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Vol. 35, No. 49, December 19, 2019
52 Ingestre Street, Wanganui. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, fax 345 2644, email rivercitypress@xtra.co.nz
RCP Person of the Year -
Henry Newrick
BY DOUG DAVIDSON international high achiev- and encouraged by 3 $
ers to Whanganui to give Mayor Hamish McD- out the pain relief Possum
Entrepreneur, Henry Newrick is the RCP presentations. These ouall, he brought together 8 ! /
Citizen of the Year 2019 for his positive included: a number of journalists, ! ;
promotion of Whanganui, his development historians and photogra- and is now marketing it
of businesses based here and his ongoing marketing expert, adver- phers to write articles and vigorously, not only in
contribution to Whanganui life. tising guru and public " ! # New Zealand but also
speaker table book ‘From the Sea in Europe and North
Henry returned to He was 70 when they to the Mountain. Whan- America. An article about
Whanganui in October returned, perhaps the age Speaker, motivator and $ $ % 
Check out what’s House of Hospice - the charitable face
in this week’s RCP of Whanganui’s businesses
Meeting with Henry
;- Whanganui’s leading Meanwhile, marketing of
$'X ! businesses are joining the property is being sup-
page). He has so many forces to raise funds for ported by:
ideas. Not all of them Whanganui Hospice in Q 8Q Q
prove to be successful one of the biggest charity Works
$ B / support events seen in the 3@ $ -
do. He has really con- city in recent years. [QY
tributed to Whanganui A two-bedroom relocat- QRQ
since he returned to his able dwelling is currently < Q
hometown and fully being assembled by a When complete, the
deserves to be named dedicated team of tradies moveable home will be
Check out Bruce Tonkin’s In praise of... written thank you letters photos of Castlecliff Bruce Tonkin lives Bruce got ; # B Beach and is frequently job at John seen on the beach with Souter his dog ‘Boy’ taking Photogra- photographs on “what phy. John nature throws up.” The encouraged results are great – well him to play worth going onto the with the Whanganui News cameras Online Facebook site and gave and searching for Bruce him les- Tonkin to view them. sons. Those He sees himself as a were the ‘visual story teller’ rath- days when er than a photographer you ‘rolled and believes that his your own’ pictures are especially – that is popular with those B /! who can’t easily get to a camera The performance at the Lake the beach or are living (24 or 36) This is intended to be a handwritten ‘thank RCP said “I am looking away from Whanganui. from huge regular feature celebrat- you’ notes from dif- forward to wearing the He adds that the many canisters. ing the good little things, ferent members of the silver fern and making appreciative comments John also happenings and ideas in team. They were well my family and school he receives are “hum- printed all Whanganui. If you have written. The one to the proud.” bling and encourage me B / any ideas please let us to continue.” region in a know. You will be able to dark room Bruce and his dog ‘Boy’ We were approached see the pictures in an and processing unit over by students from St exhibition next year. He the road from his studio Coast to Coast three why I capture pictures Mary’s School, who will be joining artist, in the Bridge Block of times, the Mountains to now – creating some- had been selected for Claire Gibney in a joint Victoria Ave. XB& / thing positive out of a the New Zealand Black exhibition. She uses lo- Moving on, work- did the canoeing section negative.” Sticks team. They will cal beach stones, shells, $B 8/ in a team competing After working in be representing New grass and driftwood Co-op Wool Stores and in the Crater to Lake Sydney, backpacking Zealand at the World with resin to create her then the painting and competition. (Ruapehu through Vietnam and Stacking Championships own distinctive art. paperwork business, to Taupo). being deported from in Singapore next year. If you expect Bruce to Bishop and Tonkin, But he also experi- Alaska, USA, (they They were running a be using a large camera alongside his father and enced a period of “deep claimed he was working !/ with huge zoom lenses grandfather, Bruce be- " ! B& on a tourist visa), he re- were to sing at Funky – you’ll be surprised came a shepherd initially years. I still don’t under- turned to Whanganui. He Ducks café at Virginia that instead he uses at Maungmahu and later stand why, everything ! # Lake to help raise funds. his smart phone – a on Fields Track. In the was dark. I couldn’t use and his three children, My wife donated one of Huawai P20 Pro. It has process he became good a camera. I retreated into eight grandchildren and her paintings for the raf- three Leica lenses with enough to represent my man cave.” Thanks one great grandchild.
Grant helps take recycling to Bouquet of
Whanganui pensioners the Week
Recycling has become
far easier for residents
at three Whanganui pen- Lindsay
sioner housing complex- Watson has
es after the installation of being part of
recycling containers. Hospice for
The containers are part a long time,
of a year-long trial by ever since
the Whanganui District she worked
Council as it looks to there as a
make access to recycling secretary
facilities easier, particu- to manager
larly for residents who Tom Joll.
aren’t able make use of Since retiring
the Whanganui Resource she continues
Recovery Centre. There to volunteer
is no kerbside recycling for the Hos-
service in Whanganui. pice shop in
The trial has been sup- Gonville. As
ported by a grant from her nomina-
the Glass Packaging tor says,
Foru, and should it be “Lindsay
successful, will be rolled and Hospice
out to nine other pen- are synony-
sioner housing complex- mous.”
es, Whanganui District Sue
Council Waste Advisor, Lumsden, the
Stuart Hylton, says. manager of
the Hospice Lindsay Watson
“Council has 12
pensioner housing units shop says, “Lindsay turns up almost every day (on
housing around 250 some Tuesdays she helps out at the blood donors
residents. This trial chose Whanganui District Council pensioner housing complex residents, Allan and Sandra make use of one of clinic), at 8.30am and opens up the shop for the vol-
three complexes which the new recycling containers installed as part of a trial. unteers. This includes on Saturdays.”
showed the greatest - Photo: Whanganui District Council Her focus is on pricing, sorting and cleaning dona-
interest in using a service says. tions as well as making jars of marmalade to help
containers through its ! / B - the country’s only glass
following a survey of all The Forum has, to date, with the fundraising.
network and funded the cled which supports our container manufacturer
complexes. Council will funded over $3.4 million Sue says, “Lindsay is totally dedicated to the work
$750 transport cost. aim of an 82% recovery O-I New Zealand.
monitor the success of in grants for projects of Hospice and spends a lot of her time here. She is an
“We were able to use rate for glass bottles and V $ $ B
the trial, including costs ranging from infrastruc- awesome person.”
our networks to supply jars in New Zealand. We a huge waste of valuable
to determine whether it | & ! !
bins for this worthwhile hope the trial is a success ture to public place recy- resources as it can be
should be rolled out to cling, events and research. put together by Nichola and her team at the Flower
trial which will provide and is rolled out more B
all pensioner housing This funding is sourced Room, an Inter Flora Top 20 Club Member. She also
access to recycling for widely.” Zealand, Dominic says.
complexes across the through the Forum’s prod- It’s also one of the most received a voucher for lunch for two at the Grand
those who aren’t neces- Improving glass recy-
district.” uct stewardship scheme, Irish Pub.
sarily able to get to a cling is the core function sustainable packaging
The Council originally recycling centre,” Glass of the Forum, which which has over 100 materials.
applied for just over Packaging Forum Scheme runs the country’s only member brands that pay Using recycled glass to
$8,000 from the Forum Manager, Dominic Government-accredited, a voluntary levy based on make new glass bot-
to help fund the recycling Salmon, says. voluntary product stew- the amount of glass they tles and jars reduces the
containers. However, the “The trial means more ardship scheme for glass put to market. need for virgin material
Forum was able to source glass will be diverted bottles and jars, Dominic Glass is recycled at – in fact, 1kg of recycled
glass replaces 1.2kg of
virgin materials. It also
means the furnaces can
run at a lower tem-
perature so there are less
emissions, Dominic says.
According to the latest
information from O-I,
every 10 percent of recy-
cled glass content reduces
emissions by 5 percent
and generates energy
savings of approximately
3 percent.
“A great little statistic
we’d love people to keep
in mind when doing their
recycling is that the en-
ergy saved by recycling
a single bottle could light
a 15-watt low-energy
light bulb for 24 hours,”
Dominic says.
Mere Kirihimete me
nga mihi o Te Tau Ho
Houu
and
Merry Christmas and
New Year greetingsgs
Harete Hipango MP for Whanganui
nganu
ng anuii
Whanganui Office
Suite 7, 210 Victoria Ave, Whanganui 450
45000
06 348 9150
Hawera Office
44 Victoria St, Hawera 4610
06 278 4059
Stratford Office
Stratford Community House, 52 Juliet St
Stratford 4332 • 06 765 8464
Authorised by Harete Hipango MP,
Parliament Buildings, Wellington.
4 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019
RCP is now
~ NZ’s greatest athlete dies ~ closed until
January 13 -
By Trevor Mackay gold double at Tokyo B
New Zealand’s four years later, with seen to be believed.
greatest athlete was a victories in the 800m “They’d said he our first paper
humble fellow. The late and 1500m and be- couldn’t handle hills
Sir Peter Snell demon- tween those Olympics, and obstacles but he for 2020 will be
strated that regularly put Whanganui on the took them all in his
and notably as a friend world sporting map stride. He stopped on January 16.
of my parents, Alan with his world mile re- B "
and Gwen. cord at Cooks Gardens. youngster and still won
Dad was the track Snell established him- the race by 300-400
B ! self as one of the great- yards. There were only We wish you
the Evening Post in est middle distance run- a couple of hundred
Wellington when Peter
was a young runner
ners of all time, but was
# '
people watching but it
was an unforgettable
all a very Merry
and was excited by his
potential after watch-
He befriended my father
to the extent that he told
run to all who saw it.” Christmas and
ing him win national
880 yards and one mile
me he always enjoyed
talking to him, which Wife, Miki and
a happy holiday
titles in 1959.
3 $ B !
was exactly what they
did after Snell had been
Peter Snell season.
the wins – not lost on the major attraction at
Dad – was that Snell a big night meeting up
won the titles within north. Dad had taken
the space of an hour. my mother with him
Dad, a conservative to the meeting and the
fellow, was convinced pair and the athlete
New Zealand had an found that the stadium
Olympic champion on had emptied. Dad said
its hands. B "
He said Peter had not to send his story back
only won both races to the Evening Post
against class athletes through a recording. Pe-
but had shown, because ter volunteered to look
of the brief respite after Mum while Dad
between races, that completed his task.
he had tremendous Dad, who saw a lot of
strength. Snell’s races, believed
Because Snell was in- his greatest race was not
experienced, Dad was one at the Olympics, but
almost alone in tipping in the national cross-
him for top honours in country championships
the Olympics at Rome in Napier in 1962. In
the following year. an article in the Sports
Snell, of course, Post, the day after he
won gold in the 800m retired, Dad said Snell’s
at Rome, won a rare superiority in a high
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 - 5
Damn Raucous Brass performing
Are our priorities group is a coalition of 13
right? member organisations,
The $2.3M shared including Living Streets
pathway from Taupo Aotearoa, Grey Power,
Quay to London St is now Disabled Persons As-
complete and was opened sembly, CCS Disability
recently by Hon Phil Action, Alzheimer’s NZ,
3! '{Q pushchairs and wheel- Disabled Persons As- Blind and Low Vision
allocated to cycleways chairs) and especially for sembly, CCS Disability NZ, Deaf Action NZ,
around New Zealand those people who have Action, Alzheimers NZ, Association of Blind
and it is a travesty to see $ $ Blind and Low Vision NZ, Citizens NZ, Health Ac-
Damn Raucous Brass performing Friday the lack of use of those or seeing, using the foot- Deaf Action NZ, Associa- tion Trust, Age Concern,
B & ! and Fat Freddie’s Drop, all arranged for completed so far. I am not path is a necessity and the tion of Blind Citizens NZ, Dunedin Pedestrian Net-
modern New Orleans brass sound, the Orleans 2nd line sound. talking about recreational main connection to their Health Action Trust, Age work, Retina NZ, Visual
Damn Raucous Brass have fashioned This Friday is the last day of work for cycleways like the Moun- community. If e-scooters, Concern, Dunedin Pe- Impairment Charitable
their creativeness taking homage " " B - tain 2 Sea – I am a regular bikes and other personal destrian Network, Retina Trust Aotearoa NZ.
from bands like 8 Hot Brass and son to come out to Lucky Bar and party user myself – but I could transport devices are al- NZ, Visual Impairment Footpaths4Feet have
Luck Chops. Roast any song with hard with Damn Raucous Brass. There still count on one hand the lowed on footpaths, these Charitable Trust Aotearoa "
layers of trumpet, trombone and will be horn driven, dancing, shout- number of cyclists I have people, as well as able- NZ. signature petition to
Tuba, shake it up with drum kit and ing, singing with the band and we will seen using the commuter bodied pedestrians, will Footpaths4Feet have Minister, Tracey Martin,
energy, our music quickly becomes come and dance and play with you on designated Te Tua Iwi (St be put at higher risk of " $ - to keep pedestrians safe.
an exuberant expression of our musi- '/ Hill St) cycleway. Central injury and feel less safe. ture petition to Minister They say “We feel that
cianship. Full on, danceable, raucous and Brassy! V & / ! E-Scooters are not seen Tracey Martin to keep footpaths should be
and fun. We have a really interesting front of the Te Tua Iwi Cycle- much on Whanganui foot- pedestrians safe. They say for people on foot or
On Friday night we are showing band tonight; Late Night Tales are local way, so local ratepay- paths – yet. If the horrify- “We feel that footpaths using mobility devices,
a bunch of new songs which range and young and a must hear. They kick ers are fronting up with ing injury statistics seen should be for people on while safe and appropri-
from Ain’t No Use (LAB) through #`"/' {'@ - in Auckland (2432 ACC foot or using mobility de- ate facilities should be
to the slightly raged original, Oh My Damn Raucous Brass are at Lucky ` /! /\ vices, while safe and ap- provided on-road for
Baby. Our covers song list ranges 8 \'V $`"/' is available for footpath Q\" propriate facilities should people using personal
from Louis Armstrong to Hendrix & ' maintenence across the here let them stay away. be provided on-road for transport devices. We
entire city – and noth- Pedestrians are people using personal think allowing these two
ing is allowed for new pushing back transport devices. We groups to mix will result
footpaths in Whanganui – Living Streets Aotearoa think allowing these two in more injuries and less
ratepayers can be excused ! - groups to mix will result walking.”
for wondering where wide organisation and has in more injuries and less Finally, this is the last
Council’s priorities are. come together to support walking.” / ! \'C*
Pedestrians are feeling members of the NZ com- Finally, this is the last been a great year – and
less safe munity who use footpaths / ! \'C* the future for Whanganui
Personal safety when to get around. a great year – and the has never looked better.
enjoying shared pathways They say “Walking is future for Whanganui has Merry Xmas, Kind
is a serious issue for many the cheapest and most never looked better. Regards and a Prosperous
– especially in our busier sustainable form of The Footpaths4Feet New Year.
communities across NZ. transport but does require
For many people on foot investment in, for exam-
(and including those in ple, footpaths, crossings,
bridges, seats, planting
and signage. Generally,
shared paths represent a
Golf results
Tawhero 9 Hole Golf Results - 17/12/19
downgrade for walkers.” Multiplying Stableford: Ladies Division 1: Joan
Anyone can join this Shore 48, Judy Carson 34, Kaye How 33 on c/b from
lobby group for walkers Bev Shingles.
through their website. Ladies Division 2: Helen Donaldson 48, Jan Ruby
The Footpaths4Feet 42, Jean Walsh 36.
group is a coalition of 13 Men’s Division 1: Peter Granger 46, Dave Johnston
member organisations, 41 on c/b from Sam McGregor.
including Living Streets Men’s Division 2:
Whanganui District Council wishes you
a safe and happy holiday season
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and services during the 2019/2020 Christmas and For event or booking enquiries, please call Whanganui
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1-2 January 2020: CLOSED 25 December 2019: CLOSED
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Durie Hill Elevator by calling (06) 349 0001
Royal Wanganui Opera House Box Office, 69 St Hill
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Extension
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Davis Library, Pukenamu Queen’s Park The front part of the centre is open 24/7 for dropping off glass,
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27 December 2019: OPEN 9.30am - 6.00pm
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 - 7
Council cracks down 2020 Whanganui Arts Review submission
on roaming dogs day - February 18
Whanganui District The Whanganui Arts having a solo exhibition
Council is taking a zero- Review is the longest run- at one of New Zealand’s
tolerance approach to ning event of its type in prestigious public galler-
dogs found roaming in the country and the Sar- ies.
response to increasing jeant Gallery Te Whare The pattillo project has
reports of dogs attacking o Rehua Whanganui has " B
cats in the Gonville, outer announced that the 32nd to elevate local artists na-
Gonville and Tawhero ar- edition of this much-loved tionally and will be an on-
eas. open call exhibition in going exhibition line for
Council Chief Execu- partnership with Anne the Sarjeant for the years
tive, Kym Fell says, “Un- Pattillo and her company to come. It is envisaged
der the Dog Control Act, pattillo, who is the prin- that the pattillo project
dog owners are respon- cipal sponsor. Submission will support and uplift the
sible for keeping control day is Tuesday, February huge talent pool in this
of their dog at all times 17, 10.30 – 4.30pm at Sar- region and expose Whan-
which includes making jeant on the Quay. ganui’s artists nationally
sure it can’t escape from The pattillo Whanganui and that therefore the pat-
their property. Mr Fell asks members of escape. Arts Review is intended to tillo project will ultimate-
“While our animal man- the public to report roam- “This means making ! ly become synonymous
$/ ! ing dogs. sure it is fenced, gates are Whanganui region’s crea- with the most exciting art -
up all reports of roam- “If you see any roam- not left open and the dog tive energy and as such, from New Zealand’s most
ing dogs, we are stepping ing dogs report them to is secured in an appropri- it is open to artists of any exciting art region.
up our response over the the Council immediately ate place on the property age, who live in the Whan- Principal sponsor, Anne
next month. Any dogs on (06) 349 0001 day or at night and when you are ganui region, including Pattillo says, “Our pur-
found roaming will be night. We will have some- not at home. Ruapehu and Rangitikei pose with the pattillo
immediately impounded one on site to investigate “It’s also prudent for and all areas that link to project is to provide a
and an infringement is- as quickly as possible.” cat owners to keep their the Whanganui River. mentored opportunity for
sued,” Mr Fell says. Because dogs often cats inside at night. This Works of all media are ac- winners of the Arts Re-
“We will also pursue roam without their own- will keep them safe from ceptable for entry. view to showcase their
prosecutions of own- ers’ knowledge, Mr Fell roaming dogs as well as Supported in principal work on what we think is
! $ B reminds dog owners to preventing them from by pattillo, the Arts Re- New Zealand’s premier
mauling cats or any other check their property to getting injured in cat view is also sustained by arts stage; the Sarjeant Anne Pattillo
animal.” ensure their dog cannot B$£Q8 ' a strong group of Whan- Gallery. The current rede-
ganui businesses, with this velopment will strengthen ever recipient of the pat- - $5000 and the pattillo
year’s Whanganui Arts and extend the standing of tillo project is a huge hon- project.
& # $ & the gallery as the place to our. The addition of men- \ ; Y;
Merit Awards of $200 be seen for New Zealand torship and a solo show is Awards from Dalgleish
each, two Excellence and international artists a huge boost to the pattillo Architects & Article and
Awards of $1000 each and alike. Winning the Arts Whanganui Arts Review Vernon Money Poppy .
the main award, the Open Review is an important and I believe it will be an Q R
Award of $5000 plus the recognition for any artist. invaluable step in the fu- value of $200 each from:
opportunity to accept the We hope the pattillo pro- ture development of my Friends of the Sarjeant
pattillo project - a solo art- ject adds value to that rec- career. I very much look Gallery, River City Pic-
ist showcase exhibition. ognition - Whanganui Arts forward to working with 8/ # -
The pattillo project gives Review winner.” the team at the Sarjeant ate, Renata’s Art & Fram-
the winning Arts Review The inaugural pattillo Gallery to develop work ing, Wanganui Garden
artist the opportunity to project artist is Dr Kath- over the coming year.” Services, Edith Collier
experience professional ryn Wightman, who won The sponsors are: Trust and Whanganui
curatorial support, con- the 2019 pattillo Whan- 
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Albi & The Wolves band to Looking good! Mainstreet Whanganui’s
perform this Friday vintage costume competition
The Vintage Costume competition on the Sunday of
Have Whanganui’s Vintage Weekend could be a highlight of
you heard? the long weekend. As part of Mainstreet’s Caboodle
Auckland’s party, The Metropolitan Club are proud to present the
Albi & The } $ / /" X
Wolves and at 2.00pm at Majestic Square.
local hero’s $ " !;"
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are teaming as well as in Whanganui. Her grandfather, Graham
up together " / } R&
for a Christ- father also lived here. She has been coming here annu-
mas bash ally since 2013 to organise a vintage costume event as
that will not she does in places such as Napier, Te Papa, Auckland
be forgot- Museum and MOTAT. Her background was in produc-
ten on 20 $/$ V '*
December at She told the RCP that, “Whanganui is a stylish place
the Whan- and the competition gives people the opportunity to
ganui Musi- dress up, possibly in their parents old clothes and a plat-
cians Club. ! / / #' ¤C & & $
Albi & The Albi & The Wolves
since I was 14,” she adds. “People love to comment on
Wolves is made up of the a high level of technical V #8 them as they are eye catching. You have to get used to it
proud albino frontman, ability and a solid body of Keating. and it opens up interesting conversations.”
Chris Dent, on vocals and songs with real impact- Tickets are only $20 and The categories include: Photo courtesy of Sally Jane Smith
acoustic guitar, Pascal musically and emotion- will be available on the $ \' 3 8 "" V $ R gerous, who have over 50 years combined costume
Roggen on the electric ally.” door or at www.event- Deco style. $ ;" /' Y !
violin and Micheal Young If that does not spike B ' ' ' ! & ' & "" all participants receive a My Home Town Whanganui
on the double bass. your interest then perhaps Albi & The Wolves! Get boating or picnic clothing. guide for entering.
In their 5 year career the fact that they won the your tickets now and don’t X/Wanganui Motor Boat Club Regatta on the River in the new year The annual Wanganui for motor boat racing tended by around 30 is hoping to see two of Motor Boat Club Re- in the Southern Hemi- boats from all around the the Lupton’s hydroplanes gatta returns on Tues- sphere,” says Bruce. North Island. competing. day, December 31 for The regatta this year It will start at the club Programmes will be practices and for racing also serves to determine rooms on the Anzac available at the club on January 1 and 2. This the winners of three Parade side of the river, rooms and there will be is the 99th regatta and North Island titles. These between the Dublin and a public address system. will serve as a trial for are: Aramoho Railway Racing starts at 11am the 100th in 2021, which X `! bridges. The course is and will continue until Past Commodore, Bruce of up to 3 litre engines of four laps with 800m B ' Gaudin, says “Will be with speeds of up to early straights. Bruce explains It will be a great public much bigger.” 80mph. '¤3 - spectacle with or without The event has a proud
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RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 - 13Age Concern providing gifts for over
200 people alone at Christmas ‘Fabulous Fakes’ on show at Mangaweka
Age Concern is “over-
whelmed by the gener-
Malcolm said, “We have
been humbled by the sup-
en’s Fashion, Options
Party Store, Party King,
the volunteers put them
into categories of edible,
‘Yellow Church’ Gallery, SH1
osity of the Whanganui port. Even little kids came Just Looking Bates Watch- toiletry and novelty with
community” in providing having spent their pocket maker and Goldcoin. the plan of having one item
gifts for over 200 elderly money on a gift.” Three schools – Wan- of each in a gift bag. On ‘Sir Edmund
people, who are likely to A number of businesses ganui Intermediate, Wan- Monday nine volunteers Hillary’ (left)
be along over Christmas. also helped out. They in- ganui East and James Cook / looks on as
The word was spread cluded Gonville Library, in Marton - have been busy wrapped up all the pre- Mangaweka
&8 Aramoho Health Centre, preparing cards. sents. Michelle said, “As Fakes & For-
among their networks, 141 Pharmacy, Ballen- The presents came un- the gift bags and most of geries 2019/20
and manager, Michelle tynes, Fifty Five – Wom- wrapped and Michelle and the Christmas paper was Winning
gifted, we had to purchase Artist, Marty
only six rolls. Loughnan
Age Concern was able (centre),
to identify recipients from receives his
people they knew already. 3
They were not necessarily from ‘Yel-
members of clients. The low Church’
gifts were delivered on Gallery owner,
Tuesday and Wednesday, Richard Aslett
December 17/18. (right). The
Michelle says, “It has exhibition runs
been wonderful to be able to 9 February
to help those alone to en- 2020
joy Christmas and have a
happy smile.”
Volunteers, Margaret C! B Gallery with resident artist/ petition. A former local
Higgs, Margaret Turner boots with some additional musician, Richard Aslett. politician, he appeared on
and Pamela Pointon Creative Culture these holi- Richard is an abundantly the most recent X-Factor
with a selection of the days, then a short scenic published Photographer and and New Zealand’s Got
gifts and gift bags trip up State Highway One Designer, having won sev- Talent, performing at the
to the township of Man- eral awards, including his $ ~B ¤
gaweka is a must! As well screen-print image of Man- Favourite”.
as the newly refurbished gaweka’s DC-3 Aeroplane He was privileged to visit
Café, River Rafting, Horse- which graced the cover of Antarctica, with much of
Treks, Fishing and Cycle the Whanganui Phone Book his visual work featuring
routes and many accommo- and more recently winning icebergs plus the Rangitkei
" B the design for the 2019 River and Ruapehu moun-
the “Yellow Church” Art Police Pride T-shirts com- tain scenery.
The ‘Yellow Church’
Gallery is home to the two
yearly “Fakes & Forger-
ies” Art Exhibition, which
is currently showing, fea-
turing several Whanganui
Artists’ work including
Ahu Te Ua’s impressive
‘Colin McCahon’ Tuhoe
Triptych, plus over 50+
World Famous Artworks;
All on display until Sunday
the 9 February 2020.
Graham Christensen will
present a new exhibition
in March and Richard is
always on the lookout for
exciting emerging Artists,
so if interested, forward
info and images.
The ‘Yellow Church’
Gallery is Open 10am-
5pm weekends, most other
days, and by appointment.
Contact Richard on 027
Seasons greetings and best 52 666 12 or email: man-
gawekagallery@xtra.co.nz
or visit: www.RichardAs-
wishes for the festive season. lett.co.nz
Our Christmas Hours:
Taihape, Feilding, Marton & Ohakune
Closing Friday December 20th 2019, Reopen Monday January 13th 2020.
Whanganui
Closing Friday December 20th 2019, Reopen Monday January 6th 2020
with a skeleton staff.
For an emergency Solicitor phone 027 203 7701.
Ph (06) 349 0555 | www.treadwellgordon.co.nz
14 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019Santa and children enjoyed their trip on the Waimarie cruise
The annual Santa
Cruise on Sunday, De-
cember 15, was a great
success for the children
and their caregivers.
Santa’s sleigh was the
Coastguard Rescue boat
Energy Direct Rescue
which sped Santa to
the Waimarie, where
children eagerly waited
his appearance. Once on
board Santa was the man
of the day as he gave
away two sacks of pre-
sents. Face painting and
balloon twisting were
very popular and added
to the day.
Over Christmas there
will be no rest for the
Waimarie team as they
move into their busiest
time of the year with
sailings six days a week Azarlea looking forward to her present Santa being assisted on board the Waimarie
beginning in January plus
a number of special event Vintage Weekend. the Whanganui com-
cruises including Jazz, Manager, Phil Pollero munity for their ongoing
Vintage and Steampunk says, “As we move to- support of the Paddle
Cruises over Whanganui ward Christmas, we thank Steamer. “
Always Buying & Selling
Wishing
all our
readers and
advertisers
a very Merry
Christmas
RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019 - 15Charity appeals to drivers to “look out for your mates” this festive season Wonderful Christmas display at Winter Gardens Road safety charity, supports people bereaved This is because even small Brake, is appealing to par- and injured in crashes, / ! # tygoers and organisers to # $ drivers' reaction times, ensure everyone in their that drink and drug driv- judgment and co-ordina- group gets to and from $ "" tion. Alcohol also makes celebrations safely. everyone to help put a stop it impossible for drivers As work Christmas par- to it. Drink and drug driv- to assess their own impair- ties and other celebrations ing deaths and injuries are ment because it creates a are in full swing and with cruel and needless, ending ! ! B many people planning and ruining lives and leav- and means drivers are parties for this weekend, ing behind traumatised more inclined to take risks Brake is reminding eve- families to pick up the and believe they are in ryone to plan their travel pieces. control when they’re not. and if driving to events, “We want everyone to Brake’s key messages making sure the designat- enjoy this holiday season on drink driving: ed driver stays sober. and get to their destination * Never drink any Brake’s Driving for safely. If you're driving amount of alcohol if Zero campaign urges home from celebrations it's you’re driving drivers not to drink any vital you take your respon- * Never drink if you’re amount of alcohol or take sibility for people's safety driving early the next any drugs before getting seriously. It's a proven fact morning The annual Christmas display at the Winter '3 " ! # - behind the wheel. The that even small amounts * Plan ahead and make Gardens at Virginia Lake is one to go to. Wendy ours, New Guinea impatiens and begonias as well charity also urges family ! $ sure you can get home Bainbridge, Senior Parks Manager at the Dis- / # ! $' and friends to speak out your risk of crashing. So safely by using public trict Council says, “It is put together by Nicola Wendy also recommends checking out the out- and stop a loved one drink even if you feel okay after transport, booking a taxi/ McDowell, a long term contractor who also has door area of the Winter Gardens. “We have a new or drug driving. a drink, the reality is that rideshare, or having a so- a special display at Easter and events such as bench seat, thanks to the Men’s Shed, some new Figures show that in if you get behind the wheel ber driver who sticks to Mother’s Day.” / / B '£ 2017, alcohol and/or you're putting yourself and soft drinks. Don’t accept Apart from snow, Father Christmas, reindeers, a The usual opening hours for the Winter Gardens drugs was a factor in 111 others in needless danger. a lift from someone who’s bag of Santa’s letters and the Red Baron’s plane, are from 9am to 5pm and from Christmas Eve to fatal and over 1,100 in- The only safe amount of been drinking. the area is full of colourful Christmas themed 30 December, it will close at 7pm. jury crashes resulting in alcohol to have if you’re * Take responsibility for 130 deaths and over 1,500 driving is none.” others: Never buy a drink injuries. Research shows Facts for someone who is driv- that drinking any amount Drivers with even 20- ing, speak out to friends ! # 50mg alcohol per 100ml who plan to drink and driving. of blood are at least three drive and if you’re hosting Caroline Perry, Brake’s times more likely to die a party help your guests to New Zealand director in a crash than those with plan a safe way home be- said: “As a charity that no alcohol in their blood. fore the party starts. 16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019
City mission Whimsical tales of old Wanganui
Celebrating Christmas past
Christmas Day Meal - By Murray Crawford tion of other similarly days later the Chronicle X &
“The new year was ush- absurd pieces of mischief, announced: “The hero is said, of proceeding to
open to 450 people ered in with the custom-
ary rejoicings.” (Chroni-
wantonly hurled stones
through the windows of
! $
ª
Melbourne.”
But in contrast to the
The annual City Mission Christmas Day meal cle: 2 January, 1879). morning has made him- above, the usual acts
is on Christmas Day, starting at noon. It will be “At some of the church- < self scarce, having left for !
held at the Whanganui Function Centre at the es devotional services !R 'X Wellington by steamer on
Whanganui Racecourse and City Mission Man- were held; while through- disgraceful proceedings the traditional time of
ager, Karrie Brown says, “We enjoy the location out the town bells were should not have been goodwill to all men. On
" " '3/ $ ! rung, guns discharged possible. Knowing the Christmas Eve in 1918
;"" /& B ; predelictions of some of / ¤
nicely.” the main streets being our Wanganui youth on a lord”, sat on a fence on
3 {_ & paraded by companies such occasions, the whole Taupo Quay.
$! / Q ]Ingestre St Bible Church hosting a
free breakfast this Sunday
Ingestre St Bible “as an opportunity to #
Church on the corner connect, reconnect and members. Pastor Kiny-
of Ingestre and Camp- just have conversations. ua is supported by his
bell Streets is hosting It is our way of serv- !R '3 "
a free breakfast on ing our community.” have two daughters
Sunday, December 22 Following the breakfast, – Kara aged four and
and are inviting people there will be “a short Kega aged one year
who live in the area of and sweet” carol service and four months.
Plymouth Street across with the nativity story 3^ !/
to Somme Parade and and a Christmas mes- are from Kenya and
St George’s Gate to join sage of hope. this will be their fourth
them. Invitations have 3 Christmas in Whan-
been delivered already, 120 members with ganui. Kinyua says,
either in person or by a membership evenly “ISBC has been so
'3 $ spread with young warm and welcoming
it a BBQ breakfast and people through to older that it has been easy to
carols. members and from settle in. We see Whan-
3 /! / # '3 ganui as home.”
discussion on the com-
mandant of Christ “to
love your neighbour as
yourself,” says Pastor
Kinyua Kathuri. “We
Keep safe this
looked at the parable
of the ‘Good Samari-
tan’ and how he helped
Christmas
/ ! #
ethnic and religious R& # remember to get your
backgrounds who had for the summer holi- prescription medicine
been robbed and beaten days, St John is working supplies. Be prepared
and left by the side of hard to make sure New B
'£3V Zealanders stay safe and make sure you call 111
Samaritan arranged for well this festive season. in an emergency.”
the man to be taken to a Pastor Kinyua Kathuri Last year St John “Christmas is an
responded to over 1,000 extremely busy time
hospital and to meet all emergency incidents for emergency ser-
the costs. on Christmas Day with vices. Paramedics will
3// - the most common being respond as soon as pos-
cided to invite personal breathing problems, sible to life-threatening
friends and those who chest pain and assaults. and serious incidents,
live close by as well St John Director of but if your condition is
as those in the area Operations, Norma not urgent there may
served by the Church. Lane, says Christmas be a delay in getting
As a central city church, can be a stressful time an ambulance to you
ISBC has members for some people, espe- and we ask for your
coming from a variety cially if they are on their patience.”
!'3 B
last year and it was a issue. Physical and men- St John wants
great success with 193 tal health problems can everyone to have a
people sharing break- increase over this time relaxing and enjoy-
fast. and it’s important to able Christmas and
3" / check on those who may has some useful
at 9am in the lounge be alone or vulnerable. information for
downstairs. Church “See your doctor
members will be serv- keeping safe:
before going on holiday
ing and will have con- if you have ongoing * Know the address of
tributed to the breakfast. medical conditions and where you are staying
Pastor Kinyua sees it so emergency services
B '
* Drink sensibly,
/
of water, have a sober
driver and know your
limits.
* Be sun smart. Slip,
slop, slap and wrap.
* Be safe on the
roads, watch your
speed, be courteous to
other drivers and drive
responsibly.
* Keep children away
! / '
* Keep batteries
and small parts from
Christmas gifts away
from children to avoid
swallowing, as the bat-
tery can become lodged
in the oesophagus with
dangerous results.
* Keep safe around
water, wear life jackets
when boating and
supervise children at
the beach or swimming
pool.
18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019You don’t need to travel far for some Recent
of the Summer Programme events RCP
While the Whanganui
Summer Programme
consultant, will share
slides and talk about
and on January 28 there
is a guided tour of A
Depart 2pm from Veter-
ans’ Steps.
nity buildings (including
a solar array), edible
(January 13) and Bushy
Park Tarapuruhi night
winner
next month features changes over the years. Whanganui Story in A tour of the Quaker landscape and emerg- spotting (January 17). Congratulations to
many long distance Earlier this year a the upper galleries with Settlement returns to the ing native forest will be You can book col- Julian Garrett, who is
trips, it is possible to group of Wanganui Senior Curator, Libby programme on Janu- followed by a provided lection and gallery the lucky winner of the
enjoy a number of Tramping Club mem- Sharpe. Both these are ary 26. The 43-year-old afternoon tea. Meet at tours with the museum Christmas Countdown
events without leav- bers trekked to Everest also 1-2pm. community continues 2pm, 76 Virginia Road. and pay for the herit- Giveway, winning $200.
ing town, says WSP Base Camps at 5,364m Tree lovers and his- to seek sustainable Three trips just beyond age trees tour at the Thank you to everyone
trustee, Dave Scoullar. high in the Himala- #& solutions for day-to- the town limits are the departure point. Book else who entered. Watch
The popular Tuesday yas. Local man, Basil overlooked with two day living. A one-hour Q # all other events at the out for more competi-
night talks at the Davis Hooper, has selected walking tours especially guided tour of the Beach walk (January Whanganui i-SITE, tions over the next few
Theatre return, with photos from the 130km for them. On January award-winning commu- 8), Paloma Gardens Taupo Quay. months.
three scheduled. return journey and on 7 heritage trees, some
On January 14 ex- January 28 will provide listed as protected, will
perienced Whanganui a virtual reality trip to B
tour leader, Bev Stuart, /" $~ #" botanist, Colin Ogle,
will show that there is for the climbers who in a 90-minute stroll
a lot more to Peru than test themselves in a bid that takes in Moutoa
Machu Picchu and the to conquer the world’s Gardens Pakaitore and
Inca Trail. As someone highest mountain. Pukenamu Queen’s Park
who has lived there and The Whanganui Reserve. Depart 2pm
knows the country well, Regional Museum is from outside the court-
#" # $ ~ house, corner Market
experience of its many
cultural traditions be-
(1-2pm) of the store-
rooms to see the treas-
and Bates Streets. No
booking necessary. Celebrate a decade of Caboodle with the Decade Dinner
yond the tourist traps. ures that tell the story of On January 30 local
Whanganui has one of Whanganui. These run historian, Kyle Dalton,
the best collections of on January 8, 9, 15, 16, takes a three-hour walk
historic housing styles 22, 23, 29 and 30. Also through Pukenamu
and construction types on January 14 there is Queen’s Park Reserve, a
known in New Zealand a guided tour (1-2pm) fascinating tour explor-
– if you know where !$¥@ - ing the long and inti-
to look. On January 3± ~ mate history behind our
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