Mike Sanford
In this episode of 90 Seconds+ Mayor Nobby Clark speaks candidly about the upcoming election, council achievements, and controversial issues—from the clock tower budget to abuse of mobility subsidies. Don’t miss this no-nonsense update from Southland’s civic frontlines. Also worth a watch: Nobby Clark On Challenges In
* Lotto Second Division wins brought celebrations for players in Invercargill and across the country. * MyLotto app sales contributed to multiple wins, including significant Invercargill prizes on separate draws. * Rotorua player secured extra Powerball Second Division prize, increasing their total winnings substantially. Invercargill Lotto players have enjoyed a streak of good
* Invercargill Airport celebrated the opening of CAA’s permanent AvSec office for long-term jet operations. * The modern base strengthens Southland’s role in New Zealand’s growing national aviation network. * Local leaders say the development signals strong confidence in the region’s future connectivity and growth. Invercargill Airport has officially
More community hubs, warmer homes and greener programmes are on the way after Rio Tinto New Zealand Aluminium Smelter and Ngāi Tahu awarded $500,000 to ten Southland projects in the third Community Development Fund round. The partnership between the smelter and iwi, signed in 2022, centres on remediation, energy
* Over one hundred leg hold traps were removed by Parks staff yesterday. * Council urges public to report any traps rather than touching or moving them. * Alternative pest control methods are in place to protect pets and community safety. The Invercargill City Council has raised concerns after more than one hundred
Homeowners tired of wrestling with consent paperwork to erect a modest garden shed or hobby room are set to receive welcome relief. Cabinet has signed off new setback rules that scrap the mandatory distance between a boundary and single-storey buildings smaller than ten square metres, and shrink the distance to
• Police discovered multiple illicit drugs and cash hidden inside a high value motorhome near Invercargill. • Accused fifty one year old allegedly supplied methamphetamine and illegally possessed ammunition alongside other narcotics. • Officers now seek forfeiture of the two hundred thousand dollar vehicle through Proceeds of Crime. Police across Southland have closed
The Southland Business Chamber has revealed 33 finalists across 12 hotly‑contested categories in the 2025 Datagrid Southland Business Excellence Awards. After a record 135 entries, judges spent six weeks poring over submissions that showcased the strength, resilience and innovation of our region’s enterprises. “This year’s entries reflect