What's on in Whanganui this week? September 5-11
Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.
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Latest fromMarton
From the drain to the sea: Whanganui's wastewater treatment explained
Sludge is stored in a landfill and pond while cleaned water is pumped out to sea.
Witty, gritty poetry to support Brain Injury Association
Performers will support Whanganui Brain Injury Association with music and verse.
Whanganui the centre of North Island property growth
"There are still suburbs in Whanganui where it is cheaper to buy a home than to rent."
League: Mustangs prepared to be put to Northland Swords
Representative team with seven locals looking for first 2019 National Championship win.
Two injured in three-car crash on SH1 near Marton
The northbound lane at the Makirikiri Rd intersection on SH1 was blocked.
Forester standing for Horizons seat
John Turkington says he is passionate about sustainable land use and this region.
Turakina farmhouse goes up in flames
Alarm raised by passing police who saw smoke rising from trees on a rural property.
Former Samoan test player helps sink Wanganui
Team finishes one try short of another upset.
Six Rangitikei District Councillors to leave going into election
Rangitikei District Council to get a shake-up with lots of new faces in the election.
Firm of 'good bastards' celebrates 150 years
Law firm Treadwell Gordon reflects on the past and present after 150 years in practice.
'Fantastic effort' by US military visiting Ohakea
Efforts hailed as 'fantastic' as US Navy Patrol Squadron staffers plant around 1000 trees.
8-Ball Pool: Wanganui Association winners found for shootout and club divisions
Representative team to play Manawatu and Horowhenua-Kapiti also selected.
Pumpkin seeds give new lease of life
Marton couple give up dairy farming to successfully grow pumpkin seeds.
Excess chromium in wastewater fixed by October - manager
Chromium from tanning still makes disposal of Whanganui waste problematic.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Gold for Nga Tawa School student at NZ Taekwondo champs
Paloma Janse took down two higher-ranked opponents to go back-to-back.
Brightening up Whanganui hospital, one photo at time
Whanganui Hospital looks on the bright side with photo competition
Good win for Wanganui Samoa over Manawatu Samoa
Development XV loss, but Under 20's win last game with five in Heartland Hurricanes
Stakeholders to build on momentum of hemp info session
Whanganui/Rangitīkei farmers are keen to fire up a hemp industry.
Showcasing Māori urbanisation through fashion
Erana Kaa from Marton to showcase clothing at NZFW.
Who can rear the heaviest bull in the land?
Calves raised in a competition will be sold to raise funds for Young Farmer clubs.
Rugby: WRFU name Under 20, Maori and Samoa teams
Lower tier Wanganui rep teams chosen for post-season.
Screening programme to save lives in Whanganui
Whanganui DHB to roll out National Bowel Screening Programme by the end of the year.
Dora the bus is a mobile digital classroom
Online or phone bookings taken for classes in online banking.
Playground plans falling into place for Marton Development Group
Marton's new $700,000 destination playground has been granted more space.
Ngamatapouri back to the future with Division 2 title win
It is a clean sweep for the country clubs of the WRFU club season championships.
Free banking classes offered in Dora, the digital bus
Classes in online banking aim to help those left behind in the digital environment.
The driving caravan service is coming to town
iHow Caravan services coming to Marton to help with learner licence theory.
Coffey and Scoones.... yes you read that right
Combined show a new experience for Marton artist.
Rugby: Pirates and Ngamatapouri qualify for inaugural Division 2 final
The two teams relegated from Premier see off four teams from Senior to play Cooks Gardens
Planting and plaque honour NZDF members
Big moment at the Marton dams, as plaque is unveiled with RSA members present.
Frank Greenall: One Cook, too many critics
Captain James Cook would probably be embarrassed by the attention we still accord him.