Iain Hyndman is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicle
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Ride the Go Dairying train
A total of 35 graduates of the Milk Harvesting course found jobs on the dairy industry.
Graduation day is on
Each course AGC Training offers will host its own separate graduation celebration.
More of the same, please, say farmers
Eating pine cones and pine needles hold little appeal for many farmers.
Speed Skating Tour action hits town
The skating tour is normally a precursor to the nationals which are cancelled this year.
Silverware returns to Wanganui
Wanganui Golf Club players perform a feat last achieved 32 years ago in 1989.
Act now to lock in your on-farm career
Enrol now to ensure a spot on a programme that leads to a future career in agriculture
Rising prices for livestock comes with a warning
Will China take product from meat plants hit by Covid?
Rookie crew claim coveted trophy
The Mitchell Shield Trophy is now raced for in coxed quadruple boats
Sheep out for the count when blessings abound
New-season lambs may be a few weeks late as they struggle to put on weight
Course a natural pathway to conservation careers
The course is designed for students who feel disconnected from mainstream education
Whanganui farms are legitimate cases to be sold as carbon credit banks
If it wasn't for its remoteness, part of The Pinnacles would not be planted in trees
MIQ challenge keeps Hourigan from Aussie Open bid
Lack of MIQ guarantee has restricted Paige Hourigan's international tennis career
Tennis: Hourigan's homecoming tournament
Paige Hourigan has not lost a sanctioned singles match since December 2018.
Racing: Successful season for Whanganui horses
Despite the pandemic disruptions, there were some outstanding results.
Rugby: Newland makes NZ Maori U18
Matches for the New Zealand Maori U18 team will be announced in due course.
Construction training shifts to schools
After graduation the college students can continue study or gain apprenticeships
Carbon credits a get-out-of-jail-free card?
Cotton struggles to see how buying a get out of jail free card mitigates climate change.
How to keep Whanganui youth playing sport
'The focus of the philosophy is on why young people play sport'
Spring thoroughbred gallops to go ahead, public excluded
Alert level 3 restrictions apply, including social distancing and mandatory face coverings
Race meeting behind closed doors possible for second year
An alert level drop to 1 at least required before racing resumes with a public audience.
Big read: Legend of the skies Tango Mike notches 20,000 hours
"Thanks for getting me home safely after thousands of hours of some very serious bad s***"
Real-time learning for rural animal technicians
To study extramurally students, must be employed working with large animals
#NuiJuniors shine in squash series
The Whanganui Squash Club junior programme runs on Monday nights.
Lambs: New season haggle begins
Some will see first new season lamb contracts a positive, others will not.
Darts: Young sharpshooters make their mark
The junior darts section was only restarted in October
Olympics: Whanganui rowers 'simply incredible'
Former coach Ian Weenink is so proud of his proteges even though they out of the medals.
Football: Athletic continue push for podium finish
Athletic head into the weekend's clash in fourth place with a chance to jump to third.
Rugby league enjoys resurgence
Whanganui Boxon rugby league age group teams shine at national Maori and youth level.
Land use on the move
The land use changes appear similar to those made in the 1980s/early 90s
Obituary: John Palamountain's legacy his life's work
The Whanganui businessman had a passion for land and animals.
Football: Premier sides bounce back
Whanganui's three premier teams will be aiming to continue their run of good form.
School sport: Girls make history
The two schools have a long history of exchanges, but girls only joined Scots last year.
Football: Crunch clashes for City, Athletic
Athletic has won its last couple of division matches convincingly
Motocross: Seth Reardon is head of class
The 2019 champ returned to winning form with class victories on both days last weekend.
Basketball: Whanganui fall at the last hurdle
The U15 team is made up of many who won at BBNZ U13 Tournament in the past.
Limes a profitable prospect at Waitotara Valley orchard
Supply and demand dictate price, but limes are often at the top end of citrus fruit.
Is this the Land of Milk and Honey for our farmers?
It has been many years since nearly all facets of farming have had such solid returns.
Eyeing careers after animal care course
Animal care technology students graduate in a fortnight and next course begins in July.
School sports: Waihi dominate on tour
Huntley won the netball and visitors Waihi School take the rugby, football and hockey.
Premier football teams meet in derby
City and Athletic Reserves meet for the first time this year in today's round-one finale.
School sport: Mixed fortunes for Collegiate against FDMC
The annual winter interschool exchange went FDMC's way 4-2 against WCS.
Control time on the football pitch
All three Whanganui premier football teams need to reclaim control.
Dry spell affects livestock prices
The dry spell combines to swell livestock numbers at Friday's Feilding sale yards.
Football: Ranger danger for City
Normal football transmission takes a break while Senior Men's Cup play continues.
Farm training: 'It feels so natural being a tutor'
Teaching younger and less experienced workers throughout his career was his preparation.
Why this provincial rugby union is backing the Silver Lake deal
Local rugby boss says it does not mean the All Blacks are for sale.
Whanganui's Donna Candish guides way to national title
The pair guided their craft Novus Glass to victory twice.
Football: Whanganui sides look to bounce back
G J Gardner Homes Whanganui Athletic will look to end their two game skid this weekend.
Football: Chatham Cup focus for Athletic
Whanganui Athletic battled to a 1-all draw against Havelock North after being down a man.
Going to the Max for gold
The men's K2 team and the first Kiwi canoe sprint crew to be named for the Tokyo Olympics.
Football: The razzle-dazzle is missing
The razzle dazzle of last year's dominance is missing early in 2021.
Judo/Karate: Whanganui teen Hood steps up
Jake's 15-time national titleholder dad rates his son better at this early stage.
AGC Training aids dairy workers with on-farm study option
The AGC Training Milk Harvesting course has strong industry support.
Contract lamb price hits top dollar
The contract price has underpinned the entire sheep market allowing everyone a slice.
Stand-out league players to perform in front of home crowd
The trio are key players in the series-leading Central Districts Under-20 team.
Cricket: Huntley 1st XI heads to qualifiers
Huntley 1st X1 prevailed over Westmere in a David and Goliath battle in the final.
Hoop Nation returns with huge junior tournament
70 teams and 720 players throughout New Zealand will be in Whanganui over Easter Weekend.
Benge mounts a challenge at NZ Mounted Games
Rebecca Benge's chances of a clean sweep in open grade lie with individual open title.
Racing: Ocean Billy Melbourne bound
He will be spelled and brought back for the first two triple crown races, then Melbourne.
St Johns Club hosts bowls finals weekend
The mixed pairs semifinals will be played immediately before the final on Saturday.
Seeking life in the slow lane
Forward planning gave Keenan an edge when the Big Dry came knocking in 2018.
Tara Raj is praying for the putts to sink
Everything about her game is fine, it's just the putts, they're not going down.
Farmers seminar focuses on water regulations
Key focus of the seminar is to hear how Horizons intends on implementing the new regs.
Milking students pumped by job opportunities
Last month alone 450 jobs were advertised in just two social networking websites.
NZ farmers are 'so lucky', says Whanganui commentator
Guided tour of South Island hill country stations proved an eye opener.
Rugby: Talawadua looks on the bright side
The upside is the best of the best will again be available for the Farah Palmer Cup.
Repeat dose at Coast To Coast for Whanganui pair
Josh Payne and Ashley Christie complete unfinished business in Coast To Coast.
Tennis: McKenzie works hard for senior title
Sasha Milentijevic-Vague had won the Secondary School title earlier in the day.
Why Wanganui Rugby is adding the 'H'
Trevor Olney has long been the driving force behind the decision on the union's name.
A weekend of iwi celebration
Waka ama racing on Saturday and Pakaitore Day Sunday spells a great weekend for iwi.
Rugby: Six teams, two rounds, no byes
The Whanganui club rugby Senior competition begins on April 17 and the Premier, April 24.
Putaruru-Tirau polocrosse champions
Seven kids signed up as "Subbies" to learn about polocrosse riding experienced ponies.
Turner snookers his rivals
A total prize pool of $4700 was on offer for a field of 24 premium snooker players.
Timing the key to farming
Pressure goes on store lamb market as farmers recall last season's drought.
Nothing gets in the way of Ashley Te Weri and her animals
The L5 RAT course at AGC Training played a pivotal role in Ashley Te Weri's career.
Working dog sales are a hit
Live sales are still hosted in Gisborne, but the Mangamingi sales are a thing of the past.
Polocrosse returns to Whanganui
This year the Kakatahi Polocrosse Club caters for newcomers wanting to learn.
United make the Coastal Challenge Cup semis
Coastal Challenge cricket takes a break until the semifinals on Waitangi Day next weekend.
Summer Cup glory for Perkins and Beaven
The cup was a drawn pairs golf croquet competition played over two days in two sections.