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Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest
Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest
Education   -   Apr 06, 2026

James Hargest College has officially opened its doors to a state-of-the-art facility, naming the new wing after one of its most prestigious alumni: Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck. The Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre (S Block) was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the Southland

Great Memories Made At Annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge
Great Memories Made At Annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge
Community   -   Apr 04, 2026

Organisers of the annual Placemakers Southern Scooter Challenge say it was the best one yet, raising more than $60,000 for the Grace Street Project. Latest News Loading... Co-organiser Tash Clay said changing the route from Teretonga to Te Anau with new stops along the way and the community spirit

Scotts Gap Woman Recognised for Tireless Volunteer Work
Scotts Gap Woman Recognised for Tireless Volunteer Work
Community   -   Apr 02, 2026

A dedicated Otautau volunteer who has spent decades serving her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Wallace Takitimu Community Board. Latest Community News Loading... Shirley McCully, who lives at Scotts Gap, received the award today for her tireless work supporting western

Community Service Award For Pioneering Rural Women
Community Service Award For Pioneering Rural Women
Southland   -   Apr 02, 2026

The pioneering spirit of the Rural Women New Zealand Forestry Scheme (Southland) Inc was celebrated on Saturday. Part of Rural Women Southland Interprovincial, the group’s extensive contribution to the development of a productive forestry was formally recognised with the presentation of a Community Service Award from Southland District Council

VR Train Brings Global Travel to Aged Care Residents
VR Train Brings Global Travel to Aged Care Residents
World   -   Apr 01, 2026

Tickets, please! In a heartwarming breakthrough for accessible travel, St Vincent’s Care Toowoomba has unveiled the St Vincent’s Express — the world’s first permanent immersive virtual-reality train carriage built inside an aged care home. What was once a quiet library is now a luxurious replica fine-dining rail car,

Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest
Education   -   Apr 06, 2026 Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest

James Hargest College has officially opened its doors to a state-of-the-art facility, naming the new wing after one of its most prestigious alumni: Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck. The Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre (S Block) was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the Southland

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Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest
Sir Peter Beck Opens $22M Science Hub At James Hargest
Education   -   Apr 06, 2026

James Hargest College has officially opened its doors to a state-of-the-art facility, naming the new wing after one of its most prestigious alumni: Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck. The Sir Peter Beck Science and Innovation Centre (S Block) was inaugurated on Tuesday, marking a major milestone for the Southland

Gore Farming Family Wins Top Farm Environment Award
Gore Farming Family Wins Top Farm Environment Award
news   -   Apr 06, 2026

A Gore-district farming family has been named the Southland Regional Supreme Winners at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards for transforming two neighbouring properties into a thriving, diversified operation. Tony and Michelle Roberts, alongside daughter Kate Roberts and her partner Mark Lieshout of Top Deck Trading, have built the combined 269ha

The World Is In Crisis & Children’s Resilience Is Slipping
The World Is In Crisis & Children’s Resilience Is Slipping
Education   -   Apr 06, 2026

In a world of rising costs, uncertainty, and disruption, resilience may be the most important skill we are not teaching our kids. Right now, many children are struggling with things that should feel manageable. Sore wrists from too much gaming mean skipping PE. Eight-year-olds asking adults to get lunch boxes

Invercargill’s Penny Simmonds Elevated To Cabinet
Invercargill’s Penny Simmonds Elevated To Cabinet
news   -   Apr 04, 2026

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has today announced a refreshed ministerial lineup to continue fixing the basics and protecting New Zealand’s future, with Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds joining cabinet. “New Zealanders are facing economic challenges brought on by conflict in the Middle East and its effect on fuel supply across

Great Memories Made At Annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge
Great Memories Made At Annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge
Community   -   Apr 04, 2026

Organisers of the annual Placemakers Southern Scooter Challenge say it was the best one yet, raising more than $60,000 for the Grace Street Project. Latest News Loading... Co-organiser Tash Clay said changing the route from Teretonga to Te Anau with new stops along the way and the community spirit

Scotts Gap Woman Recognised for Tireless Volunteer Work
Scotts Gap Woman Recognised for Tireless Volunteer Work
Community   -   Apr 02, 2026

A dedicated Otautau volunteer who has spent decades serving her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Wallace Takitimu Community Board. Latest Community News Loading... Shirley McCully, who lives at Scotts Gap, received the award today for her tireless work supporting western

Community Service Award For Pioneering Rural Women
Community Service Award For Pioneering Rural Women
Southland   -   Apr 02, 2026

The pioneering spirit of the Rural Women New Zealand Forestry Scheme (Southland) Inc was celebrated on Saturday. Part of Rural Women Southland Interprovincial, the group’s extensive contribution to the development of a productive forestry was formally recognised with the presentation of a Community Service Award from Southland District Council

VR Train Brings Global Travel to Aged Care Residents
VR Train Brings Global Travel to Aged Care Residents
World   -   Apr 01, 2026

Tickets, please! In a heartwarming breakthrough for accessible travel, St Vincent’s Care Toowoomba has unveiled the St Vincent’s Express — the world’s first permanent immersive virtual-reality train carriage built inside an aged care home. What was once a quiet library is now a luxurious replica fine-dining rail car,

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