Rural Southland, Invercargill

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2616 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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2620 days ago

Poll: Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings earned a total of $8.32 million in 2017. Are you comfortable with that?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?
  • 10.6% Yes, he earns his wage
    10.6% Complete
  • 17% I don't care what he earns
    17% Complete
  • 72.3% No, it's too much money
    72.3% Complete
47 votes
2620 days ago

International Day of the Older Persons 2017 is on Sunday!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and … View more
International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and the rest of the year), remember to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills that New Zealanders aged over 65 bring to our communities.

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2620 days ago

Poll: Do we need more education about safe alcohol consumption in the south?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Action is being taken to stop southern women from drinking alcohol while pregnant as booze consumption in the south continues to soar.

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

Do we need more education about safe alcohol consumption in the south?
  • 96% Yes, more education is needed
    96% Complete
  • 4% No, we know the effects already
    4% Complete
25 votes
2621 days ago

The Antique Fair is on this weekend!

The Antique Fair Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours. The Antique Fair is on this weekend! We'll be at the Scottish Hall. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of quality furniture, silver, china, crystal, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are … View moreHi Neighbours. The Antique Fair is on this weekend! We'll be at the Scottish Hall. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of quality furniture, silver, china, crystal, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are for sale.

The Antique Fair Charitable Trust runs antique fairs throughout the North and South Islands. Donations are made to various charities. We have chosen the Southland Hospice for this fair.

Join us at the Scottish Hall, 112 Esk Street, Invercargill:
- Friday 29th September, 10am - 5pm
- Saturday 30th September, 10am - 5pm
- Sunday 1st October, 10am - 4pm

Admission is $6 (children accompanied by an adult are free). To inquire please ring Sandy 027 497 6006. We look forward to seeing you there!
Learn more

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2624 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champions

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.

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2626 days ago

Invercargill intersection to be upgraded

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

One of Invercargill's most hazardous intersections is set for a major upgrade.
The NZ Transport Agency is working towards improving the south Invercargill intersection of State Highway 1 and Elles Rd.

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

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2626 days ago

Spring is in the air!

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Check out this lovely photo one of our photographers snapped in Queens Park today. Do you have a spring photo to share? We print one reader photo each week on the Our Southland page in the paper. If you'd like to submit a photo, you can email it to jamie.searle@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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