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Southern Story for 16 December 2010 - Pooch Pampering
16 Dec 2010In this gig is you'll almost certainly be dealing with some extreme personalities. It's the business of dog grooming. Sonia Yee went to Parklands, Christchurch to investigate the ins and outs of this… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 9 December 2010 - The Kings of Rubber (part 2)
9 Dec 2010Sonia Yee continues looking at the history of one of Christchurch's most successful family-run companies. The Skjellerup name was synonymous with gumboots and rubber soles. Audio
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Southern Story for 2 December 2010 - The Kings of Rubber
2 Dec 2010Sonia Yee joins is with a story about the famous Skjellerup family in Christchurch - long associated with the development of the rubber industry in New Zealand.This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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Southern Story for 2 December 2010 - The Kings of Rubber (part 1)
2 Dec 2010Sonia Yee finds out about the famous Skjellerup family in Christchurch. They've long been associated with the development of the rubber industry in New Zealand. Audio
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Southern Story for 25 November 2010
25 Nov 2010Studies suggest that at least 7 percent of New Zealand adults are likely to experience some form of anxiety or mood disorder. Anxiety is defined as: a state of uneasiness and apprehension, for the…This audio is not downloadable due to copyright restrictions.
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Southern Story for 25 November 2010 - When Paranoia Becomes Obsessive
25 Nov 2010Studies suggest that at least 7% of New Zealand adults are likely to experience some form of anxiety or mood disorder. Anxiety is defined as "a state of uneasiness and apprehension, for the most part… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 18 November 2010 - A Celtic Poet
18 Nov 2010Sonia Yee is in the deep South where she meets a man interested in history and storytelling whose path crossed with one of New Zealand's most revered writers. Audio
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Southern Story for 11 November 2010 - Secret Life
11 Nov 2010Have you ever kept a side of yourself hidden from your friends and loved ones? Sonia Yee finds out what it's like to live a secret life - in this case, the life of a cross dresser. Audio
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Southern Story for 4 November 2010 - Burt Munro Challenge
4 Nov 2010The Southland Motorcycle Club is gearing up for their 5th annual Burt Munro Challenge, in Invercargill. We go to a barbeque with the Southland Motorcycle Club, where sculptor Roddy McMillan has been… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 28 October 2010 - Memories of Ohai (part 3)
28 Oct 2010In the final of this three-part series Memories of Ohai we hear from Bruce Allen, Laura and Walton Goldsmith, and Melvin Robinson about underground mining tragedies, the decline of the town, an… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 21 October 2010 - Memories of Ohai (part 2)
21 Oct 2010In its coal-mining heyday there were over 1200 people in Ohai. Now there's less than 300 with only 12 of the old miners remaining. Audio
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Southern Story for 14 October 2010 - Memories of Ohai (part 1)
14 Oct 2010Sage Forest visits Ohai, a Southland coal town built on mining, now surviving on memories. Audio
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Southern Story for 30 September 2010 - Bruce District Pipe Band
30 Sep 2010Many of us have our roots in Scotland and may find ourselves responding to the call of the pipes. That's what happened to Sage Forest as she headed South through the Heartland. Audio
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Southern Story for 16 September 2010 - Ambergris
16 Sep 2010Ambergris is excreted by only 3-4% of Sperm whales and washes up on beaches all over the Southern Hemisphere. Mature pieces are prized for use in some perfumes. Fresh ambergris is black with the… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 9 September 2010 - Cosy Nook
9 Sep 2010The historic fishing village of Mullet Bay boasts a permanent population of two.It's known to travellers as Cosy Nook. A beautiful spot known for its geology, wild coast and quaint cribs. Sage Forest… Read more Audio
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Southern Story for 2 September 2010 - Ian Becker
2 Sep 2010QSM recipient Ian Becker is a busy man. He volunteers for Vietnam Veterans, is the president of the Awarua RSA, a past Rotary president and runs a successful recycling business. It's a recycling… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 5 August 2010 - Celebrant School
5 Aug 2010Sonia Yee finds out from Christchurch Celebrant School tutor Mary Hancock what qualities she looks for in new celebrants and why celebrants need to train. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 29 July 2010 - Train of Thought
29 Jul 2010In 2008, the self-help and motivational market was estimated at a worth of US $11 billion dollars.But beyond the books and seminars presented by motivational speakers across the globe, there are other… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 22 July 2010 - On the Band Stand
22 Jul 2010Tucked away in a quiet Christchurch cottage is jazz and blues musician Stu Buchanan. He's humble for a man who has worked with international performers such as Nat Adderly and Shirley Bassie. Sonia… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 15 July - A Helping Hand
15 Jul 2010For some, the City Mission is a life-saver. They're an organisation dedicated to helping those in need. For Margaret Gilbert, working at the Christchurch City Mission is 'feel good,' but there is a… Read more Audio
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