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2722 days ago

Do provincial cities need extra help?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters was in Invercargill on Wednesday to speak about Southland regional development opportunities at a dinner hosted by Venture Southland. He says the new Government is hoping to boost provincial cities which had formerly been neglected.

What are your thoughts?
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Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters was in Invercargill on Wednesday to speak about Southland regional development opportunities at a dinner hosted by Venture Southland. He says the new Government is hoping to boost provincial cities which had formerly been neglected.

What are your thoughts?
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2719 days ago

Will you go to the cat cafe?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Invercargill SPCA is holding a pop-up cat cafe fundraiser as part of the annual Cupcake Day for two days in August.

Will you be heading along to have a cup of tea or coffee with some cats?

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

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2720 days ago

Exciting opportunity - work in remote Western Australia!

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View more
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.

Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.

Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.

For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Find out more

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2723 days ago

Would you go and see a $9000 Christmas tree?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Riverton Community Board is looking to spend $9000 towards the purchase of a 5.4 metre Christmas tree for the community.

Would you go and see it?

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2721 days ago

Does Southland have a chewing gum problem?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is spending $100,000 on cleaning up gum from the streets of Queenstown and Wanaka.

It will remove 31,459 pieces of gum from tiles and asphalt.

Are there any places in Southland that could use a good deep clean like Queenstown Lakes?
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The Queenstown Lakes District Council is spending $100,000 on cleaning up gum from the streets of Queenstown and Wanaka.

It will remove 31,459 pieces of gum from tiles and asphalt.

Are there any places in Southland that could use a good deep clean like Queenstown Lakes?
Please add NFP to your comment if you don't wish for it to be used in print.

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

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2730 days ago

Poll: Do you support the nurses strike?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Nurses have voted to reject the latest pay offer from District Health Boards and tomorrow 24 hours of industrial action will begin at 7am.

NZNO midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, which will impact services in Southland, Dunedin and Lakes District hospitals.

Do you … View more
Nurses have voted to reject the latest pay offer from District Health Boards and tomorrow 24 hours of industrial action will begin at 7am.

NZNO midwives and healthcare assistants have voted to strike, which will impact services in Southland, Dunedin and Lakes District hospitals.

Do you support the strike?

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Do you support the nurses strike?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 25.5% No
    25.5% Complete
  • 10.4% Not sure
    10.4% Complete
106 votes
2722 days ago

We're proudly supporting Plunket - you can too!

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
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2722 days ago

Introductory special for all new websites!

Linda from vBusiness

First 3 Months Basic Maintenance Package FREE with all new websites launched August/September/October 2018!
Do you need a new website, professionally and beautifully designed to promote your brand, products or services? Your website should represent your brand as well as provoke people to interact… View more
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No matter how small or how large you want your website, we have a solution for you.

Let's build something together!

2729 days ago

Poll: Are you a consistent recycler?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

How are your recycling habits?

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Are you a consistent recycler?
  • 82.9% Yes
    82.9% Complete
  • 2.6% No
    2.6% Complete
  • 14.5% Sometimes
    14.5% Complete
117 votes
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2722 days ago

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Pasta Cafe, Friday July 20.

Judy from Queenstown Lakes District

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Pasta Cafe, Friday July 20. We need reliable volunteers to help set up the hall from 3-5 pm or from 6-8.30pm. Contact me via PM or 0211064503 if you can help. We served over 300 meals last week, a record for the first night. Locals, families, visitors, EVERYONE WELCOME!

Free

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2723 days ago

'Allo 'Allo

Susan from Cromwell

We went to see Allo Allo on opening night. It was hilarious! If you haven't seen it and if there are still tickets available, well worth going.

2724 days ago

Mixed Media Art Exhibition Riversdale

Riversdale Arts Inc

Coming up this weekend at Riversdale - Gala Opening of the Riversdale 45th Mixed Media Exhibition - includes special installation created by Janet de Wagt and Jude Taylor.

3 Extreme Cakes - art like you've never seen before. Artworks on display from 80 established New Zealand artists - … View more
Coming up this weekend at Riversdale - Gala Opening of the Riversdale 45th Mixed Media Exhibition - includes special installation created by Janet de Wagt and Jude Taylor.

3 Extreme Cakes - art like you've never seen before. Artworks on display from 80 established New Zealand artists - something for everyone. Edible artistry event on Saturday 21st includes cake auction and speaker Dennis Kirkpatrick of Jimmy's Pies fame.

When: Saturday 21st July - Sunday 29th July
Where: Riversdale Community Centre
Find out more!

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2737 days ago

Do you think dogs should be allowed in the CBD?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council's new dog control bylaw and policy is being considered by councillors, and it includes allowing dogs back into the CBD if they are on a leash.

What do you think?

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

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2724 days ago

Tiny Queenstown cottage sold for $3m

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, do you recognise this cute 1880s cottage? Less than half a block from the lakeside, it's been in the same family for 75 years. Until now.

After selling for $3m, it seems its future is all about the land. Find out more, here.

2724 days ago

30+ local chimney fires in the past 6 months

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood.… View more
A fire chief says chimney fires have reached epidemic proportions in Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant area manager Steve Jones notes the two main causes are failure to clean chimneys properly and installation faults. Another cause is burning wet wood. With wet wood, he suggests buying a moisture metre for about $20 to test your firewood.

Read the full story on scene.co.nz here
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