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* Invercargill’s Civic Theatre named finalist in two 2025 EVANZ Awards categories * Theatre recognised for community work and commitment to heritage and innovation * Senior Technician Josh Clive shortlisted for outstanding performance in venue operations Invercargill’s Civic Theatre has been named a finalist in two major categories for the upcoming

Watch: Mitchell: “This Will Take a Week or Two”Emergency Management Southland UpdateKey Updates from Emergency Management Southland October 26, 2025 * States of emergency for Southland and Clutha remain in place, with the emergency response likely to continue into next week. * Please check on your neighbours and share information where

🛻 Parade Route & Entry Details Judged Trucks: * Please arrive via Bill Richardson Drive between 8am and 10am to be parked up. * Follow the directions of the marshals. * $10 entry fee applies for judged trucks. * Register on the day at the container on Fox Street or email [email protected].

ILT is delighted to announce a record 70 scholarships will be awarded for 2025 as part of the ILT Tertiary Scholarship programme. ILT’s board approved the one-off increase from 65 to 70 at the final triennium meeting, following an unprecedented number of applications. Paddy O’Brien, ILT President, said

Crews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedWord About Town Bargain Chemist Coming, Hunting & Fishing RelocatingCrews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedSt John Stay safe, stay connected: Mobile phone tips during severe weather If mobile networks go down, you may still be able to reach emergency

🚂 Watch: Mal Chats to Greg Fordyce – The Great Little Train Show Mal catches up with Greg Fordyce from the Southland Society of Model Engineers Inc, organisers of The Great Little Train Show, on all weekend at the SSME Club Grounds & Badminton Halls, Surrey Park, Invercargill, next to ILT Stadium

The dramatic video captured by What’s On Invers showed the exact moment a large tree came crashing down on Elles Road in Invercargill during extreme weather conditions. The tree fell without hitting any passing vehicles, but the road remained closed for several days as crews worked to clear the

Crews Working 24/7 Restoring Power, Roads, Parks ClosedSt John Stay safe, stay connected: Mobile phone tips during severe weather If mobile networks go down, you may still be able to reach emergency services but it’s important to know your options. Dial 111 as usual first. Even if your