Mike Sanford

* Pete Butler wins $5,000 in The Great Pub Cash Giveaway at Northern Tavern. * Seven additional winners each took home $1,000 in weekly prizes from local ILT venues. * ILT hints at making this popular giveaway an annual event for regular patrons. ILT has announced the winners of The Great

* James Yau wins the Supreme Award for his artwork Horse at the ILT Murihiku Art Awards. * Christchurch-based curator Jane Wallace praised the simplicity and metaphysical beauty in Yau’s piece. * The exhibition featuring 65 finalists is on display at He Waka Tuia until 17 November. The winners of the first

* Government aims to streamline building regulations and boost construction efficiency across New Zealand. * Reforms target reducing red tape and improving housing affordability through structural changes. * New initiatives address the building consent system, overseas products, and accountability for builders. The Government is implementing significant reforms to the building and construction sector

* Matt Russell praises committee for visiting regional aged care providers in New Zealand. * Presbyterian Support Southland faces funding shortfalls, rising care needs, and aging facilities. * Growing dementia care demands prompt calls for major changes in the aged care sector. Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) Chief Executive Matt Russell expressed his appreciation

* New Zealand’s first AI-created TV commercial aims to support local wool and media sectors. * Bremworth’s $2 million campaign uses AI to produce innovative content at a reduced cost. * AI technology enabled faster production, boosting exposure by 1.7 million additional views. Bremworth has launched New Zealand’s first

* Three out of four Southland projects accepted for fast-tracking are aquaculture developments. * The projects include hatcheries, marine farming, and a climate-resilient salmon farming facility. * The fourth project will provide Invercargill residents and businesses with a reliable secondary water supply. Three out of the four Southland projects recently accepted under the

* New Zealand’s banks will launch the Confirmation of Payee service by November 2024. * This service helps customers ensure the payee’s name matches the account number before payments. * Full implementation across digital banking platforms is expected by Easter 2025. New Zealand’s retail banks are set to introduce the

* Eleven road rehabilitation projects are planned for Southland highways, lasting until March. * Upcoming road closures will be announced closer to construction dates to minimise disruptions. * NZTA and Highways South aim to enhance road safety and driving conditions this summer. Southland’s summer roadworks programme has begun, focusing on maintaining and