Mike Sanford

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

Southland is set to receive a major infrastructure boost, with $315 million allocated to improve its state highways and local roads over the next three years. This funding is part of the wider $1.4 billion investment earmarked for Otago and Southland through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Progr

Fonterra has announced a $150 million investment to build a new UHT cream plant at its Edendale site in Southland. This development is part of the company’s strategy to meet increasing demand in its Foodservice business, particularly in Asia, where dairy is becoming more integrated into local cuisin

Residents of Bluecliffs, a small hamlet in Southland, are facing a precarious future as coastal erosion continues to threaten their homes. In February, the community was thrust into a state of emergency when the Waiau River began eroding the bank, inching dangerously close to their properties. Despi