Posts by The Eye
3339 days ago

Poll: Southland is a rural region, but how much do we really know about rural life ... Can you shear a sheep?

Reporter The Eye

The king of shearing in New Zealand is on his way to Southland to take part in a unique event organised by Limehills School students.
Sir David Fagan, winner of 16 Golden Shears crowns and 11 world titles, will take part in a celebrity shearing event at the Central Southland school later this month.
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Southland is a rural region, but how much do we really know about rural life ... Can you shear a sheep?
  • 15.8% Yes - You betcha I can
    15.8% Complete
  • 21.1% No - I would even know where to start
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.8% Yes - but it was a long time ago, not sure how good I would be now
    15.8% Complete
  • 47.4% No - but i'd give it a go
    47.4% Complete
19 votes
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7 hours ago

Further appeal for information following Queens Park arson

The Team from Southern District Police

Police are continuing to investigate following an arson in Queens Park, Windsor on Wednesday 3 December.

Police received a report at around 12:20am that four vehicles had been deliberately set alight.

As part of our investigations, we would like to hear from anyone who was on or around Queens Drive between 12am and 12:30am on Wednesday 3 December , or anyone with information that could assist.

Please contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online, referencing file number 251203/6133.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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