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Invercargill City Council to Cancel and Refund $500k in Parking Fines
Invercargill City Council to Cancel and Refund $500k in Parking Fines
Community   -   May 27, 2024

Invercargill City Council has decided to refund all parking tickets incorrectly issued between 1 July 2022 and 29 February 2024 under the current Parking Control Bylaw. Any tickets issued for failing to activate the parking meter in a metered space will be cancelled and refunded. Council Chief Execu

Winning Streak in Invercargill: Three Residents Score in Second Division Lotto
Winning Streak in Invercargill: Three Residents Score in Second Division Lotto
News   -   May 25, 2024

29 Lotto winners each gain $17,433 in tonight’s Second Division draw.• Three winners also hit Powerball Second Division, earning a total of $29,595.• Three winners from Invercargill and one from Gore. Twenty-nine Lotto players are celebrating after winning $17,433 each in tonight’s live Lotto Second

Government’s New Strategy to Boost NZ Mining Exports to $2 Billion
Government’s New Strategy to Boost NZ Mining Exports to $2 Billion
New Zealand   -   May 24, 2024

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the country’s mining sector, potentially doubling its export value to $2 billion by 2035. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the Draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 at a community meeting in Blackball, highlighting t

SIT Zero-Fees Scheme to Continue in 2025
SIT Zero-Fees Scheme to Continue in 2025
Community   -   May 24, 2024

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill has confirmed the continuation of its zero-fees scheme for next year. This initiative, a significant attraction for students considering studying in Southland, was established in 2001. The zero-fees scheme, driven by the Invercargill City Co

Farmer Confidence in Banks Hits Decade Low
Farmer Confidence in Banks Hits Decade Low
Business   -   May 23, 2024

Farmer confidence in banks has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. A recent Federated Farmers survey of over 640 farmers revealed only 51 percent were satisfied with their banks, a significant drop from 80 percent in 2018. This marks a worrying

$20K Lotto Win For Invercargill
$20K Lotto Win For Invercargill
News   -   May 23, 2024

Two fortunate Lotto players from Whangārei and Christchurch are celebrating a special win after each securing $500,000 in tonight’s Lotto First Division draw. The winning tickets were purchased at Onerahi Dairy in Whangārei and online via MyLotto by a Christchurch player. Related: Three Invercargill

$24 Million Allocated to Expand Gumboot Friday’s Youth Counselling
$24 Million Allocated to Expand Gumboot Friday’s Youth Counselling
Kids & Family   -   May 22, 2024

The coalition government has confirmed a $24 million investment over four years for the I Am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, aimed at providing mental health counselling to young people. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, alongs

New Leadership and Reforms for Kāinga Ora Following Review
New Leadership and Reforms for Kāinga Ora Following Review
News   -   May 21, 2024

The Government is making “immediate” changes to Housing New Zealand (Kāinga Ora) following a critical review led by former Prime Minister Sir Bill English. The review highlighted serious issues within the agency responsible for managing public housing and providing tenancy services. “We have seen a

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