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2997 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2997 days ago

Balclutha gardeners honoured for growing fresh food for local community

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello Southlanders, here's an amazing group of gardeners in the running to be the 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year! And they are in your neck of the woods.

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2998 days ago

From The News Desk - The Green Edition

Reporter Clutha Leader

OPINION: This week's Clutha Leader seems to be the green edition. 
It highlights the satisfaction and sense of well being that growing and working with plants can give you, whether it be in your own garden, in projects or in design.

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2998 days ago

Community effort recognised in Balclutha Community Garden's award nomination

Reporter Clutha Leader

On a wintry day in July last year, two hardy, green-thumbed Clutha women, Beatrice Pratt and Robyn Bell, braved the cold on an empty plot, and spoke of establishing Balclutha's first community garden.

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2998 days ago

Volunteers show their worth in major Catlins search and rescue effort

Reporter Clutha Leader

It's heartbreaking for a family to not only have a loved one go missing, but for searchers to not find a body.
The 100-strong search and rescue team, which spent a week combing Catlins bush and waterways for a missing man recently, can take some comfort that at least they did that.
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It's heartbreaking for a family to not only have a loved one go missing, but for searchers to not find a body.
The 100-strong search and rescue team, which spent a week combing Catlins bush and waterways for a missing man recently, can take some comfort that at least they did that.
They ...

2998 days ago

Poll: Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Dig This has opened. Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?

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

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Are you keen to take out your frustrations by destroying a car with an excavator?
  • 50% Yes, sounds fun!
    50% Complete
  • 21.1% I could take it or leave it
    21.1% Complete
  • 28.9% No, I'm not keen to try it
    28.9% Complete
38 votes
2999 days ago

What do you think of the Mataura Marae's plans to become self-sufficient?

Reporter NewsLink

They plan to generate their own power and set up a commercial venture. Read more here:

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2999 days ago

Plant these... stamps?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

You read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing … View moreYou read that right! Why not try something new this spring and grow your own collection of these special seeded stamps from New Zealand Post (philately sure is different in the 21st century). These gummed stamps are affixed with seeds (also available without seeds) and come with growing instructions. Available singly or in sets as well as miniature sheets and first day covers. NZ Post has more information on its website.

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3001 days ago

What do you think of the Southland District Council's new logo?

Reporter NewsLink

It was launched on Monday morning and was designed in-house to save money...

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3001 days ago

Clutha Christmas parade circus training sessions for youth get green light

Reporter Clutha Leader

The circus is coming to Clutha this Christmas.
At a meeting on Thursday, Clutha District Council approved funding for Highly Flammable circus workshop to run youth training sessions in the run-up to this year's Clutha Country Christmas Parade in Balclutha.
The proposed four sessions, each … View more
The circus is coming to Clutha this Christmas.
At a meeting on Thursday, Clutha District Council approved funding for Highly Flammable circus workshop to run youth training sessions in the run-up to this year's Clutha Country Christmas Parade in Balclutha.
The proposed four sessions, each for 30 ...

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