Aimee Wilson

Three Davids have put their hands up to stand for council, among some other interesting names, in the by-election which closes this Thursday. David Pottinger – the brother of councillor Ian (Rangi) has put his name forward, along with David Hicks and just today a new face has emerged – carpenter Dav

With interest rates rising from between 2-3% to 6-7% over the past 12 months, some people are now paying an extra $500 a fortnight (mortgages of $500k). Mandy Jordan of Mortgage & Insurance Supply Southland says never before has she seen such variance in interest rates being offered by banks.  As a

Plans for Invercargill’s second new big 4.5 star hotel is progressing well. Structural plans for the new Distinction Hotel have been approved for building consent, and the project is on track to be completed in the second to third quarter of 2024. Project manager Hayden Rankin, of Project South, sai

Gore’s rates are set to double, with the council proposing an 11.56% increases as it tackles rising interest rates and a tight employment market. The district council will need an extra $900,000 in rates funding in the coming financial year to service its loans at the higher interest rates of up aro

Luxurious Spa & Nails has opened its new store at Invercargill Central this week, and are thrilled to bring their services into the south. Luxurious pedicure chairs and the nail technicians awaits you at the new shopping centre, so just walk on it, or book your spot and come treat yourself. Luxuriou

Audit New Zealand directors Derek Ollsson and Chris Genet turned up to council’s Risk and Assurance Committee this morning in person. The Invercargill City Council felt blindsided by auditors late last year and disagreed with its opinion on its financial performance. When the risk and assurance comm

An invitation only energy and innovation expo is on this week at the Ascot Park Hotel featuring some high profile Australasian speakers. Murihiku Regeneration is hosting the expo in conjunction with the Invercargill City Council, and starts today with school teachers invited to Transport World where

Thousands of people watched online and the public gallery at the Gore District Council was filled with supporters of Mayor Ben Bell today, who clapped and cheered when a motion to try and remove him failed to cross the line. There was meant to be a vote of no confidence in the Mayor but when […]