Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

1513 days ago

Vegepod $50,000 Giveaway

Jo McCarroll Reporter from NZ Gardener

We're giving away 100 Vegepods. To enter purchase the September issue of NZ Gardener, find the code and enter it online at Stuff.co.nz/vegepod Find out more

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1514 days ago

Flushing wet wipes and cloths makes extra work for council

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Southland district councillors are frustrated that people keep flushing wet wipes and cleaning cloths down the toilet.
And the council waste and water operations manager Bill Witham said grinders might be the only way to go, as people were not getting the message.

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1514 days ago

Love daffodils? Find your favourite variety here

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There are literally thousands of daffodils here, where Ian Riddell has spent over 25 years in the business, from preparing the soil and planting bulbs to harvesting flowers and selling them.

1514 days ago

Mediation over Mataura premix ownership makes progress

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Two organisations involved in mediation say they accept the urgency and the seriousness of leaving tonnes of ouvea premix in a former paper mill at Mataura.

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1514 days ago

Prepaying your funeral

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

Do you have bonus bonds? With bonus bonds coming to an end, putting these funds towards prepaying your funeral is an option for you to consider.

Why should you pre-plan and/or pre-pay your funeral?

•Peace of mind as relieves some of the stress for those left behind - you have left a plan… View more
Do you have bonus bonds? With bonus bonds coming to an end, putting these funds towards prepaying your funeral is an option for you to consider.

Why should you pre-plan and/or pre-pay your funeral?

•Peace of mind as relieves some of the stress for those left behind - you have left a plan of what you want.
•Financial security to ease the burden off your family. Currently, $10,000 (held in a funeral plan) is exempt from rest home asset testing.
•Personalisation - your wishes are known. You can record your specific preferences for your meaningful funeral, to be celebrated as you want to be remembered.
•You have control until the end – taking care of your funeral arrangements is a thoughtful and caring thing to do for your family.
•Provides comfort to others – a meaningful funeral is an important event for your family and friends. It brings a sense of closure and enables your family to begin the healing process.
•Funds are held in the FDANZ Funeral Trust, administered by Gallagher Bassett NZ Ltd.

From preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.

For more information, or to discuss prearranging and preplanning your funeral, contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home on 03 218 9021 or visit us at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill.
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1515 days ago

Explosion at a house in Invercargill suburb

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Three people have been injured, two seriously after an explosion at an Invercargill house on Wednesday.

1515 days ago

Spring has sprung and we're loving all of the flowers blooming! 🌷

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental … View more
As we start tending to our gardens and planning what to grow for the warmer months ahead, perhaps consider if there's something else you should be growing in your community such as stronger connections to your neighbours.

Research shows that loneliness is strongly associated with low mental health + well-being. Whether you have a wide social network or prefer to only have a few close friends, joining Neighbourhood Support is a great way to feel supported and connected to those nearby. You never know when you might need a little help from a local friend!

Join or setup a group for FREE by getting in touch with us here...

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1517 days ago

Driveways driven away by new rule

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new … View more
Hi neighbours,

A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.

Councils across the country must scrap planning rules that require car parks to be put down near new housing or business developments, under newly released housing guidelines.

The change comes as the Government looks to encourage development, in part by freeing up land held up by car parks, under its new National Policy Statement for urban development.

Property developer Phil Robinson said scrapping car park rules was a “big change”, but he was unsure if it was a “big win”.

What do you think of having more new builds in your area with fewer driveways and garages?

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1515 days ago

See how our Houseplant Hero runnerup Hollie Procter fits all her plants into her tiny home!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

“So I would say it’s possible I might have the most plants per square metre,” she quips.

1516 days ago

Your thoughts on making Matariki a public holiday

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.

Share your thoughts here.

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1516 days ago

Will you be visiting the temporary museum on Saturday?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Prepare to be wowed, Southland.
That’s the word from the co-managers of Invercargill’s new art space and museum, He Waka Tuia, which opens to the weekend.

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1516 days ago

Winston Peters pledges support for prisoners

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

When asked why this was being announced as a policy when prisoner support programmes were already in place, he said a new programme had been launched on Monday.

“KiwiRail has launched its ‘Second-Steppers’ programme with funding from the Government, reintegrating prisoners back into … View more
When asked why this was being announced as a policy when prisoner support programmes were already in place, he said a new programme had been launched on Monday.

“KiwiRail has launched its ‘Second-Steppers’ programme with funding from the Government, reintegrating prisoners back into Northland’s community,” he said.

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1516 days ago

$5 off bare root trees - order today!

Blue Mountain Nurseries

These are not just sticks for sale- these are potential happiness!

Our huge range of new season's trees have arrived, including new season’s deciduous trees, Dogwoods, cherries and other edibles. We have the best grades, the best variety at the best price.

Click here to get your … View more
These are not just sticks for sale- these are potential happiness!

Our huge range of new season's trees have arrived, including new season’s deciduous trees, Dogwoods, cherries and other edibles. We have the best grades, the best variety at the best price.

Click here to get your sticks of happiness with $5 off bare root trees.

At Blue Mountain Nurseries, we are here at 99 Bushyhill Street Tapanui if you need us for beautiful plants and gardening advice, but if you feel safer staying home, call us on 03 2048 250 or you can order online at www.bmn.co.nz for home delivery.

Now is a great time to plant trees- Enjoy life from your garden and stay safe”.
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1517 days ago

Family of missing Southland man remain hopeful he is still alive

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The family of a Southland man who remains missing after the livestock boat he was aboard capsized off the coast of Japan five days ago remains hopeful he is still alive.

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1517 days ago

One more building to come down

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Hi Neighbours,

There is just one building left to be demolished in the Invercargill inner city. Are you excited to see this progress in the inner city development?

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