There’s Always Work to Do.

Peninsula Keep Dunedin Beautiful WinnersOne of the great things about the Otago Peninsula is the way that local people are willing to pitch in to make their community a better place. This is never more evident than at the Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards held at the Library today. Among the many worthy winners from a multitude of community groups and individuals the Otago Peninsula gave a great account of itself. There is a visible determination among all of the winners from the Peninsula to  contribute in any way they can. “Adopt a Spot” award winner Barbara Smith picks up rubbish from around Highcliff Road, one of the region’s most scenic roads. While Robert George who has  kept Macandrew Bay township free of litter from many years won an appreciation award from the National Keep NZ Beautiful organisation for his many years work. All of the Peninsula award recipients have not shied away from hard work and seeing pupils from Portobello School accept that mantle too is very heartening for our community. As the Otago Peninsula Community Board’s representative on Keep Dunedin Beautiful it makes me proud to see that we have people in our community willing to roll up their sleeves and do the hard work that is always out there.

By Paul on the Peninsula

I'm Paul Pope the Chairman of the Otago Peninsula Community Board. I was elected to the Board in 2013 and became chair in 2016. I bring a wealth of experience, common sense and a community focused perspective. I've created this blog to let people know my personal views and opinions on some of the issues that affect our community. Its also an opportunity for people to contact me, offer their advice or share a problem.

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