Mike Sanford

H&J Smith’s Department Store: An Emotional Goodbye An emotional farewell marked the end of an era on Saturday, as H&J Smith’s department store, an integral part of Invercargill’s retail landscape located at the junction of Esk, Kelvin, and Tay Streets, closed its doors for the last time at 3 PM. The

The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) has awarded 65 of the city’s top students with ILT Tertiary Scholarships during a ceremony at the Ascot Park Hotel on the evening of November 6. These scholars, set to commence their undergraduate studies in 2024, will receive annual scholarships of $2,000 for

In today’s episode, we delve into the recent controversies surrounding the CCTV delays and the unexpected budget overruns. Additionally, now that public submissions have concluded, we shine a light on the discussions surrounding Wachner Place. Interestingly, it seems there’s a rift in the Mayor’s ho

🕒 “90 Seconds+ with Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark” 🕒 Today we chat about: 🚧 Wachner Place is set for a transformation for tour buses and hotel guests. 🚌🏨 🌃 Don Street’s becoming the city’s night-time gem with another food market tonight (link below to video)🍲✨ 🇳🇿 And with a fresh governmen

Stadium Southland Limited heralded a new chapter with the announcement of Jo Hutton as the incoming General Manager of ILT Stadium Southland. Hayden Rankin, acting as the Interim Chair for SSL, lauded the high-quality pool of candidates and the intensive selection procedure, which culminated in Hutt

Invercargill’s Russell Square is set to become the new home for the much-anticipated portable pump track, Tunatuna, with a festive launch event planned for December 6. The Invercargill City Council facilitated a city-wide decision-making process, hosting an online poll that resulted in the selection

The Observation Rock viewpoint, renowned for its exceptional night skies on Stewart Island, has been reopened to the public after the completion of a new viewing platform and safety barrier. The construction project, which started in July, was aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and ensuring s

Riders departed Invercargill on their journey north on November 5, embarking on a nationwide Baton Relay to raise funds for the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle. Organized by the Ulysses Motorcycle Club of NZ and O.T.B.T., the relay will traverse through Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, Blenheim,