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Mossburn

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:48:34 +1300

Celebrity chef extraordinaire Jo Seagar will be hosting a fundraiser in Mossburn on 24 April.

It will be held at 1pm at the Mossburn Community Centre. Tickets are available at Bracken Hall.

For more information on Mossburn, click here.

Mossburn also has a CDA sub-committee. For information on committee members and meeting dates, click here.

Riverton

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:12:08 +1200

Riverton plays host to the travelling roadshow on the 1984 Southland floods from mid-May to mid-June.

The roadshow will be situated in the Council office, on Main Street.

After Riverton, the roadshow moves to Te Anau.

Riversdale

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:08:29 +1200

Riversdale is hosting its 36th Mixed Media Exhibition, which opens on Saturday 18 July.

The exhibition is at the Riversdale Community Centre and is open daily from 11am until 5pm, with a late night on Wednesday 22 July until 7pm. The exhibition closes at 4pm on Sunday 26 July.

Entry price is $5 for adults, $1 for high school students and 50c for primary school children. A season ticket is $6.

More than 80 artists from throughout New Zealand will be exhibiting more than 500 works.

Stewart Island

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:09:10 +1200

Stewart Island is holding its annual Singles Ball on Saturday, 22 August.

Hosted at the Stewart Island Community Centre, the night will feature two bands, a seafood supper and the appearance of a special guest.

Tickets are $45 and are available from Invercargill I-Site (Southland Museum) and The South Sea Hotel.

For more information visit: www.singlesball.co.nz

Dress - Formal

Doors Open - 7pm

Bonfire - 3am

R.O.A.R

Ulva Island

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:07:10 +1200

Kakapo Encounter 2009 - Meet Sirocco

The Ulva Island Charitable Trust wishes to extend an invitation out to educate people first-hand about New Zealand's very special nocturnal parrot, the Kakapo. Being the world's rarest parrot, with a population of only 125, don't miss the opportunity to meet the very personable and wonderful, Sirocco.

The Ulva Island Trust is offering nightly departures from Stewart Island from the 26th of September to the 26th of October, where small groups will be guided to Sirocco's enclosure to observe the male parrot at close quarters.

All proceeds of the event go towards Ulva Island projects, including trail maintenance and the reintroduction and care of endangered bird and plant species. Ulva Island has been predator-free now for over a decade and varieties of native New Zealand birds thrive here.

Cost: Adults $90

Children $50 (5-14 year olds)

Sorry, no children under 5 years of age

For bookings and enquiries:

Tuatapere

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:35:57 +1300

Southern REAP - FunPlay & Holiday Art Programme

On Wednesday, 7 October, kids are invited to come along to the Tuatapere High School hall and have a day of fun and creativity.

Recommended for children aged 5-8, the day will be split between games in the morning and art in the afternoon.

When: Wednesday 7th October, 10.30am-3pm

Where: Tuatapere High School Hall

Price: Gold coin donation

Contact: Janine

Phone: 0800 111 117 or 03 236 6008

Website: www.reap.co.nz

* This class has been supported by the Tuatapere Community Worker Support Trust and is offered in conjunction with the Tuatapere Community Worker - ph 03 226 6483

Riverton

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:26:09 +1300

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Southland marathon, the first full length (42.195km) marathon in New Zealand and the Southern Hemisphere.

To celebrate the 100 years there will be incentive prizes totalling $24,000 thanks to the Invercargill Licensing Trust.

Starting in Riverton, the course will traverse through Southland farming country until it reaches it final destination at the Surrey Park track in Invercargill.

Date: 22nd November, 2009

For more information please visit: www.southlandmarathon.co.nz

Te Anau

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:11:14 +1300

New Year's Eve celebrations in Te Anau will go off with a bang.

There will be fireworks at midnight from the wharf, and a band and a bonfire in Lions Park.

Rural Southland

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:22:53 +1300

Southland District Council Holiday Programme

During the month of January, the Southland District Council Holiday Programme will be offering children in rural Southland communities the chance to have some fun and participate in a whole range of exiting activities.

The programme, which is touring aroung Southland, will be offering activities such as puppet making, singing, stilt walking and so much more.

The programme is all about kids having a go, getting creative, trying new activities and just having some good old fashioned fun.

Registrations are essential to ensure that you don't miss out.

Registration forms are available at all Southland District Council offices, or alternatively you can download one from:

http://www.southland.org.nz/LiveinSouthland/CreativeArts/SDCHolidayProgramme

When: 12-29th January

Where: Throughout Southland

Phone: SDC, 0800 732 732

Tuatapere

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:32:12 +1300

There is a Botany Bonanza this month at the Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track.

This exclusive package includes everything from fully guided, interpretive walks, a presentation by Dr. Peter Johnson, accommodation, helicopter rides, dolphin viewing and a three course meal.

Surrounded by beautiful alpine flowers, this weekend away conveniently coincides with Valentines day.

When: 13-14 February, 2010

Where: Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track

Start Time: 8.30am

Price: $649.00 pp

Contact: Trish King, 03 226 6739

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO: Hump Ridge Track Website

Mossburn

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:19:02 +1300

A brand new mountain bike is up for grabs at the White Hill Windfarm Classic Bike Ride and Run this year. The event also gives people the chance to look inside an operational turbine with guided walks available by Meridian Energy.

There are five different events on the day including the full bike course (25km), the recreational ride (17km), the 13km cross country ride, the junior bike ride or run (4 or 8km) and a 5km return walk.

This year the Mossburn Preschool and the Northern Southland Medical Trust have been chosen to benefit from the day's proceeds.

When: Saturday, 6th March.

Where: Mossburn

For more information and entry details, please visit their website: www.whitehillclassic.co.nz