Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

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Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1560 days ago

Riverton hotel transforms into hair salon and accommodation

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

As Jill Leonard transforms the old Globe Hotel in Riverton, the more eager she is to find out its history.

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1560 days ago

Who's doing extraordinary things in your neighbourhood?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Southland's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things in your community.

There's a winner from each of the 16 regions - will the Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year from… View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Southland's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things in your community.

There's a winner from each of the 16 regions - will the Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year from Southland hail from Stewart Island/Rakiura?

Share your thoughts and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1560 days ago

OPINION: It's a wild ride on the political campaign trail in the deep south

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Media professional Olivia Caldwell had a crack at the Southland electorate MP job for National. She writes about her experience that she says was wild. “There were whiskeys, roast beef, cheese rolls, jimmy’s pies and even a spur of the moment spa bath in someone else’s togs.”

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1560 days ago

Lost Auckland cat finally coming home to Invercargill owners

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Not only did a couple lose their jobs in Auckland because of Covid-19, they also lost their cat.
But there’s good news ... Smokey’s been found.

1560 days ago

Paint it yellow with Resene for Daffodil Day!

Resene

Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.

Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Find your ColorShop

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1560 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1561 days ago

Southland Fed Farmers 'irresponsible': Eugenie Sage

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Green Party Environment and Primary Industries spokeswoman Eugenie Sage has labelled Southland Federated Farmers ‘’irresponsible’’ after it called on farmers to boycott freshwater plan rules.

Southland Federated Farmers president Geoffrey Young this week urged farmers not to get resource … View more
Green Party Environment and Primary Industries spokeswoman Eugenie Sage has labelled Southland Federated Farmers ‘’irresponsible’’ after it called on farmers to boycott freshwater plan rules.

Southland Federated Farmers president Geoffrey Young this week urged farmers not to get resource consent for some aspects of winter grazing as a protest against the Government’s new Essential Freshwater regulations.

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1561 days ago

Are you disappointed our southern events won't go ahead this year?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Covid-19’s dent on Southland’s event economy has been estimated to be more than $6 million dollars in visitor spend.
Alert level restrictions meant major annual events like the Bluff Oyster Festival, Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, The Tussock Country Music Festival were cancelled when the … View more
Covid-19’s dent on Southland’s event economy has been estimated to be more than $6 million dollars in visitor spend.
Alert level restrictions meant major annual events like the Bluff Oyster Festival, Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, The Tussock Country Music Festival were cancelled when the country first went into lockdown.

Are you disappointed these events aren't going ahead?

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1561 days ago

It Takes Dedication To Get Perfect Buns

McDonald's

Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View more
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
Find out more

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1562 days ago

Fed Farmers boss calls on farmers to boycott freshwater plan rules

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Southland Federated Farmers president Geoffrey Young is urging farmers not to get resource consent for some aspects of winter grazing, as a protest against the Government’s new Essential Freshwater regulations.

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1562 days ago

What are the best home features for people who aren't fully abled?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1562 days ago

Jar of olives from 1800s found in CBD

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

New Zealand Heritage Properties principal archaeologist Victoria Ross said the bottle was believed to be from the 1860s or 1870s but formal investigations were yet to be carried out.

Some of the artifacts that have been found are on display at the Information Hub in town. Have you been to see … View more
New Zealand Heritage Properties principal archaeologist Victoria Ross said the bottle was believed to be from the 1860s or 1870s but formal investigations were yet to be carried out.

Some of the artifacts that have been found are on display at the Information Hub in town. Have you been to see them?

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1562 days ago

Gore musician will be staying in the south for a little while longer

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Musician Jackie Bristow is in the south planning shows while she waits for Covid-19 to come under control in the United States.
“I’ve got quite a few friends [in the US] that had it [Covid-19] and have recovered,” Bristow said.

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1562 days ago

Southland, who's your Local Hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Know a local hero in Southland?

The countdown is on. You’ve got 12 days to nominate an everyday hero doing extraordinary things in your community! Don’t let their mahi go unnoticed – share them below and nominate now.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1562 days ago

COMPETITION: A Dad Like No Other

WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

Best… View more
WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

Best friend, hero, a voice of reason, rib-tickler. Share what you love most about your dad with New Zealand and be in to WIN! Get in quick – entries close on the 30th August. T&C's Apply.
Enter here!

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