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Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2141 days ago

The best gift you can leave…

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

So, why should you pre-plan your funeral?

Peace of mind – relieves some of the stress for those left behind, as you have left a plan of what you want. Provides information and answers to questions asked.

Financial security – eases the burden off your family. Also, currently $10,000 is … View more
So, why should you pre-plan your funeral?

Peace of mind – relieves some of the stress for those left behind, as you have left a plan of what you want. Provides information and answers to questions asked.

Financial security – eases the burden off your family. Also, currently $10,000 is exempt from rest home asset testing.

Personalisation – your wishes are known. You can record your specific preferences for your meaningful funeral, to be celebrated as you want to be remembered. You have control until the end – taking care of your funeral arrangements is a thoughtful and caring thing to do for your family.

Provides comfort to others – a meaningful funeral is an important event for your family and friends. It brings a sense of closure and enables your family to begin the healing process.

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.

For more information, or to discuss prearranging and preplanning your funeral,
contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral
Home on 03 218 9021 or visit us at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill.
Website: www.avenalpark.co.nz
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2142 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 3 March 2019!

The Team from Children's Day

Put tamariki first and celebrate by hosting an event for the tamariki and whānau in your neighbourhood. It can be anything, big or small! Register your event on the Children's Day website www.childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2142 days ago

Sculpture depicting 'McJesus' sparks outrage in some Israeli Christians

John from East Invercargill

Article on stuff re an Israeli museum with a sculptor of a McDonalds portrayed as Jesus on the cross upsetting some people . The museum stated " Tal said the museum won't bow to religious or political pressure.

"We will be defending freedom of speech, freedom of art, and freedom … View more
Article on stuff re an Israeli museum with a sculptor of a McDonalds portrayed as Jesus on the cross upsetting some people . The museum stated " Tal said the museum won't bow to religious or political pressure.

"We will be defending freedom of speech, freedom of art, and freedom of culture, and will not take it down," he said."

I bet if it was a sculptor of a Jew in an oven it would be a very different story. I am not religious but hypocracy is another story.
Do people realise that almost half of US States have laws that prevent anyone going against the business interests of Israel .
A Texas special-ed teacher was fired after refusing to take a pledge never to boycott Israel or take any action that would penalize Israel economically. The oath, embedded in her employment contract, is just one example of the anti-BDS legislation flooding the US at the moment.

www.youtube.com...

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2143 days ago

Police : No riding scooters down Baldwin street , please.

John from East Invercargill

With Lime scooters coming to Dunedin Police have asked for daredevil's not to ride down Baldwin street . The locals have bandied together and built this scooter course instead. All bends will be sprayed with water to aid full speed sliding. All survivors that make the bottom will be taken … View moreWith Lime scooters coming to Dunedin Police have asked for daredevil's not to ride down Baldwin street . The locals have bandied together and built this scooter course instead. All bends will be sprayed with water to aid full speed sliding. All survivors that make the bottom will be taken back up to the top for a free try again.

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2143 days ago

Buddy’s back, club champs and burnout

Heavy Trax Hire Central Motor Speedway

Saturday, Jan 19, USA 17-year-old sprintcar phenomenon Buddy Kofoid (USA8) is scorching the Central Otago clay after blitzing Ruapuna last Sunday. His first outing on the track, Buddy won the feature race and smashed the 15 lap race record by 5 seconds.

Bring on Saturday where he’ll be up … View more
Saturday, Jan 19, USA 17-year-old sprintcar phenomenon Buddy Kofoid (USA8) is scorching the Central Otago clay after blitzing Ruapuna last Sunday. His first outing on the track, Buddy won the feature race and smashed the 15 lap race record by 5 seconds.

Bring on Saturday where he’ll be up against NZ young guns Jamie ‘Duffman’ Duff, 18-year-old Connor Rangi, Slammin’ Sam O’Callaghan and Jayden Dodge. You’ll kick yourself if you miss this high speed spectacle.

Saturday also includes visiting wild riding sidechairs (aka sidecars), Club Champs for all classes and a screechin’, smokin’ Burnout Competition.

When: Saturday, January 19. Gates: 2pm … Racing: from 4pm.
Where: Sandflat Rd (off SH 6), Cromwell

Website: www.centralmotorspeedway.co.nz Also on Facebook

Photo thanks to Joseph Johnson.
Find out more!

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2155 days ago

This is disgusting very up set mum

Darnielle from Central-West Invercargill

Hi everyone I would like to let as many people in invercargill as possible pretty upset mother . Yesterday afternoon my daughter an neice aged 11 an 12 were heading to South city though the cricket field in Appleby an came a cross a junky looking needle which looked to have blood missed with olny … View moreHi everyone I would like to let as many people in invercargill as possible pretty upset mother . Yesterday afternoon my daughter an neice aged 11 an 12 were heading to South city though the cricket field in Appleby an came a cross a junky looking needle which looked to have blood missed with olny god knows what they both came home rather disturbed seen after just about standing on it so I got a jar an got them to show me were it was . I have no words for how careless this is to our children an animals or anybody for that matter. I have message southland times an what's on inverz but thought I out put it up there as well I did jar it an put it n my bin not that I wanted to but it's gotta be better then leaving it there for someone to get hurt

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2143 days ago

Wanted . Hairdresser

John from East Invercargill

Experience with Camels would be helpful and as we have many customers from the military a knowledge of camouflage is a must..
Apply @ bumpyrides.sa

2143 days ago

PHOTOS: A tea powerhouse

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Our Visual Journalist Kavinda Herath recently returned to his home in Sri Lanka, where he spent some time with tea leaf pickers.

Check out the photos in the link.

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2144 days ago

Make the most of the holidays and get decorating and $ave with Resene!

Resene

Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Save on Resene premium paint, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! Get the GST value taken off the price.

PLUS if you are a Resene DIY Cardholder you can get an extra 5% off! That’s 20% OFF for Resene Cardholders!

If you don’t have a card, sign up free online, www.resene.co.nz/diycard or while you are at your local Resene ColorShop.

And if you need help choosing your paints, wood stains, colours or wallpapers, your local Resene ColorShop staff can help you with all the advice and inspiration you need!
Find out more!

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2147 days ago

Do you think more needs to be done to protect penguins?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

A Catlins cafe and bar owner says visitors have contributed to penguin deaths in the area recently.

However, Department of Conservation say it's not visitors, there were largely unknown factors at sea, where penguins might encounter difficulties.

What do you think needs to be done?

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2146 days ago

Remember to enter Resene Loveliest Letterbox!

Resene

There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View more
There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?

Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Enter now

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2146 days ago

Is your paddling pool legal?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't… View more
Hi neighbours,

Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?

Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.

For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?

What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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