Steve Carle is editor of the Whanganui Midweek.
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![Whanganui Volunteer of the Month - Janet Wakeling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Teen paddler at world canoe sprint in Bulgaria
Angus Sewell is competing in the world junior U18 canoe sprint racing regatta in Bulgaria.
![Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui launch for new Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield
The Himalayan 450 Royal Enfield will be launched in Whanganui.
![World Coastal Rowing Champs - here we come](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Coastal Rowing Champs - here we come
NZ Coastal Beach Sprint Team selection for Jake Newton.
![The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Bitches’ Box entertainment for rural community
The Bitches’ Box’s fourth live show.
![Opening Āta Whakarongo exhibition in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Whanganui furniture maker ‘victim of own success’
Family firm Willgraeme stands by its ethos of quality first.
![Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country event draws seven schools](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country event draws seven schools
Whanganui Secondary Schools Cross Country event was held at Dudding Lake
![Whanganui schools compete in chamber music competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
‘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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Chivalry falls on community-minded senior in Whanganui
Whanganui man Arch Roebuck didn't have to pay for his shopping at Countdown last Friday.
![Whanganui community streetscapes party amazing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui community streetscapes party amazing
The new streetscapes on Guyton Street and St Hill Street were celebrated
![Carl Bates MP impressed at Whanganui Creative Space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
How a Mangamahu farmer changed the sheep farming equation
Sheep farming is now less work and less expensive with esheep
![Reading nook for Whanganui Plunket Hub space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reading nook for Whanganui Plunket Hub space
A Māori carving has been hand-crafted and donated by members from the Men’s Shed.
![Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Morgan sports cars to gather in Whanganui
The Morgan Sports Car Club will be in Whanganui next weekend.
![Lifeguard school great experience for Whanganui lifeguards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lifeguard school great experience for Whanganui lifeguards
Lifeguards from Wanganui Surf Life Guard Service attended Lifeguard School
![Joining Neighbourhood Support in Whanganui important for security](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Joining Neighbourhood Support in Whanganui important for security
“It’s about keeping people safe and informed."
![Whanganui's Lanterns on the Awa to be held this Saturday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening
Repair Café Whanganui’s official opening is this coming Saturday.
![Autumn Flower Show on in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Autumn Flower Show on in Whanganui
Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club members show off their blooms
![Castlecliff Library books 5th-birthday bash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Castlecliff Library books 5th-birthday bash
Military author guest speaker at Castlecliff Library's birthday celebration.
![Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Royal Enfield riders from around the North Island join Whanganui owners
Royal Enfield is the world’s oldest motorcycle brand
![Volunteer of the Month donates more than time](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Volunteer of the Month donates more than time
Blood donor nurse Jasmine Fore 'an absolute pleasure to deal with'.
![People from around the world enjoy visit to museum in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Swimmer Ziva Bunker in record-breaking form
Ziva Bunker was back in action at the recent South Island junior championships.
![Tech events set to improve efficiency for Whanganui business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tech events set to improve efficiency for Whanganui business
Tech experiences show how to be lean, smart and digitally adept.
![Deputy mayor to front LTP information sessions](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Musical extravaganza with Cinematic Brass in Whanganui
Brass Whanganui is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert.
![Whanganui ‘Future Champions’ recognised in funding round](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui ‘Future Champions’ recognised in funding round
Five Whanganui athletes were awarded grants to support them in their international sport.
![Whanganui Jazz Orchestra playing at Castlecliff Club](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra playing at Castlecliff Club
Whanganui Jazz Orchestra is going to hit the Castlecliff Club.
![O'Hara family celebrate River City roots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
O'Hara family celebrate River City roots
Easter weekend celebration by the O’Hara family, who have their roots in the River City.
![Experience the magic of male voices and the joy of a mixed choir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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.
![Piano performance in Whanganui Museum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Piano performance in Whanganui Museum
Whanganui Regional Museum is pleased to announce a live music performance.
![Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui church musician’s plea for accredited work
Church musician’s plea for accredited work
![Whanganui Volunteer of the Month for April is Nerrily Frith](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month for April is Nerrily Frith
Whanganui Volunteer of the Month for April is Nerrily Frith
![Whanganui's John McMillan has emerged as the winner of the Z One-day Job Challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui's John McMillan has emerged as the winner of the Z One-day Job Challenge
Whanganui's John McMillan has won the excavator operator contest.
![New skipper at the helm for Sport Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New skipper at the helm for Sport Whanganui
Tania King is Sport Whanganui’s new chief executive.
![Unique transport to IHC Wanganui ‘Mask’erade Ball](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Unique transport to IHC Wanganui ‘Mask’erade Ball
IHC Committee Wanganui arranged for unique transport to their 'Mask'erade Ball.
![New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horses
There's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.
![Riders Against Cancer tribute ride raises money for Whanganui Hospice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Riders Against Cancer tribute ride raises money for Whanganui Hospice
Riders Against Cancer tribute ride raises money for Whanganui Hospice
![History Day at Brunswick School leaves an impression](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Delight for kids racing in Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series
Kiwi Kids Mountain Bike series held around Whanganui.
![Call for support for International Jazz Day after hole in budget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Call for support for International Jazz Day after hole in budget
Whanganui club seeks corporate sponsorship and individual patronage.
![UCOL Whanganui supporting pilot success in one-of-a-kind partnership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
Red carpet for 95 artists and guests
A staggering 95 artists were at the launch of Whanganui’s annual Artists Open Studios.
![Families join in clean-up at Whangaehu Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Families join in clean-up at Whangaehu Beach
A beach clean-up at Whangaehu Beach coincided with Seaweek.
![Repair Cafe Whanganui all set to make handy items go another round](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Repair Cafe Whanganui all set to make handy items go another round
Mending soft textiles is the focus of the first Café Whanganui event on Sunday, March 24
![Significant art on display in MP’s new ‘community office’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Significant art on display in MP’s new ‘community office’
Whanganui MP Carl Bates launched his electorate office in Whanganui.
![Cherished trophies gifted to Whanganui Collegiate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cherished trophies gifted to Whanganui Collegiate
The Saunders family generously gifted several cherished trophies to Whanganui Collegiate.
![Work on at Whanganui Work and Income service centre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Work on at Whanganui Work and Income service centre
Whanganui Work and Income Service Centre is undergoing scheduled improvements
![Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rare issues of Whanganui Collegiate Magazine up for Auction
Rare Wanganui Collegian presentation volumes to be auctioned
![Photography talents of Papaiti Gin co-founder and distiller Adrian Rumney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Photography talents of Papaiti Gin co-founder and distiller Adrian Rumney
The photography talents of Papaiti Gin co-founder and distiller Adrian Rumney.
![Two greats inducted into Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Two greats inducted into Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame
Ian Wright and the late Kenneth (Ken) Ruby now among distinguished group.
![Whanganui’s biggest art event 'Open Studios'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui’s biggest art event 'Open Studios'
Artists Open Studios (AOS) is fast approaching for Whanganui's biggest art event
![Whanganui electorate missing out on digital connectivity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui electorate missing out on digital connectivity
Whanganui MP Carl Bates launches petition calling on government to get Pātea connected.
![Churches next in Camera Club sights](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Churches next in Camera Club sights
Whanganui Camera Club (WCC) to document places of worship in Whanganui and Rangitikei.
![Dedicated tile store's opening 'plugs market gap'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dedicated tile store's opening 'plugs market gap'
Concept Tile Collective, an upmarket tile store, has opened in Whanganui
![Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Interns given big break at New Zealand Glassworks
Nathan Moore and Bindi Nimmo are the interns on a programme funded by Creative NZ.
![Chilean Wine Palm impressive at Pākaitore, Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chilean Wine Palm impressive at Pākaitore, Whanganui
Towering above Nikau Palms in Pākaitore, Whanganui is a magnificent Chilean Wine Palm
![‘Ride the Train to end Polio’ event draws focus on sustaining vaccinations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Ride the Train to end Polio’ event draws focus on sustaining vaccinations
'Ride the Train to End Polio' awareness event in Whanganui.
![Bates celebrates summer events in first General Debate speech](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bates celebrates summer events in first General Debate speech
The Whanganui MP praised regional tourism efforts in speech to Parliament.
![Whanganui Youth Service regenerates to ‘Whatever’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui Youth Service regenerates to ‘Whatever’
'Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whatever you need.'
![Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bullocks get set to make low-carbon concrete
Bullocks to make low-carbon concrete.
![Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bates praises boost to connectivity in rural Whanganui
Mobile black spot on SH4 has been eliminated.
![Lee Matson is Whanganui’s Volunteer Driver of the Month](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Lee Matson is Whanganui’s Volunteer Driver of the Month
Lee Matson is the first Volunteer Driver of the Month