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2227 days ago

Where is your favourite swimming spot?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Summer is fast approaching and if the last couple of days have been anything to go by, it should be a hot one.

Where in Southland is your favourite swimming hole?

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2227 days ago

Severe weather warning - Heavy rain for Fiordland during Wednesday.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A front is expected to move northwards over Fiordland during Wednesday. Ahead of the front, heavy rain is expected in Fiordland from Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving … View more
A front is expected to move northwards over Fiordland during Wednesday. Ahead of the front, heavy rain is expected in Fiordland from Tuesday evening until Wednesday evening.

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.

Valid: 24 hours from 10:00pm Tuesday to 10:00pm Wednesday

Forecast: 100 to 140mm possible, with intensities reaching 15 to 20mm per hour at times.

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2229 days ago

How will this affect your wages?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

For most workers, part of your wage goes to ACC. We’re proposing you pay more because accidents and medical costs have gone up. If you’re a wage earner, these proposals could affect you.

Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2230 days ago

Labour Weekend Special from Blue Mountain Nurseries

Chris from Blue Mountain Nurseries Ltd

Hi neighbours - with a passion for plants since 1932, Blue Mountain Nurseries specialise in hardy trees and shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, conifers, climbers, natives, perennials and Pleione orchids.

Come and chat with Chris (left), Jacky or Denis this Labour Weekend (Sat 20th and Mon 22nd … View more
Hi neighbours - with a passion for plants since 1932, Blue Mountain Nurseries specialise in hardy trees and shrubs, rhododendrons, azaleas, conifers, climbers, natives, perennials and Pleione orchids.

Come and chat with Chris (left), Jacky or Denis this Labour Weekend (Sat 20th and Mon 22nd Oct 9am-5pm) for advice, inspiration and 10% off all goods purchased at our retail garden centre or online at www.bmn.co.nz

Our team here at 99 Bushyhill Street Tapanui, are dedicated to providing you with innovative, new and exciting garden and landscape plants grown for the local climate. Simply, we know plants because we grow plants.
Find out more!

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2231 days ago

Reminder for motorists this long weekend

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Senior Sergeant Jared Kirk, Team Leader … View more
Note on speed threshold: Over the holiday period – 4pm on Friday 19 October to 6am on Tuesday 23 October 2018 – if you're detected by a safe speed camera exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 4 km/h, you are highly likely to be ticketed.

Senior Sergeant Jared Kirk, Team Leader for Road Policing in Otago says Police will have a visible and active presence on Otago roads during Labour Weekend, focusing on high-risk behaviour through prevention and enforcement.

“We’ll be targeting known hot spots and risky behaviours such as speed enforcement, drug and alcohol testing, cell phone use, and seatbelt checks. We know these are the four main behaviours which contribute to death and serious injury on our roads, and these are what we address when we interact with people and share road safety messages.

“If you’re driving slowly or towing, check your mirrors and regularly pull over to let other vehicles pass. Impeding the flow of traffic can cause other drivers frustration and contribute to them making risky decisions.”

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2231 days ago

Getting into business is easier than you think

Greenacres

Is owning a Green Acres business right for you? If you can turn other people’s chores into money-making opportunities, you could be the perfect Green Acres business owner.

Whether you want to start a small family business that provides for the future or take a step towards building your own … View more
Is owning a Green Acres business right for you? If you can turn other people’s chores into money-making opportunities, you could be the perfect Green Acres business owner.

Whether you want to start a small family business that provides for the future or take a step towards building your own empire - we offer investment levels for everyone.

Investing in a Green Acres franchise will give you all the benefits of being associated with a trusted New Zealand brand, with the autonomy of being your own boss. And it’s a lower-risk option than starting a new business from scratch.
Find out more!

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2232 days ago

Planning on hitting the water this weekend? ⛵💦

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's … View more
Kia ora water-lovers!

Here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones are well prepared and stay safe:

1. Check the marine weather forecast before you go out, it could save your life! 58% of boaties already check it. We want the other 42% to make it a habit. MetService New Zealand's Marine App makes it easy.

2. Tests your life jackets. Pull hard on the straps and see if any of them stretch or rip. Check all over for any existing tears in the straps and any cuts or punctures in the life jacket. If yes, do not use the life jacket, dispose of it, and replace it. Always check if it floats before putting them on. Keep in mind kapok life jackets should not be used as they can absorb water and sink, their cotton straps also easily rip! Burn them or bin them, but whatever you do - don't use or resell them.

3. For this year's Safer Boating Week, boaties are being reminded to “Prep, Check, Know” - prepare your boat, check your gear and know the rules before going on the water.

Let's put in the time and effort to make sure there are NO water related accidents or deaths this Labour Day long-weekend! Don't forget to look out for each other and report any concerns you have to local authorities.

#SaferBoatingWeek
#NSNZemergencypreparedness

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2232 days ago

Don't forget to enter Colour Your Community!

Resene

For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! Make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!

Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Enter now

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2233 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2233 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2243 days ago

Caring Vet

Paul from Winton-Wallacetown

Does anyone know of a caring, compassionate vet.


The vets in Winton are only interested in profit & have no compassion or empathy. Whilst I have never used them, I have had many folk who have & found them cold & callous with small animals, who are dearly loved by their owners.

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Does anyone know of a caring, compassionate vet.


The vets in Winton are only interested in profit & have no compassion or empathy. Whilst I have never used them, I have had many folk who have & found them cold & callous with small animals, who are dearly loved by their owners.


I have a beautiful dog who is 18 years old & I may need the services of a compassionate vet if I have to help her go to sleep.


Having been with her since she was 3 months old, the last thing I want for her is uncaring profit driven service.


I would really appreciate your help with this.


Thanks.

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2234 days ago

Help Southers Stars win a gazebo

Tania from Central-West Invercargill

Hi all, we would love your vote to help Southern Stars Marching Teams to win a gazebo, these girls can get 4 seasons in 1 day while they are marching, it only take 5 seconds to vote, just following the link, thank you xx
woobox.com...

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2234 days ago

Westerly gales about Southland and Clutha, including Stewart Island.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A front is expected to approach the lower South Island from the southwest Tuesday evening, with westerly gales affecting the far south Tuesday night and early Wednesday.

This watch is for the possibility that westerly winds may approach severe gale strength in exposed parts of coastal Southland… View more
A front is expected to approach the lower South Island from the southwest Tuesday evening, with westerly gales affecting the far south Tuesday night and early Wednesday.

This watch is for the possibility that westerly winds may approach severe gale strength in exposed parts of coastal Southland including Stewart Island, also about southeastern parts of Clutha during Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

Valid: 8 hours from 9:00pm Tuesday to 5:00am Wednesday
Forecast: Westerly gales, may approach severe gale in exposed parts at times.

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