Windsor, Invercargill

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2334 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
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2338 days ago

Re help wanted.

Graeme from North Invercargill

Thank you Paul Heads for referring me to Gary the handyman Wow he's good. Smartly presented and punctual He came here three times. Always on or before time.. Able to do what I asked proficiently and efficiently. And I'm certainly happy with the quality of his work. I will certainly use … View moreThank you Paul Heads for referring me to Gary the handyman Wow he's good. Smartly presented and punctual He came here three times. Always on or before time.. Able to do what I asked proficiently and efficiently. And I'm certainly happy with the quality of his work. I will certainly use him again if and when I need to. Five stars Gary. He is just starting up and I recommend you use him.

2336 days ago

What a freezing start! Did your area hit below zero degrees this morning?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch … View more
A bitterly cold night has seen temperatures drop to -7.4 degrees Celsius in the South Island

That temperature was recorded by MetService at about 8am on Friday from St Arnaud in the South Island.

Other places to record bone-chilling nights were Tekapo, at -7C, Mt Cook at -6.8C, Christchurch Airport at -3.9C, Ashburton at -4.5C and Timaru at -3.7C.

The lowest June temperature recorded at Christchurch Airport was -7.2C, while the average June daily lowest temperature was 1C. In Ashburton the lowest June temperature recorded was -7.1C and the average June daily minimum was 0.5C.

Read more about today's weather here.

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2339 days ago

Is the price of healthy food getting more expensive?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A survey done in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin shows the price of a healthy food basket has increased between $4 and $21 in the past year. Do you think there is the same problem in Southland? Are we paying more for healthy food?

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2337 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2337 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2337 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2339 days ago

WATCH: What do you think of the inner city plans?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Last night the concept design for Invercargill's inner city was unveiled. What do you think?

Features of the new development would include:
- Covered car park for 1000 cars split over four levels. Top of car park to be used for events such as a farmers market and car shows.
- Boutique … View more
Last night the concept design for Invercargill's inner city was unveiled. What do you think?

Features of the new development would include:
- Covered car park for 1000 cars split over four levels. Top of car park to be used for events such as a farmers market and car shows.
- Boutique eatery.
- Retail shops ranging from anchor retailer to small boutique store.
- A medical centre with scope to include ambulance bay.
- Open-air laneways that connect the food and retail precincts to the offices and medical centre.
- Outdoor courtyard for people to enjoy.
- Offices and apartments overlooking the CBD.

Read more about the development here.

2337 days ago

Don't waste the vote

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

"We should not forget how brave these women were."

And, more importantly, the youth of today must value the right to vote.

That was the clear message from women who gathered at the Suffrage 125 Southland Women's Forum in Invercargill on Wednesday night.

Read more:

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2337 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2339 days ago

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2339 days ago

Often imitated, never duplicated

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Thank you Fair Go for exposing the many copycat products that simply do not perform as they claim. Plug In Pest Free is the only ElectroMagnetic, Chemical-free product that has been scientifically tested. It works by sending pulses through a buildings' wiring to repel rats, mice and … View moreThank you Fair Go for exposing the many copycat products that simply do not perform as they claim. Plug In Pest Free is the only ElectroMagnetic, Chemical-free product that has been scientifically tested. It works by sending pulses through a buildings' wiring to repel rats, mice and cockroaches.

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