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ILT Boosts Funding For New Museum Of Southland
ILT Boosts Funding For New Museum Of Southland
Community   -   Mar 28, 2025

* ILT has boosted its funding for the new museum to $1.5 million. * The museum will showcase Southland’s rich cultural heritage and community stories. * Construction is progressing with distinctive structures linked by a double waka feature. ILT has announced an additional $500,000 in funding for the new Te

Funding Boost Aims To Bring Aussies South
Funding Boost Aims To Bring Aussies South
Community   -   Mar 28, 2025

* Southern region awarded $350,000 from Government to support off-peak tourism growth. * Initiative targets Australian travellers with focus on local culture, nature and unique experiences. * Local businesses and tourism operators expected to benefit from increased international visitors. A $350,000 funding boost is on its way to the lower South

Health NZ Urged To Prioritise Healthcare Delivery
Health NZ Urged To Prioritise Healthcare Delivery
News   -   Mar 28, 2025

* Simeon Brown criticised Health NZ for engaging in advocacy unrelated to healthcare delivery. * Brown cited examples including fast food opposition, raffle bans, and transport policy. * The Health Minister urged Health NZ to focus on improving immunisation rates and care access. New Zealand’s Minister of Health, Simeon Brown, has criticised

Third Youth Arrested After Invercargill Robbery
Third Youth Arrested After Invercargill Robbery
Law & Order   -   Mar 27, 2025

* A third young person has now been charged over a violent Invercargill store robbery. * Police located and arrested the youth without incident earlier today. * Investigations are ongoing and further arrests are still expected. A third young person has appeared in court following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in

Torpedo7 Stores To Become Discount Outlets
Torpedo7 Stores To Become Discount Outlets
Business   -   Mar 27, 2025

• Ten Torpedo7 stores will be rebranded as outlet shops focusing on discounted outdoor gear • Two more store closures confirmed as the retailer tightens its physical store footprint • Online sales and flagship stores will remain key priorities for the brand going forward Torpedo7 is undergoing major changes under its new owners,

Youths Arrested After Bluff Burglary
Youths Arrested After Bluff Burglary
Law & Order   -   Mar 26, 2025

* Two youths were arrested after a reported early morning burglary in Bluff * Police Dog Unit helped locate both offenders after they fled the scene on foot * One youth will face Youth Court while the other is referred to Youth Aid According to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson, Police were called to

New Chair Appointed At Community Trust South
New Chair Appointed At Community Trust South
Community   -   Mar 26, 2025

Margot Hishon has been appointed as the new Chair of Community Trust South. With extensive governance experience, Mrs Hishon previously held the role between 2016 and 2018 and has a strong understanding of the Trust’s operations and the communities it supports. Community Trust South Chief Executive Jackie Flutey confirmed

Man Identified In Invercargill Train Incident
Man Identified In Invercargill Train Incident
News   -   Mar 26, 2025

* Police have confirmed the identity of the man in the train incident. * The victim was 54-year-old Geoffrey Francis McIver from Invercargill. * Authorities have referred the matter to the Coroner for investigation. A Person Has Died After Being Hit By A Freight Train In Invercargill* Emergency services responded to a serious

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