Israel Adesanya speaking in Whanganui to help raise funds for charity
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Vol. 37, No. 11 - March 25, 2021
52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email rivercitypress@xtra.co.nz
Israel Adesanya speaking in Whanganui
to help raise funds for charity
sion to pursue martial arts nection with Mike Ango-
BY DOUG DAVIDSON rooms in the hospital. later in life. ve as his sons also attend-
Israel Adesanya has become very well-known, not “This is a great cause and After school, Israel en- ed Collegiate and “Mike
only in New Zealand, but also throughout the world Whanganui families will rolled in a Bachelor of Sci- would come to our house
as the UFC Middleweight Champion in mixed martial ence in Computer Design reasonably often, al-
class facilities being at UCOL in Whanganui though I hadn’t seen him
arts. He was the Halberg Sportsperson of the Year in and also started training for a number of years. As
built,” says Tony.
2019 and the Whanganui Sportsperson of the Year in Mike Angove is one of in kickboxing, after be- Mike is also a profession-
2020. Israel’s four coaches and ing inspired by the Muay al sports commentator, I
His local fans as well as Hodge is the chair of the is well known as a Na- !" #$ thought the best approach
those interested in how Club’s International and tional combat sports ana- years later he decided to was for Mike to interview
he became so successful, Medical Projects Com- lyst and commentator and pursue a career in kick- Israel.”
will have a rare opportu- mittee and explains the is himself a former world boxing going on to amass Mike agreed and got the
nity to see him being in- background. “We have or- champion kick boxer. an amateur record of 32-0. programme approved by
terviewed by one of his ganised this charity event Tony says, “Mike was He made his professional everyone involved. It will
coaches, Mike Angove, to raise funds for the new born in Patea and educated debut in mixed martial arts cover Israel’s career – the
at the Prince Edward Au- Regional Children’s Hos- at Whanganui Collegiate in 2012 winning the UFC ups and downs and will
ditorium at Whanganui pital being constructed so knows the local scene Middleweight Champion- be accompanied by video
Collegiate School on Sat- in Wellington and due to very well.” ship in 2019. clips.
urday, May 1. open early next year.” Israel whose full name The idea of asking Israel Israel has invested in
The evening will be a Rotary clubs in the re- is Israel Mobolaji Temi- to speak at such an event housing in Whanganui
charity event organised gion from Taranaki down tayo Odunayo Oluwafemi came from fellow Rotary with the set of new apart-
by the Rotary Club of to Nelson have promised Owolabi Adesanya was member Graeme Mey- ments in Liverpool Street.
Wanganui North. Tony born in Nigeria, the eld- ers. Graeme was a direc- Graeme says he has met
tor of Tasman Tanning Israel “but only in a very
father Oluwafemi (Femi) where Femi works and ap- casual sense. Nigerians
proached him. Femi was have great birthday par-
at Tasman Tanning and his in no doubt but the next ties to which I have been
mother, Taiwo, is a nurse step, says Graeme was “to invited.”
at Whanganui Hospital. send emails to Israel’s four While Israel will be
They wanted their chil- managers spread around staying with his family,
dren to receive a good the world as the proposal Mike is being hosted by
education and when Israel had to be supported by another Rotarian, Graeme
was 10, they settled in Ro- Israel Adesanya (photo from ufc.com) them.” They were all hap- Prince at his Riverside
torua. In a One News fea- heavily bullied during his tributed the mistreatment py to give their support. Motel.
ture Israel said that he was high school years and at- he experienced to his deci- Graeme also has a con- Continued on page 2
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Unlikely art pairing part of Artists Open Studios - 156 Anzac Parade
Coin’s Corner is an my spirit. Back in my real Miss Hong Kong.” Stu Robbie by
artist studio and gallery homeland, I was known She adds, “In China, contrast is an
overlooking the Whan- for a series of artworks there is a concept that outdoors per-
ganui River. It is where called Miss Shanghai. acknowledges the son. With Stu,
Coin “conveying the This character embodied impermanence of life — what you see
scenery of my adopted the soul of my native everything has a cycle. is always what
country by capturing it city — her hopes, her The moment something you get. He
with a Chinese brush” dreams, and sometimes is brought into exist- introduced Coin
is exhibiting alongside her troubles. ence, its disintegration to working with
“the earthy woodwork” However, she says, has already begun. There wood and she
of Rockerman Stu Rob- “More recently my paint- is a melancholy to this went through
bie. notion but also a beauty the process
Coin was born and politics of Hong Kong to be found. To leave of making a
raised in Shanghai, and the female protesters your mark on the world wooden platter
but her new home is in that have demanded a in some way is to deny – selecting the
Whanganui. She says, voice. As I watched these wood, work-
“This beautiful city has young women in their say. My paintings and ing it, shaping
awakened something hardhats and gas masks, sculptures are how I it, learning the
in me; it has called to I felt they represented the have made something grain, brushing
intangible, tangible.”
Copyright: Living in Whanganui in many ways
River City Press produces and/or publishes advertise- has allowed me to recon- similar to paint-
ments strictly on the basis that River City Press is enti- nect with the natural ing on canvas.
tled to and owns the copyright in the advertisement so world, away from Stu’s work
far as the copyright relates to publication or reproduction Shanghai’s frenetic pace will be on dis- Coin painting
for publication in any newspaper, magazine or similar and fervent consumer- play in conjunction with end at the exhibition as furniture around her new sensibilities create a
periodical or to broadcasting of the advertisement. ism.” Coin’s work this week- he sets up outdoor wood home in Whanganui. harmony that speaks
The pleasing contrast of a kinship born of a
Wanganui Arts Society exhibiting in their own gallery this weekend between his earthy
woodwork and her urban
shared love of art and a
shared love for life.
As part of Artists Open and have a chat.
Studios, the Wanganui There is a wide range of
Arts Society is exhibiting media as well as subject
the work of their mem-
bers at their Cooks Gal- in water colour through to
lery, which is on Trafalgar landscapes, nature scenes,
Place, uphill from Wan- portraits and still life paint-
ganui Motors on Ridgway ings.
Street. As well as being Jan Arnold has a number
open from 10am to 4pm of her paintings varying
on Saturday and Sunday,
they will be open also on one of Mowhanau Beach.
Monday from 10am to 12 There is a Silent Auction
noon. of two items donated to the
Q % Society. One is a silk wall
case of artists in work as hanging and the other a
a number of the members landscape by Pauline Sav-
will be there busy painting age. You can place a bid for
– but not too busy to stop both or for one with a re-
Watercolour paintings by Lorraine Halliwell.
serve of $100 on each. Most range from items bought
pieces are for sale with a overseas to items picked
commission of only 10%. up from op shops. There
- a some beautiful Victorian
cent large quilt sewn by pieces as well.
Gilly Brown. Along with some dis-
Q play items such as vintage
the gallery is an exhibi- clothes, WW2 embroidered
tion of the work of chil- aprons and aprons made by
dren from Rei Henry’s Art children some time ago,
School. Their prints are for most of the linen items are
sale at only $1 to $2 and for sale. The Society’s per-
the money goes back to the manent collection is also
children. hanging in this room.
In the back room there is If you are looking for
the ‘Ye Olde Linen Shoppe’ Steam Punk style hats, Gil-
which houses a large collec- ly has made a number and
tion of linen belonging to they are selling for a very
Gilly Brown. She says they competitive price.
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 3
Kowhainui Home’s day programme Ali Harper returns to Whanganui
offers companionship for elderly as part of cast in ‘Yesterday’
‘Yesterday’ is the show
living alone where the greatest hits of
the 70’s are sung. As the
song goes ‘If you believe
Bowls, bingo and Scrab-
ble are just some of the in Yesterday’ – this is the
favourite games played by show for you. You don’t
attendees of Kowhainui have to be of a certain
Home’s day programme. age to remember or love
Cooking or gardening songs such as ‘I am
are other options if that is Woman,’ ‘Tie a Yellow
more suited, Kowhainui ribbon round the old oak
Home manager Trish tree,’ ‘Rivers of Baby-
Boswell says. lon,’ Thank you for the
“The activities are Music,’ ‘Dancing Queen’
tailored to the group’s and so on.
&- It will be a two hour
ible enough to happen show of non-stop hits,
in a way that suits the colourful choreography
attendees.” and informative and
The day programme humorous banter. The
is designed to provide a Whanganui show will be
place for elders to social- on Sunday, April 4 at the
ise, as well as providing Royal Wanganui Opera
relief for carers – espe- House.
cially if a family member The cast features
is providing a majority of Kowhainui Home’s day programme provides a range of activities. multiple award winning
the care at home.
“The day programme is
also available for those
who are living alone
“It works well for people
who are living alone who
are not quite ready for
~ Bouquet of the Week ~
and might want some permanent care but might
interconnectedness with want some company,” Irene and Ali Harper
others,” Trish adds. Trish says. Tony Fisher entertainer Ali Harper, tell Mama.’
Those who are inter- The day programme runs Matthew Pike, Leanne She is well known for
ested but unsure about the on Tuesday and Thursday Irene Loader told us Howell and Cole John- her solo shows such as
day programme are usu- from 9.30am until 3pm. the following account: son. ‘The Look of Love,’
ally invited along to see if Morning tea, lunch and af- “I was walking bare Ali Harper has per- ‘Legendary Divas’ and
it suits them. ternoon tea are provided. feet on the grass area formed in Whanganui ‘Naughty and Nice.’
Kowhainui Home Enliven’s Kowhainui in London Street close before to critical ac- She has also been a
diversional therapy team Home and Villages in to my home and I got claim. She is a graduate guest entertainer on
leader Frances Craven \ - a bee sting. It was very of Toi Whakaari: The cruise ships, MC-ing,
says a copy of the ac- ent retirement living, rest painful on the foot. I got New Zealand Drama coaching singing as
tivities programme can be home and hospital level back home, got some School. With her career well as freelancing as a
provided to anyone who care, as well as short-term tweezers but couldn’t spanning over 25 years, yoga teacher.
is interested so they can respite, health recovery see the sting on the sole Ali has starred in numer- Another area of en-
see what goes on. care and an engaging of my foot. ous musicals and plays tertainment for Ali has
The home can organ- day programme. For I waved out to a van throughout New Zealand been television includ-
ise a van to collect day more information call the with the sign ‘Domina- as well as overseas. ing resident singer for
programme attendees and friendly team on 06 349 tor Garage.’ It pulled Her one woman show 4 years of TV One’s
take them back home in 1400 or visit or visit www. into my drive way and ‘Songs for Nobodies’ ‘Dancing with the Stars’
the afternoons. enlivencentral.org.nz. straight away Tony led her to being awarded as well as a Morning
Fisher took my tweezers ‘Best Actress’ in New Radio Host on Wel-
and tenderly got the York in 2014 and ‘Chap- lington’s Classic Hits.
sting out. He told me to man Tripp Best Actress’ She has produced six
# in Wellington in 2008. albums of her music.
it into my foot as that Among her other shows Tickets can be pur-
would take any further in New York are the chased through Tick-
pain away. Irene says, cabaret show ‘A Down etek or from the Opera
“He is my hero.” Under Diva!’ and ‘Don’t House.
The RCP surprised
%
Dominator Garage
Doors in London Street
GIVEAWAY
with a colourful bouquet Draw for a double pass
* % +%= \
put together by Nicola double pass to ‘Yesterday,’ thanks to Stetson Pro-
and her team at the duction. To enter either send an email to rivercity-
Flower Room, an Inter press@xtra.co.nz with ‘Yesterday’ in the subject
free phone line, with your name and daytime phone number, or
Flora Top 20 Club mem-
0508 ber. Tony also received send/bring in the same information to 52 Ingestre
ENLIVEN a voucher for lunch for Street. The draw will be made at 12 noon, March
two at the Grand Irish 31.
Pub.
with Enliven in Whanganui
Enliven creates elder-centred communities that recognises elders as individuals and
supports them in a way that’s right for them. Set amongst lovely picturesque landscapes,
all Enliven facilities in Whanganui are purpose built with strong community connections.
In the Whanganui region, Enliven offers:
Kowhainui Home and Village, Otamatea • Abingdon Village, St John’s Hill
retirement villages rest home hospital dementia
short term respite health recovery day programmes
For more information please visit:
www.enlivencentral.org.nz
4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
Jan and Richard Anderson celebrating 60 years of marriage
Sixty-two years ago went well and quickly. his father later took over Whanganui. But in 1975
Richard Anderson need- “He proposed to me three and in due course Richard she started working in
ed a date to take to a ball times in three months,” did likewise. Jan says, the administration of the
at the Aramoho Rowing says Jan and they became “Richard was married to newly opened Churton
Club. The wife of a fel- engaged in 1959. his work longer than he School, before moving on
low rower recommended They had their house in has been married to me.” to working at the Educa-
her work colleague and Madras Street, Aramoho, He worked there for 65 tion Board, staying there
friend Jan Thiele. They built before they were years retiring at aged 80. until it was closed under
met before hand to check married on 18 March, Son Tony now runs the the Tomorrow’s Schools
their compatibility. 1961 at Christ Church business. education reforms on the
Richard says, “She Anglican. Meanwhile Jan stayed late 1980s.
Richard had his at home to look after They have enjoyed the
we met.” Literally. She career mapped out as three children – Kerry opportunities to travel
tripped on the steps and his grandfather started now in Whangarei, Tony around New Zealand. Ini-
fell at his feet. But it Anderson’s Memorials, and Tracey – both in tially it was up to Orewa
and the Whangaparaoa
Hearing date set for climate Peninsula with the chil-
dren and later holidays as-
sociated with NZ Master
change consultation Monumental Masons
conferences. Later it was
Whanganui District Council has re- mate change in our district. trips to the UK, Hawaii,
ceived 55 submissions on its 2020/21 “Numerous practical suggestions for across Canada and to
draft climate change strategy, Te Rautaki addressing climate change were put Australia with Noosa be- Richard and Jan Anderson
¥ %*4}- forward. These included promoting al- ing their favourite spot. been a big part of my swimming, rowing and living at Riverbank Road
ple have indicated they wish to speak in ternative transport options, encourag- Looking back Rich- life, always living and with a view across the
support of their submission and a date % % ards says, “The river has working close to the river, 30 years they have been river.
for hearings and deliberations has been urban development and supporting ag-
set. riculture to become more sustainable, to
The council’s policy team leader, Jas- name a few,” Jasmine Hessell says.
mine Hessell, says the majority of sub- “After the hearings our elected mem-
missions either strongly supported or bers will make their deliberations and
supported the general direction of the decide whether to adopt the draft cli-
draft strategy with roughly 10% indicat- mate change strategy.”
ing they did not support the document. Submission hearings will be held in
“We are very pleased to have had solid the Council Chamber at 101 Guyton
engagement from the community on this Street starting from 10.00am on Tues-
critical issue and we’d like to thank peo- day, 20 April with a reserve day of
ple for taking the time to make these de- Tuesday, 27 April. The public can at-
tailed submissions.” tend the hearings in person or watch the
She says a common theme from sub- livestream via the council’s Facebook
mitters was the recognition that organi- page. After the event video footage will
sations need to work collaboratively to be available on the council website and
address climate change and that every- the council’s Facebook page.
one needs to play their part. The volume of submissions on cli-
Many submitters underlined the impor- mate change can be viewed as a PDF
tance of the council taking a leadership document on the Whanganui Distict
role in mitigating and adapting to cli- Council website.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 5
6 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
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More new music coming to Whanganui this Saturday
Another fresh and voices singing harmo- Manella from Swit- in 2019 in New Plym- They have gained a since released another 3 on the washboard, cajon
& nies and melodies and zerland on guitar, bass & % good online following \ ! and percussion, and the
vibrant Taranaki music thoroughly enjoying each and percussion, Adrian decided on a name..... after releasing a series of debut album which is due legendary Janet Mug-
scene – Turkey the Bird other’s company in a toe Whelan from Ireland on “after we had written live videos singing songs to be released on 21 May geridge on Mandolin
– comes to the stage @ tapping music that tells guitar, bass and spoons, in unusual locations - like 2021. and vocals.
Whanganui Musicians uplifting stories about and Kiwi Sol ‘Bear‘ thought those sounded under a bridge, in a bus On Saturday, 27 March, Come out and support
Club this Saturday. love and life. Coulton on Banjo. kinda quirky, like a station or in the kitchen. Turkey The Bird will live music. You are sure
In fact, there are three The trio features Andre The band was formed turkey (a turkey is pretty They launched their bring their energetic live to have a good time!
quirky)! But we didn't §'%% show to Whanganui for Whanganui Musicians
want to mislead people / @Y6 § % Club, 65 Drews Ave.
into thinking we play with a sold-out show at are joined by a couple of Show starts at 8pm.
Turkish music; hence, the 4th Wall Theatre in special guests - Wayne General Admission $25,
Turkey The Bird.” New Plymouth and have Morris who's a master Club Members $20.
‘Stations of the Cross’ Art Exhibition
at St Peters’ Church
The historic St
Peters Anglican
Church at 75
Koromiko Road,
Gonville will look
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from Sunday, March
28 through to April
4. The pews will be
Turkey the Bird band entertaining this Saturday at Musicians Club removed and the art
of 10 invited profes-
sional artists will be
hung. The artworks,
representing the dif-
ferent stations of the
Cross, commemo-
rating the stages
Christ went through
when he was cruci-
*
along the sides of
the sanctuary.
This is a very im-
portant time for Christians Joe Mcmennamin, Paul Fletcher, Ruby Duncan, Sonny Barlow and
thinking about the Easter Patsy Fletcher
event – the betrayal, then while the darker space in an area set up display- down on his hands as he
arrest of Jesus in the the middle will become an ing a short bio on each washes them. The hands
Garden of Gethsemane, intimate and contempla- artist and the piece of art, are in red representing
his condemnation, denial tive space. including the price of the blood with the back-
by Peter, the judgement The church approached piece if they wish to sell. #&-
of Pilate, the scouring the artists, gave them the The church is not asking *Q
and mock crowning with stories for each of the 14 for any commission – they abstract style painting.”
* & stations and asked them to are simply delighted to Ruby Duncan is the
itself, his death, his body create a piece of artwork have the artists involved. President of the local
being laid in the tomb. for their choice of station. The RCP contacted Pottery Club and has
Paul Fletcher from St If more than one artist has two of the artists – Joe used her ceramic skills to
Peters says, “The decision selected the same station McMenamin and Ruby 6\ $
& – not a problem as the Duncan. Joe is a former She says “I took reject
intended to help people church believes there is art teacher who now runs clay and blended it. The
more than enough detail workshops at his gallery reject clay is important
more deeply with the and matter in the story for ‘The Art Studio & Gal- as “we can see our-
events. The stations cover more than one piece to lery’ in Feilding. His wife selves as left overs and
a number of themes such focus on. is an Anglican Priest at unimportant.” The result
as injustice, hope, the The artists have been St Johns in Feilding and she describes is “not
good, the bad and the asked for a short descrip- says, “I am pleased to be particularly beautiful or
ugly. Not all artists are tion of the piece they have & romantic.” The cup has
coming from a Christian created and how they He has adopted a two handles suggest-
background and will be chose to bring that story/ \ % \
able to bring their own piece to life. The church & * % to be grasped with both
ideas to their art work.” has provided a link to all speciality of painting New hands.” The inside of the
The lighting around the the stories/stations. Zealand birds on wood. cup is white, suggest-
edges of the church will At the entry way to the Instead he has painted ing “we learn as we go
illuminate the artwork & * Pontus Pilate looking \
Artists Open Studios
on this weekend!
Grab your guide, check out the
studios and we’ll see you there!
Studios open 10am - 4pm
Saturday 20 / Sunday 21 March
Saturday 27 / Sunday 28 March
openstudios.co.nz Artist: Tina Schurhammer, The Fabric Artist’s Habitat (#58)
8 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
Strength
in numbers
How we’re rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine
We have secured enough doses of the Pfizer vaccine for everyone
16 years and over in Aotearoa. Any vaccine’s strength is in numbers.
The more of us who get vaccinated, the stronger and safer we’ll all be.
It will give us more freedom in our daily lives, and more options for our
whānau, our businesses and our country. Because when we roll up our
own sleeves, we’re helping to protect all of us.
Here are the key facts about the Pfizer vaccine:
It’s safe It’s effective It’s free
It has been approved by our own The Pfizer vaccine is 95% The vaccine will be free for
Medsafe experts. It’s also already effective when you receive everyone in the country. We have
been used successfully all around both doses. secured over 10 million doses of
the world by millions of people, the Pfizer vaccine. That’s enough
and by thousands here in for all of New Zealand.
New Zealand too.
New Zealand’s vaccination rollout plan
The rollout plan for the Pfizer vaccine is simple. Everyone in the country aged 16 and over falls into
one of four groups. Firstly, we’ll protect those most at risk of picking up the virus in their workplaces
– and then those most at risk of getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.
NOW FROM MARCH FROM MAY FROM JULY
Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4
Border and MIQ workers Frontline workers and 65+ and people with Everyone else
people in high-risk areas underlying health aged 16 and over
conditions or disabilities
More strength. More freedom. More options.
We’ll let you know when it’s your turn for the vaccine. Until then, please
keep using the NZ COVID Tracer app, and stay home if you’re sick.
Covid19.govt.nz/vaccine
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 9
~ What are museums for? ~
- by Bronwyn Labrum, I like to think of muse- cally analysing and under- Finally museums are central to these debates, land.ac.nz/authors/dug-
Director, Whanganui Mu- ums as more than magic standing those histories. also, perhaps surprisingly, not just a place that col- gan
seum rooms, however. To me, And, given Whanganui’s a portal to the future. We lects and displays the past.
Recently I read that in
one of the languages of
they are also portals. Most
obviously, they are portals
central role in colonisa-
tion and the New Zealand
cannot chart our way for-
ward and the city and re-
The team are beginning a
contemporary collecting
NEW
the Indian subcontinent to the past. They are tes- Wars in particular, the re- gion’s future, if we do not project to collect things
the word ‘museum’ has % \ gion’s past provides criti- know and understand the now, for the future. We DISPLAY
been translated as ‘magic communities in the past cal context. past, or appreciate the pre- are eager to hear what you
$ Q - have considered impor- That history keeps inter- sent. Museums have a key think we should collect opening the wardrobe
derfully inspiring and it tant enough to keep and rupting the present and role to play in contem- and what discussions and of history
is very true that museums to represent themselves. we need to know how porary debates: climate debates you want us to be Come upstairs and
create magic, inspire us, What is not collected is and why. So museums change, growing inequali- part of. see the glamourous and
stimulate creativity and therefore as important as are a portal to current and ty, tino rangatiratanga and Museums that are not fashionable dress and
what is. contemporary concerns the role of tangata when- part of their communi- jacket that literary icon
world around us. Exhibi- New Zealanders are as well. They provide a ua, the importance of the ties are not portals, and Eileen Duggan wore
tions and objects can take clamouring to know more forum for debate, a space regions to New Zealand’s they certainly don’t cre- to receive her OBE in
us to people and places about New Zealand his- to explore and learn about future and so on and so ate magic. Help us to help 1937. What would you
Eileen Duggan % \ * tory and museums have that collision, and a place forth. you and to play the central
wearing her evening wear to receive an hon-
enchanting, perplexing a central role to play to collect and materialise I want Whanganui Re- role we know we can. our?
dress and jacket and mystifying, all at the through their collections it so that it will not be for- gional Museum to be Ref: www.nzepc.auck-
same time. in documenting, criti- gotten.
Open season for Little
Campus Cafe
From left: Lisa Jones, Morgan Irving, Lachlan Cairncross and Phoenix
Kerr. Photo credit: Karen Hughes/Training For You
By Karen Hughes been honing their barista Z -
Whanganui education skills since. They have uates of the 15-week
provider Training For also covered customer full-time Hospitality pro-
You is preparing to wel- service and Health & gramme are awarded the
come members of the Safety. Now, they are wel- / X
public to its student train- coming the opportunity to in Hospitality (Customer
ing café again, with its put their skills into prac- Service and Sales Sup-
next open season starting tice in a real-life hospital- port), Level 2.
on Monday 29 March, for ity setting. While running the café,
# Tutor, Bex Carr says that the students will also be
Students on the cur- the campus café is a per- managing a fundraising
rent Hospitality, Level 2 #&- \ 8-
course started their train- rience hours that the stu- en’s Refuge Whanganui.
ing in January and have dents need to complete for Last year’s café fundrais-
er, in aid of City Mission
Whanganui Foodbank,
resulted in two super-
market trolleys full of
cans and other non-per-
ishable food items, plus
$560 in cash donations.
The café will serve cof-
fees, herbal teas and iced
frappes daily from Mon-
day to Friday.
Slices and scones will
be available, plus alter-
native milk options like
almond milk and soy
milk. Acknowledging
the training environ-
ment, the drinks prices
are considerably lower,
\
at $2.50.
From 29 March to 30
April, the Little Campus
Cafe will be open to the
public from 9am-2pm,
Monday to Friday, at the
Training For You campus
at 148 Ingestre Street.
Free parking is avail-
able outside the Train-
ing For You campus and
around the block. Chil-
dren are welcome.
10 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021L E A R N I N G • I N T E G R I T Y • F E L LOWS H I P • E XC E L L E N C E
IMPORTANT
WHANGANUI DATES
HIGH SCHOOL www.w h a n g a n u i h i g h . s c h o o l . n z
Friday 26 March
Interim Reports Issued
Friday 2 April to
Tuesday 6 April (inclusive)
Tena koutou katoa,
NZ Scholarship Recipients:
Easter Break
As we near the end of Week 8 during the first Term of the 2021
Wednesday 14 April
school year, it is very pleasing to reflect on the fact that our & Thursday 15 April
students this year are able to take part in the full range of
Student Achievement
Conferences
educational, sporting and cultural activities on offer throughout
our school and across New Zealand. Leah Aiono Callista Booth-Richards Merle Chant
Friday 16 April
NZ
English Biology Design
Term One Ends
There was great competition and participation in our school
Athletics and Swimming Championships, and the Academic
Monday 3 May
Quiz evening last week. Our Prefects also had a very enjoyable
Term Two Begins
bonding and learning experience during their camp in
Wellington a few days ago.
SCHOLARSHIP
A wide range of Outdoor Education class trips and camps Assessment for New Zealand Aranga Molijn Grace Swanston
Health and Physical Education Painting
were able to be held over the last few weeks and various Scholarship is held externally
sporting teams are away competing at Summer Tournament at the end of each school year.
New Zealand Scholarship
Week events this week. examinations are undertaken ZOE BRACEGIRDLE
by some of our most Year 13 student Zoe Bracegirdle was winner of the
We are looking forward to the Student Achievement academically able Year 13 WDC Youth Recognition Award with her photograph
otograph
students at the same time as entry entitled “Living Dead” at the recent Pattillo
conferences on Wednesday, 14 April and Thursday, 15 April. they are completing their Whanganui Arts Review. Other pieces accepted into
The conferences are a great opportunity for caregivers and NCEA Level 3 examinations.
the review were created by; students - Rose Hird,
parents of students at all year levels to check individual Kate Regan, Ellie Reyland, Freyja Wrigglesworth; and
academic progress and next steps forward in all learning areas. teachers - Mrs Coombs (Merit Award), Mr Hall, Mrs
Sleyer and Mrs Su’a. Their artwork is on view at the
Sarjeant Gallery until the 16th May.
As always, I am happy to meet directly with caregivers and
parents to discuss any aspect of your daughter or son’s
education at Whanganui High School TROY BULLOCK
Congratulations to Year 12
L’S motocross student Troy Bullock,
Ngā mihi nui CIPA R
PRINSLETTE
who came first in New Zealand in
NEW FOR
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CLEAN UP Boys’ Champion at the 2021 Speed Skating Nationals
earlier this year. Drew Brennan, a Year 10 student, came
The school’s Community third overall at the same event, an impressive result as
Prefects held their annual Drew was the youngest skater in his grade. Both
School swimming sports at Beach Clean Up at students are incredibly talented speedskaters. Chase
Whanganui High School was a Castlecliff Beach at the was also presented with Most Outstanding Speedskater
great success. It was very good end of February. Our a
at the end of year prizegiving for the Whanganui Roller
students managed to S
Skating Club.
o
to see our school swimmers who
collect an impressive
also belong to our Whanganui 50kg of rubbish. Thank
swimming club showing their you to sponsors: ALICE QUIGLEY
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dedication and talent. The House Japanese Kitchen WA, At the recent Central North Island Debating Championships,
SWIMMING relays were the highlight of the Mint Cafe, PAK’nSAVE
Whanganui and Thistle
first time debater Alice Quigley was awarded ‘Most
promising speaker of the tournament’. She also achieved
SPORTS
day, it was wonderful to see all
Sweet Shop. ‘Best Junior speaker’ and is now a reserve to the Central
our students showing great North Island Team. Alice is in Year 10 and completed five
school spirit. team debates in total during the event
ATHLETICS DAY
School Athletics this year at Whanganui High
School was yet another successful day for the
whole school. Having our four Houses: Awa,
Maunga, Moana and Whenua made the day
very exciting with plenty of competition and
school spirit from everyone.
The competitive races demonstrated the
amazing job. Coach Greg Fromont and
Assistant Coach Elaine Baker have carried
out with our athletes here at Whanganui High
School. Every race was extremely close with
students giving 100% and showing a great
fellowship towards each other. The Athletics
day was a huge success and great way to
continue a new era.
General Enquiries: (06) 349-0178 Attendance: (06) 349-0177 International Enquiries: +64-6-349-1181
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 11Pet Dog School Doggy Daycare - preparing your
dog for any situation
Whanganui is a lead- - at Pet Dog School. The ing a helping hand when
ing centre of educa- dividual needs, promotes dogs play in groups required, our carers
tion for the creative ! * however, because build- constantly watch over
industries, what isn’t so individual ability, and the dogs’ play, learn,
well known is it is also concentrates on good important it is also not share toys, sunbathe and
home to a leading centre manners and respect for unusual to see a new enjoy themselves.
for CANINE educa- humans and other dogs. dog with just one or Boasting climate
tion. Pet Dog School Puppies, nervous dogs, two calm friends quietly controlled indoor play
% % *\ lonely dogs and social hanging out together in and personal sleeping
complete learning expe- the sunshine. *\ %
Every visit, every dog themed paddocks and an
is placed with friends inground paddling pool,
with similar play styles, every dog has space to
so each has the best day grow and thrive.
possible. And while we focus
As each dog grows in on the needs of our
* dogs we don't forget
time with more dogs that sometimes owners
– if it wants to. Pup- need a little support and
pies learn from calm, timely advice on living
* with, and rearing the
nervous dogs learn from perfect dog too. Backed
everybody, high energy with over four decades
dogs learn self-control of combined experience
and we are enormously in behaviour training,
proud to say that many puppy rearing, agility,
of our regular canine
students become so calm
sheep-dog and obedi-
ence training and veteri-
nary nursing our clients
The NZ String Quartet in
in full circle and they
become puppy trainers
themselves.
have all the support they
need.
At Pet Dog School we
Whanganui next Wednesday
Of course, just like the pride ourselves on not The New Zealand String legiate School. as a personal confession,
best human schools, Pet just preparing your dogs Quartet has been very The group has just com- as emerges from numer-
Dog School has the best for ‘something’, but for busy – but has time to play pleted a national tour ous letters by Smetana.
teachers; always vigi- teaching them to be pre- in Whanganui on Wednes- /
lant, and ready to play pared for ANYTHING. day, March 31 at 7.30pm live interaction of music movement: " A kind
& \- - supplied at the Prince Edward Au- and dance and will short- of breakdown prevails
ditorium, Whanganui Col- ly start another tour of throughout the move-
Beethoven quartets which ment and will cause, so it
was to have been in 2020, seems to me, the players
and then will do yet an- & %
other national tour - ‘Four is a result of my unhappy
Suits & A Soprano.’ life." Like Beethoven,
Their Whanganui per- with the progression to-
formance will be as part wards romanticism in his
of Chamber Music Wan- later quartets, Smetana’s
ganui’s 2021 Subscription work was far ahead of its
Series. The quartet are pa- time and points the way
trons of Chamber Music to works of the 20th cen-
Wanganui. tury.
Now in its 34th season, Those who have at-
the New Zealand String tended their concerts in
Quartet has established an the past will know that
international reputation the members of the NZ
for its insightful interpre- String Quartet are excel-
tations, compelling com- lent at bringing clarity
munication, and dynamic and insight into the works
performing style. The they play with their per-
Quartet is known for its sonal introductions. Al-
imaginative programming ways vibrant and com-
and for its powerful con- municative, the quartet
nection with audiences of will present a compelling
all kinds. performance. Don’t miss
Last year we heard a the opportunity to attend.
stunning programme of Tickets for this concert
three Beethoven Quar- are available in advance
tets. This year, the quar- from the Royal Wan-
tet bring us two others of ganui Opera House or at
Beethoven Op. 18, No.4 the door (no eftpos). $35
in C minor and his Op. Adults, $32 Seniors, $20
127 in Eb major. Between CMW subscribers, $5
the two they will play students
Quartet no 2 by Smetana, Chamber Music Wan-
which was the composer’s ganui would like to ex-
last chamber music com- press thanks to Belton
position. Smith & Associates for
Written in 1883, this their sponsorship of this
quartet has been regarded concert.
The New Zealand String Quartet
12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021THIS FRIDAY 26 MARCH
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 15Monkey Business Tree Company - sure to remember
It’s an easy name to viticulture work went tree pruning can be hard before two companies in % winter to work for a tree the site spotless.
remember for a tree com- travelling. When in Lon- work. @ # \ years before the travelling company for 6 months This Saturday Eddie
pany – Monkey Busi- don he saw an arborist He completed a short job. He chose one and bug got to him again. before coming to Whan- will be involved in the
ness. Eddie White set it at work and decided that course in Wellington and says “It was one of the He resigned but then ganui. Tree Climbing Competi-
up just over a month ago, was what he wanted to approached companies best decisions of my Covid happened and so Eddie has experience tion at Kowhai Park
but it is based on his long do. So when he returned all over New Zealand life.” He worked with he moved to Taupo for the in both big tree removal starting between 9am
and extensive experience he approached local involving cranes and also and 10am.
in the tree pruning and companies for work but in pruning and reduction For more information
felling. wasn’t successful. He #\ go to monkeybusinessnz.
Eddie is from Whan- admits that being in his rates for Gold Card hold- com or mbtreecarenz@
ganui and after doing early 30s might have put ers and promises to take gmail.com or phone/txt
some landscaping and \* % everything away, leaving him on 027 385 6597.
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16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021Cremate-a-Mate for pet cremations
Cremate-A-Mate desire to humanize our pigs, rabbits, turtles, Bryce and Sandy oper- and will collect your pet in either a scatter box as they arrived at the
started eight years ago pets from having them parrots, chooks, canaries, ate from their property from home and deliver (cardboard) to bury or property.
by Bryce and Sandy groomed to taking them sheep and pet rats. in the Makirikiri Valley the ashes back to you put ashes into something The Coneybeer’s
Coneybeer and business to daycare. We tend to lovely you might have, imported the furnace
is steadily increasing treat them like any other or a rimu urn with an from the UK. It is fully
each year. family member.” engraved plaque. compliant with NZ regu-
It is a very sad time The range of pets they The process is timed lations.
when your pet passes are asked to cremate is according to the weight Bryce and Sandy can
away and Bryce sees extensive from dogs and of the pet. Each animal be contacted on 348
it as a part of “Our cats through to guinea is cremated individually 0133.
DRIVER PET CREMATION
You can bring the ashes home in a ‘scatter box’ (cardboard) or a rimu urn
with an engraved plaque.
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to speed up projects Now is the time to re-
pair any potholes in the
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sorted thanks to recent Engineers and extra ex- bers on the outside of your helping to keep your home
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added to the Building Act 20 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021
Awa Fisheries renovated and
Wear purple this Friday for open for business
Awa Fisheries is in
Epilepsy Awareness the Whanganui East
shopping centre and
was once known as
‘Dolphin Takeaways.’
th New lease holder,
Kylie Bartlett, has
renovated the shop
giving it a modern
and professional look,
reopening it on Febru-
ary 26.
It is more than a
‘Fish n Chips’ shop
and seafood, includ-
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on this side of the
river - as well as raw
They also sell a
range of burgers in-
cluding running a $5
daily burger special, Chef Shaq in Awa Fisheries.
\ % certainly sounds not only ver’ special consisting of and for only $2.
of burger each day. interesting but very good two meat patties, onions, Two other items will
The one for Sunday value. It is their ‘Hango- salad, bacon and even an also appeal to the kids
egg if you want it. are ‘cheesy weezys’
The pack specials are and ‘Blood & Guts’
also appealing with $5, (grated cheese, tomato
$10, $ 15 and $20 packs sauce and mayon-
as well as a ‘Kidz’ pack naise. They stock
and a Kaimoana pack of a large selection of
seafood at $30. drinks.
The blackboard menu Kylie says, “Almost
is full. There is every everything is fresh
* daily. We don’t hold
dogs, hash browns, crab fresh food overnight.
sticks, lasagne, Moro So sometimes we
bars, mussels etc that you might run out.”
can imagine. Another Their opening hours
interesting item, great for are 12 noon to 8pm,
young kids is the Pohara six days a week
[ - with Saturday their
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Purple Day is an inter- girl, Cassidy Megan aged Epilepsy New Zea-
\ nine, who wanted people land invites individuals,
dedicated to increasing to be aware of epilepsy. schools, businesses,
awareness about epilepsy Cassidy is now a teen- medical professionals and
worldwide. Each year ager. Purple Day, run by pharmacies to become
on March 26, people Epilepsy New Zealand, Purple Day Heroes.
in countries around the is an annual awareness Purple Day Heroes are
world are invited to wear campaign to raise aware- those who participate to
purple and host events ness of epilepsy and to help fundraise and pro-
in support of epilepsy let people living with mote greater awareness in
awareness. It was started epilepsy, know that they their local communities.
by a young Canadian are not alone. Anyone can be a Purple
Day Hero, so don’t be shy
to get involved.
Many buildings through-
out the country will be lit
up in purple.
Dianne Darbyshire is
an Epilepsy NZ Educa-
tor covering Whanganui.
She is available for Face
to Face visits for people
with epilepsy and to visit
schools and work places
to provide information,
support and training.
Dianne can be contacted
on either 06 757 5644 or
027 221 3657.
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 - 21Marton’s Harvest Festival offering
family entertainment this Sunday
The annual Marton lar one attracting up to page, tag yourself plus is a brewing one – go to
Harvest Festival, which 10,000 people at past fes- one and say why you #
didn’t happen last year tivals – almost double the would bring them, for out more.
because of Covid, is all population of the town. your chance to win. The Spend time looking at
on for this Sunday – There are some interest- winner will be announced local contributions at the
March 28 from 10am to ing competitions such as Saturday 27th March via festival such as Blazen.
4pm. To celebrate there winning lunch with Jesse Facebook. Metal, who design nature
is plenty of everything for Mulligan, (TV3 & RNZ) Then there is the Pump- inspired and bespoke
everyone. This includes for yourself and a friend. kin Pie Competition. metal creations including
over 160 stalls, live mu- Chefs Tyson Burrows Bake one big enough for *
sic, displays, home brew and Grant Kitchen will all the judges to have pits and address panels.
competition and even a be going head to head in a taste and deliver it at {
scarecrow trail. #!\ { 10am …and then wait un- time going to the Artists
As their Facebook states lucky friend could win the til 11am to hear whether Open Studios based in
– “Celebrating our history chance to sit down and be you have won. And there and around Marton.
and rural identity. Marton a part of the judging pro-
Harvest Festival is an op- cess, taste the meals and
% %- get some insight into the
thing Harvest, Crops to life of the man that graces
Craft, Baking & Brew- our tv and radio airways
ing.” daily.
The festival is a popu- Go to their Facebook
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