Steve Carle is editor of the Whanganui Midweek.
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![Three years in the making, Little Ruru album release soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Three years in the making, Little Ruru album release soon
Little Ruru the album, will be released on December 8, across digital platforms.
!['Jewel in the Crown' Sarjeant Gallery reopening historic occasion for Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Jewel in the Crown' Sarjeant Gallery reopening historic occasion for Whanganui
'Today we also open the doors wide to the world.'
![Book review: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Book review: Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography
Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery A Whanganui biography
![Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Morris Dancing in Whanganui - Q & A
Aaron Bosch from Phoenix Morris Dancers in New Plymouth explains the tradition.
![Oliver! proves a glorious hit with audience](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Oliver! proves a glorious hit with audience
Oliver! production amazes the audience in Amdram's 150th year.
![‘Magnificent’ strawberries from Whanganui exported to Vietnam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Magnificent’ strawberries from Whanganui exported to Vietnam
Windermere Berry Farm opens its cafe on October 14 and is looking for export markets.
![Fitzgerald brothers reign at Totalspan awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Fitzgerald brothers reign at Totalspan awards
Whanganui's Fitzgerald brothers dominate Totalspan building awards
![Highest-ranking black belt white stripe in NZ for child in Red Boat Kung-fu Wanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Highest-ranking black belt white stripe in NZ for child in Red Boat Kung-fu Wanganui
Three other students also ranked.
![Launching of National Royal Enfield Riders Club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Launching of National Royal Enfield Riders Club
The Royal Enfield Riders Club of New Zealand was officially launched in Whanganui
![Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Feral animals are costing farmers a fortune - survey
Feral goats, pigs, deer and other wild animals are costing farmers at least $13m a year.
![Pipe dream closer as plumber takes out regional top spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pipe dream closer as plumber takes out regional top spot
Young Plumber of the Year national final next for Whanganui's Louis Devine.
![School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
School honours teacher aide's 25 years of service
St Marcellin School hails 'excellent teacher aide, staff member and colleague'.
![Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Elevator tunnel party takes experience to ‘next level’
Special events celebrate the 105th birthday of Whanganui’s Durie Hill Elevator.
![Missing AED replaced through generosity of Whanganui Coastguard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Missing AED replaced through generosity of Whanganui Coastguard
Whanganui Coastguard has stepped up to replace a stolen AED at Unichem in Springvale.
![Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Triumph motorcycle owners fly the British flag in Whanganui
Triumph motorcycle owners in Whanganui are well-catered for.
![Whanganui church to mark 150 years](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui church to mark 150 years
Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church preparing to celebrate its 150th birthday.
![Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kaitoke School's new bus gets big tick from students
Kaitoke School’s new bus has been a work in progress for the past six years.
![Bolivia proves winning hand for Wanganui Women's Club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bolivia proves winning hand for Wanganui Women's Club
Card games among the activities that bring members together.
![Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Newton smashes New Zealand U16 record for indoor rowing marathon
The Whanganui teen made his mark in fine style and there's more to come, his coach says.
![Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Proposal to sell Club Metro premises in Whanganui
Club Metro to explore the potential sale of the club property in Whanganui
![Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui’s 55th Coin and Stamp Fair a must-see
Rare coins, stamps and collectables are on the radar.
![Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Amazing development for junior squash players in Whanganui
Youngsters try their hand at squash.
![Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Indoor rowing and biking: Fundraiser will see attempt at marathon record
Teenagers Jake Newton and William Herd will be erging at Aramoho Whanganui Rowing Club.
![Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Spin-in open day in Whanganui features scarf competition
Creative Fibre Whanganui is holding its biennial Spin-in and Open Day.
![Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling
She is known affectionately as 'The Jar Queen'.
![Road cycling series returns to Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Road cycling series returns to Whanganui
Whanganui Cycling Club has begun its first road racing series since the Covid pandemic.
![Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
![Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui
![Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pūanga at Carlton School dedicated to cultural diversity
Pūanga celebration at Carlton School is dedicated to our cultural diversity
![Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cycling in as new school bike track opens for keen riders at Castlecliff School
Castlecliff Schooll bike track completed
![Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’
Family firm Willgraeme stands by its ethos of quality first.
![Whanganui schools compete in chamber music competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui schools compete in chamber music competition
Annual schools chamber music contest held
![‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Crowning of Mary’ at St Anthony’s School, Whanganui
'We crown Mary to honour her because she is the mother of Jesus.'
![Whanganui Volunteer of the Month meeting the needs of others](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month meeting the needs of others
Azian Zulkifli is volunteer of the month
![Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Inspired by Captain Tom: 99-year-old fundraising for three charities educated at Whanganui Collegiate
Whanganui Collegiate Old Boy to walk 100km for fundraising.
![Chivalry falls on community-minded senior in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chivalry falls on community-minded senior in Whanganui
Whanganui man Arch Roebuck didn't have to pay for his shopping at Countdown last Friday.
![Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space
Visiting Whanganui Creative Space studio on Monday, May 20, was Whanganui MP Carl Bates.
![How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation
Sheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep
![Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui
The Morgan Sports Car Club will be in Whanganui next weekend.
![Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday
A cultural extravaganza, Lanterns on the Awa will be held in Whanganui this week.
![Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners
Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand
![People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui
Whanganui’s Regional Museum is a treasure house well worth visiting.
![Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui in July](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Kerbside recycling coming to Whanganui in July
Households within the service area will receive a set of three crates.
![Wanganui Harriers opening day marks start of club's 99th year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wanganui Harriers opening day marks start of club's 99th year
Wanganui Harrier Club’s opening day for 2024 was held on Saturday, April 6.
![UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation
UCOL Whanganui Te Pūkenga gathered 188 ākonga (students) for Graduation.
![Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
Bangers to Bluff charity car rally stop in Whanganui
![Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for RDA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for RDA
Whanganui Collegiate School raises $4000 for Riding for the Disabled
![School holiday activities on at museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
School holiday activities on at museum
Free craft and storytime activities for children during the school holidays.
![Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form
Ziva Bunker was back in action at the recent South Island junior championships.
![Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions
Whanganui's average rate rise is expected to be in the region of 10.6 per cent
![Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui
Brass Whanganui is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert.
![Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir
The New Zealand Male Choir is returning to Whanganui to perform in concert.
![Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work
Church musician’s plea for accredited work
![New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
![History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression
History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression.
![Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series
Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series held around Whanganui.
![UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership
UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership
![Top-quality heritage artwork to be auctioned](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Top-quality heritage artwork to be auctioned
The large oil painting by H.W. Kirkwood depicts Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island,
![Red carpet for 95 artists and guests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Red carpet for 95 artists and guests
A staggering 95 artists were at the launch of Whanganui’s annual Artists Open Studios.
![Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction
Rare Wanganui Collegian presentation volumes to be auctioned
![Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.
![River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
River City Wheelrace held in Whanganui attracted riders from as far as Cambridge
Whanganui's Velodrome was well used on Saturday to host the annual River City Wheelrace.
![Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
Vodka distilling using surplus baking goods in Whanganui
![Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Biggest Medieval Fayre yet was held at St Anthony’s School , Whanganui
Biggest ever Medieval Fayre at St Anthony's School, Whanganui.
![Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui Velodrome returns with River City Wheelrace
The prestigious event should attract cyclists from far and wide.
![Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Sarjeant Gallery named a NatGeo ‘Best of the World’ pick for 2024
The gallery is profiled in National Geographic’s 20 ‘Best Cultural Spots’ in the world.
![Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc’s $16,000 windfall
Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc received $16,000 from event
![Whanganui Collegiate School 2024 Heads of School and 2023 Dux](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui Collegiate School 2024 Heads of School and 2023 Dux
What head students plan for the year
![Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga
Whanganui's 12th Plumber Dan Soapbox Derby cleaned up by father and son from Tauranga.
![Mangamahu mail run heartbeat of community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Mangamahu mail run heartbeat of community
Riding along with the Mangamahu mail run was an unforgettable experience.
![New directors of hockey and netball at Whanganui Collegiate School](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New directors of hockey and netball at Whanganui Collegiate School
Whanganui Collegiate appoints Jay Punga and Elise Niu as directors of hockey and netball
![Top nine jet sprint boats topple like dominos](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Top nine jet sprint boats topple like dominos
An action-packed day of racing at the Shelter View Jetsprint Track.
![Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Velodrome launch attracts riders from Wellington and Cambridge
Whanganui's Accoya-surfaced velodrome hailed as among world's best.
![Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers pose with Dame Lisa Carrington
Whanganui’s best sprint kayakers take time out for a photo with Lisa Carrington
![Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club's annual awards night
Guest speaker Rachel Garland gave a touching presentation at Whanganui Camera Club Awards