Windsor, Invercargill

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3001 days ago

Did you know we Recycle dead or alive whiteware, lawnmowers and any scrap metal?

Fiona Adams from The Garage Re-Use Shop

Good morning, I hope everyone is looking forward to another glorious Southland day!!! Just a note to all the spring cleaners out there that we are a drop off for any whiteware, lawnmowers or any scrap metal that you may want to get rid of and donate to a fantastic cause! We also accept donations of… View moreGood morning, I hope everyone is looking forward to another glorious Southland day!!! Just a note to all the spring cleaners out there that we are a drop off for any whiteware, lawnmowers or any scrap metal that you may want to get rid of and donate to a fantastic cause! We also accept donations of furniture, kitchenware and other building supplies...situated just inside the gates of the Invercargill waste transfer station, 303 Bond St, Invercargill....or give us a call on 2147917. Open 7 days until 6 pm!!!

3001 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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3002 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

3002 days ago

Balclutha gardeners honoured for growing fresh food for local community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello Southlanders, here's an amazing group of gardeners in the running to be the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year! And they are in your neck of the woods.

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3003 days ago

Poll: Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Dig This has opened. Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

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

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Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?
  • 50% Yes, sounds fun!
    50% Complete
  • 21.1% I could take it or leave it
    21.1% Complete
  • 28.9% No, I'm not keen to try it
    28.9% Complete
38 votes
3004 days ago

What do you think of this? Should people be talking about plans after death more? Do you think it is healthy for children learn about? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

Reporter The Eye

In the past it was a taboo subject, but now trends in what people plan after death are becoming more popular.
Ten-year-old Tyler Buckingham has already taken an interest in the topic at his age.
At an open day on at Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Rd, Invercargill on Sunday, to celebrate 40 … View more
In the past it was a taboo subject, but now trends in what people plan after death are becoming more popular.
Ten-year-old Tyler Buckingham has already taken an interest in the topic at his age.
At an open day on at Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Rd, Invercargill on Sunday, to celebrate 40 ...

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3005 days ago

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

Take a road less traveled.

So happy to find a new spot last night the road to Omaui definatly coming back this way in the day time to check out the beach

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3004 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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