WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS
Museum staff will lead a session of classic games and traditional Ma¯ ori games at Pa¯ kaitore Moutua Gardens on Thursday 18 and January 25 from 11am to 12.30pm. The two sessions will include Ma¯ ori games that challenge dexterity and speed, plus passive games for younger children. Children and adults can get involved with eggand-spoon racing, sack racing, Tugof-War, Rakau (sticks), P¯ırori (hoops), and Teka (flax darts). Pou Manaaki/Visitor Experience Lead, Max Reeves said the events are an opportunity to take advantage of the good weather to host activities outside of the Museum; “This is something we’ve run before with success. We like to enliven our heritage locations, such as Pa¯ kaitore.” “Summertime is a great opportunity for us to offer some active programmes. People have been playing games and getting out in nice weather for as long as they’ve existed, and it’s great to be able to engage with this side of history.”
Families are invited to bring a picnic, a bottle of water and a hat, and join in with games in exchange for a koha gold coin donation. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details can be found on the Museum website wrm.org.nz and on the Facebook page. Whanganui Regional Museum Summer Holiday Programme January 2024
· Thursday anuary 18, 11am-12.30pm Nga¯ Ha¯kinakina Outdoor Games · Thursday January 25, 11am12.30pm Nga¯ Ha¯kinakina Outdoor Games
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OUTDOOR SUMMER FUN WITH WHANGANUI REGIONAL
MUSEUM
What: The Whanganui Regional Museum is delivering familyfriendly outdoor play sessions during the school holidays. When: On Thursday 18 and January 25 from 11am to 12.30pm Where: Pa¯ kaitore Moutoa Gardens, Bates Street, Whanganui Details: Museum staff will lead a session of classic games and traditional Ma¯ ori games. No need to book - just come along with a gold coin koha.
VOLUNTEER WHANGANUI
What: Here are some positions that are available Urgent Job Vacancies:
■ Team Manager Swimming Special Olympics
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60 Ridgway Street, Whanganui Phone 06 3479430
REGULAR
ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC NITE What: Open Mic, Free, All welcome to perform or listen
When: Every second Wednesday 6.30 to 8.30
DEADLINE
Deadline for listings in Happenings is noon on Fridays prior to publication, subject to space being available.
Where: The Grand Hotel (Corner Bar)
Details: Txt Rik 021 0831 1279
CREATIVE FIBRE WHANGANUI
What: Spin, knit or Weave wool or other Fibres.
When: Tuesday nights 7pm - 9pm, Wednesday 9.30 am - 1pm. Where: 92 Peat Street, Whanganui. Contact ph. 022 170 1958, 06 343 8759.
WHANGANUI BLIND & PARTIALLY BLIND CRAFT GROUP INC.
What: For blind or visual impairment.
When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 1.30-3.30pm
Contact: craft group co-ordinator Daveena 0272077947
BACK TO TENNIS FOR ADULTS
What: if you haven’t played tennis for a while or have always wanted to give it a go!
Free lessons for the month of November.
When: 2pm each Saturday Where: At the Whanganui Tennis Club.
Details: Registrations necessary, just email or txt us. Whanganuitennisclub.co.nz or txt 0274 876053.
WHANGANUI TABLE TENNIS
What: Played at the Jubilee Stadium
When: Monday & Friday 9am - 12 noon.
Monday & Wednesday evening 7 pm - 10 pm.
Details: Fees: $5.00 a session (bats available)
All ages and levels welcome just come along.
Further details contact Jan Purvis 027 447 4312
WHAKATIPURANGA TE KAKANO
What: The Whanganui branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League, Whakatipuranga te kakano invite waahine to our monthly hui. The Ma¯ ori Women’s Welfare League, or Te Ro¯pu¯ Wa¯hine Ma¯ori Toko I te Ora is a New Zealand welfare organisation focusing on Ma¯ ori women and children. When: First Monday of each month 4pm - 5pm
Where: Nga Tae o Te Awa, corner Wilson & Guyton Streets Details: Please contact Mereana Pari (secretary/treasurer) on 0224562453 or email parimereana@gmail.com