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2346 days ago

Our whānau are often the source of our greatest solutions.

Te Putahitanga O Te Waipounamu

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu wants to hear from whānau about ideas that you have ... to make a positive difference in the wellbeing of your tamariki .. your parents .. your elders ... your whānau.

Wave Eight of our investment funding is open now. Take a moment as a whanau to invest in … View more
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu wants to hear from whānau about ideas that you have ... to make a positive difference in the wellbeing of your tamariki .. your parents .. your elders ... your whānau.

Wave Eight of our investment funding is open now. Take a moment as a whanau to invest in your future. Applications for Wave 8 close 30th of June 2018. Go to wavefunding.org

Find out more by attending one of our Wave 8 hui in Invercargill. To register or for more information contact: Vania Pirini on 021911163 or Email VaniaPirini@teputahitanga.org

Ascot Park, Tay and Racecourse Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 4.30-7pm

Murikihu Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 10am-1pm

The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu
0800 187 689 / Info@teputahitanga.org
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2346 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2346 days ago

Did you get snow at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Brr. Winter has certainly arrived with another sprinkling of snow about the region. Did you get snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping snug and warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! To find out more about the weather, click here.

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2346 days ago

#Watch daily video

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

Listen to Orepuki residents speak about coastal erosion in the south.

2347 days ago

Photos from the big event

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Check out some photos from the 2018 New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards in Gore on Saturday.

2347 days ago

Southlander recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours.

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Southlander Stewart Bull is humbled to be recognised in the Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List but says the work he does for conservation and Māori is not for recognition.

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

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2348 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Check your details

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2348 days ago

Gold Guitars winner

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

It was third time lucky for Invercargill musician Arun O'Connor in this year's New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2349 days ago

One year on...

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

It's been a year since oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae was discovered.

Oyster farmers say they were just on the cusp of success when the industry collapsed.

But now they are looking to mussels for the answer.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2351 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2351 days ago

#Watch daily video

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

What do you think of the fishing opportunities in the south? Listen to Alan Leitch speak about the Wyndham Angling Club.

2352 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2352 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2352 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2353 days ago

Poll: Health camp poll

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

Stand Children's Services will be working with the Government to reinstate the Roxburgh and Otaki children's villages, Stand's chief executive Fiona Inkpen says.

Health camp poll
  • 5.6% It's okay for them to be closed
    5.6% Complete
  • 94.4% They should be re-opened
    94.4% Complete
54 votes
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