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2931 days ago

Your love of books has helped women's refuge buy new furniture

Reporter The Eye

Southlanders' love of books has helped buy new furniture for the Invercargill Women's Refuge safe house.

Refuge service co-ordinator Cathy Robertson received a cheque from Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 for $4200 on Tuesday.

Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 member and event organiser … View more
Southlanders' love of books has helped buy new furniture for the Invercargill Women's Refuge safe house.

Refuge service co-ordinator Cathy Robertson received a cheque from Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 for $4200 on Tuesday.

Freemasons Lodge St John No 94 member and event organiser Bruce Duncan said it was a happy result.
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2932 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

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2932 days ago

Last chance to donate cans for The Salvation Army drive

Reporter The Eye

Southland schools are calling for your cans.
This is the final days that the six schools, taking part in the nation wide campaign Watties Cans for Good, can collect donations.
Once collected the cans will be turned into a sculpture and then donated to The Salvation Army to help feed people in … View more
Southland schools are calling for your cans.
This is the final days that the six schools, taking part in the nation wide campaign Watties Cans for Good, can collect donations.
Once collected the cans will be turned into a sculpture and then donated to The Salvation Army to help feed people in need.
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2933 days ago

Makarewa community pool's new roof is in sight

Reporter The Eye

Makarewa is 5 kilometres closer to securing a new roof for its community pool.
Hundreds of people participated in fundraising event, the ASB Colour Rush, at Teretonga, on Sunday.
Participants ran, walked or jogged around a 5km track.
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2933 days ago

Will you donate to help retain the services of the SPCA?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A lack or volunteer helpers and monetary donations to the cash-strapped Southland SPCA could see services downgraded and the public charged to drop off their animals.

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2934 days ago

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2934 days ago

Do you know about any cultural exchange programmes in your community?

Reporter The Eye

A group of Southlanders have invited 16 tourists to live with them for a week in the name of friendship.
The group called Friendship Force Southland is part of an international exchange group that promotes friendship between cultures.
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2935 days ago

Should city events be sugar free?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Advocates of the Invercargill City Council's "Family Friendly" brand are saying no to sugary treats at city events. Fresh water and carrot sticks were discussed as alternatives. Do you think this is a good idea?

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2935 days ago

Should people who don't have time to exercise a dog be allowed to own one?

Reporter The Eye

These dogs were made for walking and that's what owners should do.
The Southland Dog Training Club are calling for Southlanders to get out and about with their dogs.
The club will be hosting an agility championship on November 19 at their clubrooms at Turnbull Thompson Park.
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These dogs were made for walking and that's what owners should do.
The Southland Dog Training Club are calling for Southlanders to get out and about with their dogs.
The club will be hosting an agility championship on November 19 at their clubrooms at Turnbull Thompson Park.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2936 days ago

Our thoughts are with those effected by earthquakes this week

Reporter The Eye

Find out all you need to know here:www.stuff.co.nz...
Let us know of any appeals or fundraisers to help those in need.

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2937 days ago

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2937 days ago

Do you have a quirky story? tell us

Reporter The Eye

The ducklings on Judy Hollows' farming block are having a bit of an identity crisis.
But it's for a good reason.
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2937 days ago

Poll: Would you like to see more events in Riverton?

Reporter The Eye

The road may be closed but it won't be quiet.
Marleen Adams and Iri Luke say the 2016 Riverton Twilight Christmas Market is going to be one of the biggest markets Riverton has seen in the past 10 years.
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At least 60 stalls, entertainers and kids rides had … View more
The road may be closed but it won't be quiet.
Marleen Adams and Iri Luke say the 2016 Riverton Twilight Christmas Market is going to be one of the biggest markets Riverton has seen in the past 10 years.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
At least 60 stalls, entertainers and kids rides had already signed up to the event.

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Would you like to see more events in Riverton?
  • 76% Yes
    76% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 16% I don't care
    16% Complete
25 votes
2938 days ago

Poll: Do you use a community pool?

Reporter The Eye

The Winton community pool is struggling to attract new members to its committee and a current member is concerned about the future.
Pool spokeswoman Maria Scammell said it was becoming increasingly difficult to attract people to the committee and she was unsure what the future might hold, if they … View more
The Winton community pool is struggling to attract new members to its committee and a current member is concerned about the future.
Pool spokeswoman Maria Scammell said it was becoming increasingly difficult to attract people to the committee and she was unsure what the future might hold, if they couldn't get some new blood coming though.
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Do you use a community pool?
  • 13.3% Yes - as much as I can
    13.3% Complete
  • 33.3% Yes - on the odd occasion
    33.3% Complete
  • 53.3% No - I never use them
    53.3% Complete
15 votes
2939 days ago

Lest we forget

Reporter The Eye

Today is Armistice Day, marking the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when WWI ended.
During the war 100,444 Kiwi soldiers and nurses travelled overseas to fight for King and Country. More than 16,500 died.
As a tribute to the sacrifices of Kiwi service men and women, reporter… View more
Today is Armistice Day, marking the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when WWI ended.
During the war 100,444 Kiwi soldiers and nurses travelled overseas to fight for King and Country. More than 16,500 died.
As a tribute to the sacrifices of Kiwi service men and women, reporter Joanna Griffiths and Southland-based historian Iain Davidson searched through stacks of service records of some extraordinary Southlanders.
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