Whanganui beach sand issue: The problem is blowing in the wind
10 Mar, 2021 04:00 AM
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Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
An annual spend of $50,000 to shift sand around on Castlecliff Beach is dumb and people who want it changed should tell the Whanganui District Council, councillor James Barron says. The long-time problem of windblown sand at Castlecliff Beach became a focus for the Coastal Restoration Trust conference s free workshop Working with Nature on Tuesday, March 9.
Before leading the 70 participants out into the dunes, Castlecliff Coast Care co-ordinator Graham Pearson said the council spent about $40,000 a year on shifting sand and driftwood off the swimming area by the Surf Club, only for westerly winds and longshore drift to bring it back.
Living on a Dynamic Coast: National conference in Whanganui attracts high numbers
4 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Graham Pearson of Castlecliff Coast Care collecting seeds from dune plants that play a vital role in protecting the coastline.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Graham Pearson of Castlecliff Coast Care collecting seeds from dune plants that play a vital role in protecting the coastline.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
Castlecliff Coast Care s Graham Pearson was collecting seeds from the spinifex and pīngao plants in the sand dunes at Castlecliff Beach this week.
Seaweek events planned for Whanganui on March 6-14
3 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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The Kiwi Conservation Club will visit the Tapuarau Conservation Area on the north side of the mouth of the Waitotara River. Photo / File
Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
A trip to a coastal wetland and dunes, a driftwood sculpture competition and a beach clean-up are some of the events in Whanganui for Seaweek/Kaupapa Moana.
It is on March 6-14 and is a time to learn more about the ocean, because the ocean is important in our all lives, the New Zealand Association for Environmental Education says.
Whanganui news in brief: Two hurt as car crashes into ditch
24 Feb, 2021 06:40 PM
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Driftwood Sculpture competition. Photo / File
Whanganui Chronicle
Car into ditch
Two people were treated for minor injuries after a single-vehicle incident on State Highway 1 on Wednesday. A car crashed into a ditch near Hunterville just after midday.
Public forum
Whanganui & Partners will hold a public forum on March 23 to talk about the work the economic development agency does, with members of the business community to speak about events of the past year.
The forum will be held at Frank Bar + Eatery, 60 Ridgway St, on Tuesday, March 23, from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Attendance is free but guests are encouraged to register at https://www.addevent.com/event/kU6077281.
Whanganui Happenings: What s on this week
31 Jan, 2021 11:49 PM
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Wanganui Midweek
When: Thursday, February 4. Preschool 9.30-10.30am; 5-7yrs 3.45-4.45pm; 8-10yrs 5-6pm.
Where: Whanganui Boys and Girls Gym Club, Springvale Stadium.
Details: No cost. No need to register just turn up!
QUAY ART EXHIBITION
What: A lively collection of recent work by this innovative group of artists. Includes personal portrait sketches on the spot for just $10.
When: 10am-4pm, until Monday, February 8.
Where: Community Arts Gallery, 19 Taupo Quay.
BOOK SALE
When: February 6-8, 10am-3pm each day.
Where: St George s Hall, Patea.
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