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Invercargill & Southland Roads Update: 30 March - 4 April
Invercargill & Southland Roads  Update: 30 March - 4 April
Roading   -   Mar 30, 2026

Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of roadworks, closures and detours in place or starting this week. Waikiwi Roadworks Begin The Invercargill City Council has confirmed work will begin on North Road, Waikiwi from Monday 30 March, expected to take around a

Invercargill Council Sister City Junkets Back On The Table
Invercargill Council Sister City Junkets Back On The Table
Councils   -   Mar 30, 2026

Invercargill City Council has approved plans to send delegations to its sister cities overseas, despite ongoing concerns about cost and public perception. The council agreed this week to travel to Kumagaya, Japan, in July 2027 and Suqian, China, in April 2028. While the trips have been confirmed, key details, including

Inside the Country's Largest Fuel Storage Terminal (Petrol, Diesel & Jet)
Inside the Country's Largest Fuel Storage Terminal (Petrol, Diesel & Jet)
New Zealand   -   Mar 30, 2026

Madison Malone take a tour of the country's largest fuel storage terminal. Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel and could hold 350 million more if the owning company keeps converting old crude oil tanks. Channel Infrastructure's CEO takes us

Gold accreditation awarded to Ashford Motor Lodge
Gold accreditation awarded to Ashford Motor Lodge
News   -   Mar 30, 2026

Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch has proudly been awarded Gold Accreditation from Qualmark, recognising its ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, and guest care. The Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award is the highest possible rating from Qualmark, Tourism New Zealand’s official quality assurance organisation. It signals to visitors that Ashford

Fuel Levels Climb Despite Global Pressures
Fuel Levels Climb Despite Global Pressures
News   -   Mar 30, 2026

New Zealand’s fuel reserves have lifted in the latest official update, offering some reassurance as global uncertainty continues to influence supply chains. Fresh data from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment shows petrol and diesel stocks have both increased since the previous snapshot. Petrol rose to 59.3

Tsunami Warning Systems Questioned In New Plan
Tsunami Warning Systems Questioned In New Plan
Environment   -   Mar 29, 2026

A new Emergency Management plan for Southland has unearthed an unnerving detail about warning systems in the event of a tsunami. This week, Southland's civil defence emergency management group adopted its plan for the next five years - a 106-page document which will now be sent to the

Zero Fees Helps SIT Graduate Start Debt-free Animation Business
Zero Fees Helps SIT Graduate Start Debt-free Animation Business
Education   -   Mar 29, 2026

A Southern Institute of Technology graduate has turned her animation skills into a thriving local business, recently illustrating a children's book by a Southland author. Bella Ranstead, who grew up in Southland and attended Menzies College in Wyndham, completed a Bachelor of Screen Arts (Animation) at SIT from

Powerball Millions Fall Twice In Auckland
Powerball Millions Fall Twice In Auckland
Lotto   -   Mar 28, 2026

It will be a night to remember for two Auckland players after each secured $12.75 million with Powerball First Division in the latest live Lotto draw. The winning tickets were purchased through MyLotto, delivering a combined windfall that continues a strong run of major prizes in 2026. Each prize

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