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Otago Community Trust announces April 2013 donations
Youngsters attending the new Oamaru kindergarten, due for opening in July, will have fabulous new outdoor equipment to play on thanks to the Otago Community Trust.
Read moreDunedin Steam Festival
The importance of steam to Otago's development was celebrated in style at Labour Weekend 2012 in Dunedin.
Read moreFacility improvements for Dunedin Riding for the Disabled
At first glance it may not seem like a big deal, but building a new toilet block has been a very big achievement for the Dunedin Riding for Disabled.
Read moreCentral Otago Dance Development workshop 2012
A three-day movement workshop in Central Otago in 2012 gave youngsters with no dance experience, a taste of what dance is all about – everything from hip hop and contemporary, to African dancing and drumming.
Read moreOtago Community Trust announces March 2013 donations
The Lawrence area has just taken a major step towards updating its community pool, thanks to a $200,000 donation from the Otago Community Trust.
Read moreCoastguard Otago gets new rescue vessel
The Otago Community Trust recognises the importance of organisations staffed by volunteers whose job it is to save lives.
Read moreChallenge Wanaka 2012
Challenge Wanaka, a major triathlon event in New Zealand, is hugely important for the region, bringing in over $4 million of economic benefit and generating a strong sports tourism profile in international media around the world. It's also important in encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle and gives back to the community financially by supporting local charitable groups.
Read moreCentral Rock Climbing Club
Rock climbing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and gain confidence, and the Otago Community Trust has been helping the Central Rock Climbing Club to introduce youngsters to the joy of climbing.
Read moreCentral Coast Country Music Association awards 2012
Not only do the Central Coast Country Music Association awards give young South Islanders the chance to realise their talent and perform live, over the 27 years they have been going they have also fostered up-and-coming country stars including Kylie Harris and more recently, Kylie Price.
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