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Upper Clutha History Society: Volunteers Celebrating Their Community

Capturing local stories, be it through interviews, photos, maps or documents, is one way we can celebrate our local community. In 1985, the Upper Clut...

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Young Families Support Programme: A Friendly Face Families Can Count On

For the past three years, Dianne has been quietly making a difference in the lives of local families. As the very first volunteer for the Young Famili...

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Harbour View Rest Home: The Gentle Presence Behind The Morning Walks

On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings I would always see a familiar face waiting for our residents outside the dementia unit. It’s time for the morning wa...

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Iona Care Home: Pat Still Singing After 30 Years

Pat has been part of life at Iona Care Home for more than 30 years, and her involvement in community singing continues to bring comfort and connection...

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Sensei Gabriel and Sensei Emily - Dedication, Legacy and Community Impact

The West Otago Karate Club has been in operation in Tapanui since 1984, when Sensei Gabriel Phillips started teaching at the 26 centre in the main str...

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Robyn - The Op Shop Fairy with an Artist's Eye

For more than a decade, Robyn has quietly shaped the experience of Presbyterian Support Otago’s Op Shop. With a background in television and dabbling...

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Emma and Ted: The Heart of Homeshare, Alzheimers Otago

Emma is one of our original volunteers in Wanaka since the Dementia Mate Wareware Homeshare Programme started in 2024. Initially the programme was hel...

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Central Otago Friendship Network: Enriching Lives Through Friendship

The Central Otago Friendship Network (COFN) mission is enriching lives through friendship. We believe that social connection is a key factor in streng...

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CAB Queenstown - Supporting the Community and Each Other

Our Story is not about recognising one volunteer; it is about recognising the incredible team of volunteers who are the heart and soul of our CAB serv...

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Pacific Island Trust - Papa Tere and Rongo Tending More Than Gardens

Papa Tere and Rongo are the heart of our volunteer team at the Pacific Island Trust in Invercargill. Their kindness, generosity, and dedication shine...

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