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Southland Op Shop Trail

Who doesn’t love supporting local charities, being more sustainable and finding a good bargain? Op shopping (opportunity shopping) is becoming increasingly popular in Southland with many small towns featuring op shops on the main street. It is a great way to save money, save time and save the…

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Invercargill Op Shop Trail

It's called Opportunity Shopping (Op Shopping) for good reason! With great treasures to be found and bargains to be had, Invercargill is the ideal spot to hunt out some of the best second-hand deals around. From clothing to contemporary furniture and building material to bestselling books, it is…

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Swedes

Swedes or Tuwīti tānapu in Māori are similar to the turnip but bigger. The swede is one of those easily available vegetables, but many people have never tried it before. So what is this humble vegetable exactly, and why is Swede synonymous with Southland? Swedes are grown all over Southland, usually…

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