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The Mandeville community are celebrating this week as a community playground is opened in the township thanks to a long collaboration between Gore District Council, a beloved café and the Mandeville Community. Mandeville had been the only area in the Gore district without a playground. The Gore Dist

Join us in this enlightening episode of the “Invercargill City Mayor Podcast,” where we delve into the complexities and controversies surrounding the rebranded “Three Waters” initiative, now known as “Affordable Water.” In a candid discussion, the Mayor of Invercargill voices significant concerns re

Invercargill City Council, along with Fulton Hogan contractors, is tomorrow (Friday) continuing preparation works for future water infrastructure improvements on Leven Street. Unfortunately, this resulted in an unexpected road closure that surprised motorists this morning. The closure, affecting the

New Zealand is currently facing a significant threat to its energy security due to a marked decrease in gas production. This year’s figures, as released by the Gas Industry Company, indicate a 12.5% drop in gas production throughout 2023, with an additional 27.8% decline in the first quarter of 2024

The New Zealand government has announced significant adjustments to the school lunch programme, aiming to extend the benefit while ensuring fiscal efficiency. Under the leadership of Associate Education Minister David Seymour, the programme has undergone a financial review, identifying approximately

New Zealanders will be safer because of a $1.9 billion investment in more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime, and more prison capacity, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Our Government said we would crack down on crime. We promised to restore l

After facing a severe cyanobacterial bloom, Waituna Lagoon, a designated wetland of international importance, is showing promising signs of recovery. In an effort to combat the toxic algae, the lagoon was manually opened to the ocean in January. Environment Southland’s chief scientist, Karen Wilson,

Thornbury hall custodians Lynley and Stuart Shaw have received a rare Recognition of Service Award after 33 years of working for their community. Aparima Community Board chair Michael Weusten said the board was proud to present the award for only the second time in Southland’s history. The first was