Central-West Invercargill, Invercargill

2595 days ago

3 gardening tips from Balclutha Community Garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The Balclutha Community Garden is in the running to be named this year's GARDENA Gardener of the Year. Here, they share three tips for home gardeners.
1. Your best irrigation trick? Put in a watering system so you just have to turn on one tap.
2. Top tip for a novice gardener? Try any plant … View more
The Balclutha Community Garden is in the running to be named this year's GARDENA Gardener of the Year. Here, they share three tips for home gardeners.
1. Your best irrigation trick? Put in a watering system so you just have to turn on one tap.
2. Top tip for a novice gardener? Try any plant anywhere, and don't give up.
3. What's a good way to use something you like growing? Put mint or parsley with any vegetable, or make it into a sauce.

Read about Balclutha Community Garden and the other finalists, and vote!

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2600 days ago

Poll: Are international drivers, or Kiwis, the biggest concern?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Kiwis need start talking about their own driving behaviour before pointing the finger at tourists, an NZ Transport Agency director has said.

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

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Are international drivers, or Kiwis, the biggest concern?
  • 41% Tourist drivers are the problem
    41% Complete
  • 59% Kiwis need to work on their driving
    59% Complete
39 votes
2600 days ago

Parent volunteers step up at Southland schools

Reporter The Eye

The pet day at a Southland school is under threat due to a lack of parent helpers - but several principals say volunteer numbers at schools are higher now than previously. Read more: i-alpha.stuff.co.nz...

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2627 days ago

Do you think it's important for youngsters to learn about sustainability? What do you think about this event? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Reporter The Eye

Looking after the planet is something that will be "ingrained" in the children at Glengarry Kindergarten who have taken to the streets of Invercargill on a clean-up mission.
Head teacher Carly Ashford said the youngsters had discussions about Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week, to … View more
Looking after the planet is something that will be "ingrained" in the children at Glengarry Kindergarten who have taken to the streets of Invercargill on a clean-up mission.
Head teacher Carly Ashford said the youngsters had discussions about Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week, to develop their ...

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2602 days ago

There is still time to win!

Electric Kiwi

So far hundreds of you have filled in our power survey and 66% of you say that price is the main reason for choosing a power company. What are your thoughts? Fill in our short Power Survey and one lucky Neighbourly member will win a $500 Prezzy® card. Visit Electric Kiwi

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2604 days ago

Help support Youthline

The Warehouse New Zealand

Did you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to … View moreDid you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to Youthline gets answered, every text gets responded to and every email is answered. Find out more

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2605 days ago

It's here!

The Team from Department of Conservation

Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post … View more
Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.

There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.

Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week

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2607 days ago

Dan Davin Literary Foundation Writers Hub

Anne Rainbow from Dan Davin Literary Foundation

Hello All Creative Writers
There will be no Writers Hub meeting for October 2017 and all future Writers Hub meetings for 2017 are now cancelled. We will keep you all up to date with future events for 2018
website: www.dandavin.org.nz... also on Facebook
email: dandavin@xtra.co.nz

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