Stewart Island/Rakiura, Stewart Island

1554 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Southland yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1555 days ago

Minister not denying fresh talks taking place with smelter owner

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Energy Minister Megan Woods is not contradicting a suggestion by Meridian Energy that the Government is talking to Rio Tinto about a deal on the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter’s electricity transmission costs.

1555 days ago

Advocates urge council to look after lowest-paid workers

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Living wage advocates have urged the Invercargill City Council to join the movement and help its lowest-paid workers “live with dignity’’.
Representatives of the Living Wage Bluff group spoke to councillors at a meeting on Tuesday.
They asked the council to become an accredited living wage … View more
Living wage advocates have urged the Invercargill City Council to join the movement and help its lowest-paid workers “live with dignity’’.
Representatives of the Living Wage Bluff group spoke to councillors at a meeting on Tuesday.
They asked the council to become an accredited living wage employer.
New Zealand has a minimum wage of $18.90 an hour but the living wage was calculated at $22.10.

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1556 days ago

A guide to mandatory mask use during Covid-19 level 2 and beyond

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Wondering what the mandatory use of masks during level 2 means for you?

Based on the information at hand, here’s what you need to know about the new face mask requirements, including what kind of covering you can use and when to use it.

Click here to read more.

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1556 days ago

Family denied exemption to attend funeral

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Kiwi woman stuck in Beirut during Covid-19 lockdown, the deadly explosion and government unrest has been denied an exemption to attend her father’s funeral in Invercargill.

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1556 days ago

C'mon Southland!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Southland and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1556 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
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1556 days ago

Hospice Southland says no to End of Life Choice bill

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Assisted dying will not be carried out on Hospice Southland grounds or by its staff, no matter how Kiwis vote in the upcoming referendum.
Hospice leadership have made their opposition to the End of Life Choice Act clear in a position statement sent to Southland medical bodies, medical staff, and … View more
Assisted dying will not be carried out on Hospice Southland grounds or by its staff, no matter how Kiwis vote in the upcoming referendum.
Hospice leadership have made their opposition to the End of Life Choice Act clear in a position statement sent to Southland medical bodies, medical staff, and rest homes.

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1557 days ago

Department of Internal Affairs looking into city council

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Department of Internal Affairs is seeking answers from the Invercargill City Council amid reports of ongoing tensions among elected members and staff in the organisation – and government intervention may follow.

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1557 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1557 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1557 days ago

Transition package could help Southland deal with smelter closure

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A transition package is on the cards for Southland, as it deals with the looming closure of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter.

Gore district mayor Tracy Hicks believes good progress was made on Monday around plans to keep the Tiwai Point smelter open for another three to five years.

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1558 days ago

Struggle to find housing in Invercargill

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Leona McLean’s voice breaks when she describes the rough year she has had trying to find a rental home in Invercargill.

She has been searching for six months and she never knew how tough it would be to find a roof to put over her head.

Have you struggled to find housing in Invercargill?

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1558 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1558 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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