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The feedback is in from 347 people and groups who took the chance to have their say on what they want in a reopened, redeveloped Southland museum.
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery was closed earlier in the year due to earthquake risk.
Do you agree with the want of a reopened, redeveloped … View moreThe feedback is in from 347 people and groups who took the chance to have their say on what they want in a reopened, redeveloped Southland museum.
The Southland Museum and Art Gallery was closed earlier in the year due to earthquake risk.
Do you agree with the want of a reopened, redeveloped museum?
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Teachers are striking today to highlight issues in their profession. Do you back what they are saying?
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View moreHave you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!
Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.
The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.
Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.
So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Catlins Promotions has been putting some much needed spit and polish onto a jewel in the Clutha District's scenic crown.
A few years ago, the Catlins Lake at the Owaka end in south Otago was a bit of a tip.
Since dumping began in the 1970s, this spot had become eyesore with old tyres, … View moreCatlins Promotions has been putting some much needed spit and polish onto a jewel in the Clutha District's scenic crown.
A few years ago, the Catlins Lake at the Owaka end in south Otago was a bit of a tip.
Since dumping began in the 1970s, this spot had become eyesore with old tyres, rubbish and broken glass strewn from the tidal estuary - completely at odds with what was supposed to be a pristine feature of the north Catlins.
Over a two year period, the group has staged a major clean-up of the Clutha District Council-owned site.
Not only that, members and other organisations have been actively involved in re-planting the site in natives.
At the group's working bee this month, more than 500 native trees were planted on the lake shore, with the help of South Otago Farm Forestry Association and South Otago Forest and Bird, with both organisations donating plants.
Other support for the project has come from the council, Otago Community Trust, Papatowai Forest Heritage Trust, Perrins Transport and many local volunteers.
Good job, and thanks for sending in the photos so that the wider community can see what's been happening to develop this site, as a peaceful stop-off and birdwatcher's paradise.
Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive.
It has been announced that Kmart will be opening in Invercargill late next year on a site in Clyde St.
Do you think Invercargill needs Kmart?
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Your funeral should be as meaningful as you are, Avenal Park Funeral Home is honoured to offer families choices.
For those who motorbikes are a way of life and the only way to travel, we can offer you a 1936 Ridge Special side car to make the final journey as meaningful and as memorable as … View moreYour funeral should be as meaningful as you are, Avenal Park Funeral Home is honoured to offer families choices.
For those who motorbikes are a way of life and the only way to travel, we can offer you a 1936 Ridge Special side car to make the final journey as meaningful and as memorable as you are. This is a new option, available in Invercargill and the surrounding area. Rhys Wilson operates Rudge Hearse and is an Invercargill local who has made this happen. We are proud to be able to support him.
As well as memorable funerals, we also offer a monumental and headstone service, covering everything from memorial plaques to headstones.
If you would like to talk to someone about funeral/monumental options or would even like a tour of our premises, please contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home - 03 218 9021.
Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt has confirmed he wants to extend his reign as the longest serving mayor in New Zealand and will run again in the next local body elections.
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With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View moreWith winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.
These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.
Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.
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And about the oldest newbie in this this season's squad, Lydon Aoake of Clinton, who played in NBL league for the first time, after coming out of nowhere from Auckland; a man with a dream who aimed high because he could: www.stuff.co.nz...
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary… View moreThe Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View moreAre there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.
Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!
If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.
Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
Environment Southland has renewed the Department of Conservation resource consent to discharge primary treated sewerage to land at Dumpling Hut on the Milford Track and to discharge freshwater storage overflow to an unnamed creek near the hut until 2028.
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has … View moreEnvironment Southland has renewed the Department of Conservation resource consent to discharge primary treated sewerage to land at Dumpling Hut on the Milford Track and to discharge freshwater storage overflow to an unnamed creek near the hut until 2028.
Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage has refused to comment about how the Department of Conservation disposes of sewerage on the Milford and Kepler tracks.
What do you think?
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The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends … View moreThe confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
Ngāi Tahu is an iwi whose rohe (area) extends over most of the South Island. In the 1840s, the Crown made a number of large purchases of Ngāi Tahu land. But in the end, the Crown deceived Ngāi Tahu - leaving them landless and impoverished...
Find out more about what happened to Ngāi Tahu, where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.
Southland Roof Painters Limited is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team of tradesmen are your roofing specialists for restoration, re-roofing, and maintenance on:
- Concrete tile maintenance
- Lightweight … View moreSouthland Roof Painters Limited is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team of tradesmen are your roofing specialists for restoration, re-roofing, and maintenance on:
- Concrete tile maintenance
- Lightweight metal tiles
- Long-run roofs
- Stone chipped
Call us on 0800 030 694 for any inquiries we can help you with onsite inspections, advice, and colour consultations.
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