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No swimming for seventh year running as lake turns green with algal bloom
The solution to algae problem at Dudding Lake could be grass carp and freshwater mussels.
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Whanganui Chonicle news items in brief
Donations welcome to support Samoa amid measles outbreak
A fundraiser will be held in Marton on December 14 in support of those in need in Samoa.
What's on in Whanganui this week
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Racing: Awapuni's Sentimental Miss wins Wanganui Cup
Great return to form for the 2018 NZ Oaks winner.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Hundreds of jobs possible if Marton bioplastics factory succeeds
The pilot plant in Marton is expected to be up and running by early 2022.
'What they expect you to do is horrific' - market butcher
New Zealand Food Safety willing to work with the Vincents on a solution.
'We dance in the streets': Marton pulls huge crowd
The little town of Marton was packed for its annual market day.
Izzy takes home Sports Awards silverware to add to his UFC belts
All the winners from the 2019 Whanganui Sports Awards.
Jetsprints: New season and new rules with two rounds at Whanganui
Whanganui drivers eager to win the titles they barely missed last year.
From Whanganui to the world
The 2019 Whanganui Sports Awards to be announced tomorrow night from many nominees.
What's on in Whanganui this week?
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
It served the Marton community for many years but can no longer live on
The rot and borer was too deep to retain the 145-year-old Methodist church.
Golf: Marton Golf Club's Phil Simpson sinks a hole in one
Second hole in one at Marton in just over a month.
New CEO aims to repay faith shown in him
He is not letting a five-year term restrict him from achieving what he wants.
Horizons councillor faces resource management charges
John Turkington says he will fight the charges against him.
Relationship aims to help Rangitīkei thrive
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is looking at all the options for using its new HQ.
Sarjeant: Green light for bluegrass concert
Expat Kiwi fiddler to perform in Nashville trio.
Māori health outcomes key focus of screening programme
The national bowel screening programme launched in Whanganui on October 22.
PNOB Premier 2 side too strong for local champions
Strong bowling in Twenty20 tournament sees them to wins at Victoria Park.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction
Innovative fund-raising for a community centre. Made With Funding From NZ On Air.
Speedway season opens in Whanganui at Oceanview on Sunday
Big local season in build up to hosting New Zealand Superstock Championships.
Cricket: Champion of Champions tournament for Whanganui's Premier 2 clubs on Sunday
Four teams to play a Twenty20 tournament.
What's on in Whanganui this week? October 24-30
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Outlook for heritage building owners 'not that gloomy'
A screw that holds brick buildings together is an ingenious Kiwi invention.
Marist got the trophy, United have the development plan, Tech have a Sri Lankan international
The cricket season gets underway at Victoria Park and around the region tomorrow.
Nonagenarian reluctantly retires
After 54 years of coaching students and maintaining the pool, John Howell has retired.
What's on in Whanganui this week? October 17-23
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Raising rents without improvements is 'extortion'
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