Aimee Wilson

* 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

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

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

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

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

It was cake and team building day for Awarua Synergy this week as it celebrated 20 years in business. Led by Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini - a Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year recipient in 2023, the healthy homes advocate still loves sharing her knowledge with the wider Southland community. Just recently

Preparations are underway for this year’s Diwali festival in Invercargill - a global celebration of light and unity. Held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, there will be performances from Auckland dance group Khottey Sikkey, who will be doing everything from Bollywood

New wastewater standards due to be released by the Government early next year could have significant impacts on the new Bluff treatment plant. Mayor Nobby Clark told council yesterday that he understood three new standards would be released, that encompassed discharge to ocean, fast water and sensitive areas. The current