Malcolm Gayfer

Sad news to report the passing of Invers identity Dave Bartley Dave passed away at Hospice Southland last Thursday at an age that was far too young. Dave was well known about our city as a top real estate agent, part of Team Bartley under the Harcourts umbrella. Dave was also behind the the incredib

One of Invercargill’s most well known homes is no more. The once stately home at 50 Balmoral Drive has been demolished. The home in what used to be one of the top areas of Invers, later to become an infamous gang pad was originally built in 1908 for the Diack family as a base for […]

More sad news from  the world of entertainment. Margaret Urlich, one of this country’s finest singers has passed away at her home in New South Wales after a 2 year battle with cancer. Margaret burst on to our radios, TV’s and stages with the band Peking Man in 1984 . Remember their number 1 hit […]

Sad, sad news so early in the week with the passing of two wonderful women of song, Dame Olivia Newton-John and Judith Durham. For me the news of the passing of both singers came out of left field although both have had health issues in latter days. But both made a huge impact around the […]

Very sad news this week with the passing of country singer John Grennell. Many will remember him as a shy but very talented singer on TV shows such as a Touch of Country hosted by the late Tex Morton. Programmes like that were appointment viewing back in the day and were a breeding ground for […]

It’s here and open, stage 1 at least of Invercargill Central. Today’s opening marks a significant milestone in the multi, multi million dollar project that will transform the centre of down town Invers. To set the scene, picture lots of feverish activity by the many retailers that opened their doors

If you are out at Daffodil Bay today (Saturday) don’t be surprised if soldiers appear in front of or behind you, Members of the  Invercargill Army Unit are holding a training exercise tomorrow afternoon. Unit spokesman 2nd Lieutenant Paul McCulloch says it will be all go in-spite of the recent wet w

Hi there team. Here we are in the thick of winter and our friends in the US of A in high summer. What better time to mark cutting the ties with the monarchy of Britain and going out alone as it were. Independence Day – Fourth of July. Btw – if you’re in the USA […]