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SIT Seeks Three Council Members
SIT Seeks Three Council Members
Education   -   Jul 15, 2026

The Southern Institute of Technology is seeking Three Council MembersThe Southern Institute of Technology (Te Whare Wānanga o Murihiku) is seeking three experienced and forward-thinking individuals to join its Council. This is a significant governance role offering the opportunityto contribute to the strategic direction and long-term success of a leading

Invercargill Told to Rethink Public Transport
Invercargill Told to Rethink Public Transport
News   -   Jul 13, 2026

Invercargill's public transport system needs to be scrapped and rebuilt. That, at least, is the view gaining traction at the council table. Mayor Tom Campbell told councillors this week the city should abandon any tinkering with its existing setup and start over. "Clearly what we have at

Invercargill City Council Road Works Update 13-19 July
Invercargill City Council Road Works Update 13-19 July
News   -   Jul 13, 2026

Latest road work update from Invercargill City Council. Watermain renewal work has begun on Don St between Kelvin and Deveron streets. It will take around 40 days. Phase one closes the eastbound lane while westbound traffic is maintained from Deveron St. Phase two brings a partial closure of the Don

Weekend Gig Guide - Matariki Edition
Weekend Gig Guide - Matariki Edition
Gig Guide   -   Jul 09, 2026

🌟 Happy Matariki! Another busy weekend across Invercargill — Robert Kidd brings jazz piano to Live in the Lobby, the All Blacks take on Italy on big screens across the city, the Southland Sharks are HOME at ILT Stadium, Priscilla Queen of the Desert opens at the Civic Theatre, and the Thieves

ACT Pushes Three Strikes For Burglars
ACT Pushes Three Strikes For Burglars
News   -   Jul 08, 2026

ACT wants repeat burglars locked up for three years, no exceptions. The party will take a Three Strikes for Burglary policy to the 2026 election. Anyone convicted of burglary three times would face a minimum three-year prison sentence — no parole, no home detention, no early release. ACT Deputy Leader Nicole

Northbound Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1
Northbound Lane blocked, Waihola Highway/SH 1
News   -   Jul 08, 2026

The northbound lane of the Waihola Highway/State Highway 1 in Waihola, Clutha, is blocked after a logging truck slipped off the road this morning. Police were called to the incident, between Lake Road and Surrey Heights, around 7.30am.  There doesn't appear to be any injuries and

Sewer Works Hit Four Invercargill Streets
Sewer Works Hit Four Invercargill Streets
News   -   Jul 07, 2026

Sewer and wastewater work is ramping up across several Invercargill streets this month, with lane closures and parking restrictions affecting a wide stretch of the city. On Deveron Street, crews start the next stage of foul sewer replacement on Monday July 6. The work runs between Spey and Yarrow streets

Small Southland Town Chases Nurse Funding
Small Southland Town Chases Nurse Funding
Community   -   Jul 07, 2026

Nightcaps is trying to hold onto its nurse — but the fundraiser has barely started and locals haven't felt the pinch yet. The Nightcaps Medical Centre has had nursing services for 35 years. WellSouth Primary Health Network funded a nurse for 20 hours a week until March. Now that

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