News Archive

Good to see a number of godwits (22) on the Whanganui River Estuary this week, (and four red knots), with 21 of the godwits being juvenile birds. Some have orange … … Continued

As a birder I always look for the return of migrant waders from the northern hemisphere, from mid-September onwards. So for this reason we took a visit to the Manawatu … … Continued

Spring time offers many opportunities to photographers as fresh life and growth change the landscape from the dull of winter to the splendor of spring. I love to find fields … … Continued

The Whanganui River flooded badly this last weekend causing major damage and disruption in the city. The large quantity of rain also caused surface flooding in low lying areas as … … Continued

Wanganui was buzzing yesterday with the visit to the city of Prince Harry. Photographers were out in droves including international media. My wife and I managed to find a quiet … … Continued

Our third small Wanganui Book is now available and follows the theme of the previous editions, showcasing the beautiful city and surrounds. The book also contains text giving the top … … Continued

I have just purchased a new Canon 8-15 mm fish-eye lens that promises to be useful and great fun. At 8 mm it photographs everything in front (even my feet) … … Continued

The book launch last Friday evening was a great success and by all reports the evening was much enjoyed by those present (about 90 people). Peter Frost, a local Wanganui … … Continued

We have abook launchplanned for the25th of July, 2014, at 7.30 pm. It will be held in the Davis Lecture Theatre of the Whanagnui Regional Museum. Our key speaker will … … Continued

The books arrived this week, literally a 'truck load'. Ten pellet loads of books, weighing in at over 6 tons. This is another tense moment as with all the travel … … Continued