Aimee Wilson

Coopers Creek residents have had their licences to occupy the land for another 21 years, with a right of renewal for up to 35 years. It may not have ended decades of uncertainty for the 25+ residents at the Sandy Point village, but the Invercargill City Council wasn’t prepared

The first stage of the Te Puawai housing development is underway, with a resource consent finally  lodged for the north-west corner of the subdivision. The Invercargill City Council adopted a proposed private plan change in 2022, to rezone the 70.78ha site of rural land into a residential developmen

More funding will be allocated to the Invercargill City Council’s human resource department to alleviate staffing pressures. The Finance and Policy Committee agreed that an extra $265,000 should be spent on combating rise in ‘harm exposure,’ after a rise in physical and psychologist incidents at council over the

A second veteran and vintage car collection auction in Gore this Saturday in honour of the late Robin Dickson is attracting interest from around the world. William Todd & Co (2011) Ltd is carrying out the special auction, which includes 32 vehicles dating back to 1902. There are various Ford

New containers will be in place outside the old Briscoes building by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council chief executive Michael Day confirmed they had been proactively working with the owner of the building on issues that have been raised by the community.  “Our focus in the short

A planned aerial 1080 drop to rid Stewart Island of Norway rats and other pest species has some locals concerned, following a public meeting this week. Predator Free Rakiura is planning to use a 10,000ha trial block at the southern end of Rakiura in Autumn 2025, to learn what

A new stadium for Southland is gaining momentum, with the working group involved in its feasibility given the go ahead this week. On Tuesday, Invercargill City Council’s Community Wellbeing and Regulatory Committee backed the creation of the group that would also include representatives from Rugby Southland and Active Southland.

Business News presented by Malloch McClean has added +MORE to its company and is now part of a national network of accounting and advisory firms. A trusted named in Southland since 1933, and with branches in both Invercargill and Gore, the strategic move was designed to enhance the company’s service