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Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has expressed concern over the substantial effort required to prepare Long-Term Plans (LTPs), which he argues is a significant drain on council resources and often becomes outdated soon after publication. He believes that while councils should be accountable to rat

Many more people will turn to their credit card to pay for Christmas this year, a new survey of 1,020 Kiwi adults reveals. Banked’s Christmas Spending Survey 2023 found that over a third (34%) of New Zealanders will use a credit card as the main way they will pay for Christmas 2023 — up 14% from 20%

In an awe-inspiring display of perseverance and strength, Hannah Pascoe, a resilient blind cyclist, has successfully completed a monumental cycling journey across New Zealand. Setting off from Cape Reinga on November 8, 2023, Pascoe concluded her extraordinary trek in Bluff on November 26, amidst an

Rudolph the red-nose reindeer will be leading Santa’s sleigh to a new home at Southland Hospital this festive season. Related: Southland Santa Parade Delights Thousands Of Families With New Route And New Floats Watch: H&J Smith Final Walk Through & Closing Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the S

The Southland Santa Parade is back this Saturday, (November 25) with a new route and a new mystery float. The parade will start at 1pm on Gala Street and loop around Dee Street, using both sides of the street. The organisers ask the spectators to stay on one side and not cross the road, to […]

National Ministers:Christopher Luxon – Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.Related: New Government Set To Go Nicola Willis – Minister of Finance Minister, for the Public Service, Minister for Social Investment, Associate Mini

NZ First leader Winston Peters will be the deputy prime minister for the first half of the incoming National coalition government’s term, followed by David Seymour for the second half.Related: New Government Ministers – Who Gets What It comes as National leader and incoming prime minister Christophe

Another year of growth and achievement has been recognised at the Academy Southland celebration evening tonight. The Academy, which has been in existence since 2005, provides a two-year programme offering mental skills, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and athlete life advice for young Southlan