Issue No. 318 - 5 July 2007
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Issue No. 318 - 5 July 2007 |
Your chance to support the Snell statue for Cooks Gardens
The time of 3 minutes 54.4 seconds eclipsed Herb Elliot's record by 0.1 second. To add to the significance of this feat, the race was run on a grass track. This landmark athletic event is well-known and celebrated internationally and many of us remember that night in 1964, but apart from a bronze plaque at Cooks Gardens there is no permanent structure or memorial within Wanganui to recognise this world renowned sporting achievement. That is about to change. Thanks to the efforts of the Wanganui District Council, Sport and Recreation Wanganui, the Cooks Gardens Trust Board, Powerco Wanganui Trust and the Wanganui community, a bronze statue of Peter Snell in action will be placed at Cooks Gardens. To that end, a fundraising drive has commenced with a target of $90,000 required to commission the statue. Already the Powerco Wanganui Trust has donated $25,000 and has promised a commitment to match, dollar-for-dollar, a further $25,000 based on contributions from the Wanganui community. So far the total funds raised have exceeded $33,000. The statue will be a fitting tribute to an athletic accomplishment and a man who not only set four world records in January 1962 and earned a total of three Olympic gold medals, but went on to be recognised as New Zealand's athlete of the 20th Century. Donations can be made at: Westpac Wanganui (03-0791-0464783-026) Sport and Recreation Wanganui Wanganui Chronicle Offices in Wanganui and Marton Cooks Gardens Trust Board |
Wanganui benefits from Creative Communities funding A history of Wanganui music from the 1950s to the present day on CD (with accompanying booklet) is just one of seven initiatives that benefited from $17,000 worth of arts funding made available through the Council recently. Projects selected in this round ranged from a Jazz Weekend to the Wellington Gilbert and Sullivan Society performance at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. The successful applicants were:
Roughly $30,000 is allocated locally over two funding rounds per year, with the money provided by Creative New Zealand and administered by the Wanganui District Council. Sally Patrick, Community and Cultural Manager, said that there is a popular misconception that only groups or organisations can apply for funding. In fact, all New Zealanders are eligible to apply to the Creative Communities Scheme, either as individuals or groups. Projects seeking assistance must either increase participation in the arts at a local level, or increase the range and diversity of arts at a local level, or enhance and strengthen the local arts sector. The next funding round will be towards the end of this year. Applications can be made through the Wanganui District Council. |
Sarjeant Gallery exhibition– 'Tylee Cottage: 21 Years'
It is on at the Sarjeant Gallery until July 22. The photograph shows Lauren Lysaght's work Raspberries 2002. |
Wanganui Airport Airport users, travellers and the general public are advised that preparatory work for the refurbishment of the Wanganui Airport Terminal is to commence on 1 July 2007. The Terminal Refurbishment Project is anticipated to take from 10 to 12 weeks. During this time café services will be suspended. However, passenger reception, processing services, rest and toilet facilities will be provided throughout the construction period. This project is a major undertaking by the Airport Authority and will result in the Wanganui Airport being brought up to a standard reflective of current air travel facilities. We regret any inconvenience, thank you for your understanding and co-operation, and look forward to providing you with improved services and facilities on completion. Wanganui Airport Authority |
Have your say on the Wanganui District Council, in consultation with Wanganui's Older Peoples Forum, has developed the Draft Positive Ageing Strategy. We need your input to complete the process. The Draft Positive Ageing Strategy is open for public comment until 13 July 2007. A copy of the Draft Positive Ageing Strategy is available:
You can provide comment in the following ways: Post it to: Wanganui District Council, PO Box 637, Wanganui Please remember to include your name, contact details so that we may contact you if we require further clarification on what you have made comment on. |
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Vacancies Details of the following vacancies are available on this page: Property Administrator (part-time) Cafe Staff - Wanganui Airport Financial Accountant |
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Council meetings We welcome members of the public to attend our meetings Community Development – Tuesday, July 10 Hearings – Wednesday, July 11 (2.00pm) Finance and Administration – Thursday, July 12 Infrastructure – Monday, July 16 (3.00pm) Strategy – Tuesday, July 17 (Council Chamber) Wanganui Rural Community Board – Thursday, July 19 Harbour - Monday, July 23 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. |
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On 27 January 1962, the world record for the mile was broken by Peter Snell at Cooks Gardens in Wanganui.
An exhibition celebrating 21 years (1986-2007) of Artists-in-Residence at Tylee Cottage.