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New look for Masters GamesThe countdown is on, Whanganui!

The 2019 New Zealand Masters Games, to be held in Whanganui from 1-10 February, were launched on Friday, 6 July, marking 30 weeks to the official games opening. The 2019 games will also mark the 30th anniversary of the event in New Zealand.

Held at Cooks Gardens Event Centre, the launch revealed the exciting new look for the Masters Games Village, which will be based at the War Memorial Centre.

The outdoor Games Village on the forecourt will include an entertainment stage and covered 200-seater mobile Nation Bar (www.facebook.com/nationbar), while the War Memorial Centre building will house registrations, merchandise, photography and the Games Expo. It will also be the base for the Games team over the ten days and will feature sports such as rock ‘n’ roll dancing and dance-sports.

Event manager Tasha Parker says the launch generated a lot of excitement about the February 2019 event.

“We’re confident next year’s outdoor set-up will create a fantastic festival-like atmosphere at the Games Village. As proud host city and birthplace of the New Zealand Masters Games, we’re planning to ensure Whanganui’s Masters Games are a huge success.”

A series of architect impressions of the Games Village (pictured above), by Whanganui architect Sophie Ross, were shared with the audience, which included games supporters, Council staff and Councillors, community, sporting and business organisations.

Four Games Ambassadors were announced by Sport Whanganui chief executive Danny Jonas.

They are cycling legend Ron Cheatley, former netballer Cindy Hoskin, who has represented Whanganui in several sports, Whanganui-born 61-cap Silver Fern Jodi Brown and former All Black Glen Osborne.

Mr Jonas says the Whanganui sporting community plays an important role in the New Zealand Masters Games.

More than 45 individual sporting codes have been engaged for their input into delivering a successful event.

“There is a really positive buzz among the codes to be part of next year’s 30th anniversary of the games,” he says.

Early bird registrations will go live at 8.00am on Wednesday, 8 August – save the date! Information at www.nzmg.com

Planned worksJuly 2018Traffic light upgrade: St Hill Street (Guyton Street and Taupō Quay intersections)

Kerb and channel renewal: St Hill Street (Taupō Quay intersection), Taupō Quay (St Hill Street to City Bridge)

For a full list of planned works visit: www.whanganui.govt.nz/plannedworks

Temporary roundabout Guyton Street/St Hill StreetThe traffic lights on the corner of Guyton Street and St Hill Street are turned off while new lights are being installed.

In the meantime, a temporary roundabout is in place to control traffic at this intersection.

This work is likely to take two weeks. Thanks for your patience.

Representation ReviewHave your say We are undertaking a review of our district’s representation arrangements for the 2019 local government elections.

We are proposing to make minor changes to the Wanganui Rural Community Board boundaries for the Kaitoke and Whanganui subdivisions and to change the name of the Board. All other representation arrangements will remain the same.

Visit www.whanganui.govt.nz/haveyoursay to find out more and make a submission.

Feedback closes at 5.00pm on Friday, 3 August 2018.

Council meetingsWe welcome the public to our meetings.

Council 1.00pm Thursday 19 July

Council Chamber

Youth Committee

4.00pm Monday 23 July

Council Chamber

Statutory Management

9.00am Tuesday 24 July

Council Chamber

• Queen’s Park Reserve Management Plan

Forestry Joint Committee

12noon Monday 30 July

Committee Room 2

Property & Community Services

1.00pm Tuesday 31 July

Council Chamber

Wanganui Rural Community Board

3.30pm Wednesday 1 August

Committee Room 2

Infrastructure 1.00pm Tuesday 7 August

Council Chamber

Agendas are available at www.whanganui.govt.nz/agendas or view hard copies at the Council office at 101 Guyton Street or the District Library.

Pensioner housing units available

$112.00/week for one person

$141.50/week for couples

For information or to download an application form visit our website www.whanganui.govt.nz Our District > Facilities > Pensioner Housing

Or contact Keri-Ann Thompson, Whanganui District Council Property Group, phone (06) 349 3087 or email keri-ann.thompson@whanganui.govt.nz

What’s on: Sarjeant on the QuayBrit Bunkley - Ghost Shelter An exhibition by this internationally recognised multi-media artist brings together new

conceptually-linked video and sculptural works made from 3D computer models, created from scans of real world structures that Brit Bunkley has visited. Not to be missed. On until Sunday, 26 August. Image courtesy of the artist.

New lay-out for Totara Street intersectionWork will begin this week, dependent on dry weather, to install a new roading lay-out at the Fitzherbert Avenue/Totara Street intersection to increase traffic safety.

The new T-intersection will give priority to Fitzherbert Avenue traffic, with stop and give way signs controlling traffic in and out of Totara Street.

Current road markings will be removed and the new lay-out marked. New signage and traffic islands will be installed. Thanks for your patience during this work.

Walking the talk...2019 New Zealand Masters Games event manager Tasha Parker competes in the Waitarere half-marathon in April this year

18 July 2018