Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that the Charter Schools Agency (CSA) has received 78 applications, either to establish new charter schools or convert existing state schools into charter schools. “This shows the demand from educators to free themselves from the shackles of t
The restoration of the historic Tūātapere Railway Station in Southland is moving forward, marking another milestone in the project. Originally established in 1909 as the end point of a railway route from Invercargill, the station lost its purpose following the line’s closure in 1976. However, the Tū
Winton Police are appealing for information following significant damage to power structures in the area early Wednesday morning. Authorities believe the damage occurred between midnight and 12:30am, with further damage discovered later that night. The incidents were reported at multiple locations,
The Government has announced a significant restructuring of disability support services in New Zealand. By October 2024, the responsibility for delivering these services will shift from the Ministry of Disabled People to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This move follows a critical review t
The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 5.25%, marking the first decrease in four years. This decision comes after weeks of speculation, with many economists predicting a cut due to slowing economic growth and increasing unemployment. The OCR had reached a peak of 5.5% in May la
Three Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country. Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell said the Council welcomed the Government’s decision to invest in flood protection and to recognise i
Installation of the 19th century C class carriage C100 in its permanent home in the Lumsden railway precinct moves the trust a step closer to completing a unique heritage train static display in the northern Southland town. Southland Machine Hire contractors Roger McCracken and Pete Metcalfe carried
A man from Gore has been arrested and is now facing multiple charges after a dangerous driving incident that led to a police chase and drug discovery. The incident unfolded yesterday at around 3:30 pm when an officer in Edendale spotted a vehicle speeding excessively in a 100km/h zone. The officer a
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