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Harbour View Rest Home - Ann, the Spark of Joy

October 2025 “Friday girl!” is the cheerful greeting often heard whenever Ann Piner arrives. She responds with her usual big smile and asks how everyo...

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Hamilton Park Gore parkrun - Keep the Community Running

October 2025 Bridget started the parkrun in Gore a few years ago and the event is entirely organised by volunteers. Bridget is the Event Director and...

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Citizens Advice Bureau Ōtepoti Dunedin - Sallyann's Meritable Mahi

October 2025 At CAB Dunedin, Sallyann is an extraordinary volunteer who weaves strength, kindness, and wisdom through everything she does. She is a bo...

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Central Otago REAP - Fixing, Sharing & Caring

October 2025 At Central Otago REAP, we believe in the power of community, connection, and care. Our Repair and Care Cafés, run in collaboration with t...

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West Otago Health - A Community's Champion

September 2025 Allister has been an integral part of the West Otago Health journey for over two decades. His unwavering dedication to the well-being o...

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Central Cinema - The Reel Heroes Behind the Curtain

September 2025 At Central Cinema, the magic of film starts well before the screen flickers to life. It begins with a team of dedicated volunteers—each...

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Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust - Connecting Community & Conservation

September 2025 Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust seeks to connect the community to the land through native habitat restoration in the Upper Clutha area. Over 1...

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Food For Love - A Recipe for Connection

August 2025 Bringing a diverse and enthusiastic group of Food For Love volunteers together for an annual Fruit Crumble fundraiser is one of our highli...

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Alzheimers Otago - The 'Minds in Motion' Extraordinaire

August 2025 Jan has been a volunteer for the dementia 'Minds in Motion' programme since its inception in 2023. She has been a lynchpin in the 'Minds i...

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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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