Wanganui hosted the 2011 New Zealand Masters Games, which saw athletes from all over New Zealand and abroad stream into the city for their chance at gold. The Wanganui Chronicle was there, and we have pictures from every day of the games. See a selection of them here. For the full range, come in to the Chronicle to see them on the computer in our foyer, or check out http://www.lovethisplace.co.nz/ All images are available for purchase.
Images from Paepae in the Park, Patea's annual commemoration of Waitangi Day. Images by Graeme Mitchell-Anyon
Fun, food and entertainment marked the official opening of the Masters Games in Wanganui.
Once again, the wind made its appearance at a local event but did not dampen the spirit of the games or the 1000 people who turned up. The chief of the Turakina Caledonian Society, Bruce Cameron, said they were proud of the 147 years the games had been staged and the society would continue to help maintain its traditions and make them relevant in a modern world. BELINDA GREENE was at the domain to capture the fun of the competition.
The wild winds that battered Wanganui's Oceanview Speedway on Saturday night might have kept some spectators away, but those who braved the conditions were treated to an evening of spectacular racing. Chronicle photographer Stuart Munro was there.
Victoria Avenue turned back the clock on the weekend, recalling the games, costumes and glamour of the past.
The Wanganui Road Rodders celebrated their 25th anniversary with a new event this year, burnout competition. Packing out the grandstands, rodders club member Tristan Teki said the burnout competitions were popular around Wanganui and it was something special they wanted to do to commemorate their anniversary. Some competitors jumped into the showmanship of it, one putting special tyres on his car so the smoke from the burnouts was pink. Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley.
The 89th Makirikiri Sports Day attracted 250 entrants in the show jumping event from as far afield as Gisborne at Horrocks Park on Saturday. Also featured was the annual wood chopping event, organised by the Wanganui Axemen's Association. Makirikiri Sports Club president Dave Allison said the day was marvellous and everyone had had a great time. The picnic hampers were out in abundance along with serious sunhats and sunscreen lotions, he said. ``It was extremely hot but a great, great day.''
The heavens shone on Marton over the weekend for the 2011 Country Music Festival featuring singers from all over New Zealand. The crowd in Wilson Park was spread out, some sheltering from the glare of the sun in tents while others wore large hats and lashings of sunscreen sitting out in the sun. The invited artists included the Rainbow Ranch Girls, Melissa and Graeme Partridge, Tex Roses and Shotgun.
Images of the devastation of Grantham, 20km east of Wanganui's sister city Toowoomba
Residents of Wanganui's sister city Toowoomba have been left devestated as Tsunami like flodding rages though their city
In the FMX Battle 2010, Australian Steve Mini took the number one position frm New Zealander Nick Franklin in near-perfect conditions at Cook's Gardens.
Opera School students thrilled shoppers at the Wanganui River Traders' Market on Saturday with their performance of the Brindisi, the drinking song from the opera La Traviata. Students and tutors of 17th New Zealand Opera School at Wanganui Collegiate performed at a special morning service in the Collegiate Chapel on Sunday. In Praise of Music was dedicated to Joan Jones, who died last year, was a professional contralto and accomplished vocal tutor.
Highlights from the annual Boxing Day Cemetery Circuit motorbike races, which this year features 237 competitors. Photographer Stuart Munro was there.
Under a scorching hot sun the roaring high-powered jetsprinters provided plenty of cooling spray for several thousand eager spectators at Shelterview Raceway at Upokongaro on Monday. Chronicle photographer Stuart Munro got even closer to catch all the action.
It's that time of year, when the Light Up Your Home competition delights families throughout Wanganui. Photogarpher Stuart Munro captured this years festive displays
There was more rain than reindeer at Wanganui's Christmas Harness meeting yesterday. Photographer Tracey Grant caught up with the action
Chronicle photographer Bevan Conley follwed the 467 contestants in Saturday December 11th's 3-Bridges Marathon
A selction of images from the Wanganui Pike River memorial service held at the Punchbowl at Virginia Lake on Suunday night.
Some of the action from the weekend's Home & Lifestyle Show at Jubilee Stadium.
A selection from the Billy Webb Challenge rowing regatta held on the Whanganui River on November 12-13.
Whanganui River Week kicked off with waka ama and kayaks ready to race the 14km course from just above the City Bridge.
Photos from the night of the annual Massey University Wanganui Business Awards, held at the War Memorial Hall.