Mike Sanford

The Southland Museum and Art Gallery Board, freshly appointed to independently oversee the museum’s collection, convened for their inaugural meeting. This significant development in the governance of the institution transpired following a comprehensive review process in 2021 and 2022, culminating in

Welcome to word about town. A lot happening around town particularly in the Bill Richardson drive area. Another empty store on Esk Street, formerly Michael Hill is being fitted out for a vape shop. Ezy Clean are building another self service car wash next to Tyre Max and HWR are also building a car

An early morning fire in central Invercargill left six individuals injured, with one person in serious condition, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). FENZ received by around 1:30 am reporting a blaze in a building on Dee street,” a FENZ spokesperson confirmed. “Firefighters arrived p

Today we chat about the CCTV progress or lack of it, Museum of Southland design feedback and the name, Te Unua – Museum of Southland. Wellington has Te Papa and Invercargill will soon have Te Unua – Museum of Southland. And even Mayor Nobby Clark agrees with having the Maori name first, telling coun

The initial conceptual plans for Invercargill’s new Southland Museum have been unveiled, showcasing a groundbreaking design that promises to redefine the city’s cultural landscape. Australian architects fjcstudio, in collaboration with Auckland-based firms Evatt Martin Architects and design Tribe, w

Invercargill’s new museum has received a significant funding boost of $500,000 from the ILT, elevating the organisation’s total funding commitment to an impressive $1 million. Related: Councillors All Onboard With Naming Of New Southland Museum Invercargill City Council Unveils Concept Designs for T

Labour’s party vote has dipped below the 30% mark according to the latest 1News Verian poll, marking a 4% decline over the past month. This represents their lowest performance since Chris Hipkins assumed leadership of the party. Related: Opinion: Sir Bob Jones – The Political Polls Conducted from Au

Former Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, addressed a gathering of around 200 attendees at the Invercargill Workingmen’s Club on Sunday afternoon, where he touched on a range of pressing issues affecting New Zealanders. Peters’ comprehensive discussion covered topics