South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

2258 days ago

Poll: Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!

Image
Is it time to end daylight saving in New Zealand?
  • 49.3% Drop daylight savings, summer hours should be year-round.
    49.3% Complete
  • 50.7% Keep it! I love the change in hours.
    50.7% Complete
2481 votes
2260 days ago

Subscribe to NZ Gardener's weekly ezine Get Growing and get free herb seeds!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)

Image
2282 days ago

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

'The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to '

Facebook @H3ADZ Photography

Image
2261 days ago

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

What was meant to be a hit and miss sort of a night it turned out to be an amazing little show , with a big band of cloud looming on the horizon Miss Aurora peeped through and danced her mini show.

Location:stead st wharf

Image
2261 days ago

*WIN* an eco grocery shopping pack!

Croco

Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our … View more
Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our eco grocery shopping packs are on sale now. Each pack includes our 4 piece 100% organic cotton eco bags and a set of 2 cotton mesh string bags.

Croco reusable grocery bags are:
- all natural and chemical free
- lightweight and foldable
- can be easily stuffed in your pocket, purse or glove box
- machine washable in cold water

Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some Croco eco grocery bags in your handbag or in the back of your car.

Don't forget to LIKE or THANK this post by Sunday 30th September 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

Image
2263 days ago

New refugees could settle in Invercargill

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Invercargill's leaders welcome any increase in the number of refugees settling in the city, but share concerns about where they are going to live.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Wednesday that New Zealand's annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 in 2020.

Some … View more
Invercargill's leaders welcome any increase in the number of refugees settling in the city, but share concerns about where they are going to live.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Wednesday that New Zealand's annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 in 2020.

Some of the country's new residents may make the south their new home after the city was selected as a new refugee settlement location in 2017.nvercargill's leaders welcome any increase in the number of refugees settling in the city, but share concerns about where they are going to live.

Image
2262 days ago

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

Image
Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?
  • 19% Yes, we should take more
    19% Complete
  • 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
    18.2% Complete
  • 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
    58.1% Complete
  • 3.6% Don't mind either way
    3.6% Complete
  • 1.1% No opinion
    1.1% Complete
4134 votes
2263 days ago

We're proud to support CanTeen.

Warehouse Stationery

When young people are living with cancer, education tends to take a back seat. Help young people get their education back on track by donating to CanTeen at your local Warehouse Stationery store today.

Warehouse Stationery, partnering with you for a better community.
Find out more

Image
2263 days ago

Family home for sale in Otatara

Sarah from Central-West Invercargill

A unique home with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, lounge, office and separate double garage on 1.25 acres of private, sheltered garden. 15 mins to town or to the beach - on a bike. Just two owners over 26 years; this property is seldom offered for sale.
Visit TradeMe reference 1771543633

Negotiable

Image
2264 days ago

Tree-tastic offer on plants from Blue Mountain!

Chris from Blue Mountain Nurseries Ltd

Hi neighbours. Our beautiful plants sell to nurseries, parks, landscapers, garden centres and gardeners throughout New Zealand. We know plants because we grow plants.

We’d love to share our plants with you so you can enjoy life from your garden. For a limited time we have $5 off our bare root … View more
Hi neighbours. Our beautiful plants sell to nurseries, parks, landscapers, garden centres and gardeners throughout New Zealand. We know plants because we grow plants.

We’d love to share our plants with you so you can enjoy life from your garden. For a limited time we have $5 off our bare root tree selection.

Come and meet the team for some friendly advice on all things botanic at 99 Bushy Hill Street, Tapanui, West Otago or order online at www.bmn.co.nz

Chris Hughes
General Manager, Blue Mountain Nurseries
Order your plants online!

Image
2265 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
Find out more

Image
2266 days ago

Photo gallery: Is it a snow day at your home today?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

How's the weather at your place? Snow has blanketed parts of the South Island today, with many Kiwis heading outdoors to enjoy it.

However, a snow warning is in place for Central Otago and the Southern Lakes until 3pm Monday. And motorists motorists are warned to drive … View more
Hi neighbours,

How's the weather at your place? Snow has blanketed parts of the South Island today, with many Kiwis heading outdoors to enjoy it.

However, a snow warning is in place for Central Otago and the Southern Lakes until 3pm Monday. And motorists motorists are warned to drive with care and to take chains if heading on the Crown Range.

What are your plans for the day? Let us know in the replies!
Photo credits: Debbie Jamieson, Barry Harcourt and Coronet Peak/Jill Tester.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff.)

2267 days ago

Snowfall in the South could disrupt travel and affect livestock

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Overnight snowfall could disrupt travel, damage trees and powerlines, and cause stress for livestock, according to MetService. Widespread weather warnings are in place for the south of the country as a front moves northwards up the country, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow and followed by … View moreOvernight snowfall could disrupt travel, damage trees and powerlines, and cause stress for livestock, according to MetService. Widespread weather warnings are in place for the south of the country as a front moves northwards up the country, preceded by a strong northwesterly flow and followed by cold southerlies.

Motorists are warned to drive with care and to take chains on the Crown Range, between Queenstown and Wanaka. Queenstown Airport remained open, although flights before 10am were cancelled.

The front had moved over the lower South Island overnight on Sunday, bringing with it heavy rain and snow and it's expected to move slowly northeastwards during Monday. A snow warning is in place for the regions until 3pm Monday.

Read the full story and stay updated here.
Image: Stuff

Image
Top