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The Southland Cobbler Still Repairing Shoes After 30 Years

Summary by What's On Invers
Invercargill's most renown cobbler Hamish Murie says his business is still going strong despite many others closing up around the country.Arguably one of the best in the New Zealand, Hamish took over Bennetts Shoe Repairs from the past owner Ted Bennett, who he was the last apprentice for in 1996.The 53-year-old said he’ll still be mending shoes for a good 10 years yet, despite his old boss warning him it was a dying trade.A Southland icon for o…
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What's On Invers broke the news in on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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