Aimee Wilson

The new president of the Invercargill Licensing Trust board, Paddy O’Brien, told the new team on Wednesday he promised to give 100% and expected other elected members to as well. Angela Newell was re-elected vice-president, and the board heard from chief executive Chris Ramsay, who reported a strong

Invercargill FENZ union members are disappointed at the hold up with mediator’s recommendations, and have started passive strike action as a result. Station manager Aaron Ramsey said although they don’t have the detail of the recommendations, (which are embargoed until October 21), union members hav

Groundswell NZ is planning another major national protest, and also feels that DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ have let farmers down majorly by supporting the new farm emissions plan. On its Facebook page yesterday Groundswell NZ said the two industry levy bodies should have stood up to the Government, a

Invercargill Central has over 13,000 people visiting the new shopping centre every week, with several new businesses opening in recent weeks. Marketing manager Rebecca Sheppard said the opening of EB Games and The Coffee Club were both met with much great excitement, and great support from the South

Two inspiring Southland women have joined together to offer a ‘Spring Into Wellbeing Expo’ for the community to thrive after a tumultuous few years. Katie Oliver and Kate Watkinson have brought together many natural health practitioners to offer their expertise, products and services at the Expo on

When Nobby Clark realised he had won the Invercargill Mayoralty by a clear margin of more than 3000 votes, he said it was obvious people didn’t want a celebrity. But his new role leading a city of 57,000 people has automatically plunged the former deputy right into the spotlight.  When he heads into

Good friends Chloe Binns and Christina Downey have breathed some new life into Glengarry with their takeaway food and coffee outlet opening last week. People may remember the Kava Food Invers food truck that was situated originally at the Farmers Market and more recently in Tweed St – they still hav

A massive youth festival for 10 to 18-year olds will be held in Bluff this week, in response to the many community tragedies this year. Organiser Sumaria Beaton said the community is grieving and needs some respite, and she has managed to round up 140 volunteers that are willing to offer their servi