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 Otago
Joyce Beck - community volunteer
Evan Dick - farmer and community ‘mover and shaker’
Amber Mowat - home owner
Kobe Thomson - home owner
Mark van Asperen - Balclutha Otago District Council
Steve Hill - CED of South Otago District Council
Shannon Burt - builder
Annaliesse Bissett - school leaver
Elri Geldenhuys - school leaver
Mike Wright - principal of South Otago High School