Mike Sanford

On Friday, August 23, whatsoninvers.nz created a snap poll which asked ‘Which standing ICC councillors will you be re-electing?’ The results are in with 726 votes. It’s of whatsoninvers.nz‘s opinion that councillors seeking reelection who voted against the recommended Wastenet tenderer (keeping SdE)

Here are the candidates for Gore District Council, Mataura Licensing Trust for this years local election. Gore District Council Mayor (1 vacancy) Tracy Hicks (Independent) – nominated by Ian Tulloch and Patricia Morris. Waikaka Ward (1 vacancy) John Gardyne – nominated by Mervyn Clifford and Sharon

Candidates for Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council) closed at midday, 16 August. A summary of final candidates for 2019 is noted below, and a more detailed list can be found here . You can also search to see what constituency you are in and the candidate/s standing in your area via Sou

It has been a significant work in progress to secure funding for Invercargill’s CBD development, but it seems it can finally go ahead. Farmers has been confirmed as one of the ‘anchor’ tenants, and the final funder for the first three stages was announced on Tuesday. HWCP Management Chairman Scott O

With a hat tip to the city’s past, Invercargill’s new hotel will be named The Langlands. ILT chairman Alan Dennis said the board was unanimous in its support of the moniker. “It’s fantastic such a significant building for Invercargill’s future has a nod to our past heritage,” he said. The Dee Street

Here are the candidates for 2019 Southland District Council local election. In order to vote in the elections, you must first be enrolled. If you have moved since October 2016 make sure you are enrolled at your new address. You can do this by visiting the electoral commission on www.elections.org.nz

Over the past fortnight Southland Police have executed a number of search warrants in various locations in relation to an ongoing focus on organised crime. The search warrants have resulted in a number of people arrested for a range of offences along with the recovery of methamphetamine, cash, and f

Invercargill is getting a loan of $19.5 million from the Provincial Growth Fund to help with a big redevelopment of the central city. The project to attract businesses and shoppers back to the CBD and put vacant or abandoned buildings into use is costing $165m. Regional Economic Development Minister