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3325 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.
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3325 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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3326 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #11 - Meet a new neighbour

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to … View more
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.

Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!

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3326 days ago

'My past caught up with me' - Diane's heart attack story

Reporter The Eye

What started out as a normal day with a trip gym turned into the Lowther family's worst nightmare.
Diane Lowther, now 50, was rushed to hospital by her gym instructor in the middle of a boxing fitness class with her two daughters on December 7, 2015
She was having a heart attack.
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What started out as a normal day with a trip gym turned into the Lowther family's worst nightmare.
Diane Lowther, now 50, was rushed to hospital by her gym instructor in the middle of a boxing fitness class with her two daughters on December 7, 2015
She was having a heart attack.
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3327 days ago

Youngsters get ready to celebrate 50 years of kindy

Reporter The Eye

Faces might have changed at of Newfield Kindergarten but, head teacher Tessa Purdue says, the heart has always stayed the same.
Newfield Kindergarten will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on February 11.
A lot had changed since the kindy had first opened its doors in 1967, Purdue said.
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Faces might have changed at of Newfield Kindergarten but, head teacher Tessa Purdue says, the heart has always stayed the same.
Newfield Kindergarten will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on February 11.
A lot had changed since the kindy had first opened its doors in 1967, Purdue said.
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3328 days ago

Will you be watching a Southland horse try and make history today?

Reporter The Eye

Southland-trained horse Costa Del Magnifico will try and make history this weekend by winning the Invercargill Cup.
if successful, Costa Del Magnifico will be the first in 20 years to win two Cups since Prince Rashad completed the double in 1996-97.
Costa Del Magnifico will also be the lone … View more
Southland-trained horse Costa Del Magnifico will try and make history this weekend by winning the Invercargill Cup.
if successful, Costa Del Magnifico will be the first in 20 years to win two Cups since Prince Rashad completed the double in 1996-97.
Costa Del Magnifico will also be the lone Southland-trained horse in Saturday's Invercargill Cup.
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3329 days ago

Festival comes to Glengarry in February

Reporter The Eye

Click go the shears, bang go the drums and ring, ring goes the bicycle bell - one thing is for certain it's not going to be dull in Glengarry this February.
A group of organisers have partnered up after planning four different events in Glengarry on the same day.
The Glengarry Summer Vibes … View more
Click go the shears, bang go the drums and ring, ring goes the bicycle bell - one thing is for certain it's not going to be dull in Glengarry this February.
A group of organisers have partnered up after planning four different events in Glengarry on the same day.
The Glengarry Summer Vibes festival, which will run at the Glengarry Shopping Centre on February 12, includes the final concert for the Summer Sounds series, Glengarry Markets, Cycling fun day and a Speed Shearing competition.
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3329 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #10 - Save posts

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View more
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.

Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'

2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'

3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
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3330 days ago

Great Scott! Yellow-eyed bees

Reporter The Eye

When Geoff Scott popped the lid of his bee hive open something unusual stared back at him - yellow eyes.

An experienced bee keeper, who is responsible for looking after about 50 hives throughout Southland, Scott had thought he had just about seen it all.
But even he was taken aback by the … View more
When Geoff Scott popped the lid of his bee hive open something unusual stared back at him - yellow eyes.

An experienced bee keeper, who is responsible for looking after about 50 hives throughout Southland, Scott had thought he had just about seen it all.
But even he was taken aback by the yellow-eyed bee.

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3331 days ago

A chance to flex your muscles

Reporter The Eye

For the first time in 16 years Judy Duggan won't have to travel hundreds of kilometres to compete in her beloved sport. This time it is coming to her.
The National Armature Body Building Association (NABBA) will be holding a competition in Invercargill on April 22 at James Hargest College.
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For the first time in 16 years Judy Duggan won't have to travel hundreds of kilometres to compete in her beloved sport. This time it is coming to her.
The National Armature Body Building Association (NABBA) will be holding a competition in Invercargill on April 22 at James Hargest College.
Association area co-ordinator Duggan said it was milestone for body building enthusiasts in Southland.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3332 days ago

Turn your home ownership dream into a reality this year!

SBS Bank

Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth, we have the home loan for you.

Contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at sbsbank.co.nz/home-loan. T&Cs apply.
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3332 days ago

A chicken and egg situation

Reporter The Eye

When Jane Laurie puts her mind to something, it is bound to happen, sure as eggs.
Southlander, and Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation NZ executive director Jane Laurie wants to start a poultry farm in Uganda to help abandoned and orphaned children.
The farm would help save childrens … View more
When Jane Laurie puts her mind to something, it is bound to happen, sure as eggs.
Southlander, and Fountain of Peace Children's Foundation NZ executive director Jane Laurie wants to start a poultry farm in Uganda to help abandoned and orphaned children.
The farm would help save childrens lives, by providing nutrients as well as income for people in need, Laurie said.
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3332 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #7 - Selling Stuff

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus … View more
From old furniture to school uniforms, Neighbourly is a great way to make a little extra money by selling items you no longer want or need. In fact the Buy, Sell & Trade category is one of the most popular on Neighbourly!

It's completely FREE to sell something on Neighbourly - plus you'll have a chance to meet one of your friendly neighbours. Here's a few tips and tricks to make your sale is a quick and easy one:
* Use good images to ensure your items really stand out
* Share an description of each item you are selling including details of its condition
* Add a price for your listing
* If you have multiple items to sell, group these into a single post and itemise the unique items you have for sale with their sale price.
* Once an item has sold, remember to mark it as SOLD (just click on the three little dots under your post)
* Consider listing an unsold item in the Free Stuff category if you're keen to see it moved along.
* Once a neighbourly has confirmed they'd like to purchase your item, share details using your Neighbourly Inbox
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3333 days ago

No one told me grief felt so like fear

Reporter The Eye

Many of us feel very uncomfortable when we experience grief.
Its impact on us can be very confusing and worrying.
We wonder if we are going crazy and how to manage the intense feelings that come with it.
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