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Alexandra Community Advice Network (ACAN) - Discovering Purpose Through Volunteering

August 2025 When I first moved to Alexandra after retiring, I had no idea how I wanted to spend my time—or even what local clubs or services were avai...

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Age Concern Otago-Waitaki - Helen's Heart Leads the Way

August 2025 Age Concern Otago–Waitaki is grateful to have Helen as part of their volunteer team. Helen goes above and beyond to ensure that members ha...

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Whakatipu Buddy Programme - Darren & Jett's Biking, Fishing & Fun

July 2025 Buddy Programme pair Big Buddy Darren and Little Buddy Jett have been matched for 1 year. They enjoy biking, fishing, swimming, building and...

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Bluff Promotions Inc - Putting Bluff on the Map

July 2025 Over the years, Bluff Promotions has been involved in many different projects in Bluff. These projects have brought many visitors to the por...

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Clutha Primary Netball - Making First Seasons Unforgettable

July 2025 Tanisha and Cassandra Pyne, two young ladies in the community, have volunteered to coach a team of six children in their first year playing...

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Bex at St Andrews Home & Hospital - A Day to Remember on the Seasider, and So Much More

July 2025 St Andrews would love to recognise their wonderful volunteer Bex for her ongoing contribution to life at St Andrews—and most recently, for h...

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Otago Central Rail Trail Alexandra parkrun - The Volunteer Buzz That Keeps You Coming Back

July 2025 At parkrun we rely on 10 volunteers every week, we have volunteers from age 10 to 70. We want to acknowledge our parkrun volunteers, this is...

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A Heartfelt Tribute to Eric Lim - A Beacon of Unity and Culture

June 2025 Eric Lim is more than just a leader—he’s the heart behind a movement that has brought people together in Queenstown, especially those who ha...

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Graeme, Sharon & Dave - The Dream Team Behind the Dunedin Phoenix Thunder

June 2025 Every Dunedin Thunder game day runs on energy, excitement — and an army of volunteers. From ticketing to timekeeping, there’s no shortage of...

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Annabel Rutherford - A Decade of Dedication

June 2025 When Dunedin's Annabel Rutherford saw the role of a volunteer Board meeting minute taker on the Volunteer South Website she thought “I could...

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