Waiau Aparima, Riverton

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!

3224 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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3225 days ago

Changing lives in a commercial kitchen

Reporter The Eye

For two years they have been cooking in small school kitchens, now the Koha Kai team is getting ready for its biggest challenge.
The non-profit organisation that provides training in hospitality and horticulture for people with a disability is getting ready to move into a commercial kitchen.
The… View more
For two years they have been cooking in small school kitchens, now the Koha Kai team is getting ready for its biggest challenge.
The non-profit organisation that provides training in hospitality and horticulture for people with a disability is getting ready to move into a commercial kitchen.
The purpose-built 50 square metre commercial kitchen is incorporated in the South Alive community hub, which was announced in September 2016.
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3225 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
3225 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3226 days ago

Southlanders clean up after freedom campers who used a beach as a toilet

Reporter The Eye

A Southland man is repulsed by freedom campers who used a beach in Orepuki as a toilet.
Shane Wilson said he was celebrating his birthday with family and friends at Monkey Island beach near the changing sheds on Orepuki Drive on Saturday.
He shared the beach with about twenty other people that … View more
A Southland man is repulsed by freedom campers who used a beach in Orepuki as a toilet.
Shane Wilson said he was celebrating his birthday with family and friends at Monkey Island beach near the changing sheds on Orepuki Drive on Saturday.
He shared the beach with about twenty other people that he said were freedom camping in three caravans.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3226 days ago

Struggling families getting help

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

A programme in south Invercargill is helping families with a community garden, firewood, budgeting services and more.
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3226 days ago

Opinion: Keep our beaches clean

Reporter The Eye

I have always loved the beach.

Not the bikinis and sun tans, I love the feeling of sand between my toes, the smell of the salt water and the atmosphere of the beach.
Beaches are some of the most beautiful destinations we have in New Zealand, it is devastating to think people are misusing … View more
I have always loved the beach.

Not the bikinis and sun tans, I love the feeling of sand between my toes, the smell of the salt water and the atmosphere of the beach.
Beaches are some of the most beautiful destinations we have in New Zealand, it is devastating to think people are misusing them.

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3227 days ago

Invercargill police cracking down on meth

Reporter The Eye

Police warn that methamphetamine could become a problem in Southland if not addressed now.
Southland area prevention manager Inspector Mike Bowman said the police were cracking down on methamphetamine suppliers.
Although Southland didn't have as big a problem with methamphetamine, also know… View more
Police warn that methamphetamine could become a problem in Southland if not addressed now.
Southland area prevention manager Inspector Mike Bowman said the police were cracking down on methamphetamine suppliers.
Although Southland didn't have as big a problem with methamphetamine, also know as P or meth, as some places in the North Island, it was accessible in Southland.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3228 days ago

Looking for sisters, detectives and thugs

Reporter The Eye

The Invercargill Musical Theatre company is calling for people to pull on a habit.
The company is looking for people to audition for its musical production Sister Act.
The musical, based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film, features music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken and will be directed by… View more
The Invercargill Musical Theatre company is calling for people to pull on a habit.
The company is looking for people to audition for its musical production Sister Act.
The musical, based on the 1992 Whoopi Goldberg film, features music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken and will be directed by Stephen Robertson with musical direction by Michael Buick.
Invercargill Musical Theatre vice president Bernadette Gourley said despite having different music the production still had a diva and soul sister feel.
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3228 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Register now

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3229 days ago

Woodlands residents pull together to afford a community defibrillator

Reporter The Eye

A near heart attack has brought a little town in Southland closer together.
Residents of Woodlands are in the process of pulling together $3000 to purchase a community defibrillator.
Woodlands Tavern owner Pauline Dermody started the project after a man had a heart attack scare on his way home … View more
A near heart attack has brought a little town in Southland closer together.
Residents of Woodlands are in the process of pulling together $3000 to purchase a community defibrillator.
Woodlands Tavern owner Pauline Dermody started the project after a man had a heart attack scare on his way home from the Crank Up 2017 in Edendale.
The man, in his late 60s, left Crank Up because he was feeling unwell. READ MORE:www.stuff.co.nz...

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3230 days ago

SPCA says thankyou

Reporter The Eye

The SPCA says it is a week away from being able to take in new kittens.
In an article published on Thursday, February 9, SPCA Southland operations manager Richard Hay said both Invercargill and Gore shelters had been forced to turn kittens away because of a lack of space.
Hay said the response … View more
The SPCA says it is a week away from being able to take in new kittens.
In an article published on Thursday, February 9, SPCA Southland operations manager Richard Hay said both Invercargill and Gore shelters had been forced to turn kittens away because of a lack of space.
Hay said the response from the article had been amazing.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3231 days ago

Have you seen more dumped cars in Southland?

Reporter The Eye

Dumped and abandoned cars are damaging Southland beaches and environmental reserves.
Invercargill City Council Environmental Health and compliance manager John Youngson said he was appalled by the number of cars being dumped and abandoned in Southland.
The council had been notified about at … View more
Dumped and abandoned cars are damaging Southland beaches and environmental reserves.
Invercargill City Council Environmental Health and compliance manager John Youngson said he was appalled by the number of cars being dumped and abandoned in Southland.
The council had been notified about at least six cars that had been dumped in Invercargill since Christmas, he said.
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3230 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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3232 days ago

Woe to go: How do you get back into fitness post injury?

Reporter The Eye

Sportsmed Southern Physiotherapy director Andrew Mackintosh gives tips on how to get active after an injury.
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