Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei and Ruapehu invite the community to a maramataka workshop on living life in tune with lunar phases.
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Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei and Ruapehu invite the community to a maramataka workshop on living life in tune with lunar phases.
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Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei Ruapehu invite the community to join a maramataka workshop on Friday afternoon. Maramataka is the traditional measure of time by lunar phases. Once used to guide all activities, from fishing and gardening to wānanga and travelling, Healthy Families want to explore ways to share maramataka understanding with the wider community. Facilitator Meretini Bennett-Huxtable said this is the second workshop intended to gather insights around how to return maramataka to the people and everyone is welcome. Nau mai haere mai.
100 Glorious Years of Song When: 11am to 1pm Where: Whanganui War Memorial Centre Details: Operatunity presents a joyous romp through time, celebrating the greatest songs of the 20th century. Standard ticket $35. Book at operatunity.co.nz or call 0508 266 237
Our Acropolis When: 2pm Where: Veterans' Steps, Pukenamu Queenspark Details: Local historian Kyle Dalton leads a tour of the locally and nationally significant monuments in the reserve. Adults $4, children $2. See more at or visit Whanganui i-Site
Thoughtful Thursday When: 6.30pm Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St Details: Anne Frank: Parallel Stories - A contemporary exploration of the words of Anne's diary stories intertwined with that of five Holocaust survivors retold by Helen Mirren. $10 (cash) at the door or book at www.confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
Peter Peryer: The Art of Seeing When: 7pm Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St Details: Shirley Horrocks' richly illustrated portrait of the life and career of one of New Zealand's most important photographers. Purchase tickets from Sarjeant on the Quay or by calling 06 349 0506.
If you have always wanted to learn more about the rich history of Pukenamu Queens Park, join Kyle Dalton for a tour on Thursday.
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Day Out in Stratford When: Departs at 8am Where: Taupo Quay, outside tram shed Details: Last of the Summer programme. Explore the town named in honour of William Shakespeare. River walk, visit to Eltham Cheese Bar, possum fur and leather shop and more. Book at i-Site or visit whanganuiheritagetrust.org.nz' target='_blank'>whanganuiheritagetrust.org.nz
Whanganui Maramataka Workshop When: 1pm to 3pm Where: C Block, Te Oranganui, Wicksteed St Details: Maramataka is a Māori system that connects our daily activities with the moon and te taiao (the natural world). Hosted by Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei Ruapehu.
Stargazing When: Half an hour after sundown Where: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St Details: Entry is by donation (suggested $2, $5 family). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries.
Gordie Tentrees When:7.30pm Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St Details: Touring Canadian artist is a singing, songwriting multi-instrumentalist road poet, master storyteller and downright comedian. Entry $15.
SATURDAY
Whanganui River Market When: 8.30am-1pm rain or shine Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank Details: Local produce and plants, street food, artists, crafts and collectables.
The Original Gypsy Fair When: 9am today and tomorrow Where: Kowhai Park Details: A fun-filled day for the whole family with something for everyone. Entry is free.
Walking Tours When: 10am and 2pm today and Sunday Where: Whanganui i-Site Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site. To book another time phone 349 0508.
Saturday Cruise When: 2pm Where: Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay Details: A unique and authentic cruise aboard New Zealand's only coal-fired paddle steamer. Book at the centre or call 06 347 1863.
Oh Sweet Nothings When:8pm Where:Lucky Bar + kitchen, 53 Wilson St Details: Wellington's Oh Sweet Nothings with Whanganui bands Ocean Loaf and Real Late Night Tales invite you to "dance away your angst." $10 at the door.
Mable the Tram When: 1pm-3pm Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Airport Control Tower When: 1pm-3pm Where: Whanganui Airport Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 055 5476.
Richie & Rosie When: 4.30pm Where: Frank Bar & Eatery, 98 Victoria Ave Details: From Ithaca, New York, Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton blend traditional and contemporary sounds with outrageous punk banjo, powerful evocative fiddle and beautiful vocal harmonies. Purchase tickets from the Sarjeant Gallery or by phoning 06 349 0506.
Badminton When: 7.30pm Where: Whanganui Badminton Club, 24 Sedgebrook Street, Wanganui East. Details: Feather shuttles, timed games. $8 per session. $6 16yrs and under. Contact Jude Hildreth 343 7669 or Kate Matthews 027 776 6015.
TUESDAY
Turuki, turuki, Paneke, paneke When: 12.30pm to 2.30pm Where: Balance Whanganui, room 120 at Community House, Ridgway St Details: Free lifestyle, health and wellbeing course begins today. Registrations are essential and can be sent to Carla@balance.org.nz or call 06 345 4488.
REBS Farmers' Market When: 2.30pm-5.30pm Where: All Saints' Church hall, Moana St, Whanganui East Details: Local growers selling fruit, vegetables and free-range eggs.
Choose Happiness in 2020 When: 6pm Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay Details: A free introduction to Buddhist meditation and teachings, with practical ideas on how you can use them to bring more peace and happiness into your life.
Knit and yarn When: 10am-noon Where: Ladies' Rest, 75 St Hill St Details: All knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganui chronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, February 6, to Wednesday, February 12, is noon Tuesday, February 4.
