Aimee Wilson

Unseasonal summer weather across Southland has contributed to higher demand throughout the water and wastewater distribution networks. The Invercargill City Council Three Waters team told the Water Committee today that staff working hard behind the scenes to keep the network operating, were the ‘unsung heroes’ of the city. Throughout January,

Work is well underway towards building St John’s new Southland District Headquarters in Invercargill. Operations manager Cary Grant said the new space will give people somewhere they can actually regroup, relax and recharge after a busy shift. The multi-million dollar station will also serve as a base for multiple

The annual Placemakers Scooter Challenge is back in March, but this year organisers have changed the route slightly and opened it up to more riders. Now in its 9th year, the fundraiser will be donating to the Grace Street Project, and starts at Teretonga on March 21 - finishing in

Invercargill career firefighters are upping the ante with strike action moving to two days a week starting on Monday March 2. The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) originally planned to start this week but cancelled due to weather events up north. The National Committee meets every week to discuss

Organisers of Southland’s Multicultural Food Festival are on the look out for some fresh new flavours for next month’s annual event.  But be in quick, last minute registrations close 27th February. With 55 stalls already locked in at Stadium Southland on March 21 - there is still room

The future of Invercargill’s Rugby Park stadium and grounds is safe for now. Invercargill City Councillors agreed at the Community and Regulatory Committee meeting on Tuesday 17th, to include a proposal to invest in refurbishing the facility in the upcoming Long-term Plan 2027-2037. All remedial work including earthquake strengthening

Organisers of the Burt Munro Challenge are having a well deserved week off before the planning starts again for next year’s big 20th event. February 2027 will also be the 100th Centennial of the Southland Motorcycle Club, making the event all the more special - with a few extra

Graffiti artist ‘The Clap’ - now known as Kieran Todd Burtenshaw, claims there are others around the city that he’s been taking the rap for. Between August 2022 and 2023, dozens of buildings were targeted, but surprisingly, since Kieran was first charged by police back in August 2023, the