2094 days ago

Is someone doing kind deeds in your community?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

These are definitely unusual times for all New Zealanders. And, it's at times like these that unsung heroes pop up in our communities. Do you know of someone who is doing kind deeds to help out neighbours, or doing a random act of kindness that is helpful in your area? Post a comment or email our newsroom news@stl.co.nz

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.9% Yes
    40.9% Complete
  • 33.9% Maybe?
    33.9% Complete
  • 25.2% No
    25.2% Complete
472 votes
40 minutes ago

New truck service 🚚 Donate your furniture to SPCA, and we'll pick it up!

The Team from SPCA Invercargill - Centre & Op Shops

Our SPCA Op Shop in Windsor has the floor space to showcase furniture and homeware for the local community, and we’d love your help filling it!

We’re now offering free pick-ups across all of Invercargill, Riverton, Gore and Bluff, operating every Wednesday and Thursday 🛏️📺🪑🪴 If you have clean, sellable furniture you no longer need, your donation will help raise vital funds for animals in need 🐾

Our new Southland Op Shop truck is on the road, ready to collect donations right from your doorstep 🙌

To book your Weds/Thurs pick-up 📞 call 03 214 1865

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1 day 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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