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Waahi Taakaro Face Lift
Nelson College pupils and, to a lesser degree, their parents and friends of the college, combined to tidy the city reserve, Waahi Taakaro. Some pupils were heavily sponsored and the effort served to benefit the college financially, as well as make the reserve more pleasant.
Jonathan Scott, a fourth former, puts some effort into hacking scrub
A hard working group takes a break to let fire destroy the rubbish they have gathered
Watched by Jonathan Scott, Chris Norman and Paul Gordon lug a heavy log for burning
Mrs Mary Martin and Sister L. L. Brown, from Nelson Hospital, were on hand to administer first aid. And, as the sign says, horses were welcome
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Operating a walkie talkie is Mrs A. Brett, of the Volunteer Aid Division of Red Cross. In the background, the work goes on
We're not sure if this group is doing much, but they're pretending to
Even the Maitai River came under scrutiny. Vic MacGill and John Borgdorff were among those who waded in and collected debris
Some found there were easier ways than walking, to get around
Pupils stand and watch a staff member hard at work