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Time Out Tour - Andy Thompson from The Rural Roundup talks to Matt Chisholm

Katrina Thomas 13 Jun 2022

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Time Out Tour - Andy Thompson from The Rural Roundup talks to Matt Chisholm

The Time Out Tour starts in Southland this week in Otautau, Gore and Stewart Island

Listen to Matt explain to Andy what the Time Out Tour is all about and why he as become an RST Ambassador.

Click here to hear The Rural Roundup interview

Southland Dates & Venues:

Thursday 16 June | Otautau Sports Complex | 7pm start

Friday 17 June | Gore and Districts Memorial RSA | 11am start

Friday 17 June | Stewart Island | 7pm start

Bay of Plenty Dates & Venues - Cost: $15 per person

Saturday 2nd July | Nukuhou North Hall State Highway 2, Nukuhou | 7pm

Sunday 3rd July | Matatā Rugby Football Club 12 Division Street, Matatā | 4.30pm

For more information and to register for this free event click here

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