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The primary teachers' union, the Educational Institute, wants a big overhaul of school staffing.
In a report published today, a panel convened by th
Our leaders: Jan Lawton of Workbridge leads from the side to foster strong relationships
3 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Jan Lawton believes good leadership involves walking beside job seekers and employers to foster lasting relationships.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Jan Lawton believes good leadership involves walking beside job seekers and employers to foster lasting relationships.
Photo / Bevan Conley
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
Continuing our series profiling a range of Whanganui leaders about what they do, what s important to them and what leadership means, Liz Wylie speaks with Workbridge Whanganui lead employment consultant Jan Lawton.
School s out: Your guide to the school holidays in Whanganui
16 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Lily Paulger 10, Nevaeh O Connell 10, and Izabella Malou 9, of Carlton School head for home at the end of term 1.
Photo / Bevan Conley.
Lily Paulger 10, Nevaeh O Connell 10, and Izabella Malou 9, of Carlton School head for home at the end of term 1.
Photo / Bevan Conley.
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
The Whanganui school holiday break looks set to bring mild weather for outdoor activities and there will be plenty of options for the occasional rainy days as well. While families had to make their own
Whanganui letters: Thumbs up for columnist Kevin Page
8 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Columnist Kevin Page. Photo / File
Whanganui Chronicle
Thumbs up for Kev
I would like to say how much I enjoy reading Kevin Page s article in the Saturday Chronicle each week. His is the first page I turn to as he invariably makes me laugh every Saturday morning.
To read that he has at last been able to secure a job was great and I would like to congratulate him on his perseverance and wish him well for the future.
LESLEY MATTHEWS
Seed collection
Re Liz Wylie s article in today s Chronicle about collection of seeds from our native sand binder dune plants pingao and spinifex. (February 5)
Meet the birds: Learn about feathered friends while strolling around Whanganui s Virginia Lake
28 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Ducks get in a row to see one of the information stations installed as part of a new Rotokawau discovery trail.
Photo / Supplied
Ducks get in a row to see one of the information stations installed as part of a new Rotokawau discovery trail.
Photo / Supplied
Liz Wylie is a reporter for the Whanganui Chronicleliz.wylie@whanganuichronicle.co.nzWhangaChron
If you have ever visited Rotokawau Virginia Lake in Whanganui and wondered about the names of birdlife species there, wonder no more. The walkway around the lake now has a discovery trail consisting of 12