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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3064 days ago

The Antique Fair is on this weekend!

The Antique Fair Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours. The Antique Fair is on this weekend! We'll be at the Scottish Hall. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of quality furniture, silver, china, crystal, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are … View moreHi Neighbours. The Antique Fair is on this weekend! We'll be at the Scottish Hall. Dealers from the North and South Islands will be attending. There will be a mix of quality furniture, silver, china, crystal, jewellery (vintage and modern), books, tools, linen and collectables. All items are for sale.

The Antique Fair Charitable Trust runs antique fairs throughout the North and South Islands. Donations are made to various charities. We have chosen the Southland Hospice for this fair.

Join us at the Scottish Hall, 112 Esk Street, Invercargill:
- Friday 29th September, 10am - 5pm
- Saturday 30th September, 10am - 5pm
- Sunday 1st October, 10am - 4pm

Admission is $6 (children accompanied by an adult are free). To inquire please ring Sandy 027 497 6006. We look forward to seeing you there!
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3067 days ago

Age Concern Dignity Champions

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.

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3069 days ago

Invercargill intersection to be upgraded

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

One of Invercargill's most hazardous intersections is set for a major upgrade.
The NZ Transport Agency is working towards improving the south Invercargill intersection of State Highway 1 and Elles Rd.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3070 days ago

Spring is in the air!

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Check out this lovely photo one of our photographers snapped in Queens Park today. Do you have a spring photo to share? We print one reader photo each week on the Our Southland page in the paper. If you'd like to submit a photo, you can email it to jamie.searle@fairfaxmedia.co.nz

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3071 days ago

Love your backyard this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding… View more
We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding more local events soon. For information on backyard activities and events near you, visit: www.conservationweek.org.nz....

Plus, keep an eye out for our photo competition details coming soon!

If you know of other Conservation Week events in your area, you can add them to our list here: www.doc.govt.nz...

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3073 days ago

What do you think of this idea to promote women's health? Is it something you would attend? Let me know why/why not in the comments.

Reporter The Eye

For some it's a scary time, even embarrassing, so a group of women set up a pamper day to encourage Invercargill wahine (women) to break the stigma about smears.
The Mana Wahine Health and Pamper day on Friday at Awarua Social and Health Services in Invercargill had about 100 women … View more
For some it's a scary time, even embarrassing, so a group of women set up a pamper day to encourage Invercargill wahine (women) to break the stigma about smears.
The Mana Wahine Health and Pamper day on Friday at Awarua Social and Health Services in Invercargill had about 100 women attend, ...

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3076 days ago

Real NZ survey: Rural New Zealand feels forgotten as leaders vie for city votes

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Digging down into individual communities, our Sunday Star-Times-Neighbourly survey of more than 2000 New Zealanders reveals how city, provincial town and country voters' concerns differ in the election lead-up. It's not quite the rust-belt of the USA – but there is a strip of provincial… View moreDigging down into individual communities, our Sunday Star-Times-Neighbourly survey of more than 2000 New Zealanders reveals how city, provincial town and country voters' concerns differ in the election lead-up. It's not quite the rust-belt of the USA – but there is a strip of provincial New Zealand weaving its way up the country, looping around the big cities and wealthier luish green dairy country to take in provincial towns like Invercargill, Greymouth, Motueka, Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Hastings, Gisborne and, up noth, Whangarei and Kaitaia, and the farming districts that keep those towns alive.

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3076 days ago

Are you a regular Girl Guide biscuit buyer? How do you like to enjoy yours?

Reporter The Eye

Young Invercargill girls are learning new skills while having fun with their peers as they hit the streets to sell Girl Guide biscuits this year.
The popular biscuits are up for grabs in the city again for the 60th year, and are expected to sell more than 1000 cartons on par with previous years. … View more
Young Invercargill girls are learning new skills while having fun with their peers as they hit the streets to sell Girl Guide biscuits this year.
The popular biscuits are up for grabs in the city again for the 60th year, and are expected to sell more than 1000 cartons on par with previous years.
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3076 days ago

Nō hea koe? Where are you from?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?

Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.

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