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Welcome to Whanganui – The River City

Whanganui was one of the first cities to be founded in New Zealand. Whanganui, meaning ‘big bay’ or ‘big harbour’, comes from the great river that flows through it.

Home to approximately 48,000 people, Whanganui New Zealand, is one of New Zealand’s oldest settler towns. It is picturesque and has much to show off to the visitor. It’s just a couple of hours’ drive from Wellington, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro, or a quick flight from Auckland. A designated motorhome friendly city, Whanganui encourages self-drive travellers year-round.

Prominent heritage buildings in the city include the Royal Whanganui Opera House and the Sarjeant Art Gallery. Whanganui is home to New Zealand’s largest arts community with more fine arts, mixed media and glass artists than anywhere else in the country. Be sure to experience everything Whanganui has to offer including the Riverboat Cruise, Durie Hill Tower and Elevator, The Opera House, Virginia Lake, Bason Botanic Gardens, Kai Iwi Beach and the Whanganui Regional Museum.

Whanganui doesn’t only offer a cultural and nature rich experience - there is some brilliant shopping to be done including the well-known Victoria Avenue retail outlets, Trafalgar Square and the Saturday River Market.

To top all of this off we are spoilt for choice in terms of eating out with a wide variety of establishments ranging from different international cuisines to fine dining.

Whanganui was crowned the Most Beautiful City in New Zealand for both 2019 and Most Beautiful Small City in 2020. You will certainly be able to see why when wandering around our lovely city.

Ridgway Street with its beautiful cherry blossom trees, historical buildings, Watt Fountain and breathtaking wall art, was named the Best Street in New Zealand 2020.

Cover and back cover photos courtesy of Mark Brimblecome Photography

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HELPFUL INFORMATION DURING EMERGENCIES SOCIAL MEDIA www.facebook.com/whanganuidistrictcouncil www.facebook.com/civildefencemanawatuwanganui

RADIO Brian FM, 91.2 Whanganui broadcasts from the Civil Defence Headquarters during an emergency

You can also listen to More FM 92.8FM • RadioLIVE 96FM The Hits 89.6FM • Awa FM 100FM Emergency Mobile Alert is an additional channel to help keep people safe in an emergency.

These will be sent by authorised emergency agencies to capable mobiles.

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ELECTRIC BIKES FOR SALE OR FOR HIRE

Mobility - Bikes - Trikes - Scooters Visit us at 73 Putiki Drive or call on 06 348 8008 info@ebikeswanganui.co.nz www.ebikeswanganui.co.nz

BUILDING ON CHRIST BONDING IN HIS LOVE BLESSING THE FUTURE GENERATIONS SUNDAY SERVICE DETAILS 127 SPRINGVALE ROAD | 8.30AM • 10.30AM

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NEED A HAIR CUT?

Shopping Centre, Taupo Quay

Open 7 days No appointment necessary

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Optometrist & Boutique Eyewear

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THE TOTAL GIFT SHOP 35 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, NZ P: 06 345 7047

info@bambooonthequay.co.nz www.bambooonthequay.co.nz Bamboo on the Quay

DUCK INTO CRICKLE CREEK TRADING Buyers and Sellers of Vintage, Retro, Industrial, Mantiques, Art, Collectables, Curios & Quality Furniture 142 Victoria Avenue, Av Whanganui Wha nui 4500, 020 4028 5962

137 Victoria Ave, Wanganui

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AMERICA Nails

NAILS • EYEBROW MICROBLADING WAXING & MORE SERVICES EYELASH EXTENSIONS Spa Pedicures $40 Acrylic Nails $60 Shellac Gel $35 Manicures $30 SNS Dipping $50 SNS NEWEST PRODUCT Contains Vitamin C & Calcium Maintains healthy strong nails Lasts 3-4 weeks

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From the Dead Sea, the lowest point of the earth 26 minerals - Amazing for your health and skin Paraben free • Safe • Allergy Tested • Cruelty Free Doctor Recommended

NEW SNS DIPPING POWDER

HEALTHY NATURAL NAILS

136 Victoria Avenue • Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Phone (06) 347 2909

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Awa Gifts

(06) 348 4994

Bed Bath & Beyond

(06) 348 0192

Carpet Court

(06) 777 3023

Countdown

(06) 349 0199

EB Games

(06) 348 9242

Furniture Zone

(06) 213 4913

Glitz & Glam

(06) 348 0009

helloworld

(06) 348 8190

Indian Taj

(06) 345 0863

Just Cuts

(06) 348 0466

Kakahu Aotearoa

(06) 348 4994

Kiwiana Cafe

(06) 345 2590

Millers

(06) 345 3965

Number 1 Shoes

(06) 348 8495

O & Bowl

(06) 213 4284

Ocggi Sushi

(06) 213 4284

Paper Plus

(06) 348 0351

Roasties Carvery

(06) 345 2590

Tank Juice

(06) 262 7009

Technofix

(06) 345 0729

The 123 Mart

(06) 345 2122

The Warehouse

(06) 348 0171

Trafalgar Lotto

(06) 348 8291

Treat Zone

(06) 348 8103

Trafalgar Square Shopping Centre 100 Taupo Quay, Whanganui www.trafalgarsquare.co.nz Phone (06) 348 0314

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WANGANUI LUXURY NAIL Come - Relax - Enjoy

WALK-INS WELCOME

ACRYLIC NAILS POWDER GEL NAILS MANICURE SPA PEDICURE ACRYLIC INFILL SHELLAC, SNS DIPPING SYSTEM GELISH, GEL POLISH

73 Victoria Avenue Wanganui

Phone (06) 345 6868

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18A Georgetti Road • 027 764 9398 • www.bricksticks.co.nz Open by appointment all year or October Labour Weekend and last 2 weekends in March 2022 for AOStudios

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Spoilt Beauty Salon Ph: 06 347 8092 Cell: 022 053 3165 174 Victoria Ave

• Shellac Gel Nails • Spray Tans • Waxing • Facials • Manicure • Pedicures • Other Beauty Treatments also available Spoilt Nails and Beauty Salon – like us on Facebook

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Celebrating

10 YEARS

We are celebrating 10 years in business at The Yellow House Café.

Thank you to our hard working and dedicated team who create such a fun and successful workplace. To our customers, local and afar, thank you for the continued support over the last 10 years, even through the toughest times

17 Pitt Street Whanganui 06 345 0083 www.yellowhousecafe.co.nz www.ye www .yello llowho whousecafe.co.nz

Here in Whanganui, Pride isn’t just a month, it’s a way of life!

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241 Victoria Avenue | 06 213 0717 FOR THE QUICKEST WAY TO HELL MOBILE APP

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• Café & Bar • Dinner Menu • Hot and Cold Platters • Vegan, Vegetarian & Keto Options • Smoothies • Hot And Cold Drinks • We cater for all your functions, big or small.

All food made to order/baked fresh every day.

Monday Closed, Tuesday 9am - 5pm, Wednesday 8.30am - 8pm, Thursday - Saturday 8.30am - 10pm & Sunday 8.30am - 6pm.

06 345 0745 53A Wilson Street, Whanganui 4500 New Zealand

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Cooked the right way for over 50 years

06-3457937

Eat In or Take Away • 40 Victoria Avenue

19 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui Phone 345 8840

SPORTZ BAR

TAB • BAR • GAMING • Thursday Night – Handle Club • Friday 5pm to 6.30pm – “Happy Hour & ½“ • Super Rugby and NRL League games shown live • SKY TV – Racing and Sports Channels • TAB • Gaming Room Open 7 Days - 10am until late and 9am on Saturdays 197 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui P: (06) 345 8523 E: sportzbarwanganui@gmail.com

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DUKE BAR

Tuesday - Sunday from 11am

Tasty Grub in the Pub For Lunches Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 2pm

REMINGTON RESTAURANT For all your evening dining Tuesday - Saturday 5pm - 9pm

• Gaming Machines in a private, air conditioned room • Pool, Snooker, Darts & Table Tennis • Live Sports, 5 Big Screens • Live Bands / Music Opening hours are correct at time of printing.

170 St Hill Street, Wanganui • Ph: (06) 345 1303 027 321 1596 • E: barracks303@gmail.com www.barrackssportsbar.co.nz

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Great Food | Great Service Great Coffee | Great Atmosphere Open 7 Days, 8am to 4pm Reservations Welcome Dine in or takeaway available

Indoor & covered outdoor seating Full menu & cabinet food Kids menu & playground We cater for vegetarian, vegan and gluten free needs.

Find us at 18 Devon Road, Whanganui |T: 06 344 5846

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Open Mon - Tue

11:00am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Wed - Sun

9:00am - 2:00pm, 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Phone 06 348 4945

wwww.brickhouserestaurant.co.nz

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We believe we are the best

Thai Restaurant in town!

OPENING HOURS DINNER: Sun – Thur 4.30pm to 9pm Fri – Sat 4.30pm to 9.30pm LUNCH: Thur – Sat 12.00 to 2.30pm Sun – Wed Closed

7 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui Tel: 06 348 9089

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fe a C , y r e k a B & OPENING HOURS

MON TO FRI 4.30am-4.30pm • SAT 6am-1:30pm • SUN & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Closed

06 213 4566

87 VICTORIA AVENUE

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24 YORK STREET, WHANGANUI 06 344 5808

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Everyone Welcome Free Entry Open 10am to 4.30pm every day (except Christmas Day and Good Friday)

Whanganui Regional Museum Watt Street, Whanganui 4500 Phone 06 349 1110

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Lodge and Tours Mountains to Sea / Mangapurua Track Whanganui River

For all your activities on the Whanganui River • Bridge to Nowhere jet boat tours 4+ hours • Mountain biking shuttles to and from track • Canoeing - 2 hours to 2 day adventures • Bridge to Nowhere Lodge - fully catered or backpacker accommodation, licensed bar • Bridge to Nowhere Campground - cabins, hot showers • Tramping - Mangapurua and Matemateaonga Tracks

Freephone: 0800 480 308 or 06 385 4622 Email: info@bridgetonowhere.co.nz Web: www.bridgetonowhere.co.nz BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

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• Holiday Activities • Aquajet Swim School • Sauna & Steam Room • Hydroslide • Café • Aquarobics • Birthday Parties • Green Prescription • Circuit classes • Hydrotherapy Pool • Toddler Pool Springvale Park, London Street, Wanganui. Phone (06) 349 0113 Email: splashcentre@splashcentre.co.nz www.splashcentre.co.nz

$10,000 + GST Commission

Talia Annear

Your Real Estate Specialist 027 413 9337

taliaa@arizto.co.nz Whanaganui Real Estate with Talia Annear

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Bridge to Nowhere • Jerusalem Whanganui River National Park Flying Fox and More Whanganui River • Jet Boat Tours • Canoe Hire

Whanganui National Park Ph: 0800 945 335 - www.whanganuiscenicjet.com 25 minutes drive from Whanganui

Whanganui luxury ffeur-nganui Limousines offers rs lu uxury and unique chauff chauff driven transport rtt for all special occasions. Travel in style to your event in our purpose-built stretch limousine.

We offer transport rtt for weddings, balls, evenings out, corporate events, parties and all special occasions. An experience you will never forget.

VEHICLE FEATURES • Air conditioning • CD player • Champagne well • Ice bin • Glasses • Rope lighting

For bookings and enquiries Mark & Claire Wickham

0800 945 335 | www.whanganuilimousines.co.nz

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ATTRACTIONS Family Fun

- Kowhai Park - Riverlands - Kai Iwi Beach - Castlecliff Beach - Boyd’s Auto Barn - Ashley Park - Splash Centre - Whanganui’s River Market

Culture and Heritage - Queens Park - Sarjeant on the Quay - Whanganui Regional Museum - Whanganui War Memorial Centre - Royal Whanganui Opera House - Durie Hill Tower and Elevator - Tram Museum and Tram Shed - Whanganui Riverboat Centre - Putiki Church - Pākaitore/Moutoa Gardens - Whanganui Musicians Club

Arts & Crafts

Gardens & Parks - Bason Botanic Gardens - Bushy Park - Virginia Lake - Paloma Gardens - Westmere Lake - Glen Logie Rose Gardens

Adventure and Outdoors - Cooks Gardens - Springvale Park - Golf - Skate Parks - Mountain Biking - Skiing and Snowboarding - Surfing - Canoeing and Jet Boating - Fishing and Hunting - Heritage and City Walks - Whanganui River, River Road and National Park To make the most of your time in Whanganui, check out discoverwhanganui.nz or visit the friendly team at the Whanganui Visitor Centre, 31 Taupo Quay.

- Artists Open Studios and Festival of Glass - New Zealand Glassworkss - Community Arts Centre - The Whanganui Literary Festival - Space Gallery

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