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The Monday Q&A: Downer New Zealand Master Games volunteers Jim and Roselene Kerr
7 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Jim and Roselene Kerr have dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to Whanganui.
Photo / Lewis Gardner
Zaryd Wilson is senior newsroom editor for the Whanganui Chronicle zaryd.wilson@whanganuichronicle.co.nzZarydW
Every Monday, the Chronicle fires 10 questions at Whanganui locals. This week Zaryd Wilson heads to the Downer New Zealand Masters Games Hub to catch up with Jim and Roselene Kerr, who are volunteering at the games for the 14th and 12th times respectively.
What are you most looking forward to at these Masters Games?