Mike Sanford

The Government has confirmed that from 1 December 2025, changes to the Residential Tenancies Act will give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, Housing Minister Chris Bishop, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka say. “These reforms are a win-win for

Southland remains under a local state of emergency following the damaging winds on Thursday 23 October. The emergency declaration, which was extended by Southland Mayor Rob Scott on advice from Emergency Management Southland, allows authorities to maintain control over the recovery efforts. It will remain in place until at least

The Lost Larder from St Peter’s College has been named the 2025 Southland Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) Company of the Year, following a high-energy regional final held at SIT Centrestage Theatre on Wednesday 29 October. The student-led venture stood out among five finalists, impressing judges with its refined New

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Planes, Trains And Trucks Deliver Power SuppliesThousands of kilometres of electricity lines and essential materials have arrived in the southern region to help restore power to parts of Southland and Otago. The deliveries are helping to replenish supplies that had run low following recent widespread outages. PowerNet Chief Executive Paul

Southland State of Emergency Extended as Recovery Efforts ContinuePlanes, Trains And Trucks Deliver Power SuppliesThousands of kilometres of electricity lines and essential materials have arrived in the southern region to help restore power to parts of Southland and Otago. The deliveries are helping to replenish supplies that had run low

Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have given the go-ahead for the Co-operative to sell its global Consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis for $4.22 billion, with 88.47% of the total farmer votes cast in support of the divestment. The final votes on the divestment were cast at

Take a look at the extensive storm damage across Queens Park in Invercargill, captured by drone after the powerful Southland storm. This aerial footage shows fallen trees, broken branches, blocked pathways and large areas of the park affected by high winds. Invercargill City Council has confirmed Queens Park is still