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Whanganui Summer Programme faces recess unless volunteer found 12 May, 2021 05:00 PM 3 minutes to read Pātea Historical Society president Jacq Dwyer (centre) tells Whanganui Summer Programme participants about a Pātea hydro scheme. Photo / Supplied Pātea Historical Society president Jacq Dwyer (centre) tells Whanganui Summer Programme participants about a Pātea hydro scheme. Photo / Supplied Laurel Stowell is a reporter for the Whanganui [email protected] One of the jewels of the Whanganui summer will cease to sparkle unless a volunteer steps forward to handle its finances. The Whanganui Summer Programme has been running talks and excursions on almost every day ....
Whanganui Summer Programme: Activities for January 26-31 22 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read The trip Up the Waitōtara Valley on Wednesday, January 27, includes a visit to the Ngamatapouri Hall. Photo / File Whanganui Chronicle The Whanganui Summer Programme offers options to explore the wider region and enjoy new experiences. Most activities can be booked at the Whanganui i-Site Visitor Centre, 31 Taupō Quay - phone 06 349 0508 or 0800 926 426. The programme finishes on January 31. Tuesday, January 26 - Museum Gallery Tour - A Whanganui Story Steps to access venue. Gallery tour focusing on the social history of the town of Whanganui, led by senior curator Libby Sharpe. Time: 11am–noon. Meet in the Atrium, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St. Suitable for people 15 years and over. $5 per person. Book directly with the museum. ....
Whanganui Summer Programme: Activities for January 18-21 15 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 3 minutes to read The Pātea hydro dam is part of the South Taranaki Historical trip on Monday, January 18. Photo / File Whanganui Chronicle The Whanganui Summer Programme offers options to explore the region and enjoy new experiences. Most activities can be booked at the Whanganui i-Site Visitor Centre, 31 Taupō Quay - phone (06) 349 0508 or 0800 926 426. The programme runs until January 31. Monday, January 18 - South Taranaki Historical Some walking. Sturdy footwear, warm clothing, rain gear, swimwear if desired. BYO lunch, snacks, drinks. In 1901, Pātea was one of our first towns to get electricity. The Pātea Historic Society will take us to the remains of the power house before proceeding up the Pātea River to the Pātea hydro dam, NZ s fourth-highest. On the drive up we will see important historic and Māori sites. A short bush walk is available at the dam, behind wh ....
Whanganui Summer Programme: Activities for January 11-17 10 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM 4 minutes to read The Whanganui Summer Programme takes the Whanganui River Rd to Pipiriki on Saturday, January 16. Photo / File Whanganui Chronicle The Whanganui Summer Programme offers options to explore the wider region and enjoy new experiences. Most activities can be booked at the Whanganui i-Site Visitor Centre, 31 Taupō Quay - phone 06 349 0508 or 0800 926 426. The programme runs until January 31. Monday, January 11 - Horowhenua Highlights Two reasonably short walks. Warm clothing, rain gear. BYO lunch, snacks, drinks. Experience some hidden treasures in Horowhenua. After morning tea in Levin we go walking in nearby Papaitonga Scenic Reserve, an important refuge for birds that depend on the wetlands. Back to visit RJ s sweet factory in Levin, then to picturesque Foxton Beach for a walk along the estuary, home to rare birds. We visit Waireka Honey on the way home. Depar ....
Whanganui news in brief: Summer trips filling fast; missing port rocks mystery 31 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM 2 minutes to read Whanganui Chronicle Summer programme trips filling fast Trips on the Whanganui Summer Programme are steadily filling up, trustee Dave Scoullar says. The opening trip in the 2021 programme takes place this Sunday to Matiu / Somes Island. Scoullar said the programme offers an event on almost every day during January, including further out of town trips to Hawke s Bay, Wairarapa, Waimarino, Horowhenua, Rangitikei, South Taranaki and Mana Island. We have a number of new trips which are proving popular, along with a lot of old favourites. Most trips can be booked at the Whanganui i-Site. ....