When West Coaster Michelle Gillman moved to Christchurch three years ago, one of the first things she did was sign up as a Civil Defence volunteer.
A chance meeting over a stinkhorn fungus four years ago sparked a whole new life for Christchurch City Council Park Ranger and volunteer team leader Fiona Fenton.
For Allanah James, “seeing the expression of deep satisfaction on a visitor’s face when they ‘get’ the work of Ralph Hotere is uplifting and inspiring”.