Aimee Wilson
It could be good news for Invercargill City this week if the council decides to try and sell off some of its surplus land and buildings. Under the spotlight to be discussed at this week’s Infrastructure Committee meeting on Tuesday is an Esk Street carpark as well as the Levin Street carpark valued
Is Rugby Park still an iconic stadium or should the Invercargill City Council invest its money into a new smaller venue that can benefit a wider group of users? These questions have been put to Southland Rugby by Mayor Nobby Clark, who is starting to think more futuristic for the city, and whether a
A couple of old Southland farmers managed to stop traffic in Auckland for 10 minutes on Sunday, as the Groundswell NZ entourage bounced its way through the city. And that’s exactly what Bryce McKenzie and Laurie Paterson wanted to achieve with their Drive 4 Change rally from Invercargill to the Elle
Invercargill’s new Distinction Hotel will add another string to the bow of the local economy, owner Geoff Thomson said. The concept plans for the 4.5 star hotel show an impressive facade, and project manager Hayden Rankin of Project South said work on the internal strip out of the old Menzies Buildi
The biggest commercial subdivision in Invercargill’s history is moving ahead in leaps and bounds, under the guidance of Russell Cunningham Properties. While the Cunningham Group holds land for future developments, only one of the 60 sections in the business property hub available for purchase remain
Kiwi power boat racers are getting excited about the upcoming Grand Prix Hydroplane Thunder event at Glendhu Bay on November 4th and 5th. The inaugural event last year was a huge success, and Southland Powerboat Club member Jason Haggerty was among the participants. Jason races Grand Prix Hydroplan
Great South will receive extra money from the Invercargill City Council for both core funding and contract work, in line with the increased cost of living, but they expect to see more outcomes moving forward. Related: Great South Defends Position Oat Milk Factory Relocation Shareholders in the compa
Huge questions were put to Great South chair Ian Collier about the loss of Southland’s Oat Milk factory, at the Invercargill City Council meeting on Tuesday. The ICC is a key funder of Great South and the relocation plan to Canterbury was announced by New Zealand Functional Foods (NZFF) in August, w