Virginia Lake and Winter Gardens

Virginia Lake is one of Wanganui's most popular park areas, attracting locals and visitors to feed the ducks and enjoy the lake and reserve.

During the day, you can take a woodland walk around the lake edge or stroll along the boardwalk beside the lake and view the ducks and wildfowl at close quarters. On your way around the lake there are a number of gardens to enjoy and some magnificent views of the lake and its surroundings.

Other features within the Virginia Lake reserve include the bird aviary, Tainui Statue, Peter Pan Statue and band rotunda.

At night the coin-operated Higginbottom Fountain provides a colourful display which complements the illuminations in the trees and gardens near the lake. The spectacular lighting displays operate year-round.

Even if the weather is poor and you'd rather be inside, a visit to the Winter Gardens will brighten your day.

The Winter Gardens is a feast for the eyes at the moment. Between the tuberous Begonias, Poinsettias, New Guinea Impatiens and many other flowering plant species, you will not be disappointed with the range of colours. Don't miss the themed garden areas outside.

Day or night, Virginia Lake reserve has plenty of attractions for the whole family.

This weekend is one for sports fans in Wanganui, with a range of sporting activities taking place.

Croquet

The New Zealand Croquet Championships wrap up on Saturday, January 15. The championships have been played in Wanganui and Marton during the past week, involving players from throughout New Zealand and overseas. The Wanganui Croquet Club is located in Parsons Street.

Waterskiing

This summer's busy waterskiing programme continues at Lake Wiritoa. The Wanganui Goldstar and Classic Combined Tournament will be held from January 15-17.

Rowing

Check out the rowing action on the Whanganui River on Saturday, January 15, when the Rosebowl Regatta will be held.

Speedway

Head along to the More FM Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Road, at 4pm on Sunday, January 16. The programme features "Best Pairs All Classes".

Vacancy

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Applications close 21 January 2005

Upcoming Council meetings

We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings.

Strategy - Thursday, January 20 (1pm)
- The agenda will include consideration of a number of proposals by Wanganui District Council Holdings Ltd, as well as the Upper Victoria Avenue upgrade. The Holding Company matters cover governance issues, super dividends and the scope of the Holding Company's role.

Hearings - Wednesday, January 26

Wanganui Rural Community Board - Thursday, January 27 (3pm)

Audit and Administration - Tuesday, February 1

Community - Wednesday, February 2

Environment - Thursday, February 3

Economic - Tuesday, February 8

Works and Transport (Harbour) - Wednesday, February 9

Strategy - Thursday, February 10

Environment (District Plan Hearing) - Tuesday, February 15 (2pm)

Council Meeting - Monday, February 21 (4.00pm Pioneer Room, Memorial Hall)
- The Council will consider the reports from all the Committee meetings held during January and February.

Unless otherwise noted all meetings are held at 4.00pm in Committee Room 2, 1st Floor, Municipal Office Building, 101 Guyton Street, Wanganui.

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.