South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

2838 days ago

Struggling families getting help

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A programme in south Invercargill is helping families with a community garden, firewood, budgeting services and more.
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2839 days ago

Opinion: Keep our beaches clean

Reporter The Eye

I have always loved the beach.

Not the bikinis and sun tans, I love the feeling of sand between my toes, the smell of the salt water and the atmosphere of the beach.
Beaches are some of the most beautiful destinations we have in New Zealand, it is devastating to think people are misusing … View more
I have always loved the beach.

Not the bikinis and sun tans, I love the feeling of sand between my toes, the smell of the salt water and the atmosphere of the beach.
Beaches are some of the most beautiful destinations we have in New Zealand, it is devastating to think people are misusing them.

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2839 days ago

Invercargill police cracking down on meth

Reporter The Eye

Police warn that methamphetamine could become a problem in Southland if not addressed now.
Southland area prevention manager Inspector Mike Bowman said the police were cracking down on methamphetamine suppliers.
Although Southland didn't have as big a problem with methamphetamine, also know… View more
Police warn that methamphetamine could become a problem in Southland if not addressed now.
Southland area prevention manager Inspector Mike Bowman said the police were cracking down on methamphetamine suppliers.
Although Southland didn't have as big a problem with methamphetamine, also know as P or meth, as some places in the North Island, it was accessible in Southland.
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2839 days ago

Craft Afternoon

Brenda Neighbourly Lead from East Invercargill

Hi Everyone,
Sorry it is a bit late getting this up. Tomorrow Thursday 23rd is craft afternoon at the library from 1 pm til 3 pm approx. Afternoon tea is suppplied and it is a great way to meet new people and have a chat and learn something new. If you would like to know more about this please … View more
Hi Everyone,
Sorry it is a bit late getting this up. Tomorrow Thursday 23rd is craft afternoon at the library from 1 pm til 3 pm approx. Afternoon tea is suppplied and it is a great way to meet new people and have a chat and learn something new. If you would like to know more about this please contact Karen at the library and she will be able to help you out. Sorry about the spelling. Have a nice day.

2840 days ago

Looking for sisters, detectives and thugs

Reporter The Eye

The Invercargill Musical Theatre company is calling for people to pull on a habit.
The company is looking for people to audition for its musical production Sister Act.
The musical, based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film, features music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken and will be directed by… View more
The Invercargill Musical Theatre company is calling for people to pull on a habit.
The company is looking for people to audition for its musical production Sister Act.
The musical, based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film, features music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken and will be directed by Stephen Robertson with musical direction by Michael Buick.
Invercargill Musical Theatre vice president Bernadette Gourley said despite having different music the production still had a diva and soul sister feel.
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2840 days ago

New Zealand Red Cross Annual Appeal Street Appeal

Amanda from Central-West Invercargill

Whether it is an international disaster, an earthquake in Kaikoura or delivery of Meals on Wheels to vulnerable elderly, Red Cross is there to help. You can be involved in this valuable work too. Our Annual Street Appeal this year will be held from 27th February – 05th March and I invite you … View moreWhether it is an international disaster, an earthquake in Kaikoura or delivery of Meals on Wheels to vulnerable elderly, Red Cross is there to help. You can be involved in this valuable work too. Our Annual Street Appeal this year will be held from 27th February – 05th March and I invite you to support our appeal by giving up two hours of your time to collect of us on either Thursday 02nd or Friday 03rd March.
Our sites will be open between 8:30am and 5pm.
Your contribution to our appeal will enable our local, national and international programmes to continue. Should you like to hear more about our programmes or other activities please contact us at the Invercargill Service Centre.
If you are able to help us out, please contact Amanda Evans at amanda.evans@redcross.org.nz or
03 218 4339, to arrange for youto be allocated to a site.

2841 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
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2841 days ago

Woodlands residents pull together to afford a community defibrillator

Reporter The Eye

A near heart attack has brought a little town in Southland closer together.
Residents of Woodlands are in the process of pulling together $3000 to purchase a community defibrillator.
Woodlands Tavern owner Pauline Dermody started the project after a man had a heart attack scare on his way home … View more
A near heart attack has brought a little town in Southland closer together.
Residents of Woodlands are in the process of pulling together $3000 to purchase a community defibrillator.
Woodlands Tavern owner Pauline Dermody started the project after a man had a heart attack scare on his way home from the Crank Up 2017 in Edendale.
The man, in his late 60s, left Crank Up because he was feeling unwell. READ MORE:www.stuff.co.nz...

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2842 days ago

SPCA says thankyou

Reporter The Eye

The SPCA says it is a week away from being able to take in new kittens.
In an article published on Thursday, February 9, SPCA Southland operations manager Richard Hay said both Invercargill and Gore shelters had been forced to turn kittens away because of a lack of space.
Hay said the response … View more
The SPCA says it is a week away from being able to take in new kittens.
In an article published on Thursday, February 9, SPCA Southland operations manager Richard Hay said both Invercargill and Gore shelters had been forced to turn kittens away because of a lack of space.
Hay said the response from the article had been amazing.
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2843 days ago

Book a Relaxing Massage

Beauty from Central-West Invercargill

Relaxing Massage available by qualified Beauty Therapist.
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2843 days ago

Have you seen more dumped cars in Southland?

Reporter The Eye

Dumped and abandoned cars are damaging Southland beaches and environmental reserves.
Invercargill City Council Environmental Health and compliance manager John Youngson said he was appalled by the number of cars being dumped and abandoned in Southland.
The council had been notified about at … View more
Dumped and abandoned cars are damaging Southland beaches and environmental reserves.
Invercargill City Council Environmental Health and compliance manager John Youngson said he was appalled by the number of cars being dumped and abandoned in Southland.
The council had been notified about at least six cars that had been dumped in Invercargill since Christmas, he said.
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2843 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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2844 days ago

Woe to go: How do you get back into fitness post injury?

Reporter The Eye

Sportsmed Southern Physiotherapy director Andrew Mackintosh gives tips on how to get active after an injury.
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2844 days ago

Poll: Cadbury or Whittaker's?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Cadbury or Whittaker's. Which brand do you prefer?
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Cadbury or Whittaker's?
  • 66.3% Whittaker's
    66.3% Complete
  • 16.3% Cadbury
    16.3% Complete
  • 17.3% I like them both
    17.3% Complete
98 votes
2845 days ago

What did you think of Shakespeare in the park?

Reporter The Eye

REVIEW:
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
This is the theme of Games and Thrones, the 17th edition of Shakespeare in the Park.

Directors Jonathan Tucker and Angela Newell take us on a journey through time and space to explore the idea of power, and what people will sacrifice to get … View more
REVIEW:
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
This is the theme of Games and Thrones, the 17th edition of Shakespeare in the Park.

Directors Jonathan Tucker and Angela Newell take us on a journey through time and space to explore the idea of power, and what people will sacrifice to get it.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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