Episode Details

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

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details