South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

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2204 days ago

Beautiful warm day for the Beach

John from East Invercargill

Only someone told everyone I was coming..
There is a track that goes to the beach just south of the ski club on the Sandy Point Road.
Looking south then north too the main entrance about 4kms away.
Don't get stung by a scam..
As always click on a photo so it opens in a larger window..

2205 days ago

Memorials for your loved one

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

Come and view our new range of headstones just arrived from India.

We have a variety of shapes, sizes and colours - black, grey, green, blues and reds. Very reasonably priced - includes layouts, design, artwork and coloured lettering and installation. We ensure you are involved throughout the … View more
Come and view our new range of headstones just arrived from India.

We have a variety of shapes, sizes and colours - black, grey, green, blues and reds. Very reasonably priced - includes layouts, design, artwork and coloured lettering and installation. We ensure you are involved throughout the process and are available to work in cemeteries throughout Southland. We also offer a cleaning and restoration service.

Please phone us on 03 218 9021 to arrange a time to discuss your requirements.
Learn more

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2213 days ago

Should there be a wider alcohol ban around the Christmas Races?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

About 6500 people are expected to attend the annual Christmas Race Meeting in Invercargill in December and police want an alcohol ban extension in surrounding streets.

Do you agree with an extended alcohol ban around the races?

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2205 days ago

First day of our road trip - hello Invercargill!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Wow what an amazing first day on the road! We were hosted in our first workshop by South Alive. And heard about their incredible work in South Invercargill, we got to chat with Saniya from Neighbourhood Support and the fantastic neighbourhoods in Invercargill, plus we met with Peter from NZ Red … View moreWow what an amazing first day on the road! We were hosted in our first workshop by South Alive. And heard about their incredible work in South Invercargill, we got to chat with Saniya from Neighbourhood Support and the fantastic neighbourhoods in Invercargill, plus we met with Peter from NZ Red Cross about many volunteer opportunities and great community building they're doing. Looking forward to heading thru Otago and South Canterbury tomorrow! #NDA2019

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2205 days ago

Watch out for this phone scam neighbours!

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Be aware, police have identified a new telephone scam targeting New Zealanders. If you receive an angry call from someone seeking compensation for car damages, hang up. To read more, click here.

What you need to know:
- The call will be from an international number that's then redirected through a local number.
- The aggressive scammer could be very convincing.
- Upon answering, they demand money for damages from a vehicle collision they claim you were involved in.
- Police are urging people to warn elderly relatives so they do not fall victim to the scam and lose money.
- If you receive a call of this nature, police advise you to hang up immediately.

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2206 days ago

Stand up NZ

White Ribbon

White Ribbon is asking men to take the online pledge and stand up, speak out and act to prevent men's violence towards women.

With 41% of a front line officers time spent dealing with family violence, we need you to stand up by taking The Pledge.

Find out more at whiteribbon.org.nz
Take the pledge here

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2206 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea … View more
Today is World Kindness Day 2018.
Piri mai ki a Oti te Nanekoti i a ia e tūtakitaki haere nei ki ōna hoa i tēnei haerenga nui whakaharahara ōna. Pānuihia te kōrero paki mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa. Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha.

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2206 days ago

Today is World Kindness Day 2018

The Team from Ministry of Education

Join Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn … View moreJoin Oat the Goat as he embarks on the adventure of his life and meets some surprising new friends along the way. With music performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy Oat the Goat, in English and te reo Māori www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz... Helping children learn the power of kindness!

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2207 days ago

The Southern Artisan Christmas Fete

Southern Artisan Christmas Fete

A great atmosphere and a fantastic selection of quality artisan stallholders from all over the South Island make this an outing not to be missed. Shop for gifts and top quality handmade wares that you won't see anywhere else from 140 boutique exhibitors.

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A great atmosphere and a fantastic selection of quality artisan stallholders from all over the South Island make this an outing not to be missed. Shop for gifts and top quality handmade wares that you won't see anywhere else from 140 boutique exhibitors.

A perfect start to your Christmas shopping or just enjoy a day out with an amazing selection to shop from, live music, craft-brewed beers, cider and delicious artisan food. The Hideaway restaurant will be open on-site in the garden on the day of the fete for lunch, platters & coffee.

The fête will be held regardless of weather. No dogs, BYO or picnics please. Entry is $15 cash only on the day – Eftpos facilities on site but a cheque book and cash is always handy!

The fete will be held on Saturday, 24th November 2018 from 10am-4pm at The Hideaway 201, just 5 minutes out of Winton at Lochiel. Get a group together and don't miss this premier Southland event!
Find out more!

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2207 days ago

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

Well folks some days it's great to just get out of home jump into the car and take a road trip even if it's to tiwai point .

One of my best light trails yet I think

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2207 days ago

And they're off... 🚗💨

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Cissy and Sam, have recently hit the road in the lead up to the 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As they drive across the country they’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand - like our members!

Whether… View more
Cissy and Sam, have recently hit the road in the lead up to the 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As they drive across the country they’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand - like our members!

Whether you're planning a Neighbours Day Event or just want to come along and share ideas, these workshops are a great way to further connect with your local community and see how you can come together to support each other.

Join in on the fun by seeing if the road trip is coming to your corner of the country at the link below.

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2207 days ago

10 little ways to celebrate Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we're holding Neighbours Day Aotearoa over 10 days (March 22-31, 2019), AND we've also come up with 10 Little Ways for individuals to celebrate, and 10 Big Ways for groups to celebrate! We think there's something to inspire just about … View moreIn celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we're holding Neighbours Day Aotearoa over 10 days (March 22-31, 2019), AND we've also come up with 10 Little Ways for individuals to celebrate, and 10 Big Ways for groups to celebrate! We think there's something to inspire just about everyone to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa next year - so check out how you can join in, share it with your friends, and don't forget to register your events!

Let us know how you’re celebrating Neighbours Day Aotearoa in 2019 and you could be in to win. Registering an event, no matter how small, puts you in the draw to win a $100 prezzy card or limited edition Neighbours Day Aotearoa t-shirt, plus it helps us know how many neighbours are connecting.

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2223 days ago

1080 is due to be Dropped in The Eyre Mountains, a real concern ,as this is the headwaters of our water supply.

Jan from East Invercargill

It is with great pleasure, pride and dignity that we make a stand with NZ to question the sanity of using toxic, aerially spread 1080 poison across pristine waterways, killing every living, air-breathing flora and fauna. Its not just the lack of peer reviewed science as to the long term … View moreIt is with great pleasure, pride and dignity that we make a stand with NZ to question the sanity of using toxic, aerially spread 1080 poison across pristine waterways, killing every living, air-breathing flora and fauna. Its not just the lack of peer reviewed science as to the long term consequences , or the lack of credible media debate, or the spin, lies and mindset of DOC, or the lack of Worksafe standards, or the blind medical and vet professions that turn their backs on public and animals health, or the silent RSPCA or other animal protection body on the inhuman slow , awful mind numbing painful death, or the grooming of young children through the school system to demonise pests , or the waste of resources (pelts, fur, meat, etc), or the back handers, the Maori land owners take to look the other way, or the pilots, drivers, spreaders, security and police in the supply chain exposing themselves to the dust and deadly frass, or Maggi accusing and demonising “ferals” when the baby milk powder poisoner turned out to be one of their own ( and still no apology to these decent people), or John using Maggi as his puppet mouthpiece or the Finance and Primary Industry minister stitching up farmers levies and taxpayers funds, or OSPRI taking donations with their non profit status, or the PCE saying that 1080 “ WAS SAFE, use more” or the mindedness of the attitude of demonising wild food when rural families are starving and hunters and fisherman are denied access to food, or the garbage CLEAN, GREEN, image projected to Tourists allowing them to be exposed, the “losing a young girls heart” or in other words, lies, silence and dirty deals with Tull Chemicals (suppliers of Chemical Warfare in WW1 and WW2, Agent Orange, Nuclear Waste) and Monsanto or the manipulation of the local Councils consents, using Police for trumped up charges on honest people telling the truth. No, what really disturbs me is the total disrespect of any kind of honesty, integrity, or acknowledgement of responsibly by the professional poisoning multi-million dollar industry whose short term, need for greed mindset, has shut down any discussion, whose willful ignorance combined with corrupt intimidation dumbs down, shames or vilify those who speak out , but for fear of retribution. My heart goes out to all, who have become sick from Toxic Water, those who had had to witness their dogs or animals dying, who are trying to farm next to the drop zone, those Tourists and others who died “too early” from Heart Attacks, those young woman who want to start a family but are already sterile, and on it goes. And not one, credible report on the long-term toxic effects of 1080 over the past 60+ years. My heart is at pains to work out the agenda. My gut tells me that the culture of poisoning mindset is so persuasive it's rotten to the core and has affected the whole population. My spirit is sick with worry, but sees this national, now International protest as a starting point of the turning of the tide. More people are watching “Poisoning of Paradise”, and we look forward to the grassroots groundswell, we can feel it from here. The protest sends a message to join the conversation, acknowledge eyewitness testimony, question the status quo, Do your research, a chance to set your compass on a new course. Put differences aside, get on the same page and together, yes together, we will make a change and end this atrocity!!

2212 days ago

Will you give these sausages a go?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.

Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? … View more
Hi neighbours,

Check this out! A Southland butcher has created sausages flavoured with Double Brown beer - and they're flying off the chiller shelves and on to barbecues. To read more, click here.

Is this a summer snack you'd be keen to try? Or would you rather stick to what you know? Is there a craft beer combo you'd been keen to try? Let us know your thoughts in the replies!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff).

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2208 days ago
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