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First Edition - December 2022

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15 Dec 2022

First Edition Cover December 2022

The First Edition is Southland District Council’s magazine. We publish stories with a focus on our connection with the community. The First Edition is published three times a year and distributed free of charge.

Get stuck into our December 2022 edition!

 

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