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Gore District Council Announces Mataura Library Trial Hours
Gore District Council Announces Mataura Library Trial Hours
Community   -   Jul 05, 2024

The Gore District Council will trial new opening hours at the Mataura Library and Service Centre to better meet customers’ needs while ensuring a safe work environment for staff. Earlier this year, the library had to adjust its closing time to 2:30pm due to increasing anti-social behaviour from grou

Government Plans to Enhance Urban Housing Development
Government Plans to Enhance Urban Housing Development
News   -   Jul 05, 2024

The Government is taking a new approach to urban development, rejecting the notion that cities can only expand outward or that increasing density is a universal solution. According to Bishop, “The Government will make it easier to build new houses in existing urban areas, as well as work towards est

Old Invercargill Flashback – 2003 Car Sales Adverts
Old Invercargill Flashback – 2003 Car Sales Adverts
Featured   -   Jul 02, 2024

Today we flashback to 2003 and take a look at car sales adverts. Related: Old Invercargill Flashback – 2003 Real Estate Adverts Back in 2003, car buying was as much about the experience as it was about the vehicle. Dealerships like GWD Russells, Happy Motoring, and SVS created an environment of trus

Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell Steps In as Clark Extends Leave
Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell Steps In as Clark Extends Leave
Councils   -   Jun 30, 2024

At 2:15pm Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark released the following statement to media. Having spent some time over the weekend considering the impact of the Code of Conduct on me, Karen and our family, and the wider community, I’ve decided to take a further month off work. Listen ad Tom describes the M

Huge Crowds Kick Off Matariki at ILT Stadium Southland
Huge Crowds Kick Off Matariki at ILT Stadium Southland
Community   -   Jun 29, 2024

The first night of Matariki celebrations at ILT Stadium Southland was a resounding success, with over 8,000 community members in attendance. The event, which featured a variety of performances, workshops, food stalls, and stunning displays, brought the community together in a heartwarming display of

Wyndham Firefighter James Walker Honoured for 40 Years of Service
Wyndham Firefighter James Walker Honoured for 40 Years of Service
Community   -   Jun 25, 2024

Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award.  Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W

Invercargill’s Alex Crosbie Secures Third Place in Mid-Ohio F4 US Championship
Invercargill’s Alex Crosbie Secures Third Place in Mid-Ohio F4 US Championship
Motor Sport   -   Jun 24, 2024

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has taken his first podium in America at Round 2 of the F4 US Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. Crosbie crossed the line in third place after an extremely eventful opening race on Saturday to step onto the podium i

Rearview Mirror – A Look Back at The Weeks News
Rearview Mirror – A Look Back at The Weeks News
Featured   -   Jun 24, 2024

Invercargill had an eventful week with activities ranging from a vibrant poultry show to significant local developments. The Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show over the weekend featured African owls, Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs, and even Dorkings known for their unique five toes. In a no

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