Mike Sanford

PowerNet has announced that its Chief Executive Jason Franklin will resign on 2 April 2025, after more than a decade leading the Invercargill-based energy distribution company. He will take on the Chief Executive role at Powerco later that month, overseeing New Zealand’s second-largest electricity and gas distributor, which serves

* Bluff Boat Ramp upgrades nearly completed for summer use by local boaties. * Stage One includes pontoons ready for use with minor finishing work underway. * New user fees will fund ramp maintenance and improvements. The newly upgraded Bluff Boat Ramp is now partially open, just in time for summer water activities.

🎉 New Year’s Edition: Tackling 2025 with Bold Plans! 🎉 Welcome to the New Year’s edition of 90 Seconds Plus! In this episode, we dive into the critical issues and plans for the coming year, including: 📊 Keeping Rates Manageable: Why rate increases need to stay below 4% to support struggling

* Police responded to a disorder in Wanaka involving 300 teens and several assaults. * Alcohol consumption by underage teens led to multiple incidents, including serious assaults. * Parents are encouraged to supervise teens and ensure their safety during holiday festivities. Otago Lakes Area Police have issued a strong plea to parents after

* A man was arrested after attempting to break into a rural property. * Homeowner’s CCTV alerted them to the break-in attempt in real time. * Police recommend CCTV for rural homes to deter and catch offenders effectively. A 32-year-old man was arrested this morning after attempting to break into a rural

List of Southlanders named: Here is the list of Southlanders named. The New Zealand Order of Merit * CNZM (Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Suzanne Prentice, for services to music and the community (Invercargill) * ONZM (Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit) * Robin Campbell, for services to

* Dunedin player wins $4.3 million in Powerball and Lotto First Division. * Invercargill ticket holder wins $1 million in Lotto Christmas promotion. * Over 100 extra prizes awarded in Lotto NZ’s Christmas promotion. A Powerball ticket sold at Whitcoulls George Street in Dunedin has delivered a massive $4.3 million

* Southland faces severe road funding shortfall impacting maintenance of its vast network. * Mayor Rob Scott seeks fairer funding to address critical safety and infrastructure issues. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has raised urgent concerns about road safety in his region, highlighting a funding shortfall that could have dire consequences for