| To 3 December |
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Artrageous Exhibition
Whanganui UCOL proudly presents a captivating collection of student work on display until 3 December. A comprehensive list of exhibitions with differing timetable available; pick up a programme from i-SITE Visitor Centre, 101 Guyton Street, or drop into the UCOL Atrium & Edith Gallery, Rutland Street. Contact Jenny, phone (06) 9653801 ext 62435. |
| 1-8 November |
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River Week
A wide range of activities to celebrate Wanganui's River Week.
View calendar of events (PDF, 322KB). |
| 6 November |
10am-3pm |
Age Concern – Expo 4 Info
Information for the elderly and seniors. Find out about clubs & organisations and support services. Exhibits and entertainment. Venue: Wanganui Racecourse. Contact Janet, phone: (06) 345 1799. |
| 6-27 November |
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Exhibition – Photography by Mark Adams
This photographic exhibition by Mark Adams is titled “Te Wairoa – Clandon Park”. To view this exhibition Tuesday/Wednesday – Saturday 11am – 3pm. Reception with Mark Adams 5.30pm Friday, 6 November. www.mcnamara.co.nz Contact by email mcnamaraphotogal@xtra.co.nz, phone: 027 249 8059. Venue: McNamara Gallery, 190 Wicksteed Street. |
| 7 November |
8am |
River Week – River Rubbish Clean Up
Grab your mates and clean up a river section. Bring shoes suitable for mud, gloves. Free. Venue: meet at the Pumpkin in Kowhai Park. |
| 7 November |
9am-1pm |
The River Traders, Whanganui’s Market by the River
This busy Saturday morning market runs from 9am till 1pm offering locals and visitors alike an eclectic range of artists, crafts people, food producers, plant growers and general wares. Something new and imaginative each week. Join us for coffee and a truly Whanganui experience. Venue: Moutoa Quay, on the riverbank along from the PS Waimarie. Contact: The River Traders Stall Application, phone: (06) 343 9795 or info@rivertraders.co.nz. |
| 7 November |
9am |
Rowing Regatta Winter Series
9am: Small Boats Head, distance 5km.
2pm: Wanganui 12000, distance 10.5km. Venue: Whanganui River. Contact Barbara, phone: (06) 345 1550. |
| 7 November |
10am |
River Week - What’s it all About
Displays on water issues and safety, fun paddling. Free. Venue: River Traders Market. Contact Mike, phone: 027 448 2791 or Hannah (06) 349 2151. |
| 7 November |
10am |
River Week - Bring it, Build it - a raft race
Bring materials, build, race, & dismantle. Free entry. Bring gear to build your raft, construct it on site with rope and race. Venue: Riverfront Moutoa Quay. Contact Ned, phone 027 493 8553. |
| 7 November |
11am |
Artists Talk – Judy Darragh & Niki Hastings-McFall
Judy & Niki will give a floor talk discussing their work in the exhibition SECONDLIFE. Venue: Sarjeant Gallery. |
| 7 November |
12.30pm |
River Week - Whanganui River Road Tour
12.30pm – 5pm: Travel to Jerusalem for tea & talk. Cost $30.00, limit 10 people. Pick-up by arrangement. Contact Whanganui Tours, phone: (06) 347 7534. |
| 7 November |
5pm |
Show – The Time of Your Life
Sharyn Underwood Dance School presents The Time of Your Life showcasing our local talented dancers. A reserve $15 (A), $12 (Snr/Student), B reserve $14 (A), $11 (Snr/student). Bookings & Venue: Royal Wanganui Opera House. |
| 7 November |
5.30pm |
Dancing with Light – Graduation Exhibition 7-13 November
You are warmly invited to our opening. Diploma in Glass students graduation works, exhibition open till 13 November 11am to 4pm. Venue: Edith Gallery, UCOL. |
| 7 November |
6.30pm |
Sky Show @ Cooks
Gates open 6.30pm. Local entertainment, stalls and to finish the evening off there will be fireworks. Tickets $15. Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 7 November |
7pm |
Underground Youth Fashion Show
Six different categories, a spectacular fashion show demonstrating the abilities of our local young people. Jam packed with entertainment – we have many talented Wanganui youth in dance, music & song to complement the two hour fashion show with over 60 youth aged between 12 – 24 who have entered their designs. Tickets $15, available from Royal Wanganui Opera House. Venue: War Memorial Hall. |
| 7 November |
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NZ Martial Arts Hall of Fame Awards Night
Black tie affair. Tickets contact Dave, phone (06) 323 8974. Venue: Kingsgate The Avenue Hotel. |
| 8 November |
9am |
River Week - Ride the River Valleys
9am: registration. 10am race start. Cost $5.00 or $3.00, proceeds to Hospice. Long and short course cycle races beside the river. Bring your bike and racing gear. Venue: Top 10 Holiday Park. Contact Rod, phone: 027 208 3201. |
| 8 November |
10am-4pm |
Hospice Wanganui Garden Ramble
A time to ramble round gardens kindly opened to the viewing public. Tickets and maps available from Hospice Wanganui. Contact Lindsay, phone: (06) 349 0080. |
| 8 November |
10am-4.30pm |
River Week - All Day River Trip to Hipango Park
A rare opportunity to visit this beautiful, inaccessible park. Moderate fitness required. Cost $50.00 (A), 5-15yrs $20. under 5yrs free. Bookings essential, maximum 38 people. Bookings essential, phone: (06) 347 1863. |
| 8 November |
1pm-5pm |
Gonville Petanque Club
Petanque is played every Sunday during the month of November, weather permitting. All visitors welcome. Contact Daphne, phone: (06) 347 1788 or Warner, phone: (06) 344 3304. Venue: Gonville Bowling Club, Caius Avenue. |
| 8 November |
2pm |
Poetry reading
Classical & humour poetry reading, all welcome to come and enjoy. Gold coin donation, tea & biscuits. Venue: 22 Dublin Street. Contact Vicky, phone: (06) 343 3202. |
| 8 November |
5pm |
Show – The Time of Your Life
Sharyn Underwood Dance School presents The Time of Your Life showcasing our local talented dancers. A reserve $15 (A), $12 (Snr/Student), B reserve $14 (A), $11 (Snr/student). Bookings & venue: Royal Wanganui Opera House. |
| 8 November |
8pm |
River Week - Window on the Water
An evening of old Whanganui River films, good wine & smelly cheese. Free. Take a blanket to sit on and bring your wine & cheese. Venue: Riverfront, Taupo Quay by the Waimarie. Contact Mike, phone: 027 448 2791. |
| 10 November |
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Athletics - St George's School
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 12 November |
12 noon |
SuperBlues Meeting
Meet the Hon. Nathan Guy, MP for Otaki. Entry is $5.00, light finger food lunch included. Your chance to bring a friend and meet one of the National Government’s new “up and coming” Cabinet. Venue: Upper Community Lounge, 243 Wicksteed Street. Contact Jan 027 495 8022. |
| 13 November |
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Athletics – Churton Street School
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 13 November |
10am-2pm |
“Celebrating Whanau Day”
Celebrating with Te Puawai Whanau Services. Games, face painting, bouncy castle, prizes and more. Venue: Jubilee Stadium. Contact Pep, phone (06) 349 0111. |
| 13-15 November |
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A&P Show
Day show and evening side shows. Venue: Wanganui Racecourse. Contact Margaret, phone (06) 343 2550 (a/h). |
| 14 November |
9am |
Fun(d) Raising Fete
White elephant stall, raffles etc, café and art & craft. Venue: 16 Fitzherbert Avenue. Contact Mary, phone: (06) 344 8444. |
| 14 November |
9am-1pm |
The River Traders, Whanganui’s Market by the River
This busy Saturday morning market runs from 9am till 1pm offering locals and visitors alike an eclectic range of artists, crafts people, food producers, plant growers and general wares. Something new and imaginative each week. Join us for coffee and a truly Whanganui experience. Venue: Moutoa Quay, on the riverbank along from the PS Waimarie. Contact: The River Traders Stall Application, phone: (06) 343 9795 or info@rivertraders.co.nz. |
| 15 November |
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Junior Farmers Competition
Venue: Cooks Gardens. Contact Gordon, phone: (06) 348 1446. |
| 15 November |
1pm-4pm |
St John’s Hill School Garden & Kitchen Ramble
Stalls, music, coffee, pancakes, Devonshire teas etc. Tickets $15.00 per person available from the school office on the day. Venue: St John’s School. Contact Vickie, phone: (06) 345 1734 or Pam, phone: (06) 345 9751. |
| 16 November |
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Athletics – St Anne’s School
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
| 17 November |
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Athletics – Wanganui Intermediate
Venue: Cooks Gardens. |
Sarjeant Gallery
Queens Park, via Campbell Street
Phone: (06) 349 0506 |
Monday to Sunday
10.30am-4.30pm |
Exhibitions –
To 22 November – Wanganui Glass Exhibition
To 29 November – 180º x 2 Whanganui by Bill Culbert
To 29 November – 2009 Carey Smith & Co Ltd Whanganui Arts Review
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Whanganui Regional Museum
Queens Park, via
Watt Street
Phone: (06) 349 1110
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Monday to Sunday
10am-4.30pm
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Current Exhibitions –
To May 2010 - Family Treasures He Mäpihi Maurea - One family’s treasure – the Josephine Duncan Collection.
Land – Mana Whenua Mana Tangata |
| Community Arts Centre
19 Taupo Quay
Phone: (06) 345 1551
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Hours:
Monday to Saturday
10am-4pm
Sunday
1pm-4pm
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Exhibitions -
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What’s On is prepared by the i-SITE Wanganui Visitor Centre Phone (06) 349 0508 Fax (06) 349 0509.
