Zaryd Wilson

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Senior Newsroom Editor, Whanganui Chronicle at New Zealand Herald

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A new era: How the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment represents Whanganui’s modern identity

Nov 8, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Pātaka o Sir Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa and the refurbished Sarjeant Gallery opens today. Photo / Michael McKeaggThe redeveloped Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua opens its doors today along with its new extension wing Pātaka o Sir Te Atawhai Archie John Taiaroa. But it’s not just a new era for the Sarjeant. The project represents a new era for Whanganui, writes Zaryd Wilson. Andrew Clifford remembers watching plans for the Sarjeant Gallery redevelopment from afar and being “a little envious”.
‘So much fun’: From long time hospo mates to business owners

Oct 4, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Tyme Marama Gould and Emily Fleming took over Frosty Moons in August. There’s an apparent irony in taking over an ice cream shop in the middle of winter and during an economic downturn. But for two best mates who have grown up in Whanganui’s hospitality scene; “It’s been so much fun”. Emily Fleming and Tyme Marama Gould took over Frosty Moons on Drews Ave in August, becoming business owners after almost a decade working in hospitality.
'Making the most it': Glass artist explores residual wā with residency

Oct 3, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

The residency allows professional artists to work alongside local assistants. Glass artist George Agius is using her New Zealand Glassworks residency to go bigger. Agius is the third artist to take up the residency programme and wants to explore the theme of residual wā - transitional spaces that exist between two people. “I’ve been dabbling in personal communication,” she said.
Thousands line Whanganui River for Lanterns on the Awa

Apr 28, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

The Confucius Institute Performance at Lanterns on the Awa on Saturday night. Up to 6000 people lined the Whanganui River for Lanterns on the Awa on Saturday evening. The weather was a welcome relief for organiser Kai Lim, after the previous event in 2022 was postponed multiple times due to weather before eventually being held indoors. This time, the thousands of people soaked in the autumn evening air for the cultural extravaganza celebrating Chinese New Year.
Thousands line Whanganui River for Lanterns on the Awa

Apr 28, 2024 | refresh.news | Zaryd Wilson

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Whanganui mayors taskforce for jobs making ‘an actual real difference’

Apr 20, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Trade apprenticeships are among the jobs found for Whanganui people through the mayors taskforce for jobs. Photo / 123rfMore than 50 young Whanganui people have found work through the mayors taskforce for jobs. In 2022 the Whanganui District Council began a six-month pilot of the taskforce programme - a partnership between Local Government New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development that aims to put people aged 16 to 24 in employment, education, or training.
Whanganui writer Airini Beautrais launches new book ‘The Beautiful Afternoon’

Mar 17, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Whanganui writer Airini Beautrais launches her new book The Beautiful Afternoon on Tuesday. Photo / Skye BonifaceWhanganui writer Airini Beautrais has followed up winning New Zealand’s top fiction award with her first work of non-fiction. The Beautiful Afternoon is a collection of essays and will be launched in her hometown on Tuesday.
Whanganui Zinefest fourth edition brings together creatives

Mar 7, 2024 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Artist Mike Marsh was one of the creatives at the 2023 Whanganui Zinefest. Whanganui Zinefest is back this weekend offering a glimpse into the unique minds of Whanganui creatives. Co-organiser Anique Jayasinghe said securing Creative NZ funding for the fourth edition of the annual event had allowed it to grow and include five workshops with various community groups in the lead-up to Saturday’s festival.
Digital issues on the rise as Whanganui libraries return to pre-Covid levels

Oct 1, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Digital issues now make up 20 per cent of everything borrowed from Whanganui libraries. In the year to August, 108,640 digital issues were recorded. There were 558,223 issues overall, up 12 per cent and a return to pre-Covid-19 levels. Whanganui libraries recorded 296,730 visitors, with the majority of those to the Davis Library.
Bird numbers at Whanganui’s Virginia Lake aviary slashed as work to bring avairy up to standard begins

Oct 1, 2023 | nzherald.co.nz | Zaryd Wilson

Bird numbers at Rotokawau Virginia Lake’s bird aviary have nearly halved this year as work continues to bring the facility up to standard. The aviary now has 98 birds, down from 178 earlier this year, when the aviary faced closure following an independent report that found the facility was not meeting best-practice standards for animal health and welfare.