Mike Sanford

Fonterra Co-operative Group today increased its 2017/18 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 20 cents to $6.75 per kgMS. Chairman John Wilson says the Co-operative’s strong milk price reflects a global supply and demand picture that continues to be positive for farmers. “Global dairy prices have risen si

The soon to open Flip N Fun trampoline park building on the corner of Nith & Tyne Streets was vandalised with twenty eight rocks found inside, including two rocks embedded in the walls. Just about every window in the building was smashed. Police are still investigating and believe the vandalism happ

Located at 43 Tay Street, above Ivan Bulling’s, Cahoots is a whimsical work space, creative community hub and whatever-you-need-venue available for rent. Less about tables and chairs and closed off meeting rooms; it aims to bring together creative minds and establish a culture of design thinking. “T

Local Police have been made aware of three burglaries overnight across Te Anau, as well as one vehicle break-in. A number of boats in driveways have also been broken into. Items targeted have mainly been fuel, recreational fishing gear and tools. We ask that the community be vigilant – keep your doo

Invercargill City Council has helped out Stadium Southland after agreeing to allocate a one-off $300,000 grant to the Southland Indoor Leisure Centre Charitable Trust in the 2018/2019 financial year, and to undertake to work with the Trust to look at other ways of funding the shortfall in future. Wh

Koha Kai has been named in yet another National Awards. The NZ Maori Business Awards took place at Te Papa in Wellington at the end of April, and Koha Kai was named a finalist in two categories, including the NZ Maori Supreme Business of the Year, and the People and Capability Award,  for which they

Preliminary plans for the redevelopment of the Invercargill Central business district were revealed to business leaders and media in a presentation last night. The multimillion-dollar project will see the majority of an inner city block demolished to add a ‘heart to the city centre. Video source:You

One of the new features of this year’s Bluff Oyster & Food Festival in Bluff on Saturday 26 May is sure to bring new meaning to the phrase “hot competition.” One of the most popular features of the Festival each year is the Oyster Eating races where people are invited onto the stage to partake in an