* Invercargill residents expressed dissatisfaction with council decision-making in the latest survey.
* Satisfaction for Splash Palace dropped significantly, while venues and events showed improvement.
* Invercargill City Council urged residents to participate more in consultations and engagements.
Invercargill residents have expressed dissatisfaction with how the local council involves people in decision-making, according
* Invercargill Council focuses on Coopers Creek management with strong community participation and interest.
* Residents voice concerns during public forum, highlighting environmental, financial, and legal considerations.
* Safety concerns raised by Hannah Pascoe for a zebra crossing on Layard Street.
The Invercargill City Council meeting on 24 September 2024 is centred around
Southland farmers are grappling with an unusually wet spring, which has brought higher lamb death rates and low feed supplies. Persistent rain since August has made it difficult to manage paddocks, sow spring crops, and care for livestock.
Jason Herrick, president of Southland’s Federated Farmers, described the situation as
* Government announces stricter rules for public servants working remotely, focusing on office presence.
* New guidelines emphasise that working from home requires monitoring and must be agreed upon.
* Businesses in Central Wellington may welcome the shift as they struggle with fewer customers.
The Government is cracking down on public servants working
* Kiwifruit exports reached $3.1 billion, a 20 percent rise from August 2023.
* Gold kiwifruit exports grew 24 percent, driven by increased quantity sold internationally.
* Green kiwifruit exports saw nearly 10 percent growth, due to rising prices.
Kiwifruit exports from New Zealand reached an all-time high of $3.1 billion
Local businesses and industries need to be front and centre in conversations about how regions plan to grow their economies, Regional Development Shane Jones says.
The nationwide series of summits aims to facilitate conversations about regional economic growth and opportunities to drive productivity, prosperity and resilience through the Coalition Government’
