South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

2428 days ago

What do you think of this competition? Is technology important to education these days?

Reporter The Eye

Nine Southland schools are in the running to get their share of $50,000 of technology prizes.

Hedgehope School, Invercargill Middle School, James Hargest College, Myross Bush School, Pukerau School, Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi), Southland Girls High School, Takitimu Primary School and Waikaia … View more
Nine Southland schools are in the running to get their share of $50,000 of technology prizes.

Hedgehope School, Invercargill Middle School, James Hargest College, Myross Bush School, Pukerau School, Sacred Heart School (Waikiwi), Southland Girls High School, Takitimu Primary School and Waikaia School are among 688 schools competing nationwide.

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2429 days ago

Let’s show our neighbourhoods some love!

The Warehouse Invercargill

The Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll … View moreThe Great Community Clean Up kicks off on 16th April. It’s your chance to get out and muck in to make your neighbourhood beautiful! You can think big if you like, but it’s better to just think green - even picking up rubbish on your street is great! You’ll get a clean-up pack from us when you register, and you’ll have the chance to win some great prizes!

Find out more and register your event now.

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2431 days ago

Landmark report wants 70kmh open road speed limit

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A landmark report by an inter-governmental organisation with 59 member countries - including New Zealand - is recommending that rural roads that don't have median barriers should have their speed limits lowered to 70kmh.

Do you think the open road speed limit should be lowered?

Read … View more
A landmark report by an inter-governmental organisation with 59 member countries - including New Zealand - is recommending that rural roads that don't have median barriers should have their speed limits lowered to 70kmh.

Do you think the open road speed limit should be lowered?

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

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2429 days ago

Urgent car recall - is your vehicle affected?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get … View moreThe New Zealand government has announced a compulsory airbag recall affecting 50,000 vehicles. NZTA states members are 'strongly advised to respond promptly to the recall notification. If your car is under active recall, contact the supplier as soon as possible and make an appointment to get the airbags replaced'.

Here's everything you need to know:
1) Check if your car is affected
2) Find out more about the recall.
3) Read information on why you need to have your airbag replaced.

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2430 days ago

Water and Land Plan released

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

After three years in the making, the Southland Water and Land Plan has been released and will make it harder for farmers to get resource consent for new dairy farms and dairy farm expansion.

Consent for new or expanded dairy farming will, however, be granted if farmers can operate in a way that … View more
After three years in the making, the Southland Water and Land Plan has been released and will make it harder for farmers to get resource consent for new dairy farms and dairy farm expansion.

Consent for new or expanded dairy farming will, however, be granted if farmers can operate in a way that does not increase contaminant losses to waterways.

What do you think of the new rules?

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

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2431 days ago

Poll: Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

A Landmark report is suggesting our rural roads should be reduced to 70kmh. So, is it a good idea?
To read more click here.

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Should the speed limit be reduced to 70kmh on rural roads?
  • 23% Yes, it's a good idea
    23% Complete
  • 75.7% No, our roads are fine at 100kmh
    75.7% Complete
  • 1.4% I'm unsure
    1.4% Complete
74 votes
2432 days ago

It's time.. show your community some love and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and … View more
Show your neighbourhood how much you love it by getting involved in The Great Community Clean Up 2018. You could win great prizes so make sure you register a clean up event before 22 April.

Taking part in the Great Community Clean Up is easy: grab your friends, your neighbours (or your and simply pick up a little litter in your street, tidy your favourite park, or remove bits and bobs from a nearby beach. Take part in 2018!
Sign up now

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2433 days ago

Have you subscribed to Get Growing? It's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on foraging for edible fungi, making seed-raising mix out of autumn leaves, collecting seed from deciduous trees, picking peaches and brewing cider.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Our crop of the week is Humulus lupulus, the hop plant, and we have a special feature on planting spring-flowering bulbs including a regional planting and flowering guide. Make health-boosting meals from new cookbook SuperVeg and be in to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES!
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2434 days ago

It's not too late to submit a masterpiece!

Resene

Check out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and … View moreCheck out these wonderfully quirky entries we've received so far for the Resene Upcycling Awards! There's still plenty of time for you to get your upcycle on.. don't forget there's Bonus Categories for "Best entry for under 18", "Most colourful entry" and "Most unrecognisable re-purposed item"!

It's not too late to show us your creative side and you could WIN...
Enter now

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