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Queens Park to Bloom with Hundreds of Daffodils in Memory Lane Project
Queens Park to Bloom with Hundreds of Daffodils in Memory Lane Project
Community   -   Jul 10, 2024

Queens Park in Invercargill will soon be brighter, thanks to a new partnership with the Invercargill Loss and Grief Centre. The collaboration has resulted in the planting of over 850 daffodil bulbs in a newly named area, Memory Lane. The bulbs were donated by the Loss and Grief Centre, Diacks Nurser

Robbery at Night & Day Food Store Invercargill Police Investigate
Robbery at Night & Day Food Store Invercargill Police Investigate
News   -   Jul 07, 2024

Police are investigating a robbery at the Night & Day food store on Dee Street, Invercargill. At around 3:30 am, two people entered the store where they threatened the employees and stole items. According to a Police spokesperson, “The victim did not need medical attention at the time. However, they

New Walking Trail Connects Tuatara Enclosures in Queens Park
New Walking Trail Connects Tuatara Enclosures in Queens Park
Community   -   Jul 05, 2024

Visitors seeking the new home of the tuatara now have an engaging way to explore Queens Park through the city’s newest attraction, the Tuatara Trail. The Invercargill City Council announced the opening of the Tuatara Trail, a walking route linking the tuatara’s former residence at the Southland Muse

Refurbished Y Stadium Reopens to Community with Carnival Celebration
Refurbished Y Stadium Reopens to Community with Carnival Celebration
Community   -   Jul 03, 2024

Y Southland’s Stadium is officially refurbished, modernised, and open for community use. The re-opening was celebrated with a carnival-themed event on 21 June 2024, attracting hundreds of attendees. Over the past six months, the Stadium, featuring a full basketball and netball court, has undergone a

Invercargill Central Project Wins Another Prestigious Property Award
Invercargill Central Project Wins Another Prestigious Property Award
Business   -   Jul 02, 2024

Invercargill Central has been awarded the Yardi Retail Property Award at the prestigious Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards. This recognition was one of 11 Excellence and Best in Category awards presented during the event, showcasing the best of New Zealand’s

Torpedo7 Closes Multiple Stores as Ownership Changes
Torpedo7 Closes Multiple Stores as Ownership Changes
Business   -   Jun 30, 2024

Update: We reached out to T7 for comment on Thursday afternoon and are yet to hear as at 15/6/2024. Related: Hello, Goodbye to Invers businesses Torpedo7 is closing at least four stores, including locations in Invercargill and Nelson in the South Island, and Palmerston North and Porirua in the North

Iconic Bands Headline Greenstone’s 15th Anniversary Summer Concert Tour
Iconic Bands Headline Greenstone’s 15th Anniversary Summer Concert Tour
Entertainment   -   Jun 26, 2024

Greenstone Entertainment is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a stellar lineup for the Summer Concert Tour. This year’s event will feature Cold Chisel, ICEHOUSE, Bic Runga, and Everclear, marking significant anniversaries for each artist and the festival itself. The tour will take place

Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing at Invercargill Airport
Pilot Makes Safe Emergency Landing at Invercargill Airport
News   -   Jun 20, 2024

At 10.20am, police were alerted to a plane needing an emergency landing at Invercargill Airport. The aircraft, with only the pilot on board, managed to land safely without incident. Authorities have confirmed that there were no injuries, and the situation is under control. This follows a Virgin Aust

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