Wednesday, May 16

Coasters remain in the dark over the source of, and reason for, a number of gifts from Paris that have turned up in Greymouth. The parcels began arriving this week and contain hairdryers or hair clippers and cash. Grey District mayor Tony Kokshoorn says there's a lot of talk around town about them, and a bit of jealousy from those who haven't received one.

Photo by SNPA May 14, 2012