Whanganui Year in Review, October 2020: Election drama, vandalism and still NZ s most beautiful city
30 Dec, 2020 03:30 PM
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Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer failed to take Te Tai Hauāuru on election night. Photo / Bevan Conley
October 7
Children in Gonville were left high and dry on October 7, as vandals set alight the playground at Lorenzdale Park on Swiss Ave overnight.
The vandals caused around $90,000 damage, with the play equipment expected to cost upwards of $60k, with the matting worth a steep $30k.
Lorenzdale Park in Gonville was set alight on October 7. Photo / Bevan Conley