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The pioneering spirit of the Rural Women New Zealand Forestry Scheme (Southland) Inc was celebrated on Saturday. Part of Rural Women Southland Interprovincial, the group’s extensive contribution to the development of a productive forestry was formally recognised with the presentation of a Community Service Award from Southland District Council

After taking some time away from the camera and 90 Seconds+, Mike is back with a fresh new format — Catch Up Cuppa ☕️ A less formal, more relaxed and laid-back series, Catch Up Cuppa will see Mike sitting down over a cuppa with some of the movers and shakers from around

Whats On Invers can reveal that new imported fuel will contain substances capable of tracking vehicle movements — believed to be a world first. While some details remain sketchy, we're satisfied we have enough information and clarification from sources to publish. It's understood the substances have been

Three historic wooden viaducts in southern Fiordland remain closed this long weekend after safety inspections revealed rapid deterioration of the century-old structures. Percy Burn and Edwin Burn viaducts on the Hump Ridge Track, and Francis Burn Viaduct on the South Coast track, were shut down in February due to structural

From today (1 April) Southlanders are going to see some extra support in their pockets, as the conflict in the Middle East puts more pressure on household budgets, Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says. "Our elderly will receive support as Superannuation payments increase. "For example, NZ Superannuation for a

Garston stalwart Pam Naylor’s remarkable 57-year record of service to the northern Southland community has been acknowledged with an award from Southland District Council and the Northern Community Board. There is scarcely a group, organisation or project that Mrs Naylor has not been involved in since she hit the

Fonterra Co-operative Group has today completed the sale of its global consumer and associated businesses, Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Chairman Peter McBride says the completion of the sale is a significant milestone which sets the Co-op up for the future. “With the divestment complete, Fonterra can return capital to its

New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up. "The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.