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New TEC Board members appointed by Minister Penny Simmonds
New TEC Board members appointed by Minister Penny Simmonds
Education   -   Nov 13, 2025

Four new members have been appointed to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Board, Vocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds announced. “I am pleased to appoint and welcome Emeritus Professor Sally Davenport MNZM, Dr Uluomato'otua (Ulu) Saulaulu Aiono ONZM, Mr Simon Flood and Mr Michael (Mike) Chapman as new members

Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
News   -   Nov 12, 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’

Council Confirms In-House Water Services Future
Council Confirms In-House Water Services Future
Council   -   Nov 12, 2025

Southland District Council will continue to manage its own water services, following the official approval of its Water Services Delivery Plan by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The Council’s decision was made as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. These reforms required all councils

Queens Park Set To Reopen In Stages
Queens Park Set To Reopen In Stages
News   -   Nov 11, 2025

Invercargill’s Queens Park is set to reopen in stages following major damage caused by last month’s severe weather event. Although the state of emergency in Southland was officially lifted last Friday, recovery work continues across the region, particularly in one of the city’s most beloved green spaces.

Recycled Fashion To Shine On Catwalk
Recycled Fashion To Shine On Catwalk
Community   -   Nov 09, 2025

Wearable Arts Show Brings Creativity To Life At Enliven Southland Residents and staff from Enliven Southland turned everyday items into extraordinary creations during the organisation’s first-ever wearable arts event, held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October. Titled Wearable Arts Show Enliven Style, the colourful showcase celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community

Inclusive Kapa Haka Festival Debuts in Invercargill
Inclusive Kapa Haka Festival Debuts in Invercargill
Community   -   Nov 06, 2025

Ten kapa haka groups performed from across the South Island on Thursday in Invercargill. The festival celebrates the creativity of performers with intellectual disability through traditional cultural expression This was the first time the regional event is being held in Invercargill’s Ascot Park Hotel Kapa haka performers supported by

Southland To Shift From Emergency To Recovery
Southland To Shift From Emergency To Recovery
Storm2025   -   Nov 06, 2025

Southland’s local state of emergency will come to an end at 9.30am on Friday 7 November. Emergency Management Southland confirmed it will move from its emergency response phase into recovery following widespread damage caused by severe weather in late October. Rex Capil has been appointed Recovery Manager under

Invercargill Celebrates $250K Lotto Prize
Invercargill Celebrates $250K Lotto Prize
Lotto   -   Nov 06, 2025

Powerball was not struck in Wednesday night’s draw and has rolled over to Saturday, where the jackpot will now sit at a massive $40 million. “Powerball has jackpotted to an epic $40 million on Saturday. It’s now the highest it’s been since August last year when an

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