Saturday 17th November saw Civic Trust celebrate it’s 50th AGM at Kinder House. President Allan Matson presented a slide show to illustrate his report on the Trust’s activities in the past year.

The guest speaker was Glen Hazelton, presently Director of Organisational Development at Heritage NZ. His presentation was on the revitalisation of the Warehouse District in his time at Dunedin Council. He was awarded the Bluestone Award for Outstanding Contribution to Dunedin Heritage from the Southern Heritage Trust.

Refreshments in the garden followed, with entertainment by  Ramona Rurawhe.

The 50th anniversary cake was popular, along with strawberries and cream. Afternoon tea was catered by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Aotearoa/NZ.

Allan Matson cutting 50th Anniversary cake

Guest Speaker Glen Hazelton and President Allan Matson

Poi performer Ramona Rurawhe

President Allan Matson and Secretary Audrey van Ryn, with Past President Roy Clements