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The Inside Word On Southland

How to inject a spring in your step - #1

Step One: Refresh and revitalise

Yes it is that time of year again! Time to remove the wads of dust that have accumulated at the bottom of your closet and remove those garments that have been present for too long.

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Posted in: Blog, Lifestyle
My introduction to Invercargill

As an impressionable 20-year-old, born and bred in the mighty Waikato, I went along to the Hamilton careers expo in 2005, unbeknown to me – it would change my life.

 

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Posted in: Blog, Lifestyle
Jamie's top five players to watch out for

 Jamie Mackintosh gives his view on the top five players to watch out for in the Rugby World Cup.

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Posted in: Blog, Events
Jamie Mackintosh looks forward to Invercargill's first Rugby World Cup game

Jamie Mackintosh talks about the Scotland vs. Romania game, Invercargill's first Rugby World Cup 2011 game.

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Posted in: Blog, Events
My top five things to do in Eastern Southland

I have friends who make a regular pilgrimage to Eastern Southland just so they can fish the Mataura. Between October and April they’re joined by other anglers from all around the world who test their skills and patience against the mighty brown trout.

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Posted in: Blog, Travel
Wendy Frew's top five Southern Steel moments

As one of eight Telfer siblings, the team environment comes pretty naturally to me. In fact, I was actually born a team member – my twin sister Debbie is the other half of our dynamic duo!

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My Top Five Picks Of Southland Cafés

With the country experiencing a week of ice-cold weather, my thoughts turn to warm food, hot coffees and staying indoors.

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Posted in: Blog, Food, Travel
Southland - the Community Capital of NZ?

It seems so commonplace now for every region in NZ to brand itself. You may have heard of The Cultural Capital, The Adventure Capital, The Garden City, The City of Sails, the Sunshine Capital….all of which are designed to attract visitors, creating wealth, either in perception or financial collateral. 

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Posted in: Blog, Events, Arts
Southland food tempts 40,000 foodies

We're just back from the Auckland Food Show where nearly 40,000 food enthusiasts from Auckland and abroad descended on the ASB Showgrounds to tempt their palates with the wide array of food products on offer, including (of course), the cuisine at the Southland Stand.
 

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Posted in: Blog, Events, Food
Twenty three years in the making

The Hokonui Fashion Design Awards were held in Gore on Saturday night and this year they celebrated 23 years!

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Posted in: Events, Arts
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