Port Chalmers and District Lions Club past district governor Ella Butson holds the Milton Lions Club entry into the cake auction, which depicts an albatross flying over Otago Harbour. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSONSpending over $1000 on a singular cake is no big deal when each slice sold is going towards helping an Oamaru child one day walk unassisted. Port Chalmers and District Lions Club past district governor Ella Butson said all the funds raised in the auction would go towards getting an Oamaru child with mobility issues a Hart Walker. ‘‘A Hart Walker is a hands-free walking device so they don't have to hold on to any handles. Ms Butson said children using a Hart Walker could end up walking unassisted as they helped grow muscle.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2026 16:59 UTC