News Desk

ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 31 October 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of its financial performance for the year ending 31 March 2023. This meeting also marked the presentation of the final audited accounts for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Despite a challenging four-year

Consumer NZ surveying has found premiums for comprehensive car insurance have increased up to 38% since 2021. Consumer is urging New Zealanders to shop around for their car insurance. Switching providers can save people hundreds of dollars per year. This significant increase in premiums is likely du

A new Taxpayers’ Union – Curia poll has revealed that 63% of New Zealanders support inflation adjustment of income tax brackets compared to just 14% who are opposed. There was majority support across every demographic (gender, age, area, economic status, and preferred political party). The Taxpayers

South Port New Zealand’s 2023 net profit of $11.71 million, which was up 8.7% on 2022, was “a better result” than had been expected earlier this year, shareholders were told at the company’s annual meeting at Bluff. The normalised profit of $11.50 million was up 3% and a record result. Underlying pr

Invercargill and the wider Southland region are set to experience a variety of weather conditions over the next 24 hours, with a special note on a strong wind warning issued for the area. Sunday, 12th November: The day in Invercargill starts with light rain in the morning and temperatures around 14°

The redevelopment of Invercargill’s museum scene has progressed with the announcement of Eloise Wallace as the director of the Museum of Southland. Michael Day, the Chief Executive of the Invercargill City Council, has confirmed her appointment, noting her diverse and commendable experience in the m

Shopping at Countdown supermarkets in New Zealand is set for a healthy transformation. Countdown is introducing “healthier checkouts,” where 80% of the food displayed will boast a health star rating of at least three-and-a-half stars. This change will sweep away kids’ sweets from the checkout area,

Southland District Council has adopted its Annual Report for 2022/2023. The 2022/2023 Annual Report details performance of the organisation against the key performance targets that were specified in the Long Term Plan 2021-2031. At $105.5 million, total revenue for 2022/2023 was $16 million higher t