Whanganui news in brief: Truck rolls on state highway, house burns
26 Jan, 2021 05:43 PM
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Inspire Net s chief executive James Watts will speak in Whanganui on Thursday, February 4.
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Internet provider Inspire Net s chief executive James Watts will speak in Whanganui on Thursday, February 4. He will talk about the infrastructure his business puts in, how it is maintained and upgraded, and new areas it is involved in. The talk is part of the LARFS@4 series for lifestyle, agribusiness, rural and farming people but anyone can attend. It s at 4pm in the function room at Stellar Restaurant & Bar.
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5 things to do in Whanganui this weekend
22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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It s Bayleys Whanganui Vintage Weekend, and there s a wide range of activities to keep you busy this long weekend, including the Retro Market, Mainstreet Caboodle, Vintage Fair, Billy Webb Challenge, Riverside Shindig, DC3 scenic flights and more!
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While in nostalgia mode, why not check out podcast You Must Remember This, an in-depth look at the secret histories of cinema s first century. Highlights include a season on Charles Manson s Hollywood, and the story of Polly Platt. Find it on iHeartRadio.
Monaghans Barbershop gets busy buffing for Whanganui Vintage Weekend
19 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Kevin Mischefski gets a quick lunchtime polish from his boss Sam Monaghan at the barbershop shoeshine stand.
Photo / Liz Wylie
Kevin Mischefski gets a quick lunchtime polish from his boss Sam Monaghan at the barbershop shoeshine stand.
Photo / Liz Wylie
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
When you own a beautiful antique shoeshine stand it seems rude not to use it during a vintage street party.
Sam Monaghan, owner of Monaghans Barbershop in Whanganui s Victoria Ave reckons so and will be bringing it out for Bayleys Whanganui Vintage Weekend.
Changes planned for Whanganui Vintage Weekend
18 Jan, 2021 10:08 PM
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Helping make Mainstreet Caboodle a success are representatives from Mainstreet, Stellar, The Vic Bar, Downers, More FM, Momiji, La Quattro, Ray White, Bayleys, Vintage Car Club, and some of the many musicians taking part on three stages throughout the day. Photo / Paul Brooks
Helping make Mainstreet Caboodle a success are representatives from Mainstreet, Stellar, The Vic Bar, Downers, More FM, Momiji, La Quattro, Ray White, Bayleys, Vintage Car Club, and some of the many musicians taking part on three stages throughout the day. Photo / Paul Brooks
Paul Brooks is editor of Whanganui Midweek, in your letterbox every Wednesdaypaul.brooks@nzme.co.nz