Rural Southland, Invercargill

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2497 days ago

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2497 days ago

The rental squeeze

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

We're exploring the rental market in New Zealand and would love to hear
about what you've encountered and what issues you'd like us to explore in your area. Please note that images and comments may be used as part of a news story. You can also get in touch by emailing news@stl.co.nz

2497 days ago

Pursuing dreams

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

This Southland teenager is following his dreams of becoming a professional basketball player.

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

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2498 days ago

Missing painting

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Do you know where this painting is? It's thought to be in Invercargill.

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

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2498 days ago

Poll: Do you think students should have more choice or stick to the school's more traditional uniform?

Reporter The Eye

Fiordland College uniform is dated, expensive and not easily accessible, some parents say.

Yvette O'Shaughnessy, a mother of 12 and 13 year old girls at the school, started a discussion about the current uniform.

O'Shaughnessy brought it up after her daughters said they would like … View more
Fiordland College uniform is dated, expensive and not easily accessible, some parents say.

Yvette O'Shaughnessy, a mother of 12 and 13 year old girls at the school, started a discussion about the current uniform.

O'Shaughnessy brought it up after her daughters said they would like the option to wear shorts or pants, especially being as active as a lot of the boys at school, she said.

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

Comment NFP if you don't want any of your comments used in print.

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Do you think students should have more choice or stick to the school's more traditional uniform?
  • 53.8% I think they should have more choice.
    53.8% Complete
  • 38.5% I think they should stick to the traditional uniform.
    38.5% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't care.
    3.8% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't know.
    3.8% Complete
  • 0% Other.
    0% Complete
26 votes
2499 days ago

Deer velvet

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The high calibre of entries in a Fiordland deer velvet competition this month portrays an industry in buoyant good health, experts are saying.

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

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2500 days ago

Poll: Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.

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Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?
  • 93.3% Yes, it should have mandatory standards
    93.3% Complete
  • 1.4% No, I am happy with how it is.
    1.4% Complete
  • 3.5% I have found a brand I trust, so this doesn't affect me.
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.8% I don't know / I have no opinion
    1.8% Complete
3313 votes
2500 days ago

Huge fire near Tiwai Point

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Fire crews are battling a huge fire that has been going since about 7pm on Monday.

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

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2501 days ago

Forest protection

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Forty hectares of land in Southland is now permanently protected.

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

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2504 days ago

120th Annual Browns Sports Day - Saturday, 10 february 2018

Robyn from Winton-Wallacetown

Browns Sports Day, Browns Domain
Gates open at 11:00, events start at midday.
Entry is $10 for adults, primary school children free. Food and refreshments available.


Fun filled family day, featuring:
Athletics for all ages
Bushcraft… View more
Browns Sports Day, Browns Domain
Gates open at 11:00, events start at midday.
Entry is $10 for adults, primary school children free. Food and refreshments available.


Fun filled family day, featuring:
Athletics for all ages
Bushcraft
Cycling
Baby show
Sheaf tossing
Hole in one golf


Evening entertainment features live music from Hazer and The Contractors Band, plus Open, Farmers and Junior Shearing

More details available on our Facebook page

No Eftpos

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2505 days ago

Neighbours Day is coming up!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

How will you connect? Choose one of our four ways to host an event! Here's our video for BBQs on the Berm! For more resources about hosting your BBQ or to sign up head here: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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