Mike Sanford

The collective buzz we get to indulge in when we see our humble province taking on the rest – and coming out on top – gives everybody a lift that lasts a long time. If there’s one attribute I’m most proud of when it comes to us Southlanders, it’s how quickly we get in behind […]

Nearly 50 job-seekers found jobs through the Southland Pop-Up Job Shop held earlier this year, a survey shows. Results from a post-event survey show at least 47 job-seekers found employment as a result of the pop-up shops held in April. Venture Southland chief executive Paul Casson said the survey r

A bold initiative to rid Rakiura/Stewart Island of predators has been boosted with the appointment of Bridget Carter as Project Manager-Community. Mrs Carter will liaise with the community and external agencies to support the Predator Free Rakiura leadership group’s goal of ridding Rakiura/Stewart I

District Commander Superintendent Paul Basham has welcomed the 88 officers allocated to Southern District today by Police Commissioner Mike Bush. The new staff were allocated as part of the 1800 additional Police funded through a $298.8 million increase in Budget 2018 that built on an increase from

The young talent in Southland’s music scene continues to soar after one Invercargill teenager was given the opportunity to open a show for one of New Zealand’s most popular artists. 🏆🏆Let’s help another Southlander win!🏆🏆 🎤Vote for Gabriel Lal 🎤Smokefreerockquest‘s People’s Choice🎸 📲📲You ca

Join Mr Southland sport Nick Jeffery on ‘All Sports Breakfast’ So much great sport on right now. This week’s All Sports Breakfast includes:  A look back at Southern Steel’s incredible back-to-back titles Previewing Rugby Southland’s season opener on Sunday News from Switzerland of Cycling Southland’

A Clinton woman has been recognised for her tireless service to NZ Young Farmers and her community. Emma Sutherland, 31, is the joint recipient of a national award for service to NZ Young Farmers, along with Canterbury’s Sarah Heddell. The pair received a standing ovation when they were presented wi

Finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and the Gore District Council is proud to announce that Main Street, Gore, is in the running for the Best Street Award. The Best Street Award recognises and celebrates a street in New Zealand that clearly stands out for