Mike Sanford

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* 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

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

* 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

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

* 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

* 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

Firefighters have successfully contained a fire at Niagara Sawmill after a sawdust hopper ignited. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the call at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, reporting the fire at the sawmill on Kennington Road. Three crews from Invercargill and Kingswell were dispatched to the scene to