Waiau Aparima, Riverton

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

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2626 days ago

Removal of Mirror at junction of Bay Road and Highway 99 Riverton

Glenys from Waiau Aparima

Please read page 2 of the Western Star September issue.Comment by Editor and Letter to the Editor. I am horrified to learn that said mirror will be removed in October for a 2 month trial and I think it is ludicrous. I have tried to contact the editor of the Southland Times on Neighbourly but … View morePlease read page 2 of the Western Star September issue.Comment by Editor and Letter to the Editor. I am horrified to learn that said mirror will be removed in October for a 2 month trial and I think it is ludicrous. I have tried to contact the editor of the Southland Times on Neighbourly but couldn't get message to go through and have left a telephone message for Natasha to call me. Back me up if you think this decision is wrong!

2621 days ago

What do you think of this initiative by SIT cookery students? Do you have a special skill you could offer to those in need?

Reporter The Eye

Growing up in Malaysia and struggling as a child meant Southern Institute of Technology student Stella Rozario wanted to use her passion to give back to needy families in the community.
Rozario, along with 13 other classmates who are studying the New Zealand certificate in cookery Level 4, ...

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2622 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2622 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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2624 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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2627 days ago

Master your knife like a chef? Tell us and WIN

SuperValue Riverton

Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering … View more
Hi neighbours! Whether you're perfecting that roast beef, filleting fish with your eyes closed or whipping up that memorised cake recipe that never lets you down, there may be a pro chef in you! Share your pro cooking tip now, and you could win a $100 gift voucher!

We're also offering you the chance to receive a premium set of Gormé Kitchen Knives in all our stores! All you need to do is shop with us to COLLECT 3 STICKERS in order to REDEEM your KNIVES at a heavily reduced price - up to 75% off! You will receive 1 sticker for every $15 you spend. There are 5 different knives to collect. Perfect for Christmas coming up, a gift for a friend or to add to your home. Start collecting in our store today.

- Your local SuperValue team
Share a tip and WIN

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2627 days ago

Poll: Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings earned a total of $8.32 million in 2017. Are you comfortable with that?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?
  • 10.6% Yes, he earns his wage
    10.6% Complete
  • 17% I don't care what he earns
    17% Complete
  • 72.3% No, it's too much money
    72.3% Complete
47 votes
2627 days ago

International Day of the Older Persons 2017 is on Sunday!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and … View more
International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and the rest of the year), remember to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills that New Zealanders aged over 65 bring to our communities.

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2628 days ago

Poll: Do we need more education about safe alcohol consumption in the south?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Action is being taken to stop southern women from drinking alcohol while pregnant as booze consumption in the south continues to soar.

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

Do we need more education about safe alcohol consumption in the south?
  • 96% Yes, more education is needed
    96% Complete
  • 4% No, we know the effects already
    4% Complete
25 votes
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