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Word About Town: Retailers Relocate, Marking Closures and New Beginnings
Word About Town: Retailers Relocate, Marking Closures and New Beginnings
Business   -   Apr 14, 2024

In the latest of retail transformations in the local area, several businesses are reshaping the shopping landscape. Simply Special, a well-known giftware store located on Dee Street, has announced a closing down sale through their Facebook page, marking the end of an era for the beloved shop. Meanwh

Carterton Wins $30M Powerball, Another Second Division Win For Invercargill
Carterton Wins $30M Powerball, Another Second Division Win For Invercargill
News   -   Apr 14, 2024

A fortunate Powerball player from Carterton has hit the jackpot, securing a life-altering $30.16 million in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The massive prize, purchased via MyLotto, includes $30 million from Powerball First Division and an additional $166,667 from Lotto First Division. This windfall mark

Old Invercargill Feature: Invercargill’s Time with Trams
Old Invercargill Feature: Invercargill’s Time with Trams
Featured   -   Apr 12, 2024

The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform

Historic Auction at H&J Smith Department Store Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm
Historic Auction at H&J Smith Department Store Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm
Business   -   Apr 11, 2024

The auction at H&J Smith Department Store commenced on a memorable Saturday morning at 9:30 am, with Bill Todd warming up the crowd before handing over to the day’s auctioneer, Lynzy. Related: Huge Auction Of H&J Smith Shop Fixtures & FittingsFinal Call H&J Smith Department Stores To Close In Novemb

On the Road for Good: Bangers to Bluff’s Journey Against MS
On the Road for Good: Bangers to Bluff’s Journey Against MS
Community   -   Apr 07, 2024

The Bangers to Bluff event, a cornerstone initiative by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, is poised for its eighth annual rally this April. Participants will journey in budget-friendly vehicles from Auckland down to Invercargill, from the 9th to the 20th, in an effort that extends beyond the thrill

Pioneering Community Discussions: Tackling Crime and Supporting Youth Together
Pioneering Community Discussions: Tackling Crime and Supporting Youth Together
Community   -   Apr 07, 2024

The public meeting Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark , originally scheduled for Saturday evening in the Victoria Room, which can accommodate about 60 people, was moved downstairs to the main area of the Civic Theatre due to the crowd growing to about 150. Related: Invercargill’s Call to Action: Communi

Invercargill’s Call to Action: Community Meeting on Combatting Youth Crime
Invercargill’s Call to Action: Community Meeting on Combatting Youth Crime
Community   -   Apr 06, 2024

The community of Invercargill is set to gather this Saturday, April 6, at 7 pm at the Civic Theatre to address the concerning rise in youth crime. Mayor Nobby Clark has spearheaded the organisation of this pivotal meeting, aiming to shed light on recent incidents involving property damage, vehicle t

Four Eco-Friendly Homes Set to Revitalize City Council Housing
Four Eco-Friendly Homes Set to Revitalize City Council Housing
Community   -   Apr 05, 2024

The city took a significant step forward in its mission to enhance Council housing with the announcement that four energy-efficient, warm, and healthy homes built on Council-owned land. This initiative represented the initial phase in a comprehensive plan to renovate and revitalise Council housing a

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