EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 5 MIN
Students turn trash to treasure to raise money for Red Cross
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Turning trash into treasure is a challenge a group of South Island students are embracing for a good cause. Art and Design students at Otago Polytech get just $20 to upcycle a pre-loved or gifted item, before their creations are sold at an auction with the money going to the Red Cross. Senior lecturer at Otago Polytech's school of design, Andrew Wallace spoke to Lisa Owen.
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