North Invercargill , Invercargill

3395 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.
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3395 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.
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Ph: (03) 2189468
contact@picturecaskets.co.nz

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3401 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
3396 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.
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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
3396 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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3396 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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3396 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

3396 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.

3397 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.
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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
3397 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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3398 days ago

Would you make use of a fitness track at James Hargest College Junior Campus?

Reporter The Eye

Three Southland teenagers have a plan to help keep their fellow pupils healthy.
The pupils from James Hargest College junior campus are in the process of designing and making a fitness track around the school oval.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3399 days ago

New free app for new and young parents in Southland

Reporter The Eye

A Southland specific app has been designed to help young and new parents find services in their neighbourhood.
The app, called Baby&You, created by Family Works Presbyterian Support Southland, works as a database and phone book, helping parents access information and locate services close to … View more
A Southland specific app has been designed to help young and new parents find services in their neighbourhood.
The app, called Baby&You, created by Family Works Presbyterian Support Southland, works as a database and phone book, helping parents access information and locate services close to home.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3400 days ago

Do you think international residents and visitors are being left behind in the NZ health care system?

Reporter The Eye

Nursing students are concerned international students are getting left behind in Southland health care system.
The Southern Institute of Technology first year nursing students highlighted the issue at the Annual Health Expo at Hansen Hall on Thursday.
Student Rhyarna Batchelor said most of the … View more
Nursing students are concerned international students are getting left behind in Southland health care system.
The Southern Institute of Technology first year nursing students highlighted the issue at the Annual Health Expo at Hansen Hall on Thursday.
Student Rhyarna Batchelor said most of the international students she had spoken to didn't know what to do if they were sick.
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3401 days ago

Poll: Southland is a rural region, but how much do we really know about rural life ... Can you shear a sheep?

Reporter The Eye

The king of shearing in New Zealand is on his way to Southland to take part in a unique event organised by Limehills School students.
Sir David Fagan, winner of 16 Golden Shears crowns and 11 world titles, will take part in a celebrity shearing event at the Central Southland school later this … View more
The king of shearing in New Zealand is on his way to Southland to take part in a unique event organised by Limehills School students.
Sir David Fagan, winner of 16 Golden Shears crowns and 11 world titles, will take part in a celebrity shearing event at the Central Southland school later this month.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Southland is a rural region, but how much do we really know about rural life ... Can you shear a sheep?
  • 15.8% Yes - You betcha I can
    15.8% Complete
  • 21.1% No - I would even know where to start
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.8% Yes - but it was a long time ago, not sure how good I would be now
    15.8% Complete
  • 47.4% No - but i'd give it a go
    47.4% Complete
19 votes
3401 days ago

Were you snapped by our photographer this week?

Reporter The Eye

Our photographers were out and about at The Glengarry Reunion, Truck Parade, Te Anau-Manapouri Fishing Classic, and the Te Anau Steptoe auction taking photos ... do you recognize anyone?
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