Still time to enter!
The Southland Upcycle Awards and Fashion show is nearly here but there is still time to enter. Tickets are also
Upcycle Awards and Fashion Show
Don’t forget that entries are now open, you can either pick up an entry form at Orphan Aid in Invercargill
Upcycle Southland entries open now!
Now is a good time to start seriously shopping for those outfits for the Upcycle Awards and Fashion show to
Upcycle Awards & Fashion Show 2016
We’ve long said the Southland is full of creative and artistic minds. Yes we may be butchers, receptionists or dairy
More creativity please!
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Want to become a Teacher?
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I went on an adventure one Friday night and that’s saying a lot coming from me who leads a relatively
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