Balclutha (Part 2)

Shamubeel is back in Balclutha, trying to understand why some of the financial statistics seem to be tracking in the right direction, finally. And what he discovers is that 10 years ago, some locals - determined their town wasn't going to die - created a unique model to build new houses. But more than that, they set about trying to make sure their towns got 'younger.'In this episode, Shamubeel talks to:Bryan Cadogan - former mayor of South OtagoJoyce Beck - community volunteerEvan Dick - farmer and community ‘mover and shaker’Amber Mowat - home ownerKobe Thomson - home ownerMark van Asperen - Balclutha Otago District CouncilSteve Hill - CED of South Otago District CouncilShannon Burt - builderAnnaliesse Bissett - school leaverElri Geldenhuys - school leaverMike Wright - principal of South Otago High SchoolGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details