Thirsty work

Southroads Ltd digger driver Josh Keane pours a cup of tea for fellow worker Jason Bagrie with a digger at the pair's Mosgiel worksite.

In January, Mr Keane (28) won first place in Otago's excavator operator competition. Mr Keane, of Dunedin, will compete in the national championship this month in Feilding with nine other regional finalists, including national champion Steve Galbraith, of Hawkes Bay.

Mr Keane said pouring the teapot was ``quite easy''. He did not know what challenges he would be given in the national event. The competition is held next Friday and Saturday at Central Districts Field Days.