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Graham Pearson: Why I love Wanganui

Graham Pearson
Whanganui Chronicle·
14 May, 2012 06:00 PMQuick Read

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As we celebrate all the things that make Wanganui a great place to live, we invite people to participate in our little questionnaire.

Name: Graham Pearson

Age: 64

How long have you lived in Wanganui? Four years.

What attracted you to the region? The coast and the city's amenities (arts, gardens, etc).

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What do you most like about living here? Friendly, like-minded people, lots of activities, the coast, river and River Traders market.

If there was one thing you could change about Wanganui for the better, what would it be? Develop green industries to support the city and its people in the future.

What makes Wanganui great?

Join the celebration, shares your views. Log on to our Facebook page, email editor@wanganuichronicle.co.nz (subject line: Celebrating Wanganui) or post to Celebrating Wanganui, Editorial, Wanganui Chronicle, PO Box 433, Wanganui.

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