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Vol. 36, No. 44 - November 12, 2020
52 Ingestre Street, Whanganui - ‘NZ’s Most Beautiful City’. Phone 345 3666 or 345 3655, email rivercitypress@xtra.co.nz
Forced to flee Syria - now a senior
analyst for NZ Treasury
and his father, a univer- three – New Zealand, Ita- port them as the Scholar-
BY DOUG DAVIDSON ship did not cover living
sity professor, told him to ly and Australia and was
Dr Karam Shaar was in Whanganui re- leave before he too was costs. However, she was
cently visiting a fellow Syrian. I met up with both Florence and Victo- -
him to find out why he had to leave Syria, Malaysia, one of the few ria University. As for Ad- ship, then a full time one.
countries which allowed elaide, South Australia, he She got her PhD only 2
how he came to New Zealand and about his
Syrians to apply for a was told “We do not ad- weeks ago in Behavioural
current job as a Senior Analyst for the New Economics, research-
tourist visa when they ar- mit Syrian nationals.”
Zealand Treasury. rived in the country. Understandably he “was ing as Karam says, “The
Back in 2011, Karam ers. He wanted to continue economics of disasters
had just completed his It was dangerous to op- his studies but to get a Later, after coming to – where psychology and
degree in Economics in pose the Government and student visa he had to New Zealand, he was economics interact. She is
his home city of Aleppo, he kept his involvement invited to go to an inter- likely to be appointed as a
which was the largest city secret from his sister and he went to Egypt and national trade conference lecturer in the university.”
but now due to the Civil brother, until in one pro- returned once his visa in Adelaide. “I thought Karam now has a po-
War, had been overtaken test “I was tapped on the was approved. Karam this would also be an sition as a Senior Ana-
by the capital of Da- shoulder. It was my broth- was able to study for a opportunity to go to the lyst in the New Zealand
mascus. Protests against er. He and my sister were Masters. He says, “Ma- university to express my Treasury. Just before the
the regime of Bashar al- involved without any of laysia has very low costs annoyance.” It didn’t hap- elections, he wrote a sum-
Assad had broken up in us knowing.” for University study and pen because his request mary of the IMF World
Aleppo and Karam be- Soon many of his friends the state universities are for an Australian visa was Economic Outlook for the
came one of the organis- were arrested and tortured highly rated. The univer- turned down. Ministers of Finance.
sity where I studied actu- At Victoria University, Back in Aleppo, the re-
ally has a higher world he completed his PhD sistance to the regime was
ranking compared with while also doing some crushed, thanks partially
Victoria University in work for the Reserve to regular bombing from
Wellington.” Bank on Loan to Value Russian jets and Syrian
While studying he met ratios (LVRs look at how helicopters. Karam’s fam-
Hanna from Iran who much you're looking to ily left Syria for Europe
was also doing a Mas- borrow, relative to the and North America. His
ters in Economics and value of the house you father continued working
she persuaded him to ap- want to buy). as a professor in the USA.
ply for a scholarship to In the meantime Hanna
do a PhD. He applied for - Continued on page 2 Dr Karam Shaar in Whanganui recently
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Possibility of extending the Five local artists receive
tracks for the tram Amplifying Grants
Five local creatives have ment panel was impressed the sector and at the am-
Tramways Trust received funding in the in- with the quality and range bition, belief and gener-
Chair, Kritzo Venter augural round of Amplify of applications and had a osity of our brightest and
# z& Y+*[ Grants, an initiative from very hard decision in front best.”
put us back by about Whanganui & Partners. of them. She says the pan- Funding was awarded
two years, but we are The funding is intended el was looking for appli- to glassblower, Katie
now ready to take the to support the equipment cations that demonstrated Brown, for the devel-
next steps … we are and technology creatives existing achievement, but opment of e-commerce
hopeful that we can need to take their work to also where funding could capabilities, YouTube
! " the next level. content creator, Te Wai-
for the various, as yet Emma Bugden from “I was excited by the Nui Ranginui Mansell,
# / Whanganui & Partners, recipients they ultimately towards the construction
related projects that we says the grants were chose, which cover the of a new workspace, cre-
! " full range of creative in- ative co-working space
city.” funding for creatives. dustries. We’ve funded a owner, Jack Mitchell-
He added that he “Most arts grants sup- glass artist, paper mak- Anyon, for the con-
“envisaged a reinvig- ers, a co-working space, structions of moveable
oration of the plans out front, like exhibitions, a taonga puoro designer walls, harakeke paper
to extend the track, gigs or performances,” and a YouTube content
beginning with discus- Bugden said. “But the ] product creator, Pakohe
sions with the Whan- more I work with the crea- - Papers, towards a new
ganui District Council tive sector the more I see ists or organisations and computer system and
for inclusion in long- Whanganui tram
the need to support and all have shown leadership taonga puoro designer,
term plans.” Trust was able to com- ganui, the Trust is ”after we had such a strengthen the behind- and innovation in their Tom Carroll, towards the
In the meantime, bine with Neville Gor- dependent on loyal and large tramway system the-scenes infrastructure ; purchase of workshop
tram volunteers pro- rie and his 1960’s ex hard working volun- in our town for 40 plus that enables creativity to heartened at the state of tools.
vide regular Sunday London double-decker teers. Pat Seconi is one years and at the end in
afternoon runs (1 to ! 
New mural at Tawhero School brightens and inspires
Karleen Marshall, Principal/Tumuaki "
of Tawhero School, wanted her students He adds, “Although I chose the colours
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Lyn Whiteside - her final concert LETTER - Sarjeant Gallery cost blowout
Dear editor
Over the last three years the Whan-
the Government grants are conditional
on the council (ratepayers) stumping up
with the Community Choir ganui Ratepayers' Association has
released several press statements ex-
pressing concern at the escalating costs
associated with the redevelopment of
for any further cost blowouts. Thus far,
soon after starting site works, $228,000
of council "contingency" money has al-
ready been spent.
Lyn Whiteside will Lyn sical conferences.”
direct the Whanganui Looking back there is the Sarjeant Art Gallery and the impact What concerns the Ratepayers' Associa-
Community Choir for one concert that comes that may have for Whanganui ratepay- tion is that, with a three year construction
to the forefront. That was ers. deadline, bearing in mind the already
choir performs on Satur- a performance of the Mi- Without detracting from the superb shocking record of cost escalation, are
day, November 14. It will kado at Heritage House " " Whanganui Ratepayers going to have to
complete 11 years as Mu- in 2013. She says, “We Central Government, the escalation in fund many millions more for the comple-
sical Director. The choir were able to have a good costs is alarming. tion of this project? Project Manager,
normally performs twice number of quality sing- May 2015 - As quoted by the then Gaye Batty, stated that the contingency
a year and also at Hos- ers, especially men. It Mayor Main, cost for redevelopment fund being held in reserve will never be
pice Concerts, along with was a superb show with $31.5 million, council contribution 3 revealed “because of possibly contractors
other Whanganui choirs. great acting helped by million. " "
However, Lyn is not the involvement of Joan November 2017 - Cost $34.9 million, That statement is outstanding in its naive-
leaving music. In fact she Street. It was a great suc- council contribution $5 million. Mayor ty and shows a total lack of due diligence
will be the musical direc- ! Main said, “We have promised our rate- in the whole tendering process. The
tor for Amdram’s produc- culturally.” payers we will do this only if we source secrecy surrounding council's predeter-
tion of the Phantom of Lyn sums it up by say- the money from outside Whanganui." mined 'allocation for contingency funds'
the Opera to take place ing, “It has been a great Move forward to December 2020 - is not acceptable. Council also needs to
in September 2021 at the ride.” Cost now $49.3 million, council's con- be open about the amount budgeted for
Opera House. Workshops The Whanganui Com- tribution $5 million plus "contingen- the redeveloped galleries operating costs.
have started already. Lyn munity Choir concert is at cies." We were stung by the Waste Water Treat-
will also continue to teach Central Baptist Church on { # - # |
singing at Collegiate and Saturday, November 14 at jeant has been escalating by $70,000 - Ray Brightwell
for private students. 2pm. per week. It’s important to note that all Chairman, Whanganui Ratepayers Assn
It was her father who in-
spired Lyn to get into mu-
sicals as he was involved the ‘Man of La Mancha.’ I was doing my own sing-
in them. “Mum also made This led to more roles ing studies.” (Lyn has an
sure I did piano and sing- such as that of Adele in ATCL in Singing).
ing lessons.” It came to Die Fledermaus, featur- 6 "
fruition when she was 15 ing the ‘laughing song.’ It initially at Nga Tawa.
when she sang a lead role also led to musical direct- They had two teachers
in the Dannevirke Oper- ing and by 1998 she not covering musical theatre
atic Society’s Sound of only directed the Sound singing as well as classi-
Music production. of Music in Taupo but had cal singing. Ingrid Culli-
However, she left New her son cast as Fredric, the 
Council purchases Durie Hill section near Bouquet of the Week:
Tower for use as public reserve Jennifer O’Leary
Whanganui District = ~ - Jennifer with
Council has bought 9 $ Lily
Blyth Street near the War Blyth Street is now uncon-
Memorial Tower on Durie ditional, with a settlement
Hill for use as a public re- date of Friday, 20 Novem-
serve. ber 2020.
Councillors adopted rec- @ -
ommendations agreeing chase 3 Blyth Street was not
in principle to proceed accepted by the vendor.
with the purchase of two The 22 October meeting
properties – 3 and 9 Blyth was held to consider sub-
Street – subject to reach-
ing agreement on satis- submitters following public
factory terms of sale with consultation, after commu-
the vendors, at a council nity group Step Up Durie
meeting on Thursday, 22 Hill requested the council
October. consider buying the vacant
Phone: 06 357 3619 Mob: 027 269 4277
Email: margaretjjones13@yahoo.com
2021 SOUTH ISLAND TOURS section at 9 Blyth Street.
More than 120 submis-
ority of funding, the rates
burden and that there was
review.
The Psychoactive Sub-
20 DAYS sions were received. In ad- ! stances Act 2013 came into
11 March 2021 COST $4,050 dition, a letter of support
with 192 signatures was re-
The open space imme-
diately next to the War
force on 18 July 2013 and
created a regulated market
ceived for the purchase of 9 Memorial Tower is an for the legal sale of ap-
19 DAYS Blyth Street. easily-accessible site for proved recreational psycho- Marie and Lily in Aramoho love their local postie.
10 October 2021 COST $4,375* Of the 119 submissions outstanding views over active products by licensed Lily is the dog and welcomes postie, Jennifer O’Leary,
because each day she gives her a dog biscuit, which
*$165pp FAREWELL SPIT TOUR INCLUDED IN COST on 9 Blyth Street, 99 were Whanganui and is close to sellers. In 2014, under the
in support, one was neutral the Durie Hill Elevator, one act, the council adopted its she tends to bury to await a suitable time for eating.
and 19 were opposed. The of the city’s most visited at- Psychoactive Substances – Lily’s owner, Marie, who nominated Jennifer for the
2021 BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR purchase of 3 Blyth Street tractions. Local Approved Products RCP Bouquet of the Week, says Jennifer is loved not
only by the pets on her route but also by the people.
generated 117 submissions. The high number of sub- Policy 2014 and was re-
14 DAYS %/ quired to review its policy Jennifer’s friendly approach was backed up by her
29 April 2021 COST $3,500 proposal, three were neu- important the area was to manager at NZ Post, Rochelle Brandon, who arranged
for us (including Lily) to surprise Jennifer as she sort-
tral and 19 were against. all Whanganui residents. on which it was made.
Most submissions in sup- The council also adopted All submissions on the ed out her mail at headquarters, getting ready to start
Check us out Cost of tour based on twin share. " the review of its Psycho- land purchase at Durie Hill her day.
on Facebook! For an itinerary please ring MARGARET on the iconic nature of the active Substances – Local can be viewed on Whan- 4 ! !
www.margaretsgoldentours.com location and the preserva- Approved Products Policy ganui District Council’s together by Nicola and her team at the Flower Room,
tion of views and openness at the 22 October meet- website at: www.whan- an Inter Flora Top 20 Club member. Jennifer also re-
of the site. Those opposing ing. One submission was ganui.govt.nz/Durie-Hill- ceived a voucher for lunch for two from the Grand
Enquiries any time: TOLL FREE 0800 77 00 70 cited concerns about pri- received in support of the land-purchase Irish Pub.
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Council appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Whanganui District with Waka Kotahi NZ he most recently held the event,” says Mr Fell. join our team.” of Chief Executive Of-
Council welcomes a new Transport Agency and NZ role of National Manager, “Lance’s experience Mr Kennedy will start at & Q
= {" {~ Police. Journey Optimisation. clearly shows a real focus the council on Monday, 30 Council on 2 November.
to its executive team this Mr Fell says, “The Chief Prior to this, he spent 26 on improving service lev- November. “We would like to ac-
month, with the appoint- {" {~ years with NZ Police in- els and a proven ability to The role of Chief Operat- knowledge Bryan for his
ment of Lance Kennedy to important role in develop- cluding in senior manage- provide leadership, often " {~ contribution and wish
the role. ing and maintaining rela- ment roles at both regional during times of duress. held by Bryan Nicholson, him all the best with this
Chief Executive, Kym tionships with our stake- and national levels. We’re pleased to have him who took up the position new challenge.”
Fell, says Lance comes holders and Lance brings “While at NZTA Lance
to the council with sig- with him a hugely valu- played a key part in the
" able skillset in this area.” organisations’ COVID
leadership experience, Lance comes to the response as well as tak-
having held senior roles council after almost two ing the helm as Incident
and a half years at the NZ Controller during the 2019
Lance Kennedy Transport Agency, where State Highway 4 landslide
The ancient treatment
of acupuncture
Significant successes on the sports field
for Cullinane College students
As the end of the school-
ing year approaches our
students continue to work
with a sense of purpose
and determination. Our
NCEA students should
be commended for the
excellent way they have
refocused themselves on
their academic goals af-
ter the disruption due to
Covid-19 during Term 2.
The College has had
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Tyrone Kemp and Sosoli
Talawadua, from Whan-
ganui Rugby Union, re-
cently presented our 1st
XV rugby team with their
trophy for winning the World Acupuncture Day enced in Chinese Herbal their daily practice. For
Manawatu Premier 2 Di- is today November 15 Medicine and may more information go to
vision. They also handed and it is an opportunity to combine both forms in acupuncture.org.nz
out the winner’s medals !
to our girls for winning gain entry for the Con- On Thursday, 5 Novem- December, our students !
the 'Whanganui 10 a dors National Tournament ber, our College held the will gather at the Royal practice. Acupuncture
side Girls Rugby Com- to be held in April 2021. 2020 Maori Awards Even- Opera House to celebrate originated from tradi-
petition'. As a result, our Our Under 15 Girls’ 7’s ing. This was a wonderful the academic achieve- tional Chinese medicine
Cullinane College Rug- team will be entering this event where our College ments of both our junior and is currently one of
by teams look forward tournament also. On top and community gathered and senior students. This the most widely used
to building on from the of this, the College will to celebrate the success is a change to our previous forms of complementary
success of 2020 as 2021 still enter both Manawatu of our Maori students. Prize Giving ceremonies, medicine.
approaches. The Col- and Whanganui competi- We congratulate all of the as we are hosting the event It involves inserting
lege is entering a Girls tions with the number of award recipients from this for the entire College and sterile, single use needles,
Open 7’s team in the lo- students participating in- ceremony. it is sure to be a wonderful no thicker than a human
creasing again next year. Finally, on Thursday, 3 celebration. hair, relatively painlessly
body. Usually no more
than six to eight needles
are used in each treat-
ment that typically lasts
for 40 to 60 minutes. This
includes the time taken to
record a comprehensive
clinical history. A course
of treatments is generally
considered to be between
eight to ten sessions.
Acupuncture can be
used for a range of pa-
tient conditions ranging
from lower back pain,
depression and migraines
to respiratory, gastro-
intestinal and cardio-
vascular ailments. ACC
recognised acupuncture
as an alternative treat-
ment back in 1990.
Members of Acupunc-
ture NZ have to complete
at least four years full
time training to be regis-
tered. Whilst all members
practice acupuncture,
many are also experi-
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Flight Centre staff choose to be brokers, over redundancy
Sierra O’Donnell and domestic travel arrange- Covid cancellation cover
Jo McDonnell were ments.” which includes something
both Flight Centre sales As they are still part of happening up to seven
consultants working out Flight Centre they are days prior to your trip.”
of the shop in Whan- ! ! ]" They add, “We are local
ganui – Sierra for the Centre’s negotiation girls. This is our liveli-
past 6 years and Jo for power and to pass on the hood. We will look after
12 years. Both loved ! our customers.”
their jobs, travelling ‘consultants contracted You can contact them as
themselves and espe- to Flight Centre’ they follows:
cially Flight Centre as a are independent agents Sierra – sierra.odonnell.
company to work for. " ® "
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ganui Flight Centre and train travel as well as "
shop was one of the organising holiday pack- You can also contact
23 stores Flight Centre ages, especially for fami- them through their Fa-
closed down as a result lies but also for sports and cebook page Wanganui
of Covid’s impact on community organisations. Flight Centre Brokers.
overseas travel. (Twen- As Jo says, “We will take
ty-three stores have away some of the pressure Jo and Sierra
remained open). The from you.”
As most of us, they
redundancy but Sierra are “hopeful of travel
and Jo approached the
company and suggested
bubbles to Australia and
the Cook Island opening
Whanganui district arts heroes quiz
they become Flight soon. That will help get - By Quizmaster David photographer in Whan- Whanganui Opera House diva Productions Ltd, was 6. Roger Brasell.
Centre brokers. They had " _ Scoullar ganui from 1899—1927. during Amdram’s golden named after the Lady Go- 7. Shirley London.
to qualify and they did Apart from that there are 1. She is an actress, 4. A former Wanganui years of the 1960s and diva legend of her home 8. Patricia Ryan (Ri-
and now they work from still customers wanting to writer, singer, director and Polytechnic artist/mentor, 1970s. town of Coventry. anne), ballerina, chore-
home. transfer overseas credits - he is recognised as a sig- 8. She has had a stellar 2. Joan Rosier-Jones. ographer, Artistic Direc-
There are advantages to domestic travel and tre whose professional " - career in ballet in NZ and 3. Frank Denton. When tor and Senior Classical
they say. “It provides Sierra and Jo can continue theatre career began with porary NZ ceramics and a overseas, even partnering the Sarjeant Gallery Dance Tutor for Royal
_! ! helping with that. Sierra the Four Seasons Theatre " " - Rudolph Nureyev. opened he was commis- New Zealand Ballet.
the clients. We can meet says, “It is better for us to in Putiki. porary Maori clay art. 9. This London-based sioned to curate an inter- 9. Hamish Horsley. His
up in their homes or in a chase refunds rather than 2. This novelist, play- 5. A visual artist, poet sculptor has built an im- national collection of art work is found throughout
café. Over the years we phoning an 0800 number wright, short story and / # "- pressive reputation with photography to form part the UK, Northern Europe,
built up some amaz- and waiting in line for / cally died in hospital after " - of the new gallery's col- the Middle East and more
ing relationships and someone to respond.” dozen books to her name collapsing while bathing ten monumental public art lection. recently India, Vietnam
customers have shown, They point out “There including one about the in a thermal pool in Ro- commissions and private 4. Wi Taepa. He prefers and Thailand.
not only loyalty, but also are also changes in insur- murder of a Chinese mar- torua. projects. to hand-build his work 10. Donald Trott. In the
a positive response to ance arrangements with ket garden worker near 6. Lead guitar for The 10. He has had a life- rather than throw it on the late 1980’s he spearhead-
using them for their now " Whanganui in 1922. Minors, the pop band he long devotion to singing wheel. ed the establishment of a
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12 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020$45,000 in scholarships given out in record-breaking
UCOL Whanganui event
At its recent scholar- “We had very high cali- donors to share in the stu- nally due to be awarded at
ship ceremony, UCOL bre recipients this year. So dents’ journeys. They keep Graduation.
Whanganui awarded 41 many of our students are not supporting the scholarships "
scholarships worth a total just focusing on their pro- because they know they’re " + #
$45,000, the most scholar- grammes of study; they’re " - Laura Cooper (NZ Diplo-
ships the campus has ever already looking ahead to dents’ lives.” mas in Business).
given out in a single year. their career pathways and For Bachelor of Applied 0
Nine local organisa- what their next step will be Management student, Hu- + #
tions and trusts donated when they leave UCOL.” ki-Ana Bishop-Williams, Dale Heywood (NZ Cer-
scholarships, along with Scholarship recipients the awards ceremony was ? 3
Chartered Accountants were chosen based on their a double blessing – she was 3 & 4)
Australia New Zealand. academic achievements, ef- awarded the Chartered Ac- Nicholas Toyne (Bach-
New donors this year fort, future plans, character, countants Australia New elor of Design & Art)
included Te Rünanga o Zealand Scholarship and & 7%X =-
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Whanganui and Partners and their community. Ngãti Apa Scholarship. Rachel Hamblyn (NZ
and Action Coach Busi- Paul says she is greatly She says the overwhelming = > &-
ness Coaching. Long-term appreciative of the donors’ feeling for her is gratitude. apy)
donors include Akoranga continued support and was “Now that I’m in the sec- 7%X =-
Education Trust, Arthur delighted to have new ones ond year of my studies, I’ve cate in Food & Beverage
Wheeler Leedstown Trust, get on board this year. needed more books and re- – Level 4)
Combined Rotary Clubs “I contacted potential sources, so my scholarships Kataraina Hurinui-Tetau
of Wanganui, George Bol- donors and just told them will go towards that and (NZ Diploma in Cookery)
ton Trust and Whanganui about how tough it has any expenses that pop up.” Charlene McGechan (NZ
Education Trust. been for students this year; Consistently achieving = ± =- 6M O O#+ # # $2
UCOL Whanganui Cam- how some have lost jobs, A and A+ grades, Bishop- reer Preparation – Level 4) 2 U -V? $ #$ UV5/?5 X
pus Manager, Bronwyn how they are mums and Williams is well on her Shayden Tamatea (NZ 6M O O#/ #"0Y ": elor of Nursing) elor of Nursing).
ship recipients. donate, this year would be “I’ve always loved num- > / @- Natalie McKenna (NZ Kelsi Keown (Bachelor of 6\ ]
“We’ve never had this it. It’s been amazing to see ber-crunching. After my ministration and Technol- = ] ± >- Nursing) ] #
many applications be- the community stand up in kids were born, I wanted ogy - Level 3) erage – Level 4) Elizabeth Mischefski + #
fore – 2020 has been a response.” to get more involved in my Farid Sovini-Nezhadi Fergus Matthews (NZ (Bachelor of Nursing). Te Ngoi-Maika Mason
challenging year for a lot Paul was heartened to see iwi and hapü in my home- (Master of Design) = ? " 7%X =
of students. COVID-19 that some of the students town of Whanganui and I Aija Kyllowen (Bachelor Levels 3 &4) 5 [ – Levels 3 & 4)
has meant they’ve had to had already prepared thank thought accounting would of Nursing) Te Ngoi-Maika Mason + # Huki-Ana Bishop-Wil-
study from home, which you letters and gifts for be a great career path to Taylor Head (Bachelor of 7%X = Huki-Ana Bishop-Wil- liams (Bachelor of Ap-
has led to increased costs, their scholarship donors. look into.” Nursing) – Levels 3 &4) liams (Bachelor of Applied plied Management).
and some have lost their “We encourage the stu- The ceremony also in- Mikaya Teki (Bachelor of Azaria Cooney (NZ Cer- Management). 0
part-time jobs. We’re dents to write letters and cluded the presentation Nursing) : " 6 " + #
keep in touch with the do- of Honours and Alumni Kayla Maguire (Bachelor Arama Tuka (Bachelor of -+ # Celone Tuka (Bachelor
nors. It means a lot to the awards which were origi- of Nursing) Design & Art) Sharon Baldwin (NZ Cer- of Nursing)
Te Reo Moana Whakar- Bwena Maunaa (Bachelor ± = & 7%X =-
‘Whimsical’ paintings for sale uru (Bachelor of Nursing)
So Young Kim (Bachelor
of Nursing)
of Nursing)
Elizabeth Carlsen (Bach-
elor of Nursing)
Preparation – Level 4).
/
+ #
cate in Music)
8 %$
+ #
Emma Pickersgill (Bach- Fiona Te Haara (Bachelor Sharon Rowan (NZ Cer- Aisea Vaivela (NZ Cer-
to raise funds for Birthright elor of Nursing).
; $
of Nursing)
Monica Te Kaponga
> &: ? 3-
Holly McGuiness (Bach- els 3 & 4).
+ -Z #-
Vicki and Leanne work at Birth- 244 Victoria Ave, opposite the Castrol
right, the charitable organisation that Service Station. It will be on Friday and
supports single parents and families. Saturday, 20 and 21 November from
As part of a team building exercise 10am to 3pm and paintings start at $20.
they did some paintings, which they All are individual paintings – no mass
describe as ‘whimsical’ – others have production here. There are their individ-
said they are reminiscent of the Ameri- ual touches – such as mice being the size
can Folk style of painting. For them it of sheep and owls the size of people.
was a development of their interest in The subject matter ranges from Hal-
rock painting. loween through to summer beaches,
After doing one for the foyer of from rural to city, from day to night
Birthright, people said – “you should and sometimes both at the same time
do more of these,” and they received with the moon and the sun up at the
some commissions, especially for pre- same time. But they are all universally
sents. Now after painting in the even- cheerful. The media used is acrylic and
ing, weekends and in “the middle of permanent pens. There will also be a
the night,” Vicki and Leanne, under the platter of painted rocks.
name of ‘Our Place’, are having a sale Having come this far Vicki and Leanne
of their paintings with the proceeds are not stopping any time soon. Manager
going to Birthright. Patricia says “it refreshes them at the
; ! >" ~ end of the day. It is a mindful activity.”
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‘Force of Nature’ pianist performing this Sunday Armistice Day 2020 at Club Metro International concert Growing up, Pascal was pianist Pascal Har- taught by Sonja Wilson ris, former student of at Whanganui Collegiate Whanganui Collegiate School before returning School, will play one to Dunedin and Otago concert only in the University studying with school’s Prince Edward Professor Terence Den- Auditorium on Sunday, nis, a Coach at the NZ November 15 at 4pm. Opera School. Whanganui music He was awarded the teacher, Ingrid Culliford, Simon Gibson Memorial said having Pascal re- Prize for Outstanding turn to Whanganui albeit Honours student and ! # awarded a scholarship to for Whanganui music study at the Royal Col- lovers. lege of Music in London. Like many other New Pascal’s closest musical Zealanders who need to ~ 8- From the left – Mac McCallion (co-ordinator), Mayor Hamish McDouall, live overseas to pursue man Classical-Romantic Colin Luttrel, Padre Van Os and the Rev Rosemary Anderson, their careers, the Covid repertoire. in front of the curtain lockdown has left many During his years in @ ! # "" the event to Club Metro. It is a most ap- stranded here. Pascal Harris Tokyo as well as per- * "" propriate venue. As one of the organisers, Pascal, who has spent been lauded for their personality.” forming, he taught with of an armistice between Germany and Lou Ockey says, “Every Friday at 6pm, many years living in To- emotional intensity. “But what is interest- valuable help and advice the Allies, including New Zealand, on members stand to attention, the curtains kyo and Europe, is cur- He was described as ing about this concert from world renowned 11 November. On the 11th hour of the at the end of the room are drawn to reveal rently working on a CD a “force of nature’’ by is that Pascal will be musicians, Jorg Demus 11th day of the 11th month, the guns a luminous cross while the ode ‘They of Mozart Sonatas two former concertmaster playing Beethoven’s and Vladimir Ashkenazy. fell silent. New Zealanders celebrated shall not grow old,’ is recited by a special of which will feature in of the Dunedin Sym- ‘Waldstein’ Sonata which “His concert will be enthusiastically and ever since com- guest.” his programme - Sonata phony Orchestra Sydney New Zealand pianist, remarkable especially as memorations of Armistice Day are held The ceremony included the laying of > ]
Come and join the action this Sunday Waverley and the famous
Racing at Waver- event for the year (they
horse, Kiwi
ley starts at around have three other race
11.30am this Sunday. Waverley is a small town
days) and the main race with under 800 peo-
There will be 11 races, is worth $50,000. It
an increase of three ple 44km northwest of
is sponsored by Steel Whanganui. It was estab-
from last year. With ] 9" 8
most races having 10 lished as the military set-
from Whanganui. There tlement of Wairoa in 1866
to 12 horses in each are separate sponsors for
race, organisers are but had its name changed Kiwi – the
each of the 11 races. to Waverley in 1876 to famous
very pleased with the The Waverley Cup is
numbers. avoid confusion with oth- Waverley
the main event and three er towns called Wairoa. horse
President Harvey local horses have quali-
Wilson says, “Apart As many of the area’s
6 # z3 early settlers came from
from local horses, we out for Bonny Ezra. It is
have horses coming Scotland, they chose the
owned by the caretaker be a marquee provid- The Waverley Racing new name of Waverley
from both the central for the Waverley Race- ing free refreshments Club is one of the most
and Northern districts in memory of Sir Walter and thoroughbred stables of these cups.
course.” and food – once you successful and enduring Scott, whose books had
including horses and especially for the race Waverley sheep farmer,
It will be a good fun have paid your $80 country clubs in become known as the
from Te Akau Racing horse, Kiwi. 3
family day with free admission into the New Zealand. Waverley novels.
Stables - one of the ‘Kiwi’ won both the Wel- wife, Ann, bought Kiwi
gate entrance. The day marquee. Otherwise The Main Stand and Between 1893 and 1925
biggest horse stables in lington Cup in New Zea- for $1000 after being bred
normally attracts a good bring a picnic or buy the Members Stand also the Department of Agri-
the country.” land and the Melbourne in Parore, north of Dar-
crowd with the local food from the food featured in the movie culture ran an early ex-
This is Waverley Cup in Australia in 1983. gaville. Apart from the
community providing vendors. Good Bye Pork Pie. perimental farm at nearby
Racecourse’s main ; // famous 1983 Melbourne
great support. There will ] *$¢* in the Melbourne Cup Cup victory, Kiwi also
to 1988 coastal iron thrilled everyone especial- ran in the 1985 and 1986
sands from nearby Wai- ly the commentator and Melbourne Cups before
pipi were shipped to Ja- all New Zealanders. Kiwi representing New Zealand
pan. But the town is best remains the only horse in in the Japan Cup, placing
known for its farming history to have won both
After his run in Japan,
Kiwi was retired to the
3 5 #
died and was buried in
1995. The headstone sim-
ply states: ‘Kiwi, 1983
Melbourne Cup.’ A plaque
commemorating Kiwi is
also located at the Waver-
ley Racecourse.
A movie of Kiwi was made
in 2018.
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 17Come and join the action this Sunday Waverley and the famous
Racing at Waver- event for the year (they
horse, Kiwi
ley starts at around have three other race
11.30am this Sunday. Waverley is a small town
days) and the main race with under 800 peo-
There will be 11 races, is worth $50,000. It
an increase of three ple 44km northwest of
is sponsored by Steel Whanganui. It was estab-
from last year. With ] 9" 8
most races having 10 lished as the military set-
from Whanganui. There tlement of Wairoa in 1866
to 12 horses in each are separate sponsors for
race, organisers are but had its name changed Kiwi – the
each of the 11 races. to Waverley in 1876 to famous
very pleased with the The Waverley Cup is
numbers. avoid confusion with oth- Waverley
the main event and three er towns called Wairoa. horse
President Harvey local horses have quali-
Wilson says, “Apart As many of the area’s
6 # z3 early settlers came from
from local horses, we out for Bonny Ezra. It is
have horses coming Scotland, they chose the
owned by the caretaker be a marquee provid- The Waverley Racing new name of Waverley
from both the central for the Waverley Race- ing free refreshments Club is one of the most
and Northern districts in memory of Sir Walter and thoroughbred stables of these cups.
course.” and food – once you successful and enduring Scott, whose books had
including horses and especially for the race Waverley sheep farmer,
It will be a good fun have paid your $80 country clubs in become known as the
from Te Akau Racing horse, Kiwi. 3
family day with free admission into the New Zealand. Waverley novels.
Stables - one of the ‘Kiwi’ won both the Wel- wife, Ann, bought Kiwi
gate entrance. The day marquee. Otherwise The Main Stand and Between 1893 and 1925
biggest horse stables in lington Cup in New Zea- for $1000 after being bred
normally attracts a good bring a picnic or buy the Members Stand also the Department of Agri-
the country.” land and the Melbourne in Parore, north of Dar-
crowd with the local food from the food featured in the movie culture ran an early ex-
This is Waverley Cup in Australia in 1983. gaville. Apart from the
community providing vendors. Good Bye Pork Pie. perimental farm at nearby
Racecourse’s main ; // famous 1983 Melbourne
great support. There will ] *$¢* in the Melbourne Cup Cup victory, Kiwi also
to 1988 coastal iron thrilled everyone especial- ran in the 1985 and 1986
sands from nearby Wai- ly the commentator and Melbourne Cups before
pipi were shipped to Ja- all New Zealanders. Kiwi representing New Zealand
pan. But the town is best remains the only horse in in the Japan Cup, placing
known for its farming history to have won both
After his run in Japan,
Kiwi was retired to the
3 5 #
died and was buried in
1995. The headstone sim-
ply states: ‘Kiwi, 1983
Melbourne Cup.’ A plaque
commemorating Kiwi is
also located at the Waver-
ley Racecourse.
A movie of Kiwi was made
in 2018.
16 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020 - 17Sheep dogs and horses still on show for
scaled down Waverley A&P Show
This A & P Show no side shows for the start at $20/30 for third ing rings as well as two
will be the Waverley’s kids. But there will be and go up to $125 for paddocks, where Horse
99th annual show. plenty of suppliers of { - and Pony of the Year
There have been a few food and drinks. How- tion. qualifying will take
years when the show ever, if you like sheep The organisers thank place for show hunters
did not take place so dogs and horses, there is Murray Elliot from Kai and working hunters.
the institution is well still plenty to see. Iwi for providing the On the Saturday there
over a hundred years. The sheep dog trial sheep and Sandfords ! 5
It all happens at Dal- yarding event, run in Livestock for their sup- including the 2020
lison Park, Waverley conjunction with the port in the transport of Waverley and Egmont
Domain. Waverley-Waitotara the sheep. Shows Team Event. For
Because of Covid it Sheep Dog Trial Club, The horse section more information and
will be missing a few ! takes place on both the the full schedules go
events such as the nor- on. The trials start at Tuesday and on Satur- to www.sporty.co. .nz/
mally very strong trades 7.30am on Tuesday, day, November 21 start- waverleyshow
section. A decision had November 17 and will ing at 9am each day. There will also be
to be made and so that cover three classes – On Tuesday it is show Trade Lamb Judging
section was cancelled. Open, Intermediate and jumping tie and there taking place.
Likewise, there will be Maiden dogs. The prizes will be two show jump- Admission is free.
18 - RIVER CITY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020Rural health careers promotion tour come to Whanganui Girls’ College
A group of seven tertiary students vis- The students themselves have volun-
ited Whanganui Girls’ College on Tues- teered their services and most have links
day to talk with years 9 and 10 students to rural areas. Most are in their 3rd or 4th
about the possibilities of taking up a ca- years of study.
reer as a health professional especially There is also the desire to reduce in-
in a rural area. equality by appealing to Maori students
They are part of a group of 40 medi- and student team leader, Te Rina Maze,
cal, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, op- was speaking about that at Girls College.
tometry, midwifery and allied health Anu and Te Rini told the RCP that “we
students who are visiting rural high are getting super positive responses with
schools in Manawatu, Taranaki, Tas- many of them really interested in a career
man, Canterbury, Westland, West Wai- as a health professional.” Te Rini said
kato and Northland between November that when she was in year 10, “I was in-
9 and December 4. (Medical student, spired to get involved.” She has whanau
Anu Kaw, explained that some tertiary in the East Coast and could quite likely
institutions regard Whanganui as a rural end up there as she wants to practice
location). medicine where there are large numbers
During the school visits, these stu- of Maori.
dents are running interactive work- Anu is also studying medicine and
shops, introducing themselves and what thinks she might like to go to the West
they are studying, while also carrying Coast of the South Island or possibly to
out activities with the girls such as how where she was brought up – in Hawera
to perform CPR and to take blood pres- and New Plymouth.
sure. While travelling together in a mini-van,
The Rural Health Careers Promotion the girls have discussed issues for rural
Programme is led by the New Zealand health professionals with a rural GP in At the back from the left: Anu Kaw, Kate Paulsen and Anjil Gandhi. Front: Te Rina Maze, Olivia
Rural General Practice Network and Marton and will be visiting Hawera Hos- Wallis, Etelini Roberts and Jemima Gillingham
supported by the Ministry of Health. pital.
Jenni Shoesmith’s artwork at Lockett
Gallery during November
INVESTING WORKSHOP
26 November 2020, 5:30pm / 17 Drews Ave, Whanganui
Our workshops are designed
to help people learn the
fundamentals of investing.
The workshop will cover:
> The fundamentals of investing
Jenni at the book and exhibition launch – why, how and where to invest
Jenni Shoesmith’s art “Most of the work I have Lockett Gallery.”
work is currently on done has been digital, but As for the future, Jenni > Key investment principles – what you
show at the Lockett Gal- since working on the book plans on building a body need to consider when you invest
lery in Guyton St over I have gone back to tradi- of work for an exhibition
November. Her work tional painting.” in Wellington’s next year > How to build your own personal
also features in the book Her collaboration with canvas. “I am also go- investment portfolio
‘Heart of Flame’ by Beverley Randell hap- ing to be selling original > An overview of KiwiSaver
Barbara Randell, which pened after she was cho- pieces from the book and
Simon Cairncross and Nathan McKinlay
was launched recently sen by Steele Roberts prints of my other work
at Paige’s Book Gallery. Aotearoa publishing from my online shop
The RCP contacted Jenni house and Beverley after at jennishoesmith.com.
to discuss her art. submitting an audition There will be further RSVP to whanganui@craigsip.com or phone 06 349 0030
Her main artistic sub- piece of a peony painting. book launches in Wel- Craigs Investment Partners Limited is a NZX Participant Firm. Craigs Investment Partners Superannuation Management Limited
jects are animals – real She says, “Both Bever- lington and in the Ham- is the manager and issuer of the Craigs KiwiSaver Scheme. Discussing your initial investment needs is free. Product charges and
applicable fees are set out in the Craigs KiwiSaver Scheme Product Disclosure Statement, available at craigsip.com/document-
? ! ley and Roger have been ilton Gardens sometime library Simon Cairncross and Nathan McKinlay are investment advisers at Craigs Investment Partners. Their Adviser Disclosure
says, “Since illustrating an absolute joy to work soon.” Statements are available on request and free of charge. Please visit craigsip.com
Heart of Flame, Kather- with. Beverley was fan-
| tastic at giving very de-
and trees, I have become tailed instructions as to
very fond of botanical what she needed for each
painting and sneak more illustration. We would
plants into my work. I >| ! -
had not painted anything tiful home and discuss
botanical since high |
school so receiving the work and how to best con-
brief to paint 100+ botan- |
ical paintings was a chal- passion and love for
" ;| " ; plants into the paintings.”
accepted.” The original plan for the
Jenni has an animation book “was to have our
background (she has a de- !
gree in digital animation
from the UK) and also House and Garden in Wel-
| - lington earlier in the year,
- but COVID-19 scuppered
try, so “I’m used to creat- our plans. Luckily, Lesley
" ! Stead, the owner of the
I was heavily inspired by ! ^"| ! -
Disney and loved fairy shop and Lockett Art Gal-
tales as a child; I now lery, fell in love with the
try and incorporate some book and proposed that
storytelling into my work we have the book launch
whenever I can.” and exhibition at the
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