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![AwaSide Choir...](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
AwaSide Choir...
Whanganui High School's AwaSide Choir are one of just 24 high school choirs to be selected for the national finale of the competition and Whanganui has been chosen to host the qualifying lower North Island choirs at the Royal Wanganui Opera House on August 20.
![Local Focus: Big plans for port](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Big plans for port
Whanganui Port to get a makeover. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![Thain building](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Thain building
Work has started on demolishing the Thain's building on the corner of Victoria Ave and Taupo Quay.
![The space-age mercury rectifier powering our ancient elevator](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The space-age mercury rectifier powering our ancient elevator
Possibly the last in the world, Whanganui lift hits 100. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![MV Wairua on her return to Downes Hut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
MV Wairua on her return to Downes Hut
Skipper Sam Mordey talks about the MV Wairua and her trip back to Downes Hut on the Whanganui River after 81 years. Interview by Jesse King, video by Bevan Conley
![Local Focus: The crazy flavour that became a prizewinning pie](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: The crazy flavour that became a prizewinning pie
Butcharts Bakery win their 19th medal for pie making. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![Friends Chandelier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Friends Chandelier
The Crystal Chain Gang came up with a design for a glass chandelier which will be housed in the renovated Queenspark building. Video Bevan Conley
![Local Focus: Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Rawinia Henderson standing for change in Stratford
Stratford community representative running for mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Refugee day grows with support from locals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Refugee day grows with support from locals
Big increase in locals at Refugee Day celebration. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Whanganui aviation hub set for take-off
Indian trainee pilots bring $50 million to Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Green light for environmental education funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Green light for environmental education funding
"We need millions of people doing it imperfectly." Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Ceramic helmet project BLT Platoon on show in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ceramic helmet project BLT Platoon on show in Whanganui
Auckland ceramic artist Sung Hwan Bobby Park talks about his exhibition and the inspiration behind it.
![Ceramic helmet project completed and on show in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ceramic helmet project completed and on show in Whanganui
Sung Hwan Bobby Park talks about the mechanics of his project and the thoughts that inspired it.
![Local Focus: Cold Water Classic in huge surf with mud and logs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Cold Water Classic in huge surf with mud and logs
Teen wins surfing trophy named in brother's honour. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![Whanganui musical exravaganza end on several high notes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui musical exravaganza end on several high notes
Pipe organ master Roy Tankersley and friends demonstrate the workings of a Woofyt (Wooden One-octave Organ For Young Technologists).
![Local Focus: Newest Technology for Oldest Collection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Newest Technology for Oldest Collection
Explore the Sarjeant Gallery from anywhere in the world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Samoan Language Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Samoan Language Week
Kids at Born and Raised Pasifika in Whanganui sing a song for Samoan Language Week
![Mōwhanāu Stream](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Mōwhanāu Stream
Horizons Regional Council and Kai Iwi School took part in a farm planting day along the Mōwhanāu Stream. Video Supplied by HRC.
![Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Upside-down skaters on flyouts and flow bowls in Marton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Public art for New Zealand's only republic](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Public art for New Zealand's only republic
NZ's only republic gets its first public artwork. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Whanganui Intermediate School](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Whanganui Intermediate School
Global studies teacher Gavan Sager talks about the students of Whanganui Intermediate School and their part in the nationwide School Strike 4 Climate.
![Local Focus: Brass Whanganui will play to 200 million](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Brass Whanganui will play to 200 million
Tour to China promises the world's biggest aduience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Curtain hacks for a warmer winter
Winter is coming but this Whanganui eco-expert knows how to bring out the best in your curtains. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: Even in the digital age, new libraries popping up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Even in the digital age, new libraries popping up
New Library Hub for a progressive Castlecliff. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
![Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: Measles cases are a case for vaccines
The case for immunising is getting stronger. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
![Local Focus: 1080 Rages On](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local Focus: 1080 Rages On
Heated scenes as 1080 protestors battle the Department of Conservation. Made with funding from NZ On Air.