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2471 days ago

New regional public transport plan

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Blind residents are worried changes to bus routes will make it more difficult for them to use public transport.
The concerns came as the Invercargill City Council's community services committee adopted a new regional public transport plan on Monday.

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Blind residents are worried changes to bus routes will make it more difficult for them to use public transport.
The concerns came as the Invercargill City Council's community services committee adopted a new regional public transport plan on Monday.

Are you worried about the changes?

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2471 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often… View more
In 2017, free HPV immunisations were extended to boys for the first time, with about two thirds of parents choosing to immunise their children through their school immunisation programme.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop. The viruses are mostly transmitted in adolescence but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they’re young.

Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV in their lifetime. Immunisation can significantly reduce HPV-related harm. Protecting all children before they’re exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

Free HPV immunisation at school or from your GP. For more info visit: www.health.govt.nz/hpv
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2472 days ago

Your kind words are priceless

The Team from Children's Day

Remind tamariki just how important and special they are. In this episode of Tamariki News, hear why praise and encouragement is so important for children. www.youtube.com...

2472 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2472 days ago

What do you think of this story? Will you donate or be out collecting in March?

Reporter The Eye

When Tina Baird noticed a metallic colour in her daughters eye, she had no idea she was going blind from retinoblastoma​, a form of cancer.

Ruby was just short of turning two years old when she had her right eye removed in 2012.

The family will be among others throughout the country … View more
When Tina Baird noticed a metallic colour in her daughters eye, she had no idea she was going blind from retinoblastoma​, a form of cancer.

Ruby was just short of turning two years old when she had her right eye removed in 2012.

The family will be among others throughout the country collecting for the Child Cancer Foundation on March 16 and 17.

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2474 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2474 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View more
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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2475 days ago

What do you think of this kindy's efforts? Do you think it's important for little ones to learn about healthy eating and activity?

Reporter The Eye

Healthy choices at home and kindergarten are ingraining good habits in Southland youngsters.

On Tuesday Kew Kindergarten, in Invercargill, were awarded its Pā-Harakeke Award by Hearty, the Heart Foundation's mascot.

The award is the highest of three levels in the Heart Foundation … View more
Healthy choices at home and kindergarten are ingraining good habits in Southland youngsters.

On Tuesday Kew Kindergarten, in Invercargill, were awarded its Pā-Harakeke Award by Hearty, the Heart Foundation's mascot.

The award is the highest of three levels in the Heart Foundation programme (Tohu Manawa Ora – Kōhungahunga) for early learning services.

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