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Something For Everyone At The Southland Santa Parade
Something For Everyone At The Southland Santa Parade
Kids & Family   -   Dec 03, 2024

There were fancy cars, flags flying, buggies, marching girls, medieval sword fighters and the Invercargill Mayor dressed as the ‘Cat in the Hat,’ but with elephant pants. Related: Discover the Magic: Your Guide to the 2024 Christmas Lights Captain Sparrow was there and a man inside a sputnik, along with

Invercargill Mayor Not Keen On Unified Approach To Water Delivery
Invercargill Mayor Not Keen On  Unified Approach To Water Delivery
Councils   -   Dec 02, 2024

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark says that the city could better serve its ratepayers by standing alone with regard to Local Water Done Well. This was in response to a joint statement released from both the Gore District Council and the Central Otago District Council on Thursday night, calling for Southland

Huge Month In The South For Dyslexia Awareness
Huge Month In The South For Dyslexia Awareness
Education   -   Nov 30, 2024

It has been a busy time for the Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust in Southland with a number of initiatives in October for Dyslexia Awareness Month. The Southland-based charity was established in 2017, and provides information, support and guidance for children, youth and adults with learning differences. Promotions and funding co-ordinator

Southland Santa Parade Takes New Route
Southland Santa Parade Takes New Route
Community   -   Nov 29, 2024

* Southland Santa Parade alters its route to avoid roadworks in this year’s circuit. * Longstanding manager transitions to trustee as new committee members join the team. * Parade features floats, entertainment, and food, attracting up to 20,000 attendees yearly. The Southland Santa parade has a new committee and will be

Packed Public Gallery Supports Groundswell NZ at Gore District Council
Packed Public Gallery Supports Groundswell NZ at Gore District Council
Farming   -   Nov 28, 2024

Groundswell NZ’s campaign to stop the new District Plan in Gore from including sites and areas of significance to Maori stepped up a notch this week, with leaders presenting to council. Co-founders Laurie Paterson and Bryce McKenzie spoke to the Gore District Council on Tuesday about what they think

Invercargill Mayor Persuades ACT MP To Meet Personally And Discuss ILT Proposal
Invercargill Mayor Persuades ACT MP To Meet Personally And Discuss ILT Proposal
Community   -   Nov 26, 2024

ACT MP Simon Court is making at a trip south to meet Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark on December 17, after backlash about his proposed private members bill. Invercargill City councillors also voted yesterday to support the Invercargill Licensing Trust’s concept of continuing with its trading privileges, and oppose the

Leave Your Booze At Home For the Christmas Races
Leave Your Booze At Home For the Christmas Races
News   -   Nov 25, 2024

Another temporary alcohol ban will be in force around the vicinity of the Ascot Park Raceway this Christmas, to stop people from sneaking booze in and out of the event. Invercargill Police in conjunction with the Invercargill City Council have put the ban in place as a result of incidents

Inaugural Blues and Jazz Festival in Riverton Planned For February 2025
Inaugural Blues and Jazz Festival in Riverton Planned For February 2025
Entertainment   -   Nov 23, 2024

The Riverton Blues and Jazz festival in February 2025 promises to inject that summer carnival vibe back into the community. Passionate local Jaimee McCabe is part of a new committee organising the inaugural event at Taramea Bay. Walking along the beach two years ago with her fiancé, Jaimee noticed how

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