| 91 Complementing the Function Centre and other rooms in the facility, are the expansive outdoor areas. COMMUNITY Wanganui Jockey Club “We’re a community venue, and that’s about creating bonds with all those different organisations and businesses.” middle of the racecourse track — usually for equine events or fundraisers.” Reflecting on what makes WJC and its Function Centre special for Wanganui, Bret says it is all about the location, the diversity of its facilities, its history, the community and most importantly the small team that make it happen. “Our focus is always on the customer experience, both on race days and all events. We really go out of our way for the customer experience — it’s as simple as that. We’re very involved with our local community and that’s why we’re well patronised both at race days and in community events. We’re a community venue, and that’s about creating bonds with all those different organisations and businesses. It’s a facility that’s here for the community and it should be utilised. We’ve just developed a corporate room on the third level of the Jockey Club end of the facility, with ten local businesses and we’re looking to extend into the room next to that with another ten businesses. We’re also working with NZ Greyhounds who have just developed the first straight racing track in the country at our venue.” Liquorland.co.nz 100% NZ Owned and Operated Liqu rLand KEEPING YOUR SEASON ON TRAC TRACTORS FARM EQUIPMENT HEAVY MACHINERY Joe Crawford • 027 330 3056 cnr Guyton & Hatrick Streets • Wanganui joe@tracmac.co.nz • 06 345 8855 The Wanganui Jockey Club Home to so many of New Zealand’s greatest legends. www.palamountains.info | enquiries@palamountains.co.nz
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