Mike Sanford

Westpac has announced the upcoming closure of its Windsor branch in north Invercargill, citing that the building does not meet the bank’s seismic criteria. The last day of operation for this branch will be Friday, June 21. Local MP Penny Simmonds expressed deep concern over the closure, describing i

Invercargill Lions Club members recently celebrated the election of Graeme Wilson as the top-ranked member of the Lions Club in New Zealand. Wilson will now serve as the Lions Club International Director for New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. Wilson triumphed

Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration. The opening events will mark the first time the tuatara have been seen in public since they vacated their home in the Southland Museum and Art

Invercargill residents have yet another reason to take pride in their city after winning two major honours at the national landscape awards. Invercargill’s City Streets Upgrade project and the Sandy Point Domain Masterplan both received an Award of Excellence at the NZ Institute of Landscape Archite

Invercargill Airport has revolutionised its car parking facilities with the introduction of a new ticketless system, streamlining the process for drivers and contributing to environmental sustainability. Using the latest Number Plate Recognition technology, the system automatically identifies vehicl

The upcoming final clearance auction for H&J Smith Department Store is set to be a significant event, featuring a vast array of high-quality items, as detailed by Lynzy, an auctioneer from William Todd & Co. Lynzy explains the contrast between this auction and the previous one, noting, “The last one

Abi James, a dedicated volunteer, has recently received a Community Service Award for her significant contributions to the Fiordland community. The award was presented by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott at Ivon Wilson Park, during an event hosted by the Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup on Monday, May

Invercargill’s vibrant community spirit shines once again as the Rotary Club of Invercargill has chosen The Grace Street Project to be the major beneficiary of its prestigious 2024 Book Sale. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South In