Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

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2361 days ago

Poll: Would you move house for the right school zone?

Reporter Homed

*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.

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Would you move house for the right school zone?
  • 45.4% Yes I would.
    45.4% Complete
  • 44% No I wouldn't.
    44% Complete
  • 10.6% I have already.
    10.6% Complete
1128 votes
2361 days ago

Decision looms about interim museum presence

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery trust board will decide whether to display exhibitions in another fixed building for the next five years, or find more creative ways to do it.

What do you think should happen?

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

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2362 days ago

Take your skills on an adventure!

Volunteer Services Abroad

Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.

Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Find out more!

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2363 days ago

Investigation into arrival of cattle disease

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Since cattle diease Mycoplasma bovis was detected on July 21, 2017, 44 properties have been found to be infected.

Stock on five of those had been destroyed, leaving 39 infected and still with stock.

Now investigations are underway as to how the disease actually made its way into New Zealand.
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Since cattle diease Mycoplasma bovis was detected on July 21, 2017, 44 properties have been found to be infected.

Stock on five of those had been destroyed, leaving 39 infected and still with stock.

Now investigations are underway as to how the disease actually made its way into New Zealand.

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

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2362 days ago

National Volunteer Week - next month!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View more
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

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

We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.

#NVW2018 #volunteering

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2362 days ago

Could you move from a 3-bed to a motorhome?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View more
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.

Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?

2362 days ago

Southland firefighters do well in Sky Tower Stair Challenge

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Southland's fastest firefighter in this year's Sky Tower Stair Challenge is John-Kurt Burnett, of Mossburn, who whipped up 51 flights of stairs in 12min41sec on Saturday.

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

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2364 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

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Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2368 days ago

Museum funding decision expected

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Councillors will tomorrow consider a recommendation that a grant of $9.5 million for redeveloping the museum be moved forward.

If Shadbolt and the elected councillors agree, $2.5m will be allocated in 2021-22 and the balance of $7m will be allocated in 2022-23.

Do you support the … View more
Councillors will tomorrow consider a recommendation that a grant of $9.5 million for redeveloping the museum be moved forward.

If Shadbolt and the elected councillors agree, $2.5m will be allocated in 2021-22 and the balance of $7m will be allocated in 2022-23.

Do you support the recommendation?

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

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2365 days ago

Health the big winner for the 2018 Budget

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Cheaper doctor visits and a huge boost for the country's hospitals are the centrepiece of Labour's first Budget in almost a decade.

What did you think of the announcement?

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

2366 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2366 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2367 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2367 days ago

Who's your pick for Southland's sporting moment of the year?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Southland,

Was it a netball, cricket or wood chopping feat that was Southland's Sporting Moment of the Year? Cast your vote here.

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2367 days ago

The working poor

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

This mother works all week and only has $20 to show for it. It's called the working poor.

We are looking for further case studies like this, are you experiencing something similar down here? Get in touch with our newsroom (03) 2111111 or email news@stl.co.nz.

READ MORE: … View more
This mother works all week and only has $20 to show for it. It's called the working poor.

We are looking for further case studies like this, are you experiencing something similar down here? Get in touch with our newsroom (03) 2111111 or email news@stl.co.nz.

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

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