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Poll: What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?

Reporter The Eye

The Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
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They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at … View moreThe Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
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They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at Teretonga.

What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?

• Knowing someone involved
• Guit - I feel bad if I don't participate
• Fun - I am always looking for something fun to do
• Cause - I participate if I feel strongly about the cause
• I don't have the time to participate

Vote View Results

• 33.3% Knowing someone involved
  33.3% Complete
• 6.7% Guit - I feel bad if I don't participate
  6.7% Complete
• 0% Fun - I am always looking for something fun to do
  0% Complete
• 53.3% Cause - I participate if I feel strongly about the cause
  53.3% Complete
• 6.7% I don't have the time to participate
  6.7% Complete

15 votes

Today is World Tsunami Day

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few … View moreAll of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few minutes warning. Early warning saves lives. Know what to do and where to go. www.happens.nz...

Poll: Do you think this would make a good movie?

Reporter The Eye

They aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is… View moreThey aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is pitching the idea to documentary/movie makers.

Do you think this would make a good movie?

• Yes, I would definitely go see it
• It's not my kind of movie but I think others would enjoy it
• This would make a terrible movie

Vote View Results

• 41.7% Yes, I would definitely go see it
  41.7% Complete
• 50% It's not my kind of movie but I think others would enjoy it
  50% Complete
• 8.3% This would make a terrible movie
  8.3% Complete

12 votes

Poll: Are property prices a concern for you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation, we're asking about property prices in your community. Do they concern you?
#pulseofthenation

Are property prices a concern for you?

• Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
• I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
• They don't concern me
• I don't know

Vote View Results

• 33% Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
  33% Complete
• 51.4% I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
  51.4% Complete
• 14% They don't concern me
  14% Complete
• 1.6% I don't know
  1.6% Complete

2376 votes

Poll: Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?

Reporter The Eye

Southern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
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The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on … View moreSouthern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
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The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on Friday, November 11.
Invercargill RSA chairman Norman Wilson said the clubs were calling for Southlanders to pay tribute.

Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?

• Yes - I think it is an important part of our history
• No - I don't think it is relevant anymore

Vote View Results

• 87.5% Yes - I think it is an important part of our history
  87.5% Complete
• 12.5% No - I don't think it is relevant anymore
  12.5% Complete

16 votes

Has your school been up to anything cool? Let us know

Reporter The Eye

A 10-year-old's message of peace is about to be delivered around the globe.
St Teresa's School pupil Eleri Baden was one of three children to win the international Postcards for Peace design competition.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

Poll: This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?

Reporter The Eye

He led me to the middle of the dance floor.
I pleaded for the safety of everyone involved. I am not Baby, you are not Patrick Swayze and this is not Dirty Dancing.
WATCH VIDEO and READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
This Poll will close at 9am on Thursday, November 3.

This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?

• Learn to drive a manual car
• Teach a kids sports team
• Do a master chef challenge

Vote View Results

• 33.3% Learn to drive a manual car
  33.3% Complete
• 19% Teach a kids sports team
  19% Complete
• 47.6% Do a master chef challenge
  47.6% Complete

21 votes

Poll: How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

Reporter The Eye

This week I celebrated a special milestone – well, special to me.
I have been a pseudo Southlander for two years.
During my time here I have learnt many valuable life lessons.
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How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• At least 5 years
• At least 10 years
• More than 11 years
• You must be born here

Vote View Results

• 6.1% 1 year
  6.1% Complete
• 6.1% 2 years
  6.1% Complete
• 30.3% At least 5 years
  30.3% Complete
• 12.1% At least 10 years
  12.1% Complete
• 6.1% More than 11 years
  6.1% Complete
• 39.4% You must be born here
  39.4% Complete

33 votes

Were you out and about this week?

Reporter The Eye

Southern teenagers took on members of the Stags and the Sharks at the South Alive 3x3 Youth Basketball competition showcase on Friday. Reporter Joanna Griffiths tagged along and captured the fun.
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Poll: Do you know about any community gardens near you?

Reporter The Eye

Interest in Winton's community garden is blossoming as businesses donate products and local people line up to lend a hand.
It's only been a few weeks since the idea was given community board approval but already new wooden raised garden beds, adjacent to the Winton walking track, have … View moreInterest in Winton's community garden is blossoming as businesses donate products and local people line up to lend a hand.
It's only been a few weeks since the idea was given community board approval but already new wooden raised garden beds, adjacent to the Winton walking track, have been constructed and Winton community garden chairman Mark Taylor said he was pleased with how things were shaping up.
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Do you know about any community gardens near you?

• No - we don't have one close by
• Yes - I know it's there but I have never had anything to do with it
• Yes - I love our community garden
• I have no idea - if we do it is really poorly advertised

Vote View Results

• 8.3% No - we don't have one close by
  8.3% Complete
• 45.8% Yes - I know it's there but I have never had anything to do with it
  45.8% Complete
• 12.5% Yes - I love our community garden
  12.5% Complete
• 33.3% I have no idea - if we do it is really poorly advertised
  33.3% Complete

24 votes

What do you think of the Christmas lights saga?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council will spend another $250,000 on Christmas lights for the city, and they are coming from China. What do you think about this?
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Would you make use of a fitness track at James Hargest College Junior Campus?

Reporter The Eye

Three Southland teenagers have a plan to help keep their fellow pupils healthy.
The pupils from James Hargest College junior campus are in the process of designing and making a fitness track around the school oval.
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New free app for new and young parents in Southland

Reporter The Eye

A Southland specific app has been designed to help young and new parents find services in their neighbourhood.
The app, called Baby&You, created by Family Works Presbyterian Support Southland, works as a database and phone book, helping parents access information and locate services close to … View moreA Southland specific app has been designed to help young and new parents find services in their neighbourhood.
The app, called Baby&You, created by Family Works Presbyterian Support Southland, works as a database and phone book, helping parents access information and locate services close to home.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

Do you think international residents and visitors are being left behind in the NZ health care system?

Reporter The Eye

Nursing students are concerned international students are getting left behind in Southland health care system.
The Southern Institute of Technology first year nursing students highlighted the issue at the Annual Health Expo at Hansen Hall on Thursday.
Student Rhyarna Batchelor said most of the … View moreNursing students are concerned international students are getting left behind in Southland health care system.
The Southern Institute of Technology first year nursing students highlighted the issue at the Annual Health Expo at Hansen Hall on Thursday.
Student Rhyarna Batchelor said most of the international students she had spoken to didn't know what to do if they were sick.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...