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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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Volunteer Voices: "Looking after the wonderful people who do the mahi." - Megan Davies

June 2026 Volunteer Coordinator, Megan Davies speaks enthusiastically about the army of 130 volunteers at Predator Free Wanaka. “Our broad goal is to...

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🎉Celebrate Volunteers: Share Stories for National Volunteer Week!

National Volunteer Week is 14–20 June 2026 and it's time to CELEBRATE YOUR VOLUNTEERS We want to hear their story! It's an opportunity to: ✨ Recogni...

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Alzheimers Otago - Getting a Groove on

In Central Otago we run a Dementia Mate Wareware HomeShare programme for people who have mild to moderate dementia. This is a fun-based couple of hour...

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