Central-West Invercargill, Invercargill

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2851 days ago

Save Teviot Reserve

Kaye from Central-West Invercargill

Meeting tomorrow night 6 pm
At the Teviot Street Reserve
Please come and share your ideas
Look forward to seeing you there

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2851 days ago

Poll: Is $18 million too much for one couple to win?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A young Central Otago couple have won $18 million from Lotto. Do you think that's too much money to win?

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

Is $18 million too much for one couple to win?
  • 39.7% Way too much, it should be split into smaller prizes
    39.7% Complete
  • 6.9% I don't really care about Lotto
    6.9% Complete
  • 53.4% No way, that's a great prize
    53.4% Complete
58 votes
2852 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Learn more

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2852 days ago

Building a business from the boot of her car

Reporter The Eye

Melanie Ryding put everything she had into starting her business and now, two years later, it is paying off.
A teacher for many years, the idea of quitting her job to follow her passion for fitness sounded crazy to many but she did it anyway.
"It was the best thing I ever did."
Life … View more
Melanie Ryding put everything she had into starting her business and now, two years later, it is paying off.
A teacher for many years, the idea of quitting her job to follow her passion for fitness sounded crazy to many but she did it anyway.
"It was the best thing I ever did."
Life was tough for a long time after quitting her job, she said.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2853 days ago

Rimu trolley derby is back

Reporter The Eye

It's time to pull out your hammers, handle bars, wheels and start building. The South Alive Trolley Derby and Fun Day are back by popular demand.
The event which was brought back to life last year win run again on Rimu street on New Zealand Children's day on March 5.
Trolley Derby … View more
It's time to pull out your hammers, handle bars, wheels and start building. The South Alive Trolley Derby and Fun Day are back by popular demand.
The event which was brought back to life last year win run again on Rimu street on New Zealand Children's day on March 5.
Trolley Derby coordinator Marie Crowe said the community had been buzzing with so much enthusiasm after the event last year that they decided to host it again this year.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2854 days ago

Community rallies to help people in need

Reporter The Eye

People were so grateful they broke down into tears at a function hosted to aid people in need in Southland.
More than 300 people turned up at Fernworth Primary School's hall on Sunday for the Haircuts and Other Services For Those in Need event.
Organiser Melissa Aitken said the event was … View more
People were so grateful they broke down into tears at a function hosted to aid people in need in Southland.
More than 300 people turned up at Fernworth Primary School's hall on Sunday for the Haircuts and Other Services For Those in Need event.
Organiser Melissa Aitken said the event was vital for many people in the community.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2855 days ago

Helping others recover through art

Reporter The Eye

Something terrible happened to Anna Cannon and it changed her life forever.
She was knocked out and raped by a stranger when she was 14 years old, out the back of her house, Cannon said.
The culprit was never found.
Forty years on she is telling her story through poetry, art, song and dance … View more
Something terrible happened to Anna Cannon and it changed her life forever.
She was knocked out and raped by a stranger when she was 14 years old, out the back of her house, Cannon said.
The culprit was never found.
Forty years on she is telling her story through poetry, art, song and dance in an effort to help others struggling with mental health issues.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2855 days ago

WIN one of 5 Barker's Summer Assortment packs!

SuperValue New Zealand

Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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2856 days ago

Syringes, glass bottles and nappies found on southern beaches

Reporter The Eye

A used syringe was found by an 11-year old boy on a beach in Southland.
Shane Wilson and his son Brayden Wilson, 11, had been travelling to beaches throughout Southland picking up rubbish as they went.
Plastic bottles, packaging, fishing equipment, rope and shotgun shells were generally the most… View more
A used syringe was found by an 11-year old boy on a beach in Southland.
Shane Wilson and his son Brayden Wilson, 11, had been travelling to beaches throughout Southland picking up rubbish as they went.
Plastic bottles, packaging, fishing equipment, rope and shotgun shells were generally the most common rubbish they found.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2856 days ago

IMMACULATE, PRIVATE HOME IN EXQUISITE OTATARA - ****OPEN HOME: Sunday 26 Feb: 4.00-5.00pm****

Cath from Central-West Invercargill

****OPEN HOME: Sunday 26 Feb: 4.00-5.00pm****
Location: 52 Watt Road
Otatara
Invercargill
Southland
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Property type: Lifestyle dwelling
Floor area: 140m2 … View more
****OPEN HOME: Sunday 26 Feb: 4.00-5.00pm****
Location: 52 Watt Road
Otatara
Invercargill
Southland
Rooms: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Property type: Lifestyle dwelling
Floor area: 140m2
Land area: 1.75 acres
Price: Asking price $405,000

Parking: Double garage and parking for at least 4 cars on driveway
In the area: Close to Oreti Beach and Sandy Point Domain, a natural playground for walking, mountain biking and horse riding. (see icc.govt.nz...) Close to primary school and on bus run to all secondary schools in Invercargill city

Open home times:  ****Sunday 26 Feb: 4.00-5.00pm****
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This is a very tastefully, newly renovated beautiful home, fantastically laid out with very private and warm, cosy North facing living, with all day sun.
There's truly something for everyone with this fantastic home on 1780sqm. The generous interior has two living areas, with main lounge basked in all day sun (with indoor / outdoor flow onto massive deck) and open plan with dining room and beautiful rimu-finished kitchen, including large freestanding 900mm Indesit oven, with 5 gas-hob top and electric oven.
The 3 bedrooms are all double sized with the master bedroom having a gorgeous ensuite, together with a very generous walk-in robe.
The two bathrooms are stylishly fitted, with astoundingly vigorous showers.
The home is toasty warm all year round being disposed to all day sun; full insulation in the walls, roof and underfloors and a large multi-fuel Yunca fire, together with a heat transfer system. The Yunca fire also has a wet-back to assist in heating the water. The water cylinder is 280 litre capacity; installed in 2013 and solar compatible. There is also wiring for a heat pump in the lounge, but has never been necessary for us.
There is a Leisureite Spa pool, for 6 people, discreetly tucked away behind good fencing, to the West of the deck.
The back North facing garden is VERY private with an established tunnel house; veggie plots; chicken coup, together with beautiful, lush lawns and a real mixture of native bushes, tussocks, numerous fruit trees, cherry blossoms and hazelnuts. There is an additional paddock, totaling ¾ of an acre (home to pigs, calves, sheep and horses during our residence).
Stunning views across to Omaui and the estuary and Bluff from the front of the property – facing South.
There is a 3 bay barn on the Eastern boundary, great for wood storage and the ride on mower and other activities / storage. Also a shed tucked away beyond the barn.
Ample parking on the large, lengthy driveway and a double garage (one half currently a ‘man cave’ with bar top and other “manly things”!)
****OPEN HOME: Sunday 26 Feb: 4.00-5.00pm****

Price: $405,000

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2857 days ago

Save our Reserve New meeting

Kaye from Central-West Invercargill

Save Our Teviot Street Reserve

Community, Neighbours and Residents of Invercargill
A public forum is being held to discuss the Invercargill City Councils proposal to sell off the Teviot Street Reserve (UPDATE)
This is the first of two meetings:
Meeting One: Is for all interested parties to get … View more
Save Our Teviot Street Reserve

Community, Neighbours and Residents of Invercargill
A public forum is being held to discuss the Invercargill City Councils proposal to sell off the Teviot Street Reserve (UPDATE)
This is the first of two meetings:
Meeting One: Is for all interested parties to get together and think about/discuss the dreams and aspirations of the community for the use of the reserve. If money was no object and you could do anything with this space what would it be? How could the Teviot street reserve community get the best use out of this green space?
Meeting to be held
Date: Wednesday 8th February
Time: 6 pm
Place: Teviot St Reserve Scout Hall
If you can’t make this meeting and still wish to be involved, please email through your ideas and I can present them for you. I will keep you informed. Contact: Kaye Fraser email: saveteviotreserve@gmail.com

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The invite extends to all interested parties from residents near and far including different organisations, as well as those passionate about the cause. This cause has brought our community together and this allows us the opportunity to show the council that we see the reserve to be a vital part of the betterment of our life style, community and ongoing well-being.
Please come prepared to share your thoughts and ideas with us, we welcome children (because sometimes kids have the best ideas) and any person that has an interest in saving the reserve for future generations. I will also present some new information that will help us all in trying to stop the reserve status from being lifted.
Meeting Two: Do you need help putting together your submission? Unsure how to tell your story? Never written a submission? Then we will help you by guiding you through the process of writing a submission so you feel comfortable writing your own. We will also look at finalising the co-designed community idea/proposal to use as part of our larger community submission.
Date and time to be confirmed

2856 days ago

Congratulations to our First Aid Kit winners

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View more
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.

Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.

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2857 days ago

2.75 cubic metre wasp nest found in Southland

Reporter The Eye

A wasp nest measuring an astonishing 2.75cum has been removed from a property just outside Invercargill.
Bee Keeper and Wasp man Geoff Scott removed the nest at the request of the property owners and Environment Southland on Thursday.
"It is the biggest wasp nest I have seen or heard of in… View more
A wasp nest measuring an astonishing 2.75cum has been removed from a property just outside Invercargill.
Bee Keeper and Wasp man Geoff Scott removed the nest at the request of the property owners and Environment Southland on Thursday.
"It is the biggest wasp nest I have seen or heard of in Southland," Scott said.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2858 days ago

Are you planning to watch any of the Southland Buskers Festival?

Reporter The Eye

Clowning around in Queens Park would usually sound like a disruptive activity, but next month those clowns will be welcomed to Invercargill with open arms, and some people may even throw money at them.
Performers for the Southland Buskers Festival will descend on Invercargill at the beginning of … View more
Clowning around in Queens Park would usually sound like a disruptive activity, but next month those clowns will be welcomed to Invercargill with open arms, and some people may even throw money at them.
Performers for the Southland Buskers Festival will descend on Invercargill at the beginning of February and those working behind the scenes say they are looking forward to the eighth annual festival.
Festival organiser Jodi Wright said many of the performers jumped at the opportunity to head to Invercargill because of the beautiful Queens Park location and the chance to be at the bottom of New Zealand.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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