* Enliven Southland's refurbished dementia unit has welcomed new residents shortly after opening.
* The $400,000 project added six psychogeriatric beds to meet rising demand in Southland.
* Significant community support ensured the project's successful funding and completion.
Enliven Southland’s newly refurbished Iona dementia facility has officially
* Complaints about disruptive behaviour now handled in around 13 days (down from around 60 days a year ago)
* 553 Section 55A notices issued by Kāinga Ora since July 2024, up from 41 issued during the same period in the previous year.
* Of that 553, first notices made up around 83
* The adult minimum wage will rise to $23.50 an hour from April 2025.
* The increase supports workers while balancing economic recovery and business stability.
* Starting-out and training wage rates remain at 80 per cent of the adult rate.
The adult minimum wage in New Zealand will increase by 1.
* Kiwi Econet's edible bale netting offers a sustainable alternative to plastic netting.
* Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot created the product, inspired while working as a diver.
* Farmers worldwide are showing strong interest, including requests from Texas.
A Southland farmer's innovative edible bale netting is gaining worldwide attention,
Anna Star is someone who truly lives up to her surname.
Highly respected for the positive impact she makes across all facets of life, Mrs Star was bestowed with a Community Service Award today by Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board.
The award was presented by Mayor Rob
A jewel of the Fiordland community was celebrated today.
Judy Matthews received a Community Service Award from Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board, reflecting her outstanding commitment to the area.
The award was presented by Mayor Rob Scott, who said she was a “driving force” behind many community
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* Environment Southland reported a rise in illegal dumping, including rubbish, vehicles, and animal carcasses.
* The council recovered costs for only a few incidents, putting pressure on its budget.
* A potential rates increase may be needed to cover cleanup and enforcement efforts.
Illegal dumping is becoming a costly issue for Southlanders,
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