East Invercargill, Invercargill

Poll: Tsunami Sirens

Annette from North Invercargill

Poll: If you were able to choose the artwork in a gallery would you visit it more?

Reporter The Eye

Children are the curators of the latest Invercargill Public Art Gallery pop-up exhibition.

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Over the school holidays children visited the pop-up gallery in Don St, where they chose, from 70 pieces, which items they want exhibited next.
The result is an … View moreChildren are the curators of the latest Invercargill Public Art Gallery pop-up exhibition.

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Over the school holidays children visited the pop-up gallery in Don St, where they chose, from 70 pieces, which items they want exhibited next.
The result is an exhibition of 46 works in a variety of mediums which caught the eye of the region's young people.

If you were able to choose the artwork in a gallery would you visit it more?

• Yes - Then I would know I would like it
• No - I am terrible at picking artworks, it is best left with the professionals
• Regardless of whether I choose the art or not I wouldn't go

Vote View Results

• 33.3% Yes - Then I would know I would like it
  33.3% Complete
• 27.8% No - I am terrible at picking artworks, it is best left with the professionals
  27.8% Complete
• 38.9% Regardless of whether I choose the art or not I wouldn't go
  38.9% Complete

18 votes

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Puppy training

Sara from East Invercargill

Hey guys looking for some help. I have an 8mth old lab x pup who has been through puppy school. Now hes been fixed hes lost all his training. I have sorted the basics what i need now is to know is there anyone out there who doesnt cost the earth who can help me retrain him on a lead as he is … View moreHey guys looking for some help. I have an 8mth old lab x pup who has been through puppy school. Now hes been fixed hes lost all his training. I have sorted the basics what i need now is to know is there anyone out there who doesnt cost the earth who can help me retrain him on a lead as he is pulling alot now and no matter what i try wont stop. Thanks for your help

Poll: What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?

Reporter The Eye

The Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
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They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at … View moreThe Makarewa School commitee have come up with a colourful solution to fix the hole in a pool roof.
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They are calling for Southlanders to get a little messy and participate in the ASB Colour Rush.
Participants are invited to run, walk or jog around a 5km track at Teretonga.

What makes you participate in a Fundraiser?

• Knowing someone involved
• Guit - I feel bad if I don't participate
• Fun - I am always looking for something fun to do
• Cause - I participate if I feel strongly about the cause
• I don't have the time to participate

Vote View Results

• 33.3% Knowing someone involved
  33.3% Complete
• 6.7% Guit - I feel bad if I don't participate
  6.7% Complete
• 0% Fun - I am always looking for something fun to do
  0% Complete
• 53.3% Cause - I participate if I feel strongly about the cause
  53.3% Complete
• 6.7% I don't have the time to participate
  6.7% Complete

15 votes

Today is World Tsunami Day

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

All of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few … View moreAll of NZ’s coastline is at risk from tsunami. Take some time this weekend to make a plan with your family. If your street was evacuated where would you go? What would you take? What about pets? Do you have neighbours who might need your help?
In a local source tsunami we may only have a few minutes warning. Early warning saves lives. Know what to do and where to go. www.happens.nz...

Poll: Do you think this would make a good movie?

Reporter The Eye

They aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
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The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is… View moreThey aimed high and bluffed hard. That was how a Southlander led just four men into an enemy camp during the Boer War and achieved a bloodless surrender.
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The story of Archie Stocker's achievement has been uncovered by history buff Australian Wayne Barrie who is pitching the idea to documentary/movie makers.

Do you think this would make a good movie?

• Yes, I would definitely go see it
• It's not my kind of movie but I think others would enjoy it
• This would make a terrible movie

Vote View Results

• 41.7% Yes, I would definitely go see it
  41.7% Complete
• 50% It's not my kind of movie but I think others would enjoy it
  50% Complete
• 8.3% This would make a terrible movie
  8.3% Complete

12 votes

Poll: Are property prices a concern for you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation, we're asking about property prices in your community. Do they concern you?
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Are property prices a concern for you?

• Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
• I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
• They don't concern me
• I don't know

Vote View Results

• 33% Yes - it's simply not possible for me to buy in my community
  33% Complete
• 51.4% I already own but I wouldn't want to buy in the current market
  51.4% Complete
• 14% They don't concern me
  14% Complete
• 1.6% I don't know
  1.6% Complete

2376 votes

Exercycle

Anne from East Invercargill

Anyone out there with a Exercycle for sale,
must be in very good condition.

Poll: Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?

Reporter The Eye

Southern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
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The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on … View moreSouthern RSA clubs are calling for the public to pay tribute to servicemen and women on Armistice Day.
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The Awarua RSA and the Invercargill RSA have partnered up this year to prepare a combined remembrance service and wreath laying at the Invercargill cenotaph on Friday, November 11.
Invercargill RSA chairman Norman Wilson said the clubs were calling for Southlanders to pay tribute.

Should more people do something to commemorate Armistice Day?

• Yes - I think it is an important part of our history
• No - I don't think it is relevant anymore

Vote View Results

• 87.5% Yes - I think it is an important part of our history
  87.5% Complete
• 12.5% No - I don't think it is relevant anymore
  12.5% Complete

16 votes

Has your school been up to anything cool? Let us know

Reporter The Eye

A 10-year-old's message of peace is about to be delivered around the globe.
St Teresa's School pupil Eleri Baden was one of three children to win the international Postcards for Peace design competition.
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Poll: This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?

Reporter The Eye

He led me to the middle of the dance floor.
I pleaded for the safety of everyone involved. I am not Baby, you are not Patrick Swayze and this is not Dirty Dancing.
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This Poll will close at 9am on Thursday, November 3.

This week Reporter Joanna Griffiths gave Rock'n'Roll a go. What would you like to see her do next?

• Learn to drive a manual car
• Teach a kids sports team
• Do a master chef challenge

Vote View Results

• 33.3% Learn to drive a manual car
  33.3% Complete
• 19% Teach a kids sports team
  19% Complete
• 47.6% Do a master chef challenge
  47.6% Complete

21 votes

Poll: How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

Reporter The Eye

This week I celebrated a special milestone – well, special to me.
I have been a pseudo Southlander for two years.
During my time here I have learnt many valuable life lessons.
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How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

• 1 year
• 2 years
• At least 5 years
• At least 10 years
• More than 11 years
• You must be born here

Vote View Results

• 6.1% 1 year
  6.1% Complete
• 6.1% 2 years
  6.1% Complete
• 30.3% At least 5 years
  30.3% Complete
• 12.1% At least 10 years
  12.1% Complete
• 6.1% More than 11 years
  6.1% Complete
• 39.4% You must be born here
  39.4% Complete

33 votes

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