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Jim's Laundry Comes To Town
Jim's Laundry Comes To Town
Business   -   Jun 05, 2026

Jim’s Laundry Services has officially launched in Southland, offering a convenient mobile laundry service for both domestic and commercial clients across the region.  The first Jim’s Laundry Services franchise in Southland is operated by local entrepreneur Swapnal, who brings two years of industry experience to the role. He

New CCTV Technology Still Facing Issues
New CCTV Technology Still Facing Issues
News   -   Jun 02, 2026

Invercargill Police are unable to directly access the new $2.3 million CCTV footage that was finally implemented across the city in April. The revelation came last week before the Invercargill City Council meeting, when councillor Steve Broad asked Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman if the process was working effectively.

Southland Retail Crime Prevention Showcased Around NZ
Southland Retail Crime Prevention Showcased Around NZ
News   -   Jun 02, 2026

Trust and confidence in local police is rating the second highest across the country, according to Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman. Speaking to the Invercargill City Council last week, Inspector Bowman told councillors the new targets set by New Zealand Police had the south tracking at 74% - with the

Big 150th Birthday Weekend Planned For Speight's Ale House
Big 150th Birthday Weekend Planned For Speight's Ale House
Gig Guide   -   May 28, 2026

Golden tickets have been turning up in menus at the Speight’s Ale House in Invercargill the entire month of May for the brewery’s 150th birthday. Customers dining in have been treated to instant prizes such as Speight’s branded Crocs, chiller bags, hats and drink bottles “and it’

Future Of Elderly Housing Discussed At Workshop
Future Of Elderly Housing Discussed At Workshop
Property   -   May 27, 2026

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has highlighted the ongoing concerns to council about future provision of elderly housing in the city. A workshop for councillors on the future of elderly housing on Tuesday (May 26), outlined the current issues and challenges. PSS said 55% of Invercargill households are 1-2 person but

Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
Home Show Organisers Seek Final Exhibitors for August Event
News   -   May 27, 2026

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

Oreti Beach Antics Getting Out Of Control
Oreti Beach Antics Getting Out Of Control
News   -   May 26, 2026

Escalating threatening behaviour by hoons in cars at Oreti Beach has prompted fresh calls from neighbouring residents to close access at night. Oki Street residents Lisa and Courtney addressed the Invercargill City Council on Tuesday (May 26), with their ongoing concerns about the reckless driving, burning of fires, dumping of

Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
Beloved Southland Boys' High School Matron Retires After 24 Years
News   -   May 17, 2026

After nearly a quarter of a century of lollypops, jangling bangles, and steadfast dedication, Coldstream Hostel Matron and Manager Sue Mills is hanging up her keys and heading for Wanaka. Sue's retirement in early July marks the end of a remarkable era for the Southland Boys' High

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