Podcasts about Whanganui

Send us a textDiscover the heart and soul of rural veterinary practice through Dr Dave Rankin's eyes as he celebrates 30 years with Wanganui Vet Services - sister clinic to Vets on Carlton.  Dr Dave's journey shows what makes a veterinary workplace truly special – the deep bonds formed with farming families across generations, the satisfaction of mentoring young professionals, and the joy of practicing diverse medicine from pregnancy testing cattle to performing emergency small animal surgeries.What stands out in this conversation is Dr Dave's people-first approach to veterinary medicine. "My team's always stronger than the individual," he explains, describing how everyone from receptionists to nurses plays a vital role in clinic success. This philosophy extends to professional development, where staff members are encouraged to pursue their passions – even when it means sending a primarily large animal vet like Dr Dave, to a small animal dental course!The clinic's thoughtful approach to after-hours work demonstrates their commitment to staff wellbeing. New veterinarians receive approximately six months lead-in before joining the on-call roster, and when they do, a tiered support system ensures they're never alone. This structure, combined with extra annual leave, helps address one of the profession's most challenging aspects.Beyond the clinic, Whanganui itself offers an enviable lifestyle. "Everyone forgets we're a seaside city," Dr Dave shares, describing how he can be fishing, skiing, or hiking within minutes of home. With good schools, a pleasant climate, and a central location, it's the perfect setting for veterinary professionals seeking work-life balance.Want to join a veterinary team where you're truly valued? Visit vetclinicjobs.com/vets-on-carlton to learn more about opportunities at this Veterinary Clinic Employer of Choice, where you can apply directly with no recruitment agency involved.   As Dr Dave puts it, "Our clinics allow people to be themselves and to grow in an environment that is fully supported."Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

Whanganui District Council is trialling a so called citizens assembly to help it decide the future of the city's public pools. Almost 400 people applied and 40 have been randomly selected, using demographic information to get a good cross section of residents. They'll be paid $500 to attend up to five meetings. Whanganui District Council chief executive David Langford spoke to Lisa Owen.

Send us a textWhat does it take to be a Veterinary Clinic "Employer of Choice" - Julie South catches up with Dianna - Head of Reception at Wanganui Vet Services (sister clinic of Vets on Carlton).If you're a veterinary professional looking to make your next move and Companion Animals is your thing, you owe it to yourself to check out Vets on Carlton in Whanganui.Dianna shares her 16-year journey at Wanganui Vet Services and Vets on Carlton, revealing what makes this veterinary practice a VetClinicJobs Employer of Choice with a stellar 4.8-star employee rating. Julie and Dianna explore the clinic culture where "everybody is valued the same" regardless of their role, and discover why veterinary professionals choose to build long-term careers in this supportive environment.Reception Manager Diana has worked at Wanganui Vet Services for nearly 16 years:Originally joined as a qualified vet nurse doing her training at the practiceEnjoys building relationships with clients and helping solve their problemsTeam described as "fabulous, dedicated, and professional" with complementary strengthsWhanganui offers excellent quality of life with festivals, outdoor activities, and strong communityClinic serves diverse clientele from urban pet owners to generations of farming familiesWork environment where "everybody is on the same level" regardless of roleTeam provides support when "things go wrong in people's lives"What does it take for VetClinicJobs to identify a clinic as an Employer of Choice Veterinary Clinic?Employer of Choice status requires >2 4-star employee reviews, clinic commitment to CPD community involvementCheck out vetclinicjobs.com/vets-on-carlton for more information, and tune in next week when Julie South catches up with head veterinarian and Massey grad, Dr Dave Rankin. Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

Whanganui social services are bracing for the planned pullback of police from mental health callouts, the mayoral race is heating up, St George's is on the chopping block, and Whanganui has "once in a lifetime" softball talent.

Whanganui farming couple Clare and Grant Adkins are growing plant protein alongside their animals proteins. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about Summer Hill Seeds, here.If you want to hear from the Welches back in 2019, you can catch the previous episode, here.In this episode:0:14 - Meet Clare and Grant2:50 - A different kind of pumpkin7:25 - Processing the seeds13:55 - 'Grand old lady'18:00 - The colour graderWith thanks to:Clare and Grant AdkinsMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life is at a pumpkin farm in Whanganui, finding out about seed growing and meets a photographer from South Auckland who's spending time at one of New Zealand's iconic hill country stations. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:40 - On the farm8:32 - Farming 101: Grapevine pruning11:48 - South Auckland artist absorbs farm life on high country station in Southern Alps27:31 - Life is gourd for pumpkin seed growers at Summer Hill SeedsWith thanks to guests:Jake Dromgool, 144 IslandsRaymond SagapouteleClare and Grant Adkins, Summer Hill SeedsMake sure you're following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Like what you hear? Tell us! Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app or join the RNZ Podcasts Facebook group and join the convo.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Send us a textWhat happens when a non-veterinarian takes the helm of a veterinary practice? In this chat, Tom Dinwiddie reveals how his business background and people-first approach have transformed Wanganui Veterinary Services and Vets on Carlton into genuine Employers of Choice in New Zealand's veterinary landscape.At the heart of Tom's management philosophy lies a refreshing commitment to autonomy and accountability. "We allow people to make their own decisions and work autonomously," he explains, sharing real examples of team members who've flourished under this approach—from the young vet who researched and recommended dental X-ray equipment to the reserved nurse who blossomed into a confident leader. This trust extends to equipment needs and continuing education, with the practice generously supporting veterinarians' professional interests, whether in advanced dentistry, ultrasound techniques, or orthopaedic surgery.Beyond the clinic walls, Tom paints a vivid picture of Whanganui as "New Zealand's best-kept secret"—a place where veterinary professionals can truly have it all.  With affordable housing, excellent schools, and boundless outdoor adventures from river kayaking to mountain climbing, the area offers the quintessential New Zealand lifestyle without the constraints of big-city living. The clinic's success in integrating international veterinary skills is exemplified by Hein, a Dutch veterinarian who joined after falling in love with the Whanganui River during a kayak trip and has now built a life and orthopaedic skills there over ten years.For veterinary professionals contemplating their next career move, this conversation presents a compelling alternative to the traditional vet-owned practice model—one where personal and professional growth go hand in hand, all within one of New Zealand's most liveable communities. Visit vetclinicjobs.com/vets-on-carlton to discover how you could be part of this exceptional team.Struggling to get results from your job advertisements? If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic. The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

LOVERACING.NZ Thoroughbred Racing Update with Justin Evans on Mornings with Ian Smith including, a review of the big Saturday of Racing, Awapuni called off after first race back after 19 months, delay at Whanganui & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The owner of Blue Duck Station, on the banks of the Whanganui and Retaruke Rivers, gives us the post-drought conditions on-farm. He also discusses extensive conservation efforts and how his agritourism venture is going. Plus, whether his wife will flood their farm with Kaimanawa horses after the impending muster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview podcast giving the inside scoop of what happens in comedy scenes across the globe and dedicated to speaking to the mavericks in the comedy world. We talk to maori and Kiwi comedian, Kajun Brooking. Raised on the gang infested streets of Hastings, Kajun moved to Whanganui in search of a better life. This is where he cultivates cunning comedy and hustles sticky punchlines based on life experience. Described as quick witted and punchy, his mission is to make at least one person laugh. If he can do that, his job is done for the night and he can continue to prove to his 17 year old Son that Dad is actually funny. Here is an overview of what we discussed: If you would like to know about Kajun Brooking, you can reach him on all social media platforms at kajun_comedy.If you would like to know more on Marvin, you can follow him through his Linktree at https://linktr.ee/theflopmaster. #standupcomedypodcast #comedypodcast #interviewingcomedians #comedians #podcastinterview #standupcomedian #standupcomedians #newzealand #mäori You can follow this podcast on Youtube at https://bit.ly/41LWDAq, Spotify at https://spoti.fi/3oLrmyU and Apple podcasts at https://apple.co/3LEkr3E.

Thad Taylor, Stephen Hunt and Brendan Popplewell preview the races at Ellerslie & Whanganui this weekend. 

Thad Taylor talks us through the meets at Waverly, Ellerslie, Whanganui and Invercargill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To opowieść o Odrze, drugiej co do wielkości rzece w Polsce, i obywatelskim projekcie ustawy, której celem jest przyznanie Odrze osobowości prawnej. Czy to sposób na ochronę rzeki, którą trzy lata temu płynęły tony zatrutych ryb i która padła ofiarą katastrofy ekologicznej? Nadanie osobowości prawnej rzece nie jest niczym nowym. Jednym z pierwszych takich przypadków była w 2017 roku rzeka Whanganui w Nowej Zelandii. Takie prawa uzyskały też rzeki w Kanadzie, Indiach, Ekwadorze i Kolumbii. W Europie prawo do własnej reprezentacji przed sądem uzyskała dwa lata temu hiszpańska laguna Mar Menor. Był to wynik obywatelskiej inicjatywy ustawodawczej, pod którą, w reakcji na katastrofę ekologiczną, podpisało się ponad 640 tysięcy osób. Obecnie jest ponad 500 miejsc na świecie, gdzie toczą się podobne procesy.

S česko-kanadským dokumentaristou o filmování řeky, která je právnickou osobou, maorském vztahu k přírodě i Kanadě ve stínu Donalda Trumpa. Moderuje Štěpán Sedláček.

Mike discusses the latest events in Whanganui including the food scraps collection service being scrapped and updates on the Dublin St Bridge.

I'm all good but... I want to be at Jim Beam Homegrown with everyone else.

At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. New Zealand: 7/10 Between the investment conference, the India trip about to unfold, and the huge boost in visa interest from wealthy foreigners, that's not a bad week's work for a small country trying to get its mojo back. Tariffs: 2/10 The idiocy driving the ideology has been on full display. Random numbers, multiple threats, increased costs - all it has done this week is tank markets, decrease value, freak people out, provide uncertainty, and generally reinforce the idea that the U.S President is random as, if not dangerous. Whanganui: 7/10 That council with the payment for meetings and dumping the food scraps is rolling. It's not often a council does two good things in a week. Liam Lawson: 8/10 It's early days and the pressure is real, but F1 is as big as sport gets anywhere and he is at the pointy end of it. Fonterra: 9/10 Yet another payment upgrade. Those guys can't stop giving away money. We like that too. Malcolm Turnbull: 7/10 Sort of my hero of the week. If you give into bullies, you get more bullying. In politics, and life, it's sage advice. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of March - local Government leaders are pushing for postal voting to be replaced with a voting booth system, saying it is vital for the future of local elections. Matt & Tyler went to the top and spoke to Electoral Reform Group chair and Nelson mayor, Nick Smith. Then, the Afternoons duo discuss Whanganui rejecting the food waste recycling bins - are they the silliest bins ever? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 12 March 2025, with a Ukraine ceasefire deal now on the table - is Russia going to agree? Ryan Bridge speaks to Russia expert Alexey Muraviev. CTU president Richard Wagstaff tells Ryan why he wants the government to hold on to its living wage rules for procurements. Why is Briscoes boss Rod Duke telling the Government to get its A into G to help the economy? Plus, Ryan really really hates his food scraps bin - so much he's considering moving to Whanganui! Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Waikato man is outraged by a $10,000 optional fee charged by one of the country's most expensive integrated state schools, Whanganui Collegiate. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nalini Baruch & Richard Pamatatau. They discuss whether school busses should be equipped with seat-belts, and a Citizens Assembly that's being launched in Whanganui. Nalini Baruch is the founder of Lot 8 Olive Oil. Richard Pamatatau is the programme leader for Creative Writing in the School of Social Science and Humanities at AUT [picture id="4MKOMS0_201030_NORTHLANDS-BUS-CRASH_17_29640" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Whanganui's iconic paddle steamer - the Waimarie - is celebrating a double anniversary of sorts this year. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went along for a cruise.

Who didn't want to live at the pool as a kid? One family in Whanganui is lucky enough to do just that - their home is the former site of the Gonville Pool in Whanganui. 

Mike updates Kathryn on the latest in Whanganui.

A National MP wants to raise the age for mandatory jury duty. Under current legislation, the court registrar must excuse anyone over the age of 65 who's been summoned for jury service if they request it. Whanganui MP Carl Bates has had his Member's Bill drawn today - proposing to raise automatic excusal from jury duty from 65 to 72. He says this would update a very old law. "There's been a big shift in societal expectations and the way we work - and I trust our seniors to be able to fulfil jury duty." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a stellar line-up including Olympians middle-distance runner Sam Tanner and long jumper-turned-sprinter Anna Grimaldi there was no mistaking who was the star attraction at the Cooks Classic athletics meet in Whanganui at the weekend. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin took in the action.

This week Bryan talks with Liz Shackleton from Animal and Plant Health NZ. She discusses the review of our approval system for pesticides, herbicides and other tools farmers need to face the diseases and pests that are becoming more prevalent here. Wayne Langford of Federated Farmers joins the podcast to talk about the year ahead. Wayne is looking to help grow membership and consolidate the Feds mandate to advocate on the behalf of the rural sector.Senior reporter Richard Rennie outlines some of the stories he's been working on this week, including a lack of funding for the QEII National Trust. We also get an update on the liquidation of Whanganui's Waimarie Meats.

Senior reporter Richard Rennie outlines some of the stories he's been working on this week, including a lack of funding for the QEII National Trust. We also get an update on the liquidation of Whanganui's Waimarie Meats.

DISCUSSION ON DEATH AND SUICIDE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED “To err is human, but to really f#@k things up you need the Plymouth Brethren” – and in the case we report today, they come in the person of Simon Filleul, a Plymouth Brethren elder and Rapid Relief team spokesman from Whanganui, New Zealand. Simon's business, Playground Centre Limited took on a talented and enthusiastic 19-year old, exploited his energy and loyalty to the utmost extreme for 7 years, lured him to Australia with false and unfulfilled promises of training, promotion and financial assistance, then finally, having extracted everything of value from him, left him to die alone, hanging from his forklift truck. Yes, we are angry, and sickened by the greed, cruelty and hypocrisy of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and its fake Rapid Relief Team Charity – and yes , it's a bloody long podcast – but if you are, like the Filleuls, one of those smug, self-important callous money-grubbing UBT trained PBCC businessmen you need to sit yourself down and watch this podcast again, and again and again…because if YOU f#@k up, it will be your proud, respectable Brethren name on the next episode of Get-a-Life Podcast. Link for insiders- https://docsend.dropbox.com/view/it7jfnbp9ny3k98g Sam Keast folder link- https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/snihhd7ut2i1qtf95vccf/AK1H1PBsNP8Cf1mcyhwenP4?rlkey=end0nxzozb8tb4igq7hgh2292&st=0afn03pl&dl=0 Link to articles referred in podcast- https://www.urbaneffects.co.nz/take-a-seat-whanganui-lets-chat-about-big-things/ https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/victorias-new-workplace-manslaughter-offences?fbclid=IwY2xjawHtb7ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRoiy-s2y0x-y8th-9WPmNfOv-JB7F853A8018FuD3ztVRivCm6woC0a3A_aem_VoBzcgFcTxnx2ev_ohRmKA https://youtu.be/Ih8CEvq1ZnA?si=2dgqj-PgD1N5bVRv https://www.leightonassociates.co.nz/post/ducking-and-weaving-on-both-sides-of-the-ditch https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/family-of-kiwi-tradie-samuel-keast-fights-for-answers-after-suspected-suicide-overseas-uncovers-toxic-workplace/C5IYGW6Q7VEDVKQRGNADDHN25A/ https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/tradies-haunting-google-search-on-final-call/news-story/11ac2bb3e3ec3de9cefdda5670911a31?amp https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/whanganuis-playground-centre-builds-play-equipment-for-countries-around-world/VJV5MMNP67TTABQVZLJUKWOHLU/ other Workplace death- https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-regulator-investigates-separate-workplace-deaths-on-horror-wednesday-20240404-p5fhjt.html https://archive.ph/vs2y7 https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/report-incident-criteria-notifiable-incidents https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/saynotobullying?fbclid=IwY2xjawH43kNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHed7TOuhYeLgj-WSyNB9j3pmBug4hiJWhqyWd0Hqa12oa7eAO45A4mhvBQ_aem_7qKqMJH-J3YZrQm1zJv2SA To share your story or be a guest on the show, email info.getalife@proton.me Get a Life Paypal donations - https://www.paypal.me/getalifepodcast Get a Life GoFundMe- https://gofund.me/614bcd06 PayPal link for USA- https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8Tz4n35OJ8 Olive Leaf Network- https://oliveleaf.network/ Thinking of Leaving Pamphlet and resources - https://oliveleaf.network/resources/ Link to Anchor/Spotify- https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/G6sjHA2xHwb Preston Down Trust Decision- http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/media/591398/preston_down_trust_full_decision.pdf Aberdeen incident- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1riImgAqwaqGwjYq6vRQIr4_jscJA0eQN/view?usp=sharing If we walk in the light letters- https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WlgJladl1r95YGxW0FbZ0prYfjlg7FU/view?usp=sharing Admin/Legal email address: stouffvillelegal-gal@protonmail.com Office address: 22 Braid Bend Stouffville ON L4A 1R7 #plymouthbrethrenchristianchurch #pbcc #abuse #church #cult #mindcontrol #brainwashing #conversation #exmembers #exposingtruth #expose #exposure #whistleblower #getalifepodcast #getalife #podcast #rules #strict #exclusivebrethren #brucehales #BruceHales #BDH #BruceDHales #UniversalBusinessTeam #UBT #RRT #RapidReliefTeam #Aberdeen #OneSchoolGlobal

Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui on the final day of her Tangi. Reporter, Pokere Paewai, spoke to Morning Report's Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from her Whangaehu Marae.

On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal ramifications of the treaty principals bill, how to avoid a huge taxbill from the IRD and why fruit and vegetables are about to get cheaper.

Whanau, friends and colleagues of Dame Tariana Turia are gathering at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui, to pay their respects ahead of her burial tomorrow. The co-founder of Te Pati Maori died on Friday after earlier suffering a stroke. Whanau kaimahi Tamahaia Skinner spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

This week in Whanganui about 15 people who'd been camped out permanently in a freedom camping spot were evicted by the District Council. 

Whooping Cough A national epidemic has just been declared in New Zealand. Reported 260+ cases diagnosed in past four weeks. Whooping cough is potentially a fatal disease especially in younger children and babies less than one year. Three babies died last year in New Zealand from whooping cough when we didn't have an epidemic! What is whooping cough? Caused by a bacteria called pertussis. Damages lining of throat and lungs causing cough. Cough can go on for weeks or months – called ‘100' day cough. Very easy to catch – spreads through the air – cough/sneezing - one person can on average spread to 12 others. What are the signs? Depends on age - Younger the child more at risk of becoming very unwell. Starts with runny nose, temp and sneezing 1-2 weeks Cough develops, very irritating, bouts of coughing with gasping for air between coughs, may last minutes and may vomit after cough. Older children typically whoop as they gasp for breath. Younger infants less than 6 months: go blue with cough spasms, stop breathing, not able to feed, get exhausted – may need hospital. Gradually over weeks, up to 3 months cough gets better. In older adults and children – symptoms less severe. Who is at risk? Partially immunized children. Babies too young for their first immunization at 6 weeks. Children with heart or lung conditions. How is it treated? Antibiotics may reduce the severity if given early and can reduce spread. However, there is no treatment for the cough once it starts. Babies: The cough may make the baby difficult to breath and unable to feed. Sometimes will need to go to hospital for oxygen treatment and feeding through a nasal tube. How do you prevent it and when to see your doctor? Immunization is the only protection. In particular pregnant mums after 16 weeks should be immunized as gives protection to baby in first6 weeks of life. Partially immunized children at risk. See your doctor if your child has difficulty breathing or looks unwell. Call ambulance if child or baby goes blue coughing, stops breathing or seizure. Current outbreak The latest ESR data, which covers the four weeks up to 8 November, showed rates were highest among infants less than a year old, those most vulnerable to severe disease, and with a high proportion requiring hospitalisation. It also identified hotspots in in Wairarapa, Southern, Whanganui and Capital and Coast health districts. Wairarapa had 13 cases, which was by far the highest rate at 25.4 cases per 100,000 people. That was followed by Southern at 11.6 (42 cases), Whanganui at 11.4 (8 cases) and Capital and Coast at 10.4 (34 cases).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Thad Taylor, Paul Maoate, Stephen Hunt and Brendan Popplewell as they preview the races at Ellerslie and Whanganui.

Social service Birthright Whanganui closes after 65 years and others are fighting for survival.

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery at Pukenamu Queen's Park in the centre of Whanganui is one of New Zealand's oldest purpose-built galleries. It first opened in 1919 and houses a nationally significant collection. The historic home has been closed for the past decade due to an extensive 70 million dollar redevelopment, but is reopening to the public this morning. The gallery contains more than 9000 items, made up of approximately 8000 artworks and many archival materials. Co-host of RNZ's Culture 101 Mark Amery tells Susie what's been happening at the dawn ceremony.

Tomorrow is the big day for those in the arts and Whanganui residents.  

Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery in Whanganui and its shimmering new wing - will be unveiled for the first time tomorrow following a $70 million makeover that's been a decade in the making. Robin Martin reports.

The Leg Up crew are back for another big weekend of racing including the Metric Mile at Whanganui and the return of Orchestral at Ellerslie

230 mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month. Alexa Cook reports from Ohakune.

Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers will find out on Tuesday afternoon if they will keep their jobs or if the plant they work at is closing down. Winstone Pulp electrician and union delegate Daniel Abernathy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ruapehu's mayor is hopeful the government has worked out a last-minute deal with Winstone Pulp International to prevent its closure due to high wholesale power prices. Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Whanganui District Council has voted 11-2 to keep Maori wards for the 2025 election. A Whanganui freedom camping site next to the Whanganui River has been shut down due to property damage, abuse and threatening behaviour. And a local tradie is having some success in the boxing ring. Mike Tweed is a Multimedia Journalist for the Whanganui Chronicle

Kodachroma is an exhibition by Whanganui-based artist Katherine Claypole. It weaves colour and handstitching to create a flash of vividness in the midst of winter. The title is a play on Kodachrome, a reference to Katherine's interest in this medium and the aesthetic of the '70s. Katherine advises the viewer to move around the work and experience it from different angles to enjoy its full optical potential. Beth spoke to Katherine about Kodachroma and her artmaking processes.

Lots going on in the wide art world of Tāmaki Makaurau this week! Sofia had a kōrero with curator Natasha Conland about the Walters Prize candidates and exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery.   Beth spoke with Whanganui-based artist Katherine Claypole about her exhibition Kodachroma, currently on at Suite Gallery. Sofia also spoke to artist Shannon Te Ao about an exhibition of his at Coastal Signs, Te pōtiki o te ao.  And Beth had a kōrero with curator James Gatt about Milkstars: Sound Constellations, an exhibition currently on at Te Uru Gallery. For Stage Direction this week: Alice Canton is in to chat with Keagan Carr Fransch about ANTi, a show about a family forced to meet at the intersection of queer love, religious expectations, tragic heroines and Black womanhood at Basement Theatre from the 27th to the 31st of August.  And to round off the show, as always, we have your weekly Arts Guide!

The redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery is set to reopen in November. Mike says it has cost around $70 million, $17.3million coming from ratepayers. 

Connect' is the transport service managed by the Horizons Regional Council, with bus routes stretching across Ruapehu, Horowhenua, Whanganui and Tararua. After much discourse, they are conducting a survey to ask users IF they enjoy hearing music on the bus. And if they do, WHAT music? Jesse chats to the Manager of Transport Services for the council, Mark Read about what they want to know.

A night out tracking the new kiwi which call Wellington, and Terawhiti Station, home with the Capital Kiwi Project team.

The Whanganui District Council has snapped up a bunch of buildings and land in the central city for $3.9m - with the potential end product a new, council-led hotel and carpark.