Mike Sanford

Wearable Arts Show Brings Creativity To Life At Enliven Southland Residents and staff from Enliven Southland turned everyday items into extraordinary creations during the organisation’s first-ever wearable arts event, held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October. Titled Wearable Arts Show Enliven Style, the colourful showcase celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community

Ten kapa haka groups performed from across the South Island on Thursday in Invercargill. The festival celebrates the creativity of performers with intellectual disability through traditional cultural expression This was the first time the regional event is being held in Invercargill’s Ascot Park Hotel Kapa haka performers supported by

Southland’s local state of emergency will come to an end at 9.30am on Friday 7 November. Emergency Management Southland confirmed it will move from its emergency response phase into recovery following widespread damage caused by severe weather in late October. Rex Capil has been appointed Recovery Manager under

Powerball was not struck in Wednesday night’s draw and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will now sit at a massive $40 million. “Powerball has jackpotted to an epic $40 million on Saturday. It’s now the highest it’s been since August last year when an

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for

Southland remains under a local state of emergency following the damaging winds on Thursday 23 October. The emergency declaration, which was extended by Southland Mayor Rob Scott on advice from Emergency Management Southland, allows authorities to maintain control over the recovery efforts. It will remain in place until at least

The Lost Larder from St Peter’s College has been named the 2025 Southland Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Company of the Year, following a high-energy regional final held at SIT Centrestage Theatre on Wednesday 29 October. The student-led venture stood out among five finalists, impressing judges with its refined New

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