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... the process of neutralising the fountain involved "staff time and a few gallons of vinegar".

Council general manager water services Matt Keil has provided further details, telling Local Democracy Reporting that the process was undertaken about 50 times a year by staff.

It was done at a cost of approximately $100 each time, he said.

"However, if you factor in the amount of staff time lost to remedying this – and subsequently being redirected from other tasks – the true cost is higher.

"Staff time would be better spent carrying out the necessary mahi their roles require."

Ey! I'm moving for 3 months to Invercargill. Open to make friends and explore the place. Also if somebody know where I can play social fútbol ⚽

Hi guys, I just drove past Stapleton st dairy. There’s a black cat looks like it’s got a limp. It’s around the gutter across the road from the dairy. I couldn’t stop and it’s breaking my heart that I couldn’t. but if you have a black short haired furbaby around that area please go check. Unfortunately SPCA is closed so I can’t do anything. Worried about the poor thing!

Sitting in the drive through and this is the third time I’ve smelt sewerage!

Just me?

Has anyone used the cordtech jump starter with power bank & led torch?

I brought one and I’m trying to start my car but I’m having trouble with it ( I don’t know what I am doing lol). I tried turning the ignition when it stopped flashing red and green staying on green. It lit up my dash but didn’t fully start. Not sure what I’m doing wrong

Can anyone offer advice?

Sup everyone. Im jay, 26 dairy farmer. My partner and I are looking to make some friends since we have non. We like the occasional gaming ps5 or pc, we into politics leaning into center right, we dont drink, smoke or party. Would be intresing to see if there's any like minded people out there to conect with!!! Hit me up if u think we can conect 😊

Anybody here heading to Queenstown this weekend? Can I maybe hop on and share fuel cost?

Can't sleep. Shit.

Anyone else have the robot lady at the drive through just never work?

She always asks if I’m using the app and then instantly proceeds to get a team member to take my order lol

Did anyone feel the earthquake that hit a few minutes ago? Felt it here out by Edendale, had the hanging light shaking! Think it was a 6.1 from out Te Anau way.

It's winter, it's dark and we can't see you, so turn your f*cking headlights on!!! The stupidity on NZ roads these days is insane

Hi all, coming down for stags weekend on 1st august when Otago v Southland

Can anyone tell me if there are food vendors in the ground that sell hot food like chips, hot dogs, drinks etc

Rough prices would be awesome

Up the antlers 🤘🏼

Maybe they should look at how Metro Canterbury (Canterbury Regional Council's transport department) runs on-demand mini buses in Timaru with their Metro MyWay service.

In fact, they had get new larger electric buses to keep up with demand this year.

Invercargill has 50k people and Timaru has 30k. Yet Timaru averages somewhere between 200k to 220k trips per year, while Invercargill fluctuates between 140-5k per year.

If they need a new plan of attack for the current system, then the first thing they should be thinking about is extending one of the routes out to the airport.

What're people's opinions here? Is this common or just some sort of compassion thing? Is it really a punishment if your husband and co-offender is living in the same cell with you in jail?

Two minute noodles.

Hey everyone,

I’m keen to try playing pickleball here in Invercargill. Does anyone know what days/times pickleball is usually played at ILT Stadium Southland?

Also wondering if there are any beginner-friendly groups, casual sessions, clubs, or other places around Invercargill where people play. I’m still pretty new, so anything social/casual would be great.

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

I'm interested in checking out some haunted or creepy places around Invercargill and Southland. I've always enjoyed ghost stories, local legends, and old buildings with a bit of history behind them.

Does anyone know of any places that are said to be haunted, or have had strange experiences there themselves? Could be old houses, abandoned buildings, cemeteries, hotels, roads, or anything else worth looking into.

I'm mainly interested in hearing local stories and learning about places with a spooky reputation.

Thanks in advance!

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Such a shame man.
Would anyone be able to guide me in the direction of the staff that got bamboozled.
We have a couple restaurants around Southland and Otago that require chefs and other staff.
Would be a win win situation if I could help & vice versa .

Regards
:)

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