St Mary by the Sea’s Reverend Dion Blundell says they hope to relocate to Browns Bay, and help feed hundreds a day.

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Church plan for low-cost cafe to feed hundreds shunned by locals

Browns Bay locals took to Facebook to share concern about the type of people "free food" would attract.

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South Island braces for heavy rain, gales

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