Mike Sanford

3 Waters Reform: The next step towards ultimate Centralism. Opinion piece by Ian Pottinger. Localism vs Centralism: Localism involves the shifting of power and decision making back to citizens and their communities. The opposite of localism is centralism and NZ is currently the most centralised coun

Opinion: Here is my blunt but fun thoughts on our latest city council poll. And don’t forget to 1. Vote Mike for ILT, 2.Keep a look out for more Mike & About. Another council poll completed and a pattern is emerging. Comparing the two polls we see that the top six have not changed with […]

An intense cold outbreak spreads northwards over the country today and on Thursday, bringing unseasonably low snow to the South Island and the lower North Island. South to southwest gales are also possible, especially in the east from Invercargill to Wellington. Snow is likely to affect many parts o

The countdown is officially on to the return of the Burt Munro Challenge 8 – 12 February 2023, with registrations and ticket sales for the largest rally in the southern hemisphere now on sale! Challenge organisers are looking forward to once again welcoming new and returning riders, spectators and s

Ki Uta Ki Tai (from the mountains to the sea) Waka Challenge is back for a third year to uplift and bring whānau together. The event, run by Ngā Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, is being held on Saturday 22 October 2022 at the Marakura Yacht Club in Te Anau. NKMP Kōrari Māori Public Health

Invercargill-based Filmmaker, Matt Inns, has had his sci-fi western, The Ballad of Maddog Quinn, accepted for the prestigious Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, held in Sitges, Spain. The Ballad of Maddog Quinn centres around infamous outlaw, Maddog Quinn, who is wanted and on the run fro

Invercargill Police have arrested an 18-year-old man following a disorder incident at a property on Steel Road, Lorneville, on Friday night. One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The parties involved are understood to b

Southland Stags vs North Harbour, Saturday October 1st 2022, 2.05pm kick off. Rugby Park Stadium Invercargill Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand Round The Southland Stags will wear pink socks to show support to the 3500 women and 25 men who are diagnosed with Breast Cancer each year. Text PINK to