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Whanganui police are investigating reports of duck thefts and need assistance from the public. Sergeant Daniel Watson said police were aware of recent thefts...

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Velodrome dominates Whanganui hearing Robin Martin © RNZ/Robin Martin A proposal to roof the Whanganui Velodrome has dominated the city's long-term plan hearings this week. The council wants to put a basic roof over the track for $20 million but many submitters want it to go further and budget for a multi-use facility, while a significant number say the velodrome has had its day and should be demolished. The Whanganui Velodrome, with its Malaysian hardwood track, was considered one of the fastest in the world when it was built in 1995 and several New Zealand records have bee...

To roof or not to roof: Velodrome dominates Whanganui hearings 14 May, 2021 12:23 AM 4 minutes to read A closed sign at the entrance to the Whanganui Velodrome. Photo / RNZ-Robin Martin RNZ By Robin Martin of RNZ A proposal to roof the Whanganui Velodrome has dominated the city's Long Term Plan hearings this week. The council wants to put a basic roof over the track for $20 million but many submitters want it to go further and budget for a multi-use facility, while a significant number say the velodrome has had its day and should be demolished. The Whanganui Velodrome, with its Malaysian hard...