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    Scarfies will clean-up North Dunedin this weekend - to honour a fellow student who lost her life at a party

    Scarfies will clean-up North Dunedin this weekend - to honour a fellow student who lost her life at a party


    19-year-old Sophia Crestani died at an out-of-control flat party on Saturday.

    The University of Otago, the Student's Association and the Crestani family have organised the street clean-up for Sunday.

    Vice-Chancellor Harlene Hayne says after the tragic event - this is a chance to come together and honour Sophia's memory.

    It'll start midday Sunday - and gloves and rubbish bags will be available.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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