South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

2867 days ago

Flooding

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Waikaia residents are unable to use the main road out of town this morning. More photos and video to come.

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2867 days ago

Save Tiviot Street Reserve from being sold

Kaye from Central-West Invercargill

Hi all concerned neighbours and community members
We are holding a meeting to bring ideas together and make a plan to try to stop the ICC from selling the land
I have asked every City council member including the mayor to join us and explain their position but no reply to the emails yet.
Meeting … View more
Hi all concerned neighbours and community members
We are holding a meeting to bring ideas together and make a plan to try to stop the ICC from selling the land
I have asked every City council member including the mayor to join us and explain their position but no reply to the emails yet.
Meeting
Tonight at 6pm at the Teviot Street Reserve
If you can not make tonight but still wish to be involved or have notes from the meeting please email me : saveteviotreserve@gmail.com or Phone/text 02102937877
Please feel free to cut and post on face book etc

2868 days ago

"Photography kept me going"

Reporter The Eye

If a landscape isn't as beautiful as you had hoped why not change it?
That is what 71-year-old photographer Dot Mulley does.

The Southland-based artist merges and blends different landscapes together to create a new surrealist image.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2869 days ago

Could you be an extra in the 2017 Shakespeare in the Park production?

Reporter The Eye

Something spooky this way comes, but only with your help.
Organisers are calling for people to play ghosts in the 2017 Shakespeare in the Park promenade production.
This year the production will be a Game of Thrones inspired series of scenes scattered over the Otepuni Gardens before ending at the… View more
Something spooky this way comes, but only with your help.
Organisers are calling for people to play ghosts in the 2017 Shakespeare in the Park promenade production.
This year the production will be a Game of Thrones inspired series of scenes scattered over the Otepuni Gardens before ending at the Masonic Lodge with Mark Antony's "Friends, Romans, countrymen" speech from Julius Caesar.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2869 days ago

Save our reserve

Kaye from Central-West Invercargill

If you would like to help save our reserve for the future generations please join us Monday night 6 pm at the reserve for a community meeting email:
saveteviotreserve@gmail.com

2870 days ago

Auto Electrician needed

Gwyn from Central-West Invercargill

Our van after it had an accident had front bumper bar replaced along with left hand headlight.
Now the park lights don't work when turned on, but when switched on and the indicator is turned on the park light on the same side as the indicator lights up until indicator is turned off. Is there … View more
Our van after it had an accident had front bumper bar replaced along with left hand headlight.
Now the park lights don't work when turned on, but when switched on and the indicator is turned on the park light on the same side as the indicator lights up until indicator is turned off. Is there anybody that can help

2870 days ago

What would you like our reporter to do next? Tell us in the comments.

Reporter The Eye

The Eye reporter Joanna Griffiths visits Southland Woodworkers Guild sectary and treasurer Peter Robbie to build a child's toy for her 60 minute challenge.
Those who know me will recognize how potentially dangerous this challenge was for me.
I am the most accident-prone individual that a … View more
The Eye reporter Joanna Griffiths visits Southland Woodworkers Guild sectary and treasurer Peter Robbie to build a child's toy for her 60 minute challenge.
Those who know me will recognize how potentially dangerous this challenge was for me.
I am the most accident-prone individual that a lot of people know.
WATCH VIDEO: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2870 days ago

A Neighbourly New Year Tip #5 - Keep it private

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Did you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from … View moreDid you know you have a Neighbourly inbox? If you'd like to contact a neighbour on Neighbourly directly, you can send them a private message. This is a great way to send confidential information (such as your mobile number or email) or to have conversations you'd like to keep away from your Neighbourly noticeboard. It's also a great way to directly contact local organisations, businesses or media!
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How to send a private message:
* Locate the neighbour you wish to send a message to in your Neighbours Directory or on your noticeboard and click their name to visit their profile
* Click the MESSAGE button below your neighbour's profile picture
* Enter a subject and message and click send!
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2870 days ago

$ave the GST - last chance!

Resene

There's no better time to be decorating than summer - but you need to be quick! The Resene save the GST sale is in its final days*! You'll save 15% on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or… View moreThere's no better time to be decorating than summer - but you need to be quick! The Resene save the GST sale is in its final days*! You'll save 15% on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop or participating reseller. Plus if you have a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card, you can enjoy extra savings on a range of products!

*Offer runs until 31 January 2017.
Learn more

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2871 days ago

Helping others

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

Hi all I'm created a page on Facebook it's my story I'm sharing on suicide I just wanna try atleast help others please have a look www.facebook.comsuicidesupport3... thank you

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2871 days ago

Salvation Army Family Store Yarrow Store

Jayne from Central-West Invercargill

If you are moving or just have a little un-wanted furniture stored away (beds, lounge suites, tables, chairs, duchess, draws) also any household items bric brac etc please give us a call on 21-45380 free pick up's going to an organisation who cares for others.  We are looking out for our … View moreIf you are moving or just have a little un-wanted furniture stored away (beds, lounge suites, tables, chairs, duchess, draws) also any household items bric brac etc please give us a call on 21-45380 free pick up's going to an organisation who cares for others.  We are looking out for our community and helping those in need,  Look forward to hearing from you :)

2871 days ago

Community superstars

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Sonya is a superstar in her community - Mossburn. She volunteers for lots of different groups. Who are the Sonyas of your community? We'd love to profile them.

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

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2871 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #4 - Join a Group

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups … View more
Unite with fellow booklovers, find other fitness fanatics or swap garden goodies!

Neighbourly Groups are a great way to connect with like-minded people who live nearby. Take a look at Groups already set up by your neighbours - or have a go at setting up your own. Some of the most popular Groups around New Zealand include gardening, running, babysitter networking, private street groups and puppy playgroups.
Browse Groups

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2872 days ago

Neighbourly New Year Tip #3 - Find your filters

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Filters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle … View moreFilters allow you to manage what you see on your Neighbourly noticeboard. Perhaps you want to hide Buy & Sell messages - or maybe that's all you want to see! You'll find four filters at the top of your noticeboard: Recommendations, Buy & Sell, Events and Business. You can toggle these on and off to customise your Neighbourly experience.

While you're there - have a play with the 'Sort' filter. This is a drop down menu allowing you to switch between newest posts and newest activity (replies).

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2872 days ago

Choice As Sizzle

The Warehouse Invercargill

In conjunction with Healthy Families Invercargill, The Warehouse Invercargill has adopted the Choice as Sizzle guidelines for its community fundraising BBQ’s. The initiative aims to provide a healthier twist on sausage sizzle fundraising by ditching the spread, using grainy bread, swapping to low… View moreIn conjunction with Healthy Families Invercargill, The Warehouse Invercargill has adopted the Choice as Sizzle guidelines for its community fundraising BBQ’s. The initiative aims to provide a healthier twist on sausage sizzle fundraising by ditching the spread, using grainy bread, swapping to low sugar and salt sauce options and adding veges. For more information check out the video below:

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