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Gardening: Preparation key for healthy lawn
Gareth Carter has advice on getting the best from your lawn.
Schools could be answer to youth space search
Readers have their say on youth spaces and water infrastructure.
Toowoomba mayor says council should fight for its rights
"We might argue about rugby and cricket but there is a strong cultural bond between us."
Weekend showers expected for Whanganui
However things would start to fine up again for the start of the week
Red Cross Whanganui share cyclone relief experiences
"...as we went around the back we realised it was full of kittens.”
‘Ambitious time frame’ set for kerbside recycling
The estimated cost to ratepayers is $134.16 per year.
Fire crews battle Gonville garage fire
FENZ said the fire was well involved by the time crews arrived.
Whanganui households urged to complete 2023 Census
"It will help us to make informed, evidence-based decisions."
Whanganui property values more than doubled in three years
Big boost in Whanganui property values.
New community hub for whānau along the Whanganui River to open
The grand opening of the River Valley Community Hub will take place on Saturday, March 4.
Artist Rachael Garland on creatvity and Whanganui
'It was the art school that brought me here because it had quite a good reputation'.
Employment facilitator to connect students with businesses
He said he plans on building his portfolio of connected local businesses.
Stud farm owner banned for life from racing industry after mare's death
It was one of the worst cases of neglect to come before a racing authority.
Free bus services for NZ Rural Games weekend
The bus service will be free for Palmerston North, Feilding, and Ashhurst residents.
Call for radical rethink on public services
Whanganui's mayor is among those calling for central government changes.
Two world-record-holders to go head-to-head at NZ Rural Games
World-record-holders Megan Whitehead and Sacha Bond will go head-to-head at the games.
Youth spaces project ‘still in a quagmire’
“Just because a consultant said it, it doesn’t make it true."
Attwell wins National Combined Events champs at Cooks Gardens
Cooks Gardens once again proved its worth as an outstanding venue.
Emerging Māori artists' show hits Whanganui
The Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award touring exhibition is on at the museum until June 4.
Gun club's new gear on target
The Clay Target Club caters to a wide range of abilities, including top-level competitors.
Cyclone Gabrielle fund passes $50,000 but where will it be spent?
'Things are still very uncertain and a lot of clean-up is happening.'
Log loader eyes Rural Games
Daniel Purcell to contest log loading champs at Rural Games
Playcentres roll out welcome mat for whānau
Playcentres within Whanganui will open their doors for whānau to experience for a week.
Feedback wanted on cemeteries bylaw
Submissions on the bylaw review close on April 16.
Council has its say on proposed booze bill
WDC backs ending appeals against local alcohol policies, tighter control of online sales.
Drag cars roaring back into Whanganui
The Wanganui Road Rodders is also celebrating 50 years as a club in 2022.
Opinion: More fun on the menu for La Fiesta
More fun events are planned for La Fiesta, writes columnist Carla Donson.
H&A Print celebrates 100-year anniversary
To mark the occasion, the business held tours through their printing factory.
Whanganui mayor: Dig deep to help cyclone-hit communities
An ongoing fundraising campaign is planned in Whanganui.
Collegiate helps families affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
The drive for donations coincided with the school's biggest weekend.
Opinion: A locally grown alternative to almonds?
Could this locally grown tree be an alternative to almonds?
NZCT grant enables club to purchase new gear
The Clay Target Club has new clay target throwing machines thanks to NZCT.