Mike Sanford

• Government will allow larger granny flats to be built without resource or building consents • Rule change aims to reduce red tape, lower costs, and support multigenerational family living • Reforms to land acquisition and building materials access also introduced to boost housing supply The Government is making it easier for New

* Southbound lanes on Clyde Street will close from Tuesday to Thursday between key intersections * Full roundabout closure planned from Monday 14 April lasting up to four days total * Business access remains open on closed side streets during southbound lane closures Significant progress has already been made on resurfacing works in

* Six Lotto players each took home more than $45,000 in Saturday’s Second Division draw * One of the six also landed a Powerball win, boosting their total prize to over $62,000 * The winning Powerball ticket was sold through MyLotto to a player in Auckland Six Lotto players across

* Men’s Health Expo to offer advice, checks, and connections in non-medical environment * Conference to include site visits, expert talks, and AGM for members and partners * Research on Shed health benefits will be released by The Selwyn Foundation in June MENZSHED New Zealand’s 2025 Conference is underway in Invercargill

Don’t forget! Daylight Saving ends tonight. Clocks go back one hour at 3am — which means we all get an extra hour of beauty sleep (Most devices update automatically, but maybe double-check the oven or microwave clock. This friendly reminder is thanks to Petsmart.nz – and hey, it's

* Popeyes is bringing its famous Louisiana-style fried chicken to Invercargill later this year * New store will be located on Dee Street, with a full menu of popular items * Tahua Partners continues expanding its fast food and retail presence across New Zealand Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is heading to Invercargill, with its

Southland District Council has launched its consultation phase for Local Water Done Well (LWDW). District residents are encouraged to submit their feedback with consultation open until 7 May 2025. Councils are required to decide on how water services will be delivered in their area, consult on at least two options,

* State Highway 6 is closed between Branxholme-Makarewa and Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Roads * Light vehicles are being diverted via North Makarewa-Grove Bush and Branxholme-Makarewa Roads * Heavy and HPMV vehicles must use SH99 and Ryal Bush-Wallacetown Road as a detour UPDATE: Road Now Open A crash has closed part of State Highway 6