Machine Operator/Mill Hand Position at Southwood Export
Based at our Awarua Chip Mill 15km from Invercargill, this position involves a variety of tasks including; unloading log trucks to feed our plant using either wheel loader or digger, monitoring/controlling the chipping process and associated plant, loading out chip and sawdust along with routine maintenance and clean up.
Some of the tasks and machinery we have are specific to our type of operation so both on and offsite training will be provided.
Ideally, the person we are looking for would have some experience working in and around mobile machinery, fixed plant and associated maintenance.
Being part of a small team, occasionally there are variations to both hours worked and tasks involved.
If the position is of interest, please send in a brief letter outlining employment history and any relevant experience/qualifications to:
Mill Hand Position
PO Box 7010
Invercargill
Or email rbest@southwood.co.nz, phone 029 221 0790 for further information.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.8% Second half of November
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43.7% 1st December
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17.6% A week before Christmas
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32.8% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we're having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.5% Yes
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14.7% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below