Issue No. 460 - 1 April 2010
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Issue No. 460 - 1 April 2010 |
Come to the Big Braai!
A first for New Zealand Wanganui's Cooks Gardens has been chosen as the venue for The Big Braai on Saturday, April 3.
The braais will be set up in the centre of Cooks Gardens, surrounded by market stalls offering a range of local and South African traditional cuisine, crafts and confectionery. Children will be fully catered for with activities including bouncy castles. Musical entertainment will be provided throughout the event by a range of international and New Zealand based performers and bands, with something for every taste.
The Big Braai is organised by SAMCA (South African Mid Central Association) with support from local businesses. The event has received funding from Wanganui District Council's Impact Fund. The Impact Fund supports projects which will generate significant economic benefits to the Wanganui city and district. For more information about the event go to www.wanganui.com/big-braai. Gate sales will be available on the day. Setting a new Guinness World Record Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of one of the amazing feats found in the Guinness Book of World Records? If so then go along to The Big Braai and find out! There has never been a world record set for the most people simultaneously barbequing on charcoal open fires. Wanganui has been chosen as the venue for this unique attempt to create a new record. Official auditors from the Guinness Book of World Records will be on hand to make sure that all the rules and regulations are adhered to and a brand new record can be entered into the famous book. The centre of the arena at Cooks Gardens will be set up with barbeque 'spots', each hosting a maximum of six people. Everyone taking part will be supplied with charcoal and firelighters to get the ball rolling. At the given signal, everyone will start cooking the meat they have chosen to bring along with them and a new Guinness World Record will be set. The Big Braai day programme |
Free parking trial for SuperGold card holders
Wanganui District Council invites SuperGold card holders to take advantage of a free parking trial until the end of May. Wanganui Grey Power made a submission to the Council's 10-Year Plan 2009-2019 suggesting we provide free parking for SuperGold card holders between certain hours. The trial scheme offers free parking along Victoria Avenue from 8.30am to 10.00am, Monday to Friday. The trial period ends on 31 May 2010 and the council will then decide whether to continue the scheme. If you have a SuperGold card and wish to participate in this trial, please contact Customer Services on 349 0001 or visit this page for an application form to receive your free parking voucher. |
Sarjeant Gallery exhibitions at Easter
Visitors to the Sarjeant Gallery this Easter will be able to view a range of exhibitions by local and international artists. Kay Walsh - When Time Slides by Slowly Exhibition runs until 23 May 2010
Exhibition runs until 23 May 2010 I go where the party takes me Exhibition runs until 11 April 2010 New exhibition opening April 3
Exhibition runs until 23 May 2010 The Sarjeant Gallery is open Monday to Sunday, 10.30am to 4.30pm. The gallery is closed on Good Friday. Entry is free. |
Municipal Services Easter 2010
The following arrangements will be observed by the Council during the 2010 Easter Holiday weekend but for urgent matters you can contact us at any time on (06) 349 0001. The following will be closed Good Friday, 2 April to Easter Monday, 5 April 2010 inclusive: I-site Visitor Centre Sarjeant Gallery Whanganui Regional Museum Davis Central City Library Mobile Library Recycling |
Inaugural Wanganui sculpture event to put city on international arts map
Sculpture Wanganui 2010 is offering a first prize of $35,000 for the construction and installation of a permanent sculptural work. 'People's choice' and runner-up prizes may also be offered. The event runs between September 25 and October 11. Cr Nicki Higgie, spokesperson for arts, is excited about this new event in the Wanganui arts calendar. "Sculpture Wanganui 2010 offers artists a new and exciting opportunity to exhibit their work in a fantastic location. It has the potential to become the best Australasian sculpture event and will be a major focus for arts in the city. "The riverfront area is undergoing a redevelopment with a new Visitor Centre opening later this year. This area will become a bustling hub for both visitors and locals alike. Public art, in the form of sculpture, will enhance the area further and underlines council's commitment and support for the city's thriving arts scene. "We are hoping that the event will attract a large number of entries from across the country and internationally. Over time we will create a significant body of work that will become a visitor attraction in its own right and have international significance." Call for proposals Written submissions should describe the conceptual intent of the proposed work, dimensions, proposed materials, engineering requirements and calculations. Scaled concept drawings and a maquette of the proposed work should also be included. An up-to-date portfolio is also desirable. Proposals should be sent or delivered to Don Hunter, Sculpture Wanganui 2010, Wanganui District Council, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui. For further details about the competition contact Don Hunter, Arts Coordinator, email Don Hunter, phone (06) 349 0001 ext 8415, mob 027 289 6479. Proposals must be received by midday on Friday, 16 April 2010. |
Expressions of interest
Sculpture Wanganui 2010 selection panel member Wanganui District Council is looking for expressions of interest from a local arts practitioner to sit on the selection panel for the Sculpture Wanganui 2010 event. We are looking for an experienced arts practitioner with an interest in, and understanding of, contemporary arts. A modest fee is payable upon completion of selection responsibilities. For further information and to register your interest contact Don Hunter, Arts Coordinator on (06) 349 0001 ext. 8415, email Don Hunter. Registrations close at 5.00pm on Thursday, April 8. |
Current vacancies
Details about the following vacancies are available on this page: Parking Services Team Leader Accounting Technician The Wanganui District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. |
Council meetings
We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings Community Development – Tuesday, April 6 (Council Chamber, 2.00pm) Finance and Infrastructure – Tuesday, April 13 (Council Chamber, 3.00pm) Wanganui District Councils' Forestry Joint – Tuesday, April 20 (Committee Room 2, 2.00pm) Agendas are available at the Customer Services Counter, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui, and the Wanganui District Library two working days prior to the meeting. |
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The Big Braai is planned to attract people from all over New Zealand to gather and make an attempt to set a brand new Guinness World Record to have the most people simultaneously preparing meat over open coals (a braai is a South African BBQ).
Heading up the bill will be South Africa's own Bok van Blerk (pictured) with his entire entourage – imported especially for the occasion. After the huge success of Bok van Blerk's debut album De la Rey, which sold close to 200,000 copies, Bok has recently released a second album, Afrikanerhart, which has 15 original tracks touching on diverse topics - from the war on the border to fishing tales, black empowerment to beauty queens.
Scott Eady - Lost at the Bottom of the World
Floriferous: Flowers gathered from the Sarjeant's collection and beyond
Wanganui District Council is calling for proposals for site specific sculptural works to be permanently sited along the riverside walkway and Somme Parade shared pathway (pictured), for the inaugural Sculpture Wanganui 2010 event.