Mike Sanford

* Clean drinking water now flows through the northern section of Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade. * Invercargill project strengthens water supply resilience with progress on critical pipeline work. * Pipeline completion expected soon with continued work in southern Invercargill areas. The northern section of the Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is now operational, delivering clean drinking

Firefighters have successfully contained a fire at Niagara Sawmill after a sawdust hopper ignited. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received the call at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, reporting the fire at the sawmill on Kennington Road. Three crews from Invercargill and Kingswell were dispatched to the scene to

The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills has warned of more job losses as the government continues to reform Te Pūkenga, the country’s tertiary education network. Penny Simmonds stated that “pain” was inevitable in the sector, with further cuts expected as institutes either stand alone or join

Invercargill City Council is preparing to relocate its staff from the Civic Building at 101 Esk Street to temporary offices within Invercargill Central and the adjacent HWR building. This shift, which will last around five years, is a part of the Council’s efforts to address the deteriorating condit

Invercargill City Council is inviting residents to participate in shaping the final budget for Southland’s new museum. The Council has opened submissions for the public consultation titled “Funding the Vision.” The community is asked to choose from four proposed options to address a budget shortfall

Following the recent drop in the Official Cash Rate (OCR), the New Zealand property market is showing signs of increased activity, according to realestate.co.nz. The OCR, reduced for the first time in four years, has sparked a noticeable uptick in buyer engagement. Data reveals that in the two weeks

Health Minister Shane Reti visited Invercargill today to meet with staff at Invercargill Hospital and discuss the region’s health challenges. During his visit, Dr Reti spoke with hospital staff and clinicians to understand what further support is needed from Wellington. “I’m here to understand how w

Residents of Invercargill, Southland, Clutha, and Stewart Island are set to experience rough weather, with a strong wind watch in effect from 9 AM today until 7 AM tomorrow. MetService has forecast northwesterly winds to intensify during the day, with gusts reaching up to 90 km/h, especially in coas