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Bluff’s Motupōhue Adventure Park Nears Completion
Bluff’s Motupōhue Adventure Park Nears Completion
Councils   -   Jul 13, 2024

Bluff’s outdoor adventure park is on track to open in a few weeks, set to be named Motupōhue Adventure Park. On Tuesday, Invercargill City Council reviewed a report detailing updates to the name and trails of the Bluff Hill Motupōhue Active Recreation Precinct. Scheduled to open in September, the pa

Invercargill Rotary Club’s 2024 Book Sale Raises $25,000 for Grace Street Project
Invercargill Rotary Club’s 2024 Book Sale Raises $25,000 for Grace Street Project
Community   -   Jul 11, 2024

The Grace Street Project was the major beneficiary of this year’s Rotary 2024 Book Sale receiving a $25,000 top up. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South Invercargill into a bustling hub for youth and community engagement. The Grace

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

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