Mike Sanford

OPINION: Mayor Tim Shadbolt The ‘orange sea’ campaign led by Carla Forbes, along with Councillor Crackett’s online initiative, my own columns and the serious research undertaken by SIT should have left Education Minister Chris Hipkins with no doubts about how Southlanders feel regarding his proposed

On Friday (1st March) Education Minister Chris Hipkins faced a packed crowd dressed in orange tee shirts and holding placards in SIT Hansen Hall with over flow of people out side. The meeting was hosted by HWR director Scott O’Donnell. The meeting allowed many Southlanders to put their questions to

On Wednesday nights Lotto draw a $500,000 win was struck by an Invercargill ticket buyer and last night Saturday 2nd March another winner in Southland will be celebrating tonight after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were sold on MyLo

With a focus on complementing the existing space, an innovative concept has been unveiled for Invercargill’s Wachner Place. ILT chief executive Chris Ramsay said the proposed container bar development was designed to create an inclusive environment for the community. “The vision has continued to evo

A Gore farmer who has always wanted to learn more about her Scottish heritage will finally get the chance in June. Bridget Henderson, 25, is this year’s recipient of the NZ Young Farmers exchange with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers. The highly sought-after trip is a dream come true for th

Community is the theme of this year’s 151 st Southland A&P Show, with a new community stage set to be the major attraction. Renowned for a day where country comes to town, a focus of this year’s committee has been involving the local community. Southland A & P show president Paula Bell says A&P Show

The SIT Zero Fees Southland Sharks have landed a big fish to aide in its New Zealand National Basketball League title defence. Melbourne United and Australian shooting guard Mitch McCarron will join the Sharks in 2019 for the Sal’s NBL which tips off next month. McCarron has been a revelation for Me

Ryal Bush Transport Ltd has been involved in many of our city’s major demolition and building projects; the Stadium collapse, redevelopment of our Airport, the new Kmart project, and the former Library building on Don Street to name a few. Now, under the leadership of Project Manager Russell Clousto