It is now a news operation which reaches readers through print, on its website, mobile app, and through newsletters and social media and more.
Through the physical and digital pages of the Chronicle we deliver need-to-know news and information and provide a platform for advertisers to get messages to a wide audience.
It's a place for our community to celebrate its successes, discuss how we can be better, and stay connected with each other.
It's a record of daily of life in this part of the world.
The boom Whanganui is currently going through has been brought about in large part by telling the story of this region and I hand-on-heart believe the Chronicle has played a role in that.
Let's not forget too that the Chronicle is a long-standing Whanganui business, employing local people, spending money in the local economy and promoting Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu and South Taranaki.
The Chronicle these days is also fortunate to be part of the NZME network which gives the paper access to world class support and expertise and an association with the NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB and One Roof which all provide a vehicle for getting Whanganui stories out to the rest of the country.
That only enhances what remains a proudly local and parochial Whanganui institution.
There wouldn't have been journalists dropping their plans to head out in the middle of the night to cover the flooding on the Monday just gone if it wasn't.
I'm proud of the work the team does every day. But we don't do it on our own.
The Chronicle simply wouldn't have survived 165 years without the support of subscribers and clients.
Your continued support allows us to do what we do every day and will ensure the Chronicle is part of the community for many more years to come.
It is much appreciated.
