Mike Sanford

On Saturday March 2nd 2019 the Southland Motorcycle Club held Round 1 of The Southland Cup at Teretonga Park. Photos from by Dave Loudon Photography. Future Meeting : Round 2 of the Southland Cup  will be held at Teretonga Park on Sunday April 7th . Starts about 9.30 am Free Entry for spectators.

Both SIT CEO Penny Simmonds and Sir Tim Shadbolt, commented that despite several meetings with the Minister they were left uncertain and devoid of any clarity on proposal. Many of the statements made by the minister went as far as contradicting the proposal discussion document. Campaign organiser Ca

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