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2945 days ago

Poll: What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?

Reporter The Eye

The Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at … View more
The Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at Teretonga.

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What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?
  • 33.3% Knowing someone involved
    33.3% Complete
  • 6.7% Guit - I feel bad if I don't participate
    6.7% Complete
  • 0% Fun - I am always looking for something fun to do
    0% Complete
  • 53.3% Cause - I participate if I feel strongly about the cause
    53.3% Complete
  • 6.7% I don't have the time to participate
    6.7% Complete
15 votes
2945 days ago

Today is World Tsunami Day

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few … View more
All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few minutes warning. Early warning saves lives. Know what to do and where to go. www.happens.nz...

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2946 days ago

Poll: Do you think this would make a good movie?

Reporter The Eye

They aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is… View more
They aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is pitching the idea to documentary/movie makers.

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Do you think this would make a good movie?
  • 41.7% Yes, I would definitely go see it
    41.7% Complete
  • 50% It's not my kind of movie but I think others would enjoy it
    50% Complete
  • 8.3% This would make a terrible movie
    8.3% Complete
12 votes
2946 days ago

Poll: Are property prices a concern for you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation, we're asking about property prices in your community. Do they concern you?
#pulseofthenation

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Are property prices a concern for you?
  • 33% Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
    33% Complete
  • 51.4% I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
    51.4% Complete
  • 14% They don't concern me
    14% Complete
  • 1.6% I don't know
    1.6% Complete
2376 votes
2947 days ago

Poll: Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?

Reporter The Eye

Southern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on … View more
Southern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on Friday, November 11.
Invercargill RSA chairman Norman Wilson said the clubs were calling for Southlanders to pay tribute.

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Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?
  • 87.5% Yes - I think it is an important part of our history
    87.5% Complete
  • 12.5% No - I don't think it is relevant anymore
    12.5% Complete
16 votes
2947 days ago

Has your school been up to anything cool? Let us know

Reporter The Eye

A 10-year-old's message of peace is about to be delivered around the globe.
St Teresa's School pupil Eleri Baden was one of three children to win the international Postcards for Peace design competition.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2947 days ago

Ready-made, customisable and bespoke designs available

Reflections Picture Caskets

Showroom at 69 Bond Street, Invercargill open 10am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday and any other time via appointment.
www.picturecaskets.co.nz...
Ph: (03) 2189468
contact@picturecaskets.co.nz

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2953 days ago

Poll: This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?

Reporter The Eye

He led me to the middle of the dance floor.
I pleaded for the safety of everyone involved. I am not Baby, you are not Patrick Swayze and this is not Dirty Dancing.
WATCH VIDEO and READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
This Poll will close at 9am on Thursday, November 3.

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This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?
  • 33.3% Learn to drive a manual car
    33.3% Complete
  • 19% Teach a kids sports team
    19% Complete
  • 47.6% Do a master chef challenge
    47.6% Complete
21 votes
2948 days ago

Poll: How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

Reporter The Eye

This week I celebrated a special milestone – well, special to me.
I have been a pseudo Southlander for two years.
During my time here I have learnt many valuable life lessons.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?
  • 6.1% 1 year
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.1% 2 years
    6.1% Complete
  • 30.3% At least 5 years
    30.3% Complete
  • 12.1% At least 10 years
    12.1% Complete
  • 6.1% More than 11 years
    6.1% Complete
  • 39.4% You must be born here
    39.4% Complete
33 votes
2948 days ago

For all those Doctor Who fan’s out there – Your very own Tardis.

Reflections Picture Caskets

“This is one corner… of one country, in one continent, on one planet that’s a corner of a galaxy that’s a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there is so much, so much to see.” … View more“This is one corner… of one country, in one continent, on one planet that’s a corner of a galaxy that’s a corner of a universe that is forever growing and shrinking and creating and destroying and never remaining the same for a single millisecond. And there is so much, so much to see.” – The Doctor

To view this casket in detail and at all angles visit www.picturecaskets.co.nz...
For more information visit our showroom at 69 Bond Street, Invercargill. Ph: (03) 2189468 Email: contact@picturecaskets.co.nz

Price: $1,899

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2948 days ago

Were you out and about this week?

Reporter The Eye

Southern teenagers took on members of the Stags and the Sharks at the South Alive 3x3 Youth Basketball competition showcase on Friday. Reporter Joanna Griffiths tagged along and captured the fun.
WATCH: youtu.be...

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2948 days ago

TV to sell

Anil from East Invercargill

Hi everyone,

We have a 50" Panasonic plasma TV which has got problem with the powerboard.
We are looking to upgrade our TV.

If anyone wants to take it and fix it and pay me whatever reasonable they think.


Thank you
Hema

2948 days ago

Weightwatchers Invercargill

Colin Morrison from Elim Community Church

Did you know that Weightwatchers use our Church building for their meetings - Tuesday Evenings and Friday Mornings - 96 Elles Road. You should pop along and see the leaders, Sharyon or Tania.

2949 days ago

Poll: Do you know about any community gardens near you?

Reporter The Eye

Interest in Winton's community garden is blossoming as businesses donate products and local people line up to lend a hand.
It's only been a few weeks since the idea was given community board approval but already new wooden raised garden beds, adjacent to the Winton walking track, have … View more
Interest in Winton's community garden is blossoming as businesses donate products and local people line up to lend a hand.
It's only been a few weeks since the idea was given community board approval but already new wooden raised garden beds, adjacent to the Winton walking track, have been constructed and Winton community garden chairman Mark Taylor said he was pleased with how things were shaping up.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you know about any community gardens near you?
  • 8.3% No - we don't have one close by
    8.3% Complete
  • 45.8% Yes - I know it's there but I have never had anything to do with it
    45.8% Complete
  • 12.5% Yes - I love our community garden
    12.5% Complete
  • 33.3% I have no idea - if we do it is really poorly advertised
    33.3% Complete
24 votes
2949 days ago

What do you think of the Christmas lights saga?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council will spend another $250,000 on Christmas lights for the city, and they are coming from China. What do you think about this?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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