Windsor, Invercargill

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

2517 days ago

We are excited to announce the winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!

- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that,… View more
Two competitions have been running on the sidelines of the usual Neighbourly activity and what better time to announce the lucky and well deserving winners than the week before Christmas!

- We joined forces with Electric Kiwi in order to hunt for a truly Awesome Neighbour. And we did just that, infact we found 4 incredible Neighbourly neighbours. Click here to see who won an Awesome Neighbour prize and read their Awesome story!

- We also teamed up with SuperValue to run the Christmas Survival Guide challenge. We asked Neighbourly members to tell us their Christmas Survival tip, click here to find out whose tip came out on top, to be selected to win a $100 SuperValue voucher.

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2518 days ago

Summer Solstice

John from East Invercargill

The actual moment of summer solstice was 5.27am on Friday . In Invercargill, the day's length will be 15 hours 48 minutes and 57 seconds. ( copied from stuff )
So if you asleep you missed it but that is OK , I witnessed it for you.. It was a fantastic moment in time but then came the … View more
The actual moment of summer solstice was 5.27am on Friday . In Invercargill, the day's length will be 15 hours 48 minutes and 57 seconds. ( copied from stuff )
So if you asleep you missed it but that is OK , I witnessed it for you.. It was a fantastic moment in time but then came the realisation that it is all downhill from here until 21st of June. Hasn't the weather been great this spring / summer so far and long may it continue.
I am going to show you all a picture of my thigh with bandage and a round bullet hole blood stain. Something about my wife shooting me whilst shouting , "Happy wife , happy life " which is probably better than Allah Akbar which she normally shouts . Have you heard anything so ridiculous , the bit about happy wife dah dah dah .. not the Allah Akbah bit. She does speak Arabic and both Chinese languages and Korean as well as Filipino languages , no wonder I don't understand a word she says which is probably why we had this happy wife episode. Well of course most of you women will be saying so what is so wrong about shooting your husband occasionally and what can I say to that except " do you have a gun nearby" Anyway getting back to that bullet hole which she says was an accident but that glazed stare tells me I don't think so. In her favor she did take me to the hospital . They stitched me up and my wife then took me for a coffee , which I had to pay for , so none of this isn't she really good to you rubbish. I was going to ask for lots of sympathy but in all honesty I can't see that forth coming even though this is the time of the year for giving and all that. Well now I suppose I have to tell you the reason for the start about summer solstice which is why i am here. No my wife didn't shoot me although that would have been exciting again. No she didn't , that was a long time ago ( 38 years to be exact )and by several people but that is another story although in part it does explain why I am what I am today. No that bullet hole is really where a doctor at the hospital removed a growth that came about as a result of running around for nearly two decades wearing shorts in Australia , Africa and Asia. Somewhere along the line the sun got me which is nowhere as bad as the sun we get down here . Moral of the story is today being the longest day and sunny be careful out there or years down the track you might have to explain why your partner shot you.
Merry Christmas and enjoy not only that day but every other day as well no matter what it throws at you.

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2518 days ago

Mayor for a day

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Belgium woman was made Invercargill's honorary mayor for a day, for looking after the grave of one of our fallen soldiers.

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

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2518 days ago

'Tis the season to be golfy

Golf Warehouse

With NZ's largest range of golf equipment, golf balls, golf shoes, accessories, apparel and more... Golf Warehouse has got everything you need to get the most enjoyment out of your game this summer. Drop into one of our stores or visit us online and get free shipping with orders over $100. Check out our golfing range

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2518 days ago

Wasp wipeout - can you help?

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Wasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the … View moreWasps are a serious problem for people on picnics, but their effects on native insect populations are devastating. Last summer we embarked on an ambitious project to make a dent in the wasp population in the Nelson region. We fundraised and were able to lay 390km of bait lines in some of the region's most popular recreational areas, effectively making 10,000 hectares wasp free.

This summer we are delighted to announce we are expanding the programme to other parts of the country which are also affected by high wasp numbers. Vespex is laid in bait stations in late January and February when wasps change to a protein-based diet. It is of low toxicity and safe for bees. Results from last summer showed it has a 95%-99% success rate.

While a small amount of work is Government funded, we're going to raise more funds to get as many areas baited as possible, and we need your help. Go to our Popshop page to contribute to a wasp-free region

So join us in the battle. The more we raise the more areas we can cover.
Learn more

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2519 days ago

Wishing you all a HUGE Merry Christmas from the team at The Eye!

Reporter The Eye

We have just wrapped up the last edition of The Eye this year which will be arriving on your doorsteps and in stores today.
Some of the team are dispersing for the holidays. Are you going away? Let me know what your plans for this Christmas are in the comments?

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2519 days ago

Meri Kirihimete from the IC team

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Kia ora NZ Communities!

We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.

If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 … View more
Kia ora NZ Communities!

We've not been on Neighbourly much lately, but that will soon change!
We have a lot of exciting plans for 2018, including new workshops and new online presences.

If you'd like to know what we've been up to this year, take a look at our 2017 highlights: inspiringcommunities.org.nz....

Meri Kirihimete, Aotearoa! We look forward to working with and supporting you in 2018.

The IC team

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2519 days ago

Last year for Christmas decoration and light display

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Friday will mark the last time Noel and Annette McIntyre will open their house for the public to view their amazing Christmas display.

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

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2520 days ago

What do you think of this? Will you be spoiling your pets this Christmas? Or do you think it's ridiculous? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Reporter The Eye

With toys, scratching poles, treats and even a special Christmas lunch, Riley the Maine Coon cat will be spoiled again this year, his owner Anne Nicholas says.

However, he is not alone.

The Purina Fancy Feast Christmas Cat Survey found that nearly 80 per cent of New Zealand pet owners will … View more
With toys, scratching poles, treats and even a special Christmas lunch, Riley the Maine Coon cat will be spoiled again this year, his owner Anne Nicholas says.

However, he is not alone.

The Purina Fancy Feast Christmas Cat Survey found that nearly 80 per cent of New Zealand pet owners will be purchasing at least one gift for their cat this Christmas, with more than 15 per cent splashing out on three or more gifts.

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2520 days ago

Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Invercargill

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay safe these holidays whether you're out of town or or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the colourful Elves at Resene

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