Mike Sanford

* Colac Bay's iconic surfer statue may be replaced due to ongoing maintenance challenges. * The Southland District Council pledged $35,000 as a loan for the project’s costs. * Fundraising efforts will help cover the remaining costs for a new, more durable replica. Colac Bay, a small coastal town

* New $30 million fund to support councils in cleaning up vulnerable contaminated sites. * The fund replaces the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund and covers more remediation projects. * Eligible councils can apply to protect communities and the environment from potential risks. The Government has launched a new $30 million Contaminated Sites and

The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) is celebrating 80 years of serving the Southland community. Since its establishment in 1944, the ILT has grown into a major player in the region, contributing over $217 million to local projects and organisations. Related: ILT's Legacy of Community Support From its early

* Air New Zealand to cut direct Invercargill-Wellington flight from January 2025. * Mayor Clark and Southland Business Chamber CEO raise concerns over regional connectivity. * Air New Zealand cites low demand and aircraft shortages for cutting the direct route. Air New Zealand has announced it will discontinue its direct flights between Wellington

* Fonterra's revised strategy focuses on Ingredients and Foodservice to drive growth. * The Co-op plans to divest its Consumer businesses and improve financial returns. * New targets include a 10-12% return on capital and increased dividend policy. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has unveiled its updated strategy, which shifts focus towards

* The Government is considering reforms to the building consent system for greater efficiency. * Options include regional BCAs or a single contact point for improved consistency. * The current system's inefficiencies impact housing affordability and delay development. The Government is exploring options to reform the building consent system, aiming to

The Week in Review It’s been an unusually cold and wet week, and I can’t remember it being this chilly at this time of year. But then, a friend reminded me last week that it’s been 14 years since the roof of Stadium Southland collapsed under a

Southland’s business enterprises were front and center when the Minister of Small Business and Manufacturing, Andrew Bayly, visited Invercargill yesterday. "I had a really interesting day in Invercargill, meeting a range of successful businesses with my wonderful colleague, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds," said Mr. Bayly. "Many