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When John Willis went on a youth exchange programme to the United States in the 1960s, he never dreamed it would result in a friendship that would last 50 years.
But that's exactly what happened, and it was with much excitement that he welcomed his host brother Paul Boldosser and wife … View moreWhen John Willis went on a youth exchange programme to the United States in the 1960s, he never dreamed it would result in a friendship that would last 50 years.
But that's exactly what happened, and it was with much excitement that he welcomed his host brother Paul Boldosser and wife Shirley, from Pennsylvania to his home in Winton recently.
It was 1966 when they first met, when Willis spent a year with the Boldosser family on their beef and cattle farm, attending the local high school and adjusting to life in the US.
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New River pupil Jayden Campbell-Birch, 8, knows how important a healthy heart is.
Born with a heart defect, Jayden had to have open heart surgery to insert a pacemaker just after his 7th birthday.
On Friday Jayden celebrated The Heart Foundation's Annual Heart Day with his fellow pupils.… View moreNew River pupil Jayden Campbell-Birch, 8, knows how important a healthy heart is.
Born with a heart defect, Jayden had to have open heart surgery to insert a pacemaker just after his 7th birthday.
On Friday Jayden celebrated The Heart Foundation's Annual Heart Day with his fellow pupils.
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Concerns about potential migrant worker shortages on Southland dairy farms, in the wake of Immigration New Zealand changes, has prompted a unique research project in the province.
Venture Southland has joined forces with DairyNZ and Primary ITO to survey the province's migrant population to … View moreConcerns about potential migrant worker shortages on Southland dairy farms, in the wake of Immigration New Zealand changes, has prompted a unique research project in the province.
Venture Southland has joined forces with DairyNZ and Primary ITO to survey the province's migrant population to gather information on how immigration policy changes are affecting them.
Last week about 3300 survey forms were sent to 1100 Southland farms and Venture Southland regional labour market co-ordinator Mike Malone said it was important to gain an insight into this serious issue.
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The mechanics of running is pretty simple. Like walking, all you need to do is place one foot in front of the other. You just have to add speed and try not to fall flat on your face.
The reality of running is not as simple.
It's been four weeks since I first fit the track. I have gone from… View moreThe mechanics of running is pretty simple. Like walking, all you need to do is place one foot in front of the other. You just have to add speed and try not to fall flat on your face.
The reality of running is not as simple.
It's been four weeks since I first fit the track. I have gone from not being able to run to the front door, to being able to run for 40 minutes - I know right, crazy!
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Neighbours' Day Aotearoa is happening on 25 & 26 March. It's a great chance to involve your neighbours in your emergency plan - work out who can help you and who might need your help. www.happens.nz...
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Hi all
Come and show your support if you can and join me
I am meeting the Southland Times at the Teviot Street Reserve at 9am followed by hand delivering the group of submissions to the council at 10am
Would like to have some people with me in support
Thank you
GirlGuiding clubs in Invercargill are desperate for new leaders.
Glenrose Brownie leader Serena Driver said many clubs in Southland had to put girls on a waiting list because they didn't have enough leaders.
Volunteers were hard to find these days, Driver said.
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Dust off your relics and dig up your family tree, it's time to find out more about yourself.
March is Heritage Month in Southland - a perfect time to go through your photo albums, talk to your relatives and discover stories about your family.
I love a good yarn shared over a hot cuppa, which… View moreDust off your relics and dig up your family tree, it's time to find out more about yourself.
March is Heritage Month in Southland - a perfect time to go through your photo albums, talk to your relatives and discover stories about your family.
I love a good yarn shared over a hot cuppa, which is why I like Heritage Month so much.
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Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View moreOur annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.
Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.
So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.
Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.
A new bee education programme that's a first for Southland will be launched at Limehills School next week.
Coordinated by the Southland Bee Society, in conjunction with Environment Southland, the school has been given its own bees to take care of as part of a trial educational programme aimed… View moreA new bee education programme that's a first for Southland will be launched at Limehills School next week.
Coordinated by the Southland Bee Society, in conjunction with Environment Southland, the school has been given its own bees to take care of as part of a trial educational programme aimed at teaching children about the importance of the insects.
Teacher Kirsty Smith said Limehills School students had long had a passion for bees, studying them over several years.
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We're jumping on our bikes to cycle the length of the country! Help us raise more than $300,000 for Plunket New Zealand. Follow the journey and donate at www.pedalforplunket.org.nz #Pedal4Plunket
my name is Stephen Luscombe i hope every one is safe and well i be happy to help you out if need be i have a radio show called the yo-yo the south show on 87.7 ifinity fm Invercargill on every second sunday from 12pm until 2pm if you got news and things to say about Invercargill or Southland i be … View moremy name is Stephen Luscombe i hope every one is safe and well i be happy to help you out if need be i have a radio show called the yo-yo the south show on 87.7 ifinity fm Invercargill on every second sunday from 12pm until 2pm if you got news and things to say about Invercargill or Southland i be happy to put it on my show for you my cell phone no is 02040138390 or email me on busatradio@gmail.com i be happy to help
Schools have returned for the 2017 school year so we have had an influx of children and young people using the roads to and from school.
Traditionally this has led to traffic issues around schools as students and parents get back into their routines.
The students operating the school patrols on… View moreSchools have returned for the 2017 school year so we have had an influx of children and young people using the roads to and from school.
Traditionally this has led to traffic issues around schools as students and parents get back into their routines.
The students operating the school patrols on the crossings at their schools are new and inexperienced so are often hesitant in operating the signs.
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