Central-West Invercargill, Invercargill

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2500 days ago

Looking for outstanding plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers!

Master Plumbers NZ - Otago / Southland

Hi Neighbours,

It's time to recognise outstanding tradespeople in the plumbing industry. Nominations for the 2018 New Zealand Plumbing Awards are now open!

Nine categories cover individuals (including apprentices and certifying tradespeople), businesses, product development and projects.… View more
Hi Neighbours,

It's time to recognise outstanding tradespeople in the plumbing industry. Nominations for the 2018 New Zealand Plumbing Awards are now open!

Nine categories cover individuals (including apprentices and certifying tradespeople), businesses, product development and projects. While most awards are for Master Plumbers members only, some are also open to non members.

Further information - and entry forms - can be found on our website. Nominations close on Friday 9 February - so be quick! Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Hamilton on 23 March 2018.

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2501 days ago

Poll: Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.

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Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?
  • 93.3% Yes, it should have mandatory standards
    93.3% Complete
  • 1.4% No, I am happy with how it is.
    1.4% Complete
  • 3.5% I have found a brand I trust, so this doesn't affect me.
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.8% I don't know / I have no opinion
    1.8% Complete
3313 votes
2501 days ago

Huge fire near Tiwai Point

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fire crews are battling a huge fire that has been going since about 7pm on Monday.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2501 days ago
2501 days ago

Forest protection

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Forty hectares of land in Southland is now permanently protected.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2505 days ago

Neighbours Day is coming up!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

How will you connect? Choose one of our four ways to host an event! Here's our video for BBQs on the Berm! For more resources about hosting your BBQ or to sign up head here: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

www.youtube.com...

2505 days ago

Southland Buskers Festival 2018

Anne from Central-West Invercargill

Welcome to the 9th annual Southland Buskers Festival!
One of the region’s most accessible and entertaining events. We’re pleased to be back with a fantastic line-up of highly skilled street and circus performers including The Mighty Mike Show (CAN), The Old Time Rags (UK), Bex in Motion (CAN),… View more
Welcome to the 9th annual Southland Buskers Festival!
One of the region’s most accessible and entertaining events. We’re pleased to be back with a fantastic line-up of highly skilled street and circus performers including The Mighty Mike Show (CAN), The Old Time Rags (UK), Bex in Motion (CAN), The Red Trouser Show (USA), Mr Qwirk (NZ), Tianna the Traveller (CAN), Vinyl Burns aka Kim Potter (NZ) and 3 Ring Riot (NZ).
The 2018 Festival kicks off Thursday, 1st February at 6pm with the first of three ILT Busker Cabaret Shows (Queen’s Park, band rotunda area), and we’ll continue the fun and action throughout the day and evening until Sunday afternoon 4th February. 
A big THANK YOU to our great supporters and sponsors for helping us stage the annual Southland Buskers Festival. We couldn’t do it without the generous support of the Invercargill City Council, The Invercargill Licensing Trust, The ILT Foundation, Venture Southland, The Community Trust of Southland, The Southern Trust, Creative NZ Communites and MORE FM.
You may download the full timetable and performance details at:
www.facebook.com...

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2505 days ago

What a great effort! How do you think our Southlander youngsters went at the Colgate Games this year? Did you know anyone who competed? How did they go?

Reporter The Eye

Southland youngsters got more than just medals after returning from the South Island Colgate Games this week.

Athletics Southland vice-chairman of the track and field committee Phil Hartley said the children all got on well, both in their sports and in their sportsmanship, some making new … View more
Southland youngsters got more than just medals after returning from the South Island Colgate Games this week.

Athletics Southland vice-chairman of the track and field committee Phil Hartley said the children all got on well, both in their sports and in their sportsmanship, some making new friends at the weekend.

Southland athletes bagged 30 medals overall with many others close to getting a place or scoring personal bests, he said.

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2506 days ago

The magic of Wyndham Museum

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Wyndham Museum may have closed its doors for the last time – but a bright new future beckons for its collection.

Read more: Wyndham Museum may have closed its doors for the last time – but a bright new future beckons for its collection.

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2506 days ago

It's that time again!

Resene

Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!

Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savingsView more
Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!

Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings you can enjoy with a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card! Offer runs until 31 January 2018.
Find out more

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2506 days ago

British Knight Hightops (women’s)

Cath from Central-West Invercargill

Size UK5; EUR37; US5.5

Lots of wear left in these.

Price: $10

2507 days ago

Sign up and be in to WIN a $100 Prezzy Card!

ServiceIQ

Hi neighbours, if you know a school leaver searching for a career then this could be a big help. They could get a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career in aviation, tourism, travel, retail, retail supply chain or hospitality.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, if you know a school leaver searching for a career then this could be a big help. They could get a job where they can earn and learn, gain national qualifications and build a great career in aviation, tourism, travel, retail, retail supply chain or hospitality.

The Career Kick-Starter Guide created by ServiceIQ (industry training organisation for these exciting service sectors) helps them choose.

Sign up now to receive your free copy and go in the draw to WIN a $100 Prezzy Card!
Enter here

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