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40 Years of Home

January 24, 2020
Danny Warley
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Danny Warley

In the early '80s a young Aussie couple skipped a winter season and jumped the ditch for a holiday in New Zealand.

They decided to come back for a winter in Wanaka... and never left.

Bruce and Stacey Wells have called Cardrona home for almost 40 years. They've worked here, played here and raised a family here. This is the story of that young Aussie couple, their 4 sons and the mountain that they call home.

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Danny Warley

Danny is a talented snow sports videographer hailing from the UK. His hidden talents include losing his skis in very deep powder & overshooting giant jumps. He leads office morning stretch sessions & is the instigator of "No Pants Friday".

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