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2016 Election Preliminary Results Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks has been returned for his fifth term at the helm of the Gore District Council in this year’s local body elections. At the close of voting Mr Hicks had captured 1105 more votes than his rival Bevin Watt. Gore District voters turned out

Election results for Environment Southland & Southland District Council, note these are not final and will be up dated as whatsonivers.nz are advised. Elections for members of all local authorities (City/District/Regional Councils) are held once every three years throughout New Zealand. Voting in th

UPDATED: Monday 10th October 2:20pm Final election result sees change in Council table. The count of special votes has resulted in a change in Council with Lindsay Abbott replacing Graham Sycamore in the 12th seat. Electoral Officer Graham Low said on election night Mr Sycamore had a margin of three

Police have today arrested a man in relation to a spate of recent dwelling burglaries across Richmond, Invercargill. A 21-year-old man will appear in Invercargill District Court tomorrow facing six charges of burglary. In the burglaries committed over the last three weeks electronic equipment and je

Some more changes about town with women’s fashion store Annah Stretton on Kelvin street closing, while two new stores opening the Gift Shed on Dee street and Cereal Store on Kelvin street, Plus new cafe at Waikiwi The Grind is now open. New fashion store on Kelvin street the Cereal store is now open

In recognition of the huge amount of public support and concern for Anderson House, the Invercargill City Council has taken action on defining the future of this iconic community asset. A consulting firm has recently been engaged to investigate and identify options for the future of the historic hom

A new dairy research and demonstration farm being developed in Southland will ensure the local dairy sector continually has access to the latest science and innovation, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce says. The Southern Dairy Hub is being funded by AgResearch, DairyNZ and the Southern D

You read it here first whatsoninvers.nz can confirm the soon to open Waikiwi Tavern’s new Restaurant will be called The Foundry. The new venue is expected to open late October early November. View from Gimblett Street. Photo: whatsoninvers.nz New Waikiwi Tavern logo. New Foundry Restaurant logo View