Community leader and Kaitangata Promotions Group member Joyce Beck holds a copy of a brochure promoting the town. Photos: Linda Robertson : ‘Kai' becomes media darling

Nestled against the Clutha River, the small South Otago town of Kaitangata has made global headlines over the last week. : ‘Kai' becomes media darling

Farmer Evan Dick has been amazed by the level of interest after coming up with the idea of packaging sections and houses to entice people to Kaitangata. : ‘Kai' becomes media darling

Dallas Storer is the brains behind Kaitangata’s recently completed skate park and neighbouring BMX track. : ‘Kai' becomes media darling

‘Kai' becomes media darling : ‘Kai' becomes media darling

Shopkeeper Neville Twaddle reckons Kaitangata locals knew they had it good before the rest of the world caught on. : ‘Kai' becomes media darling