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2072 days ago

Severe weather warning: Heavy rain for Fiordland and Westland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An active front moves eastwards across the South Island today and overnight tonight, bringing a burst of heavy rain to western and northern areas. The heaviest falls are expected in Fiordland and the ranges of Westland, where 90 to 120mm of rain is expected today.

People are advised to keep up … View more
An active front moves eastwards across the South Island today and overnight tonight, bringing a burst of heavy rain to western and northern areas. The heaviest falls are expected in Fiordland and the ranges of Westland, where 90 to 120mm of rain is expected today.

People are advised to keep up to date with the latest forecast in case other areas are added to the Warning. Keep updated here

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2072 days ago

Does your roof need attention?

Eugene Stephens from Southland Roofing and Roof Painters

Southland Roofing and Roof Painters is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years. We are a licensed building practitioner specialising in:

- Roof maintenance
- Roof repairs
- Leak detection
- Repairs
- Re-screwing
- Recladding
- Facia
- … View more
Southland Roofing and Roof Painters is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years. We are a licensed building practitioner specialising in:

- Roof maintenance
- Roof repairs
- Leak detection
- Repairs
- Re-screwing
- Recladding
- Facia
- Spouting
- Wallcladding.


Call us on 021 135 5988. We can help you with onsite inspections, advice and colour consultations.
Find out more!

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2072 days ago

Does your roof need attention?

Eugene Stephens from Southland Roofing and Roof Painters

Southland Roofing and Roof Painters is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years. We are a licensed building practitioner specialising in:

- Roof maintenance
- Roof repairs
- Leak detection
- Repairs
- Re-screwing
- Recladding
- Facia
- … View more
Southland Roofing and Roof Painters is a locally owned and operated business servicing the Southland region for many years. We are a licensed building practitioner specialising in:

- Roof maintenance
- Roof repairs
- Leak detection
- Repairs
- Re-screwing
- Recladding
- Facia
- Spouting
- Wall cladding.

Call us on 021 135 5988. We can help you with onsite inspections, advice and colour consultations.
Find out more!

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2073 days ago

What's happened to Southland skies?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Wondering why the sky isn't looking as blue as it normally would? Smoke from Australian bush fires is to blame.

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2073 days ago

Southern Stars chasing their goals!!

Southern Stars

The Southern Stars u12 Marching team, their coaches and officials would like to extend their immense thanks to all their sponsors who have helped the team with their fundraising goals, to attend and compete at the New Zealand Marching Champs in Christchurch on 14-16 March 2019.

The team is very … View more
The Southern Stars u12 Marching team, their coaches and officials would like to extend their immense thanks to all their sponsors who have helped the team with their fundraising goals, to attend and compete at the New Zealand Marching Champs in Christchurch on 14-16 March 2019.

The team is very excited about the upcoming Championships, where they will be competing against 21 other teams in the Under 12 grade from all over New Zealand.

In December, they competed at the South Island Champs and placed 2nd in their technical march and 1st place in their display which was hugely exciting.

Most of the girls in the team have been marching together for 4 years, providing them with plenty of experience for a successful competition.

Coaches Mel and Ashleigh are extremely pleased with their steady progress and continued progress and can’t wait to see what the weekend brings.
Find out more!

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2074 days ago

A little movement can really help

The Team from ACC New Zealand

If you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed … View moreIf you’re over 65, a little movement goes a long way. There are many benefits to staying active, perhaps most importantly it will help you maintain your strength and balance, to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Live Stronger for Longer have strength and balance classes designed especially for those over 65.

They're fun, social and affordable. Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Learn more

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2075 days ago

Severe weather watch: Heavy rain in Fiordland and northwest gales in the far south

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A front is forecast to move onto the south of the South Island during this (Monday) evening and then drift back to the south during Tuesday morning. This front is expected to bring rain with heavy falls to Fiordland and a Watch is in force. Keep updated here

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2075 days ago

Need finance to grow your business?

Prospa

Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or … View more
Talk to the team at Prospa, the lending specialists who believe in small business. We offer faster applications, easier access to funding and good old-fashioned customer service. Keep your business moving with a loan of $5,000 to $150,000 today.

Repayments work with your cash flow (daily or weekly) over terms from 3 to 24 months, and no security is required to access up to $100,000. Apply in 10 minutes and you could have the funds in 24-48 hours for whatever your business needs. Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.

*Conditions Apply
Apply now

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2076 days ago

Teaching that changes us all

The Team from Ministry of Education

All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the … View more
All over the country, schools, kura and early learning services are getting ready to share their world changing work by entering the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards.

The Awards celebrate the great things teachers achieve for learners, their whānau, our communities and even the whole country. And because entering means sharing their achievements, other teachers can follow in their footsteps.

Be inspired by what teams at schools, kura and early learning services are doing for our children and young people – watch the videos now.

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2077 days ago

Award winning CATS, extensive tour of NZ in 2019.

Cats the Musical

One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

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One of the world’s best-loved musicals, CATS, will embark on its most extensive tour of New Zealand ever in 2019. Bagging multiple awards, including Best Musical at both the Laurence Olivier Awards and the Tony Awards, CATS is considered among the all-time favourites of musical theatre fans.

This new production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece will visit 16 cities nationwide in April and May. As well as, being the first major theatrical performance at the $127.5 million refurbished Christchurch Town Hall it will also visit Auckland and Wellington and many of the larger regional theatres throughout New Zealand - details below.

Since its world premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries and has been seen by over 73 million people worldwide. CATS is based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. The musical tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles and the night they make what is known as "the Jellicle choice" and decide which cat will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new life.
Book your tickets now!

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2078 days ago

🌈 Celebrate Community – Mar. 1st to 31st 💙🎉

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all… View more
Knowing your neighbours is one thing, but actually spending time together is to write a much richer story together... an opportunity to have fun, learn more about each other, and recognise that the strings that connect us often run much longer than just the length of our streets.

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isn't the houses and cars, gardens and streets - it's the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which is celebrating it's 10th anniversary from March 22nd to 31st. To help you get started, we love their suggestions for 10 little and 10 big ways to get involved. (link below)

Let us know how you're celebrating this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2078 days ago

Antique Fair

Antique Fair Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours, The Antique Fair is happening on the following days!

All Exhibits for Sale.

Entry Gold Coin Donation to Hospice Southland

Join us at Athenaeum Hall 33 Buckingham St Arrowtown

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Hi Neighbours, The Antique Fair is happening on the following days!

All Exhibits for Sale.

Entry Gold Coin Donation to Hospice Southland

Join us at Athenaeum Hall 33 Buckingham St Arrowtown

Thursday 7th March 10am - 5pm
Friday 8th March 10am - 5pm
Saturday 9th March 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10th March 10am - 4pm
Monday 11th March 10am - 4pm

Any enquiries please ring Sandra 027 4976 006.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Find out more

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2079 days ago

Dance academy closes because of upgrade

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Shelley Coutts is preparing to vacate the building that she has used to teach ballet, jazz and contemporary dance for the past 15 years.

Her former Invercargill business, Shelley E Coutts Dance Academy, is in the Invercargill block encompassing four streets earmarked for demolition in the inner … View more
Shelley Coutts is preparing to vacate the building that she has used to teach ballet, jazz and contemporary dance for the past 15 years.

Her former Invercargill business, Shelley E Coutts Dance Academy, is in the Invercargill block encompassing four streets earmarked for demolition in the inner city upgrade plan.

She has been unable to find a suitable premises to continue.

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2080 days ago

Playcentre Awareness Week: March 4-10, 2019

The Team from Playcentre Aotearoa

Playcentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow … View morePlaycentre Awareness Week, running from 4 – 10 March 2019, is an opportunity for you to come and visit your local Playcentre and see what it is all about. Playcentre nurtures a child’s learning, imagination, and growth. It not only gives your child a chance to grow, but you a chance to grow with your child.

During Playcentre Awareness Week centres around the country throw open their doors so anybody who wants to visit and experience playcentre can. Some centres will be having special events.

If you cannot make a visit during Playcentre Awareness Week, feel welcome to visit any time. New members are always welcome.

With over 420 centres throughout Aotearoa there is one near you.

Good for your child and good for you.

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2080 days ago

Go solar and save up to 50% off your energy bill!

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Call 0508 GO SOLAR and Get the Brochure to learn more.
Check out our brochure!

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