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2711 days ago

Has Lumsden become a satellite town of Queenstown? Do you make the daily commute to central?

Reporter NewsLink

Two builders travel over 100km a day to work in Queenstown but they love their Lumsden lifestyle. you can read the story here:

2711 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
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2716 days ago

Southland is cheapest place to own a dog

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Dog's are said to be man's best friend - and Southland is protecting those friends with the lowest dog registration fees in the country. At $30 a year, Southland's fees are less than a quarter of those in Porirua City, which tops the national list at $126 a year.

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2712 days ago

Southern Steel are national champions

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Did you make it to the big game last night? Check out some of our snaps

2713 days ago

$140 of upfront savings

Genesis Energy

Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Sign up now

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2716 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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2717 days ago

Politics in the deep south

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Clutha-Southland electorate, thrust into the spotlight this week after Todd Barclay's resignation, is a complex blend of glitz and rural charm, writes Fairfax reporter Julian Lee. He and visual journalist Iain McGregor found a "huge province with significant divisions, yet one with a … View moreThe Clutha-Southland electorate, thrust into the spotlight this week after Todd Barclay's resignation, is a complex blend of glitz and rural charm, writes Fairfax reporter Julian Lee. He and visual journalist Iain McGregor found a "huge province with significant divisions, yet one with a penchant for conflict avoidance and mystery".
www.stuff.co.nz...

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