Mike Sanford

* Clean drinking water now flows through the northern section of Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade. * Invercargill project strengthens water supply resilience with progress on critical pipeline work. * Pipeline completion expected soon with continued work in southern Invercargill areas. The northern section of the Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is now operational, delivering clean drinking

* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

* Environment Southland is closely monitoring water levels in Waituna Lagoon due to rising concerns. * The lagoon's elevated level of 2.5m is affecting roads, paddocks, and local farming activities. * Any lagoon opening would require emergency powers and careful coordination to ensure safety. Environment Southland is keeping a close

* Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds supports farmers facing severe weather conditions in Southland. * Rainfall levels in some areas have exceeded 200 percent of the long-term September average. * Farmers struggle with ongoing wet weather, low lamb prices, and mental health challenges. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds has voiced her support for Southland farmers

* MASSAV Records aims to support Southland artists from recording to live performances and promotion. * Blair "Sav" Savory and Shane Evans lead the label to promote local talent like Lachie Hayes. * MASSAV Records plans to grow Southland's musical identity and expand its reach across New Zealand. MASSAV

* Julianne’s portrait exhibition, ‘Empowher’, focuses on empowering women of all ages and backgrounds. * Her creative process involved researching characters for women and making many of their costumes herself. * The exhibition features 44 women transformed into diverse characters, from mythological goddesses to historical figures. Julianne, a passionate photographer originally from

* The Southland Stags will face Manawatu in Palmerston North tomorrow night. * Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa will play his 15th game, earning his blazer. * Several key players are unavailable due to injuries, including Woody Kirkwood. The SBS Bank Southland Stags are ready to take on Manawatu tomorrow at the Central

* ACC proposes annual levy rises for motorists, employers, and workers over the next three years. * Rising injury numbers and rehabilitation costs are driving the proposed increases across major levy groups. * Changes include higher levies for motorbikes, ballet dancers, and high-risk sports, with discounts for safety measures. The Accident Compensation Corporation