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3000 calves that were culled in an attempt to control cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis have been dumped in a Winton landfill.
At a parliamentary select committee hearing on Tuesday, Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker questioned Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and ministry officials on … View more3000 calves that were culled in an attempt to control cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis have been dumped in a Winton landfill.
At a parliamentary select committee hearing on Tuesday, Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker questioned Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and ministry officials on the merits of the decision.
Do you think they should have been dumped there?
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Three Southland girls have created app The Beefriend Pi, which helps educate others on the important role the bee plays in our environment.
It's taken them a year and a half to finish the app, but now they are off to San Francisco to meet with industry leaders from Facebook and Google to … View moreThree Southland girls have created app The Beefriend Pi, which helps educate others on the important role the bee plays in our environment.
It's taken them a year and a half to finish the app, but now they are off to San Francisco to meet with industry leaders from Facebook and Google to talk about their project.
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Has benefits for both plants and gardeners, says our Southland columnist Robert Guyton.
A hefty fine has been handed down to former Southland Federated Farmers president Allan Baird, whose inaction on his dairy farm was "careless".
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National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
#NVW2018
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View moreEver wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.
Investitures of the New Zealand Order of Merit at Government House Wellington last month.
They are Mr Dugald (Stuart) Collie, of Invercargill, MNZM, for services to agriculture and education, and Mr Nigel Skelt, of Invercargill, MNZM, for services to badminton.
Congratulations to them both!
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St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.
This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.
St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...
Vote for your favourite Disney/Pixar movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Incredibles 2 family packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.
Check out all the great Disney/Pixar movies on stuffpix.co.nz/disney-pix
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.
The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New … View moreJune is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.
The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined.
Check out the symptoms, or make a donation to help us raise awareness, at www.nevertooyoung.org.nz
We are looking for someone who has had cataract surgery, or who is waiting for or struggling to get enough points to get cataract surgery. Get in touch with us by emailing news@stl.co.nz or call 03 211 1111.
Fresh from receiving a Knighthood, Sir Bill English is returning to his southern roots as the new patron of Queenstown's Whakatipu Wildlife Trust.
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From preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.
We encourage you to talk - to have those meaningful conversations. We have prearrangement … View moreFrom preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.
We encourage you to talk - to have those meaningful conversations. We have prearrangement packs at our office - 75 Fox Street, Invercargill or we can post/email the information to you. Avenal Park Funeral Home staff can assist you with completing the details. The information can either be held in safe keeping at our office or you can keep the paperwork with your other important documents. Just remember to tell a family member, or someone close to you where this information is stored.
Prepayments are managed through the FDANZ Funeral Trust. It is not an insurance policy, the money you pay is yours – held in trust for when it is required.
If you would like to talk to someone about funeral 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.
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