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SIX Southland women organised a pop-up pre-loved and labels sale in Winton as a way to entertain women while their partners were away duck-shooting last weekend. Organised by Mary Witsey, Dianne Morrison, Linda Riordan, Kate Brown, Jane Brown and Irene Souness, the Duck-shooting Widows' Pre-loved and Labels Sale was hosted at Winton's former heritage building, on Great North Rd. Spokeswoman Mrs...

Name: Nico Age: 6 months Breed: Superb Parrot Pet likes: Hanging upside down on the washing line like a bat Pet dislikes: When he is put back right side up (and very much voices his strong opinion on this) Favourite food: Sunflower seeds and pineapple Each receives a $20 PetSmart.nz voucher. Thanks PetSmart.nz. To enter, email a pic of your pet and its name, age,...

THE Fiordland Climbing Wall hosted an inaugural PUMPFEST Competition to celebrate its first anniversary last weekend. “We are just stoked that the new community asset situated in the Fiordland Community Events Centre, has become such a big part of the community,’’ event co-organiser and NZ outdoor rock climbing instructor Vaughn Filmer said. The style of the event was a take on...

A MONGREL Mob member told police the five bags of methamphetamine and more than $600 found in a bag he was carrying were birthday presents from friends, a court heard on Tuesday. Liam Johnston (30) was sentenced to 20 months' jail when he appeared for sentence before Judge Peter Rollo in the Invercargill District Court on possession of methamphetamine for...

AFTER more than 40 years, the Stewart Island community will need to find another voice to advocate for them. Stewart Island/Rakiura councillor Bruce Ford has been in local politics since 1977 but decided this term would be his last at the Southland District Council. He will stand down in October. There were a mix of emotions - while he was relieved...

A QUACKING good pop-up designer clothing sale in Winton on Saturday is set to entertain local ladies, while the men are off duck-shooting. The Duck Shooting Pre-loved and New Designer Sale is being organised by a group of local women, who have carefully selected their favourite designer clothing to on-sell, at the same time supporting a local charity. “We’ve chosen Hospice...

FOR the first time, Youthline Southland is partnering with Northbound and Ara Taiohi to give away 100 free t-shirts designed by young people for Youth Week, May 7-15. Youth between the ages of 12 to 24 years old can submit their t-shirt designs through their social media event page or to Southland Community House, 47 Kelvin St, Invercargill, before May 10. A...

SOUTHLAND'S mushroom season has come a little later this year because of the drought, Invercargill historian and naturalist Lloyd Esler says. Mr Esler, hosted a "Fungal Foray" involving foraging for mushrooms in Queens Park last weekend where people learned about the different kinds of fungi growing in the region. Different tree species influenced the type of mushrooms growing beneath them. Many of...

Name: Roo Age: 3 Breed: Confused cat Pet likes: Free pats, adventures, bike, scooter and car rides. Kayaking, exploring new places and meeting new people, watching my 11-year-old master fishing and playing Nerf wars. I even go to the dentist with my master to keep him company. I go everywhere. Roo has his own wee Instagram page. Pet dislikes: Dogs, screaming children. Favorite food:...

TE ANAU was privileged to have a visit from two vintage aircraft last week. One aircraft, a De Havilland Tiger Moth owned by Brian Hore, was flown by Lucy Newell, of Masterton, and Austin Jones, of Wanaka. The second aircraft, a De Havilland Chipmunk, was owned and flown by Bevan Dewes, of Masterton. Most Te Anau residents got a view of...