Windsor, Invercargill

Youngsters show their respect at Anzac services

Rebecca Moore Reporter from The Eye

'You win and lose but that's not all that it's about'

Rebecca Moore Reporter from The Eye

Having good sportsmanship is all part of the game, says the tennis 2017-18 Eye Excellence Award winn…

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Art may be lost

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A significant collection of a southern artist's early sketches may be lost to the province as the fallout from the closure of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery continues.

What do you think needs to happen?

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Aroura

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

After losing a family' member on Friday it was nice to just sit and watch this and remember an amazing person in my life

Southlanders to learn tips and tricks for reducing waste

Rebecca Moore Reporter from The Eye

The Rubbish Trip, a zero-waste roadshow, is heading south to offer free presentations and workshops …

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Knitted art exhibition grabs attention

Rebecca Moore Reporter from The Eye

Knitting is not just for old ladies, says Invercargill Public Art Gallery assistant curator and admi…

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Have fun but be safe this weekend, police warn duck shooters

Mary-jo Tohill Reporter from The Eye

A firearms licence is a privileged and not a right, police warn. Ahead of this Saturday's opening t…

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Women in Words

Anne Rainbow from Dan Davin Literary Foundation

Repertory House
Wednesday 2nd May 2018
7.00pm
The Dan Davin Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with three celebrated women – award-winning author and lecturer Tracey Slaughter, award-winning writer and theatre-maker Jo Randerson and beloved author and blogger, Emily Writes.
… View moreRepertory House
Wednesday 2nd May 2018
7.00pm
The Dan Davin Literary Foundation is proud to present an evening with three celebrated women – award-winning author and lecturer Tracey Slaughter, award-winning writer and theatre-maker Jo Randerson and beloved author and blogger, Emily Writes.
Different styles, different motivations, different contributions to the literary arts.
Join us for a panel discussion hosted by DDLF trustee Sarah McCarthy for a fascinating and fun evening with these three amazing New Zealand writers.
Presented in association with Southland Arts Festival.

Poll: Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

An internal email from BP's head office has exposed the petrol industry's pricing behaviour. It revealed a novel tactical plan: raise prices in the Levin, Kāpiti and Paraparaumu areas, and hope that its major rivals responded by doing the same. To find out more, click here.

Is it fair for petrol prices to vary according to where you live?

• Yes, that's fair
• No, it's not

Vote View Results

• 19.4% Yes, that's fair
  19.4% Complete
• 80.6% No, it's not
  80.6% Complete

1830 votes

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

Hi all im looking for people to photograph to help me build up my portfolio young or old im very patient and would love to futher my experience for something i love cheers paul at H3ADZ photography

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

To find out more about each item, you can find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There are still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced. Cast your votes!

Stories shared at Southern Institute of Technology nursing anniversary

Rebecca Moore Reporter from The Eye

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite … View moreThe competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Repurposed Category.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

• 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
• 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
• 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
• 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
• 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)

Vote View Results

• 25% 1. WAS: Piano .. NOW: Cocktail bar (Mel Gibson from Spencerville)
  25% Complete
• 13.7% 2. WAS: Wooden pallet .. NOW: Fence (Craig Keen from Northland)
  13.7% Complete
• 10.9% 3. WAS packing crate .. NOW: Coffin (Paul Rawlinson from Levin)
  10.9% Complete
• 8.4% 4. WAS Door shutters .. NOW: Side Table (Joy Brady from Birkdale)
  8.4% Complete
• 42% 5. WAS Deck .. NOW: Playground (Anna D'Shea from Pinehaven)
  42% Complete

1778 votes

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene… View moreWe've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards! It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists.. now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favorite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

• 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
• 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
• 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
• 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
• 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)

Vote View Results

• 8.2% 1. Recycled Caravan - (Kayleen Martin from Orewa)
  8.2% Complete
• 17.4% 2. Recycled Drawers - (Serena Roxburgh from Mount Roskill)
  17.4% Complete
• 9.5% 3. Recycled Table - (Lynda Price from Raumati Beach)
  9.5% Complete
• 17.6% 4. Recycled Chair - (Jess Robertshaw from Beckenham)
  17.6% Complete
• 47.3% 5. Recycled Piano - (Karen Malanaphy from Thames)
  47.3% Complete

1966 votes

GIVEAWAY TIME!! Southland Brick Show - CLOSED

Reporter The Eye

I have TWO family passes (for 2 adults and up to 3 children) to giveaway to this years Southland Brick Show.

If you would like to win leave me a comment below telling me why you love lego.

TWO winners will be drawn at random on Thursday (April 26) and contacted via Neighbourly. You must be … View moreI have TWO family passes (for 2 adults and up to 3 children) to giveaway to this years Southland Brick Show.

If you would like to win leave me a comment below telling me why you love lego.

TWO winners will be drawn at random on Thursday (April 26) and contacted via Neighbourly. You must be able to collect your prize from The Southland Times office before the weekend of the event - April 28 and 29.

Note: Tickets can be used as entry for either Saturday or Sunday.