Mike Sanford

Pilot programme builds workplace leadership capability A group of current and emerging leaders from Alliance Group's Lorneville Plant took part in an orientation class at Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) last week, marking the start of a pilot programme designed to help participants build their leadership capability and

After 25 years helping shape the direction and future of Southland, Great South's General Manager of Strategic Projects Steve Canny is retiring from his role. Great South Chief Executive Chami Abeysinghe said Canny's influence could be seen right across the region. Since joining Venture Southland in

Four Southland schools are getting new classrooms and upgrades in a $62 million government education investment. Fiordland College will receive two additional classrooms, while Heddon Bush School gets one new classroom. The government has also allocated funding to address long-standing issues at Southland Boys' High School and Southland Girls&

UPDATE: Now Open. State Highway 6/Garston-Athol Highway at Garston in northern Southland is closed following a crash this morning. The crash occurred near the intersection with Hume Road and emergency services are at the scene of the crash. People are asked to delay their journeys in this area, or

A new university research fund will cut red tape while directing academic effort towards economic growth. Cabinet has approved the final design of the Tertiary Research Excellence Fund, which replaces the Performance-Based Research Fund from 2027. The new system will invest $315 million per year in research capability across New

The Church of Christ has bought Invercargill's historic Masonic Lodge. Mayor Tom Campbell handed over the ceremonial keys to District Supervising Minister Brother Uziel Bongares during a turnover ceremony for the nearly 3,000-square-metre property. The Category 1 historic building served as the Southland Masonic Lodge for 93

A 5-metre wooden pirate ship has sailed from an Invercargill workshop to a South City kindergarten. The massive playground was built by MenzShed volunteers at their Liddel Street location and installed last month at Nga Hau e Whai Kohanga Reo kindergarten in Balmoral Drive. The elaborate vessel stands 3 metres

Majority of New Zealanders View Mining Positively, New Poll Finds A new nationwide survey has found that mining enjoys more support than opposition among New Zealanders, with many recognising its contribution to jobs, exports, and economic growth. The Curia Market Research poll, which surveyed 1,400 people across the country,