A long-awaited wine bar next to the Whanganui River is expected to open in the next three months. The Burrow Cellars is the brainchild of Annette Jones, who.
Another movie production understood to be filming in Whanganui this month
9 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Filming for A24 s film X took place at Ohakea Hall, which appeared to be transformed into an old-style gas station. Photo / File
Filming for A24 s film X took place at Ohakea Hall, which appeared to be transformed into an old-style gas station. Photo / File
It appears another Hollywood production is set to take advantage of Whanganui as a filming location just weeks after a star-studded cast of a separate production wrapped up filming in the region. The Chronicle understands the film is to be set in the 19th century, with parts of Ridgway St to be blocked off and turned into a set in early May.
Whanganui experience boosts knowledge for earthquake strengthening engineer
15 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui Chroniclelaurel.stowell@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
[A 190214WCBRCQuake01.JPG] Dizhur and team test the way the timber floor at 35B Victoria Ave responds to strong shaking. Photo / Bevan Conley
Laurel Stowell A structural engineer who got valuable experience with Whanganui s old buildings will return to the city this year to strengthen his heritage Johnstone & Co building.
During the past 10 years he has also documented the effect of earthquakes on Christchurch buildings, written a book on the subject and completed his PhD degree.
Whanganui City Bridge closed overnight
1 Mar, 2021 06:56 PM
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Whanganui City Bridge. Photo / File
Whanganui Chronicle
Whanganui City Bridge will be closed over five nights between 6pm to 6am from today, Tuesday, March 2, to Sunday, March 7.
The temporary closure will allow Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to make road repairs at the bridge s Putiki Drive intersection.
Traffic management will be in place in the affected areas of Putiki Dr and Anzac Pde and delays are possible.
Heavy vehicles must use Cobham Bridge as the detour route during the work.
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