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2383 days ago

Poll: Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?

Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.

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Have you suffered a hot water bottle burn?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 85.4% No
    85.4% Complete
1057 votes
2383 days ago

What do you think of this initiative? Would you like this option at your local school?

Reporter The Eye

Students at Aparima College in Riverton are no longer skipping school to go to the shops for unhealthy lunches.

Deputy principal Leah Fraser said the school had a problem with students leaving school grounds to buy lunches at stores this year, but since the start of the year Lee's Catering … View more
Students at Aparima College in Riverton are no longer skipping school to go to the shops for unhealthy lunches.

Deputy principal Leah Fraser said the school had a problem with students leaving school grounds to buy lunches at stores this year, but since the start of the year Lee's Catering owner and operator Debbie Monteith had been cooking fresh, nutritious and affordable meals at their canteen.

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2383 days ago
2383 days ago

Operatunity presents Shake, Rattle & Roll!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance that ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!
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The 50’s and 60’s brought about a more enveloping style of music, which featured a more liberating beat, greater gusto and a more contagious invitation to dance that ever heard before. Some of the greatest artists of all time lead to fanatical adoration, frenzied fans and even panty throwing!

Iconic New Zealand artists like Suzanne Lynch (The Chicks) and Pat Urlich (Peking Man) will be joined by Operatunity’s favourite core artist Bonnie & Karl. We are in for a shaking, rattling and rolling good time! With songs from the likes of Elvis, Connie Francis, Bill Hayley and the Comets and more!
Book your tickets here!

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2383 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Invercargill on Monday 28 May at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club Inc, South Room, 154 Esk Street, 5-6.30pm.

Share your views with the Inquiry’s consultation document, submissions close on 05 June.
Learn more

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2383 days ago

Daily video:

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

#watch Join the Southland Times page to watch videos of people out and about in the south.

2385 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
2385 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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2385 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.

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2387 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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