Briefly: Homicide investigations continue, DC-3 out for maintenance, earthquake and more

DC-3 flight deck.

Homicide investigation
Police are continuing their homicide investigations after the deaths of two men in separate incidents in Whanganui. James Butler was found dead at a Wikitoria Rd property on April 22. Daniel Gooch died on May 9 after being found with unexplained injuries on the road in Tinirau St on April 20.

Earthquake
A weak 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred 15km north of Whanganui occurred at 9.35pm on Thursday, May 31. It was at a depth of 16km.

Public talk
There is a rare chance to hear from passionate Ratana historians and archivists Arahi and Puawai Hagger when they give a public talk "Ratana from the Archives" on Saturday, June 16. The talk will be from 2pm to 3pm at the Alexander Library – Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kāuru.

DC-3 maintenance
Air Chathams' Douglas DC-3 will be spending the next few months undercover at Ohakea Airforce Base. Then, in October, the plane will be flown to Auckland for maintenance. After that it will be ready for its 2018-19 schedule.

Bus service
Whanganui's urban bus services will run on the Queen's Birthday public holiday on Monday, June 4. Buses will operate to the Saturday timetable. The timetable is available online at www.horizons.govt.nz

Climate change
Horizons Regional Council could be much more proactive about climate change, its Whanganui councillor Nicola Patrick says. She'd prefer it to be taking the lead in reducing its own emissions and considering how aspects like agriculture should adapt, but didn't get much support from fellow councillors. She said many submitters have asked for more action, and councils such as Wellington Regional Council are leading and guiding their regions.