Aimee Wilson

Penny Simmonds said her passion for Southland and proven ability to make things happen are what holds her in good stead for contesting the Invercargill electorate this year. As the newest member of the National Party – announced last night, Penny will take over from current MP Sarah Dowie – who deci

Almost a month after they lost their mother during Level 4 lockdown, Jodi and Mike Conway still want answers, after feeling let down by the health system. They believe no strategies were put in place for non Covid-19 palliative care scenarios in the hospital, or other traumatic events. When Covid hi

The Government’s U-turn on allowing more than 10 people at a funeral signals to New Zealanders that they can be trusted to act appropriately. Invercargill deputy Mayor Toni Biddle, who was right behind a petition to change the rules, said the whole country had gone to battle on what was considered p

Inter-regional travel should provide Southland tourism with a lifeline once it gets underway under Level 2. Great South chief executive Graham Budd said families that would otherwise be heading overseas for holidays this year may just decide to venture south instead. “So that’s another pool of expen

It’s a buyers market in real estate with more young people taking advantage of low interest rates in the wake of Covid-19. Trade Me has reported a nearly 40% spike in those between 18 and 29 browsing listings, but in Invercargill that age group has been the strongest demographic for years anyway. Th

Health funding of $78.9 million is heading south after the Budget 2020 announcement. Over four years this will provide the Southern District Health Board with an extra $315.5 million to meet the needs of residents in the DHB catchment – which includes Invercargill, Fiordland, Queenstown Lakes, Centr

“Grief is something that we cannot play with, and the Government is doing just that,” funeral director Sharron Hanley said, in response to further Level 2 restrictions. The Funeral Directors Association yesterday condemned the Level 2 announcement allowing only 10 people to say goodbye to loved ones

Big plans to expand the Sanford salmon farm in Stewart Island are underway, with the arrival of a new feed barge in October. General manager of Aquaculture Ted Culley said the barge would be accompanied by eight new pens – to cater for Stage One of the expansion plans in Big Glory Bay. The barge […]