair Trade involved in adoption is talk, informative chat dreams speak to us the truth 25 Tawa Street, Wanganui. religion, education, Crisis Day - High Tea welcome. We are a and morning tea at the of our lives. Saturday, May Free entry. Clairvoyant science and the arts. We Philippa Howden- and Collection For friendly group of people Disability Resources 7, 9.30am-3pm, $20. Held readings, palm readings, have a small library, Chapman: How does Oxfam who are supportive and Centre, 28 Churton Street, at the Josephite Retreat aura photography, psy- run meditation groups housing affect health? Friday, May 13, 2.30- understanding. The next Wanganui on Friday, Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. To chometry, astrology, books, and courses and provide Tuesday, April 26, 7.30pm 3.30pm. Held at the meeting date is Monday, April 29 between 10am register call Pam on 345 plants, crystals etc. re- a regular public forum at Whanganui Regional Josephite Retreat Centre, April 25, 2016, starting at and midday. For more 5047 ext 3 or email pam. freshments. Bach flower for discussion on various Museum’s Davis Lecture 14 Hillside Tce. To register 7.30pm. Jean is available information phone Linda [email protected] remedies. Massage and topics. Phone Vicky 343 Theatre, access from call Pam on 345 5047 ext for a chat on a Friday on 021 230 4095. healing. Listen to talks on 3202. Watt Street. Members $3, 3 or email pam.hopper@ morning from 10am Christian Services DVD Evening - The interesting subjects. non-members $4. Free sosj.org.au to 12noon at “Alex on An invitation to Christian Water Diviner The Whanganui Ridgway”. Enquiries to Services now being Four years after Gallipoli, Quaker Meeting Osteoporosis Check www.aaroadwatch.co.nz Jean 344 6109. held at Carlton School an Australian farmer travels Every Sunday, 10am at Support Group Alcoholics hall, 99a Carlton Ave. to Turkey to try and locate Quaker Meeting House, We welcome all members for travel delays Anonymous Sundays, 7-8pm. Also at his three missing sons... 256 Wicksteed Street. A and friends to come along Phone 0800 229 6757. the YMCA Community with the help of a Turkish warm invitation to join and join us for our next Planning ahead is crucial before hitting the road this If you have a drinking Centre (entrance off / us for an hour of stillness meeting on Tuesday, April long weekend. problem maybe we can London Street), Tuesdays, Turkey trying to discover and silence in the Quaker 26 at 2pm in the RSA room. AA Traveller Roadwatch is an online tool designed to help. AA Wanganui area 7.30-8.30pm. Non- the truth. Thursday, May tradition followed by Our speaker this month help NZers get to their destinations quicker and safer, meeting list: Sunday, 61 denominational. Presenting 5, 6.30pm, koha, supper morning tea and social get is Shirley Rudge from highlights roadwork delays, crashes and congestion so Dublin Street, Legion simple truths from the provided. Held at the together. Enquiries phone Senior Net who will help us people know to avoid those areas if possible. of Frontiersman Hall, Bible to create/feed faith Josephite Retreat Centre, Jean 343 7801. understand the intricacies The online planning tool now sits alongside AA Trav- 10.30am; Monday, in God and Jesus Christ. 14 Hillside Tce. For more Rotary Club of of the internet. eller information, making it easier to fully plan out the Friendship Hall, Morris Enquiries 022 648 5987. information call Pam on Wanganui Monster long weekend and future holidays from choosing a Street, Marton, 7.30pm; 345 5047 ext 3 or email Book Fair Voice For Life destination, booking accommodation and activities as Tuesday, 12.30pm , 61 Clairvoyance [email protected] April 29 and 30, and May 1. Wanganui - Annual 2 & & - watch.co.nz for more information. Dublin Street, Legion Demonstration This year at Farmer Home General Meeting of Frontiersmen Hall; Trina: Communication Exploring ECO- Store Victoria Avenue Friday, April 29 at 7.15pm. Wednesday, St Luke’s with animals from Welling- Spirituality Group (Londontown). Donations Christ Church Community Church Hall, 34 Manuka ton will give a demonstra- Thursday, April 21, 7-9pm. of books, Jigsaws and Centre, upstairs lounge. Street, Castlecliff, tion at the Spiritualist and Held at the Josephite Re- C.D.s appreciated. Call Special guest, Dr William RCP crossword 7.30pm; Thursday, 61 Awareness Centre’s weekly treat Centre, 14 Hillside Marion on 021 143 0658, Vaatstra. Topic Future Dublin Street, Legion meeting, 7pm, this Sunday, Tce. To register call Pam Ian on 345 2385 or Alan Challenges. Members and of Frontiersman Hall, in St Johns Hall, 25 Tawa on 345 5047 ext 3 or email on 348 4724 for pick up friends welcome. Supper to 7.30pm; Al Anon, Street, Gonville. Inspira- [email protected] or drop into H&A Print, follow. Further information Tuesday, Quakers, 256 tional address and healing, Kidney Support Purnell Street or Bates phone Joan 344 4470. Wicksteed Street. 7.30pm, everyone welcome. For Group Watchmakers, Victoria ph 0508 425 266. more information phone Invite all renal patients Avenue. Waka at The Wharf 345 6308. to meet Max Reid, CEO Senior Citizens Kia Ora Koutou. Waka Ballet, Modern, Colour Therapy of Kidney Health NZ, to Monthly Outing will be at Wharf Street Jazz and Tap With Robert Watt discuss issues surround- Next outing Sunday, on April 26 between Dancing Festival Children helped with ing Wanganui Kidney pa- May 1st. Pick up from 3-6pm. Outrigging training The Wanganui behaviour, health and tients. Heald at Gonville 1.30pm, David Richardson session-1 hour; discussion Competitions Society learning difficulties by Health, Tuesday, April 26 entertaining at Churton about CPR on waka-5 invites you to come colour therapy from Robert at 9.30am. Enquiries to Sue # & /\ / minutes. Bring along your along to the Whanganui Watt. Special for school 344 7593. tea, $7. Phone Jean 345 own life jacket if you have Girls’ College hall, Jones holidays: half price when Living Well Seminar 7187 or Jenny 348 2409. one. For sixteen years and Street, and enjoy watching parent has a treatment Thursday, April 28, 2016, over. Three crews. Must talented dancers aged 5 to costing $40. Phone 345 1.30pm in the Brechin Sing Out phone Henry on 022 081 20. Wednesday, April 27: 6308 for information and Lounge, St Paul’s, cnr Guy- A celebration with 7824. Come along and Ballet 1pm and 6.30pm, appointments. ton and Cooks Streets. Our Wanganui and Wellington enjoy our awa. Safety is including National Come and Join Us speaker is Phil Mulcahy Community Choirs will be paramount. Nominations; Thursday, In Song from Summerset Rest held in the Prince Edward April 28: Modern and Jazz Come and join the Wan- Home. Afternoon tea will Auditorium at Collegiate - Wanganui Country 9am, 1pm, including group ganui Male Choir and prac- be provided. A gold coin Grey Street, Wanganui at Music Club National Nominations tise with us every Tuesday donation is appreciated. 7pm on Saturday, May 7. Country Music Club will and 6.30pm; Friday, evening. We are arranging LWS are the last Thursday Bookings open at the Royal be held on Sunday, April April 29: Tap 8.30am and a tour to the “Tasmanian of the month. Contact Ra- Wanganui Opera House 24, 2016 at Wanganui 1pm including National Festival of Voices” in July / A6B >A(? on April 12. Adults $15, Girl’s College hall, Jones Nominations. Admission 2017 and welcome new for more information. Seniors and Secondary St, 1pm. Enquiries to per session: adults $2.50, members who may wish School Students $10, Merlene 344 4749. children $1. to join the tour. Contact Lukes Locker - Children free. Tony Ross, ph 342 9889 Castlecliff Spiritual Processes Wanganui Potters Bible Reading evenings. Lukes Locker is open at St Change Our World Raku Firing At 7.30pm Tuesday, Coming Up At The Lukes Church, corner of “How Spiritual Processes Back of the Art Centre, April 26 at an Aramoho Grand Hotel Manuka/Cornfoot Streets. are Changing Your World - 19 Taupo Quay, Saturday, home. Phone 342 7726 The Grand Quiz Night, Monday-Friday, 10am - and You.” A public talk and April 23, 9am-1pm. School for venue. All welcome. every Wednesday, A & / \ discussion with Auckland holiday fun for little kids Supper and opportunity registration from 7pm, when the shop is open. All Theosophist, scientist and big kids. to chat. Sponsored by quiz starts at 7.30pm, bar the wonderful second hand and classical musician, Christadelphians in your tabs to be won. The Grand bargains and clothing for Murray Stentiford. area. To learn more Wanganui Spiritual Pool Competition, every the family. We look for- Sunday, April 24 at 2pm & Awareness about us, go to www. ward to seeing you! Thursday, registration from in the Awa Room, CAS Centre thisisyourbible.com or 8pm, starts 8.30pm, cash Building, Taupo Quay (rear phone 342 7726. Will be holding an interest- prizes and bar tabs to be Mosaic Weekend entrance). All welcome, ing weekend, commencing won. May Worshop - gold coin donation. with an Open Day from 1 to Bridge Lesson at Crystal and Gem Three Places Left The Wanganui 4pm on Saturday, April 23 Show 7pm, Friday, May 20 to The Funniest Man with clairvoyants, healers, Bridge Club Wanganui Rock and 4pm, Sunday, May 22. on Mars aura photography, stalls, Starts Thursday, May 19 Mineral Club are holding $150, suitable for begin- Wayne Shaw act available, crystals, raffles etc. etc. at 7pm, Parsons Street their biennial Crystal and ners or to add new skills. all venues, clubs, charities, Then on Sunday at the clubrooms. $30 for 12 Gem show in the City Enjoy creating in a small, conferences, conventions. normal weekly meeting week course (includes College hall, 84 Ingestre friendly group. Bookings Speaker and presenter we have an interesting Acol Bridge Book). Street, on Saturday, April essential. Louise Herdman on the “Comedic Spirit”, lady from Wellington who Contact Robyn and Don 23, 10am-5pm and Sunday, Mosaic Studio, 50 Guyton theory and practice. “What” will give a demonstration Nightingale on 345 6612 10am-4pm. Great displays, Street, Whanganui. Open makes us laugh? Interested? of how she communicates or Sally Yeoman on 345 jewellery, crystal gem sales hours: Monday, 1-4pm; Ph (06) 347 7237, email with animals (bring along a 6453 for more information. and much more. Adults a Saturday, 10am-4pm. waynegordon63@hotmail. photo of your pet). Venue: Email: bridgewanganui@ gold coin, children free. Phone 027 375 4715. www. com or http://wayneshaw- St. John rooms, 25 Tawa Answers on page 25 xtra.co.nz mosaicpictures.co.nz funniestmanonmars.com. Street, free admission. 20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Confronting NZ’s housing crisis - presentation next week Professor Philippa ject. for the Resilient Urban reducing inequalities in state of New Zealand org.nz/people/philippa- Howden-Chapman will She is Professor of Public Futures programme. the determinants of health housing is central to many howden-chapman be discussing ‘Home Health at the University of In partnership with lo- and is currently the chair major issues confronting There is a door charge Truths – Confronting Otago, Wellington, where cal communities, Profes- of the WHO Housing and this country and on her of $3 for members and NZ’s Housing Crisis’ at she teaches public policy. sor Howden-Chapman Health Guideline Devel- book reveals how New $4 for non members. For the next meeting of the She is also the director of has conducted a number opment Group. Among Zealand has lost its way those going to an earlier Science Forum on Tues- He Kainga Oranga/Hous- of randomised commu- her awards is the Prime on housing but also show lecture in the Memorial day, April 26 in the Davis ing and Health Research nity housing trials, which Minister's Science Prize a new way ahead for hous- Hall from John Jung of the Lecture theatre at 7.30pm. Programme as well as a \ - $*(6 2 - ing that is healthy, inclu- Intelligent Communities Professor Howden-Chap- director of New Zealand ence on housing, health cial scientist to obtain this sive and sustainable. Forum, there will be time man has recently written Centre for Sustainable and energy policy. She distinction. For more information go to go across to the Davis Professor Philippa a book on the same sub- Cities and lead researcher has a strong interest in She believes that the to www.healthyhousing. Theatre. Howden-Chapman
Raise a paw, hoof or claw to say thanks to our veterinarians World Veterinary Day narians.” time vets in their practice. sharp and other objects, health programmes for who runs the ‘Vets on the Whanganui District, was created in 2000 by Wanganui Vet Services, There is seldom a quiet broken bones and general them. This is becoming Carlton’ branch. Waimarino, Rangitikei the World Veterinary As- based at Somme Parade time. For your cats and issues such as arthritis, more and more a require- The business has ex- and the Hawkes Bay. sociation to highlight and and at the Carlton Av- 2 \ dental work and pain re- ment from meat compa- panded considerably. Another development is promote the lifesaving enue roundabout (Vets treatments, vaccinations, lief. As Tom Dinwiddie, nies who require a Quality They invested in Wan- E ! work performed by vets on Carlton) are kept worming, de-sexing and the Managing Director of Assurance Scheme to be ganui Farm Supplies of Vet Nursing, taught everywhere. It recom- busy working with both in between times medi- Wanganui Vet Services put in place. It also gives about 10 years ago. ‘Pet this year to 19 students, mends that you “raise a domestic pets and farm cal procedures including says “every day is a dif- 2 Essentials’ operates out of by Ag Challenge, in paw, hoof or claw to say based animals employing operations. These cover ferent day.” farm animals are being the Somme Parade base Wanganui Vet Services thank you to our veteri- the equivalent of nine full accidents with cars, eating Farm animal work is treated well. and also in Albert Street, building. It is a one year more seasonal such as Tom Dinwiddie joined Palmerston North. An- full time course and is pregnancy testing cows Wanganui Vet Services other subsidiary business the only nursing course through to brucellosis in 2001, becoming a is Vet Care Grazing led based out of a vet clinic, testing for rams, as well shareholder in 2005 and by John Guiniven, which giving the trainees prac- as working with sick ani- Managing Director when arranges suitable grazing tical experience in all mals. They also do con- Dave Barton retired. He is for young cattle, mainly aspects of related veteri- sulting work with farm- now a partner in the busi- from Taranaki, around nary work. ers, preparing animal ness with vet Peter Scott,
Partners in Wanganui Vet Services – Tom Dinwiddie and Peter Scott
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At $2.85 market Richard pointed aged 90, died April 14, 2016 2 / out and they would like Thomas Joseph (Tom) TASKER, largest export earner and to increase numbers from aged 83, died April 14, 2016 is about to become fourth, other countries to avoid overtaking wood prod- “having too many eggs Ronald Arthur (Ron) WHALE, ucts. in one basket.” The areas aged 83, died April 14, 2016 Education New Zea- they wish to promote in- Harry Francis DEAN, land was set up in 2011 to clude the USA, Brazil, aged 91, J.Force Reg. No. 649683, Private, 22nd “take New Zealand’s edu- Thailand, Vietnam and Richard Kyle Battalion, 2nd NZEF Japan, died April 16, 2016 cation experience to the Saudi Arabia. They also stages of study from sec- world for enduring eco- wish to explore possibili- ondary school to tertiary. Glennis Mavis Margaret HOPGOOD, nomic, social and cultural ties in countries such as Whanganui’s interna- Raffat Shameen handing over cheque to repre- aged 82, died April 16, 2016 2 &P % Pakistan, Philippines and tional education strategy sentative from the PNRH to increase income to $5 Columbia. was introduced by Lyn billion by 2025. Richard There is a huge imbal- MCCurdy, who said that Medics Make Music were tied at 150 apiece. pointed out that this was ance where students go they had consulted with raise $22,000 for Res- Bombers took the lead not to double the numbers to with Auckland domi- over 35 people represent- cue Helicopter. Raffat in the second-to-last of students but to double nating with 62% of the ing the different providers Shameem from the jam with our rookie new the value. market. The next highest as well as having focus Palmerston North hospi- jammer "Riot 1810" F 2 is Christchurch with 8%, groups with current in- tal group ‘Medics Make scoring four extra points of international students Wellington 6%, Waikato ternational students. They Music’ advised us that … With our Captain as follows: encourages 5%. Manawatu-Whan- consulted also with Tau- “the concert was a huge “Barber” playing acceptance of other cul- ganui has 3%. There has ranga, which according success and great feed- strategically in the last tures, develops links with been no growth in our to Richard “is humming,” back from all. Thank jam, to win the game at other countries, economic area whereas Taranaki Taranaki and Manawatu. you for your help in 155. It was a fantastic growth, over 30,000 jobs, has experienced a 20% The estimated value to advertising the event.” showing of the possible skilled migrants, educa- growth. Whanganui is $4.225 mil- This is the second sold future of co-ed derby, tional services overseas, Richard wants groups lion in 2015. The hope out concert the group sportsmanship, and over 120,000 students and concerned to “tell the is that it will increase to has done in the last two intensity.” over $884 million paid in story,” how communities $11.325 million by 2018 years. * * * fees. 2 / with the addition of the * * * Rotary involved in He warned that so many students. They also want Commercial Pilot Acad- Presentation on the Aerobics Record at- other countries are also different providers co- emy, which she describes history of Wanganui’s tempt. The St John Ro- in the market, apart from operating in obtaining as “the potential jewel in theatres. Over 80 tary Club of Auckland is our traditional competi- one visa to cover different the crown.” people attended Wayne promoting an attempt to Shaw’s presentation break the Guiness Book on the Picture Theatres of Records in Aerobics of Wanganui and the to be held at the Cake region. Around $200 Tin in Wellington on ‘The sounds of joy, wild was donated towards November 18. The Arthritis NZ. project is being co-ordi- unbounded exuberance’ - Jazz The presentation took nated by Henry Vaeoso, the form of a short who was a friend of variety performance Jonah Lomu. They set group performing April 28 with a few magic up a programme to ini- tricks and few jokes 0 = and a rendering of the song, 'My Old Dutch' means to address related in which a number of health issues such as the audience joined in. diabetes. Wayne explained that There will be 12 sport- this was done to give a ing codes involved in demo of the time in the the project and Rotary early days of movies in wants to support it at a the picture theatre, with local level. A registra- vaudeville shows in tion form will go online IntimateIntimate GardenGarden CourtyardCourtyard FuneralsFunerals / 2 / in August along with a / video of exercise rou- ThisThis tranquil tranquil space space offers offers a aunique unique second half. tines for each sporting setting forfor smasmallerller funerals.funerals. Warm sunsun Wayne adds that “there code. Rotary is yet to andand bbeautifuleautiful flowersflowers createcreate aa spspecial,ecial, were a number of very memorablememorable ffarewell.arewell. Arrange a visit interesting contributions members will personal- todaytodayyy andand meet our ffriendlyriendly team. from the audience. One ly be involved in doing recalled his grandfather the aerobics. had carried out the work on the ceiling of the John, Daniel and Ben wonderful designs in the Regent Theatre.” The Creative Jazz School on Thursday, Fats Waller, Erroll Gar- * * * Club described ‘The April 28 at 7.30pm. ner, Jelly Roll Morton West Coast Bombers Jelly Rolls’ group as Tickets are available and Art Tatum. win tight match. Whan- having “the sound of from the Royal Wan- The Jelly Rolls re- ganui’s alternative skate joy, wild unbounded ganui Opera House or at leased their debut album league made a little bit exuberance.” They the door and cost $32 for ‘Sneaky Weasel’ in of derby history recent- (06) 345 5522 / adults, $28 for seniors, August 2014 in the form ly. They travelled to the (06) 345 5522 New Zealand centres, $24 for CMS subscribers of a USB credit card. It Levin Event Centre to [email protected]@clevelandfunerals.co.nz including Whanganui, and $5 for students. take on the Hutt Valley as part of the Chamber The group consists of works as well as origi- Vanguard Roller Derby Music New Zealand’s Scottish import, drum- nal interpretations of 2016 Encompass mer John Rae, bass- 1930s stride piano trio co-ed (men and women) Series. ist Daniel Yeabsley classics. Apart from per- inter league game held They will be playing and piano player Ben forming at Wellington in New Zealand. the music of two jazz Wilcock. Their music Jazz Festivals they have Ben Broughton from greats, George Gersh- \ F # also recorded for Radio the clubs said “It was $1980..0000 win and Cole Porter at and Boogie Woogie as NZ and performed at such a nail biting game! the Main School Hall \ / venues all over New With two minutes on at Wanganui Collegiate jazz piano greats, such as Zealand. the clock the scores Beautiful Farewells at Wanganui’s LOWEST Prices RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 23 RCP CLASSIFIEDS - 19,000 copies delivered throughout Wanganui, Turakina Valley, Turakina, Ratana and Whangaehu
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Royal Wanganui Opera House Gray Bartlett with Chet O’Connell Friday, 22 April, 7.30pm Adult $79.90, Senior $59.90. Friends OH $69.90 The Ten Tenors Sunday, 15 May, 8pm A Reserve: Adult $89, Senior / Child to 18 years $79 B Reserve: Adult $79, Senior / Child to 18 years $69 ROYAL WANGANUI OPERA HOUSE Group 8+ discounts THIS FRIDAY 22nd APRIL 7:30pm Adult $79.90 Senior $59.90 Smokefreerockquest Saturday, 11 June, 7pm Friends OH $69.90 Adult $15, Child/Student ID $10 BOOK NOW OTHER VENUES @ THE OPERA HOUSE or Main Hall - Big School Collegiate Chamber Music Wanganui @www.royaloperahouse.co.nz The Jelly Rolls Thursday, 28 April, 7.30pm Adult $35, Senior $28, CMW subscriber $24, Student $5
Prince Edward Auditorium Wanganui Ballet & Dance Academy The Little Mermaid and Friends Saturday, 30 April and Sunday, 1 May, 2.00pm Adult $18, Senior $15, Child 3-15 years $12, Family 2A+2C $55
Prince Edward Auditorium Sing Out Wanganui and Wellington Community Choirs Saturday, 7 May, 7.00pm PERSONAL Adult $15, Senior $10, Secondary School Student $10 Christ Church FREE, confidential health !" checks, STD and HIV screen- Two Great Choirs... One Fantastic Sound! ing. Outpatients Department, Schola Sacra Choir & Renaissance Singers Wanganui Hospital. Monday Sunday, 8 May, 3.30pm Thursday 21 April Adult $20, Senior $15 and Thursday from 5pm - 6pm. at 7.30pm.
Phone 348 1775. Wanganui Repertory Theatre PREGNANT? Worried? Need to talk? We care, listen and help. Australian-based artist Wendy Fairclough Stir Crazy by David McPhail & Jon Gadsby Ph. 348 0008 or 0800 PREG- makes installation based work from cast Friday 20 & Saturday 21 May, 7.30pm NANT 24/7. Sunday 22 May, 2pm SLEEP better, faster! Hypno- glass. Originally from Whanganui, the Thursday 26, Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May, 7.30pm therapy treatments to assist with Adult $25, Senior/Student $20 insomnia and relaxation. Grant residency will be a homecoming for Boddington, Registered Clini- Prince Edward Auditorium cal Hypnotherapist. Phone 345 Fairclough who plans to create a new Chamber Music Wanganui 2000 or 021 447 481. 2016 Celebrity Subscription Series TAKE a break. Bignell Street body of work inspired by this place. Calvino Trio Motel, two hours, $50. Phone Wednesday, 6 July, 7.30pm 0800 244 635. Villani Piano Quartet The residency has been supported by Thursday, 8 September, 7.30pm Tony Chen Lin Creative NZ and Arts South Australia. Friday, 14 October, 7.30pm Subscription $95 - 4 Flexi-tickets to be used in any combination Individual concerts: Adults $35, Senior $28, Student $5
Book early for the best seats. Gift vouchers available. www.sarjeant.org.nz WanganuiOnline.com Your Community Website PUBLIC NOTICE TRADES & ...all things Wanganui! CITY Magic 106.9FM. Listen SERVICES t news t events t handy stuff t advertising in Anzac Day for NZ Anzac ‘Wanganui’ 06 347 2700 www.WanganuiOnline.com story and war music, documen- BLAIR’S Garden Services. 14,000 likes t taries, old radio countdowns. Lawns mowed, garden tidy Segments on Eric Clapton, ups, hedges, trees trimmed, Fridays 9pm comedy. Wanting rubbish removal. Phone Blair Crossword turntable with long chrome tone on 021 0261 3041. Rxperienced arm. Contact 022 076 3648. gardener. answers Broadcasting from Durie Hill. Page 20 GARDEN PETS MAINTENANCE DOGGY Daycare and all dog COMPLETE property care. training. Help with your pet Lawnmowing, gardens, window from seven weeks old. Courses cleaning and waterblasting. For and private training. Want the quality work at reasonable rates. best for your pet? Call now! Pet For a free quote contact David, Dog School, 345 2553, www. ph 021 247 8887. petdogschool.co.nz RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 25 Whanganui recyclables are Grants available to being recycled support community All the recyclable prod- Recovery Centre Trust, re- initiatives uct dropped off at the iterated that “the Resource Whanganui Resource Re- Recovery Centre has been Horizons Regional granted funding to a covery Centre in Maria careful since its inception Council is calling for / Place Extension is recy- to ensure it builds sustain- applications to its com- as sand dune stabilisa- cled. able recycling markets. As munity grants pro- tion, native tree plant- “The Council’s Waste / gramme with $20,000 ing, wetland preserva- Management and Minimi- we can recycle when mar- available to support tion and trapping to sation Plan adopted this kets are tough. Since the environmental initia- protect endangered spe- year has a clear expecta- centre opened all product tives. cies,” says Mr Gordon. tion that all waste mini- that has been dropped off The programme helps “More often than not misation services are both has been recycled”. encourage and sup- we help groups that sustainable and account- “In fact recyclers love our port local community simply need a little able,” Cr Rob Vinsen said. product as it’s very clean, groups, schools, early funding to get their O! well sorted and generally childcare centres and & with the development and free from contaminants… < "/ " It’s really satisfying to operation of the Whan- thanks to the public of provide this support ganui Resource Recovery Whanganui,” Mr Mair said. + (some types to China and +& to enhance the Region’s and we can also supply Centre as Whanganui’s During the last year the # (*** / 2 some recycled in New Zea- When dropping off your natural environment. expert advice where \ / - Whanganui Resource Re- – cardboard, newsprint + recycling at the Whanganui Horizons chairman possible.” sation initiatives including covery Centre recycled ap- and paper (pulp and pa- # (* / Resource Recovery Cen- Bruce Gordon says Mr Gordon says ap- recycling.” proximately: per plants at Kinleith and cans (South East Asia Alu- tre follow the signs next applications will be as- plications that provide Ken Mair, Chairman of # (*** / 0 + + to the holes in the wall so sessed on environmental opportunities for the the Whanganui Resource (sent to O-I Glass making # (B* / # B* / 0 - the product is deposited in 2 / 2 public to learn more # + the right place. Please en- community involvement about the environment # $** / - sure all bottles are empty of " 2 & and encourage greater waste (local compost op- contents and rinsed. “In the past we have use of the Region’s facilities and ameni- ties will be considered favourably. “We receive frequent / 2 - cation planting, vegeta- ble gardens and edible forests. While these are great ideas, they don’t focus on engagement with the natural envi- ronmental aspect of the programme, so we ask that applicants have a decent read of the grant guidelines.” Last year Horizons / (A which ranged from a variety of activities across the Region. The closing date for applications is 5pm, Friday, May 13. For further information please visit www.hori- zons.govt.nz or phone Horizons on 0508 800 800. IN THE SPIRIT OF EARTH DAY TELL US ABOUT YOUR IDEA TO ENHANCE THE REGION’S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Apply for a Horizons Regional Council community grant today at www.horizons.govt.nz
26 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 Biodegradable bags, cups and cutlery available from Eden Enterprises If you are reluctant to ated the business since three to four weeks. the market. Now they to the small percentage use plastic bags be- 1999 out of Whanganui. His products have are only 14.3 cents each. of people interested in cause of their effect on Initially he sourced the ‘PLA’ stamped on them Smaller ones are 11cent doing something about the environment you products from Australia indicating that they are and the ‘doggie do’ bags preserving the environ- have an alternative – a and Europe but switched biodegradable. They usu- are only six cents and are ment. Health food shops biodegradable one. Eden to China and Taiwan ally have a message and sold in 100 lots. Good pet are especially supportive. Enterprises offers bio- when he located quality his address. Outwardly shops will stock these. % \ degradable/compostable products at a better price. there appears to be no He sells nationwide, based on the value of the bags for shopping, trash The products are made difference from plastic sometimes delivering the New Zealand dollar. liners, produce, doggie mainly from corn starch products. The knives products himself as he Locally, Whanganui doos as well as cups, but also sugar cane, grass, appear just as strong and “loves to be on the road High School’s canteen is cutlery, food boxes, and / 2 & sharp. and meeting people.” a strong supporter and so fruit containers. of them can be put into Back in 1999 a large He says “it is a niche are Delicious Café and Rombout van the compost and most bag cost 99cents, which market but it is grow- Springvale Garden Café. Riemsdijk has oper- will degrade down within was too expensive for ing. The products appeal Rombout came from Holland about 30 years ago and initially had an organic market garden in Hawera. He can be con- Earth Day this Friday tacted on 344 2942 or at [email protected]. % @ $$ (>C* ¤# service to earth. Typical ways of observing Earth Day and today it is celebrated in 141 countries. It has been include planting trees, picking up roadside trash, con- credited with launching the modern environmental ducting various programs for recycling and conserva- Ronbout holding bio- movement as well as promoting a range of ground- tion, using recyclable containers for snacks and lunch- degradable/compostable 2 ¤# & = 2 - es. Some people are encouraged to sign petitions to bag and cup lieved to be the largest civic observance in the world. governments, calling for stronger or immediate action Earth Day usually celebrated with outdoor perfor- to stop global warming and to reverse environmental mances, where individuals or groups perform acts of destruction. Television stations frequently air programs dealing with environmental issues. For more information go to the following websites: One way it has been marked in New Zealand was the giving away free organic coffee in central Wellington, # & & along with information about the environmental ben- / / & Symbols used by people to describe Earth Day in- clude: an image or drawing of planet earth; a tree, a \ ¢ symbol. Colours used for Earth Day include natural colours such as green, brown or blue. % O@ P 2 2 O\ / people”. It features a two-sided dye printed image of @ / 2 / recyclable, weather-resistant polyester. *** Sustainable Whanganui having shared lunch at # & Majestic Square to mark Earth Day Members of Sustainable Whanganui along with those from Live for the Land, Kiwi Conservation Club, the Quaker Community and the Green Party will be hav- ing a shared lunch at Majestic Square on Friday from 11.30am to 2.30pm. They say “please bring kai to share if you can.” % 2 O /\ - ways, chalk for pavement artists, Morsbags Sociable Guerrilla Bagging (bags made from recycled fabric) given away and much, much more.”
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 - 27 Ritesh Verma Wanganui’s trusted real estate opinion! WANGANUI
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TENDER ARAMOHO WEB ID WGU49088 TENDER 336 Somme Parade This is a very special home that has been built in the The beautifully landscaped gardens are a pleasure to VIEW By Appointment "olde English" style and is worthy of its standing. An stroll around as you find several quiet idylls to relax and historic home, this property was built from the best enjoy the ambience. This is a magnificent family home TENDER closes Wednesday 11th May, 2016 at quality materials. Five bedrooms, two living areas, a and lends itself to a B & B. There have been only four 4.00pm, (unless sold prior), Property Brokers Ltd, separate formal dining room and modern kitchen with owners of this beautiful home and all enjoyed the brick 51 Taupo Quay, Wanganui 5 casual dining area overlooking the river make this home paved stairwell access to the Whanganui River and the to be proud of. Quality fittings and antique chandeliers million dollar views that extend down the river. View Ritesh Verma 2 having been lovingly installed by the current owners as the video @ www.propertybrokers.co.nz/wgu49088 Mobile 027 577 7938 has full central heating throughout. Large garaging and Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 enormous workshop space are also included in this deal. [email protected] 3 Family home $359,000 Views, sun and fun! $325,000 WEB ID WGU49020 WEB ID WGU48768 SPRINGVALE ST JOHNS HILL 25 Titter Place 16 Tasman Views If your family consists of teenagers, working parents There's plenty of room here for everyone with upstairs and your time is precious to you then get your pen featuring three double bedrooms, a large modern ready because this house will tick a few boxes. Three kitchen, along with spacious sun soaked dining and bedrooms, large lounge and a family sized kitchen and living area with panoramic views out to sea. Easy dining area which leads nicely onto a deck that will be indoor/outdoor living onto the private deck makes for utilised by family and friends. The lounge and two of relaxing living and entertaining. Downstairs has a the bedrooms have views over Springvale. Three double bedroom and en suite, and another room that carports and a single garage with internal access means could be an office, another bedroom or a second living plenty of off-road parking for the extra vehicles for the area. This downstairs area also has its own private visitors that arrive. A downstairs room off the garage access onto the grounds. View the video @ could easily be a fourth bedroom or a hobby room. www.propertybrokers.co.nz/wgu48768 VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment
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Ritesh Verma 2 Ritesh Verma 2 Mobile 027 577 7938 Mobile 027 577 7938 Office 06 281 3721 Office 06 281 3721 Home 06 345 6006 Home 06 345 6006 [email protected] 1 [email protected] 2 Cosy country lifestyle $299,000 Make your mark! $175,000 WEB ID WGU48802 WEB ID WGU49026 FORDELL WANGANUI EAST 6 Duncan Street 5 Millward Street If you're looking for your own idyllic country setting that If you are looking for a first home then this is the place will deliver peace and tranquillity to escape the hustle to start! Three bedrooms, separate lounge and a and bustle, then this location in the Fordell township is combined kitchen and dining area all make for a great for you. This family home is surrounded by established family home. The large fenced backyard will be perfect gardens and has great outdoor living spaces for those for the children and pets. A single garage at the front peaceful evenings ahead. There are windows in and garden shed at the back complete this package. abundance to take in the sun and views, making this a Around the corner from the Wanganui East shopping light and bright home, with three double bedrooms plus centre and Wanganui Girls College - this location will sunroom or office or it could even be the fourth suit many families. View the video @ bedroom. View the video @ www.propertybrokers.co.nz/wgu49026 www.propertybrokers.co.nz/wgu48802 VIEW By Appointment VIEW By Appointment
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