South Invercargill & Bluff, Invercargill

2668 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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2669 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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2673 days ago

Photography

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

A painted wall of Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Bowler the first New Zealander to set foot on Gallipoli and a story that remained untold for almost 90 years. This weekend at The Gore Returned Services Association they Celebrate there 100 year anniversary if your passing through be sure to stop by and… View moreA painted wall of Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund Bowler the first New Zealander to set foot on Gallipoli and a story that remained untold for almost 90 years. This weekend at The Gore Returned Services Association they Celebrate there 100 year anniversary if your passing through be sure to stop by and check out a Thriving club For Veterans family's and the wider community . I'm proud to have been a member for 7 years now and I'll continue to be apart and support such an amazing organisation .If your around gore tommorrow be sure to come to the Rsa there is a bbq at 12pm then a war re enactment along with displays and things for the kids free entry .

2670 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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2671 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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2674 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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2680 days ago

Searching

Paul from South Invercargill & Bluff

hi yall im searching for an old friend of mine his name Is Jeremy Buck last i seen him was in Dunedin back in 2008 ,he could possibly be in the north island if anyone knows him or knows where he could be please contact me via private message this is very important to me please share around thank … View morehi yall im searching for an old friend of mine his name Is Jeremy Buck last i seen him was in Dunedin back in 2008 ,he could possibly be in the north island if anyone knows him or knows where he could be please contact me via private message this is very important to me please share around thank you .

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2676 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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2676 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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