Radio New Zealand - Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa

Time:10 March, 2010

Russell Oaten

It's easy when you know how - 4ZB’s Russell Oaten describes the ascent of Steeplejack Eddie Wigg, as he renews the halyard on the Dunedin town hall.

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