News Desk

* Federated Farmers Southland calls on local farmers to boycott Fish & Game licences. * The boycott comes after a court ruling requiring consents for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers asked to remove fishing access and replace signs with orange ribbons in protest. Federated Farmers Southland is urging farmers to boycott Fish

Police have released the name of the man who died following a water-related incident in Milford Sound, Southland, earlier this week. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Daymon Bill Nuhaj, a resident of Milford Sound. Police have extended their sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Meeting of the Infrastructure and Projects Committee held in the Council Chamber, Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 3.00 pm. Read more: Decisions Made On Bluff Wastewater Treatment ProjectBluff’s Wastewater Treatment Plan project has missed out being fast tracked by the Government,

Watch: Hearings for Museum of Southland Consultation held in the Council Chamber, Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 10.00 am. Read the agenda and list of submitters. Related: Watch: ICC Infrastructure and Projects Committee Meeting - 8 October 2024

* Police urge locals to lock vehicles after an increase in thefts in Clutha. * A young person was arrested following a search warrant and stolen items were recovered. * Community vigilance and securing vehicles can help reduce crime and theft incidents. Police are advising Clutha residents to secure their vehicles after a

ILT has a rich history of fostering Invercargill’s growth and vibrancy since its inception in 1956. That year, we gifted the beloved Peter Pan statue to Queens Park for the city’s centennial and made our first significant contribution to community funding with the Conon Street learners' pool.

* Several Southland roads closed or affected due to flooding and hazardous conditions. * Motorists urged to exercise caution, with signage in place on affected routes. * Updated information on closures and flooding available through local council websites. Update: 12 noon Saturday 5 October: NZTA Road Update: #3 CLOSED - Ferry Road and

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds expressed her approval of an additional $50,000 in Government support announced today for farmers in Southland and parts of Otago. Related: Road Closures And Flooding Updates In Southland “This funding will assist farmers and rural communities in our region, through organisations such as the Southland