Mike Sanford

The NZ Society of Genealogists, in association with the Invercargill Public Library, are presenting a week of Family History lunchtime talks from 7 – 11 August. These talks are free for the public, and each day will focus on a different genealogical tool. Bring your lunch and learn. The talks will h

Those who wish to have a ‘natural burial’ can now do so at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. Following demand, an area of the cemetery has been designated for natural burials. Parks Manager Robin Pagan said Council has always sought to accommodate anyone with special wishes for their burial, includin

A veteran of Southland motorsport wilI mark forty years of rally competition when the 2017 Catlins Coast Rally takes place on Saturday 12 August. Dave Jenkins of Gropers Bush near Riverton will not be competing this year, instead he will be at the wheel of the Zero Car, the lead car in the event to

The fire service team has confirmed they’re the fast emergency service in Invercargill, with victory over the police team at the annual corporate cycling race held on Sunday. Nineteen teams took to the boards in the 12 th Architecture Unlimited Corporate Pursuit, which pits businesses against each o

Neil Dodds cut his teeth rallying down south. Originally from Dunedin he started competing when he was fifteen and contested rallies throughout Otago and Southland for the next few years. Now domiciled in Gisborne he has ventured south for the Rally Of Otago for the past two years and this year he w

Demolition has started on the old All Lay Carpets & Purdue Bros buildings, on the corner of Nith and Tyne Streets to make way for the new Trampoline Park. Co Operator & head bouncer Robyn Smart says their goal is to be open mid November, just in time for Summer and the school holidays. Original […]

Longer opening hours at weekends, particularly Saturdays, to fit with busier lifestyles is a key message to come out of a survey of Gore shoppers, conducted recently by GoRetail. A synopsis of the survey’s findings was presented to retailers last night at a mid-winter get together organized by GoRet

Sarah Dowie, MP for Invercargill, welcomes the Government’s investment of over $1 million for the development of the Rakiura Heritage Centre on Stewart Island/Rakiura. “As a strong vocal supporter of the Rakiura Heritage Centre, I am delighted that the Government’s investment pushes over the line th