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Watch: ILT Celebrates 80 Years of Community Service
Watch: ILT Celebrates 80 Years of Community Service
Watch Now   -   Oct 01, 2024

The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) is celebrating 80 years of serving the Southland community. Since its establishment in 1944, the ILT has grown into a major player in the region, contributing over $217 million to local projects and organisations. Related: ILT's Legacy of Community Support From its early

Air New Zealand To Cut Invercargill To Wellington Direct Flights
Air New Zealand To Cut Invercargill To Wellington Direct Flights
Business   -   Sep 30, 2024

* Air New Zealand to cut direct Invercargill-Wellington flight from January 2025. * Mayor Clark and Southland Business Chamber CEO raise concerns over regional connectivity. * Air New Zealand cites low demand and aircraft shortages for cutting the direct route. Air New Zealand has announced it will discontinue its direct flights between Wellington

Fonterra Plans Divestment Of Consumer Businesses
Fonterra Plans Divestment Of Consumer Businesses
Farming   -   Sep 30, 2024

* Fonterra's revised strategy focuses on Ingredients and Foodservice to drive growth. * The Co-op plans to divest its Consumer businesses and improve financial returns. * New targets include a 10-12% return on capital and increased dividend policy. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has unveiled its updated strategy, which shifts focus towards

Government Reviews Building Consent System Reform
Government Reviews Building Consent System Reform
Property   -   Sep 30, 2024

* The Government is considering reforms to the building consent system for greater efficiency. * Options include regional BCAs or a single contact point for improved consistency. * The current system's inefficiencies impact housing affordability and delay development. The Government is exploring options to reform the building consent system, aiming to

A Look Back At the Weeks News That was
A Look Back At the Weeks News That was
News   -   Sep 29, 2024

The Week in Review It’s been an unusually cold and wet week, and I can’t remember it being this chilly at this time of year. But then, a friend reminded me last week that it’s been 14 years since the roof of Stadium Southland collapsed under a

Southland Business Talent Showcased During Minister's Visit
Southland Business Talent Showcased During Minister's Visit
Business   -   Sep 28, 2024

Southland’s business enterprises were front and center when the Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing, Andrew Bayly, visited Invercargill yesterday. "I had a really interesting day in Invercargill, meeting a range of successful businesses with my wonderful colleague, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds," said Mr. Bayly. "Many

Dunedin Residents Say No To Hospital Cuts
Dunedin Residents Say No To Hospital Cuts
New Zealand   -   Sep 28, 2024

* Thousands gathered in Dunedin to oppose cuts to the new regional hospital project. * Mayor Radich urges government to keep promises on health funding and facility standards. * Future campaign actions include lobbying Ministers and sending thousands of postcards. A massive protest took place in Dunedin, with around 35,000 people from

Dunedin Hospital Costs Could Reach $3 Billion
Dunedin Hospital Costs Could Reach $3 Billion
New Zealand   -   Sep 27, 2024

* Government says current $1.88 billion budget for Dunedin Hospital project is insufficient. * Ministers are considering reducing hospital scope or staging development to manage costs. * Key services like pathology lab and car parking were not included in initial cost estimates. The planned redevelopment of Dunedin Hospital could cost up to

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