Jacob McSweeny

Jan 23, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Jacob McSweeny

Jan 23, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Jacob McSweeny

A dog in shining armour makes its way down Drews Ave. Photo / Jacob McSweenyFor Denny Maguire, from Garmac Engineering, this will be the one and only time he will go speeding down Drews Ave in a homemade kart while dressed as a panda. “Because I’ve only just been hired there ... I’ve got to wear the panda suit this year. “This will be my only year ... the other new guy will be next year.”It was, of course, the Plumber Dan Soap Box Derby, on the final day of Whanganui Vintage Weekend 2023.

Jan 20, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Jacob McSweeny

Jan 20, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Jacob McSweeny

Proposed Kāinga Ora houses are “nowhere enough” to fix Whanganui’s housing problems, according to one community leader. Kāinga Ora says its plans are still only proposed - and the organisation has re-iterated its plans could still change. The Chronicle reported this week on new blueprints Kāinga Ora made available on its website last month showing what large developments in Whanganui East, Gonville, and Tawhero could look like.

Jan 19, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Jacob McSweeny

Jeremy Mott, who grows parsnips, said increases in the cost of diesel, staffing and compliance were front of mind for him. Photo / NZMESome Ohakune vegetable growers say the increasing costs of production are making them question whether their business is viable anymore. That comes as Stats NZ announced on Thursday the largest annual increase in food prices - up 11.3 per cent - in 32 years. But the increase in fruit and vegetable prices was higher, up 23 per cent, Stats NZ said.