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The Week in Review
It’s been an unusually cold and wet week, and I can’t remember it being this chilly at this time of year. But then, a friend reminded me last week that it’s been 14 years since the roof of Stadium Southland collapsed under a heavy snowfall.
This week’s Rearview Mirror covers some of the major stories from the past few days, including the cuts to Dunedin Hospital, a surge of new businesses opening in the city, the launch of Orion PC’s new gaming lounge, and Smile Studio NZ’s new teeth whitening services. Also, a special shout-out to the Winton ladies who raised money for a good cause.
Until next week,
Mike
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Big news was the Government released information on what a cluster the new Dunedin hospital build is.
Dunedin Hospital Costs Could Reach $3 Billion
* Government says current $1.88 billion budget for Dunedin Hospital project is insufficient. * Ministers are considering reducing hospital scope or staging development to manage costs. * Key services like pathology lab and car parking were not included in initial cost estimates. The planned redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital could cost up to
Mike Sanford
New gaming lounge opened in the Connections Arcade (former SIT Arcade)
New Gaming Lounge Opens In Invercargill
Invercargill now has its very own computer gaming lounge thanks to Ray Luck. Many people know Ray as the ‘EB Games guy’ but the 29-year-old has decided to step out of the retail scene after many years, and start his own business Orion PCs. Offering people of all ages- and
Aimee Wilson
Coopers Creek residents had a win.
Status Quo Remains For Coopers Creek Village
Coopers Creek residents have had their licences to occupy the land for another 21 years, with a right of renewal for up to 35 years. It may not have ended decades of uncertainty for the 25+ residents at the Sandy Point village, but the Invercargill City Council wasn’t prepared
Aimee Wilson
Smile Studio NZ are now open in Invercargill.
Smile Studio Opens In Invercargill
Invercargill entrepreneur Latoya Treymane has brought The Smile Studio to Invercargill, and is hoping more people will take advantage of the new teeth whitening business in city. Teeth whitening is something Latoya and her sister Chloe discovered through their own personal experiences, and they both say it’s been an
Aimee Wilson
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Winton ladies raise cash for good cause.
Winton Pink Lunch Raises $5500 For Charity
* Over 100 women attended Winton’s annual Pink Lunch to support breast cancer research. * The event, now in its 14th year, raised $5500 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. * Local businesses played a key role in supporting the event’s fundraising efforts. Pink was the colour of the day in
Mary Witsey