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MetService Issues Rain Watch For Southland & Clutha
MetService Issues Rain Watch For Southland & Clutha
Environment   -   Oct 03, 2024

* Heavy Rain Watch issued for Inland Clutha and Southland from Thursday noon to Friday noon. * Rivers in the region are above normal levels, with no immediate signs of rising further. * Farmers are urged to reach out for support due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. The MetService has issued a Heavy

Air New Zealand Reduces Capacity on More Key Routes
Air New Zealand Reduces Capacity on More Key Routes
New Zealand   -   Oct 02, 2024

* Air New Zealand cuts capacity on three domestic routes due to reduced demand. * Invercargill to Wellington flights to end in January 2025 amid global engine issues. * Airline schedules changes for Queenstown, Dunedin, and New Plymouth routes. Air New Zealand is reducing capacity on three domestic routes by flying smaller planes

PPTA Considers Charter School Teachers For Membership
PPTA Considers Charter School Teachers For Membership
Education   -   Oct 02, 2024

* The PPTA is proposing to allow membership for teachers working in charter schools. * David Seymour views this as a positive shift towards accepting charter schools. * Charter school teachers may gain collective bargaining rights through PPTA membership. The Post Primary Teachers' Association (PPTA) is proposing to allow teachers from charter

Stricter Parking Rules Proposed For Stewart Island
Stricter Parking Rules Proposed For Stewart Island
News   -   Oct 02, 2024

* New parking restrictions are proposed to address extended vehicle parking on Stewart Island. * Southland District Council suggests 30 new restrictions and adjustments to 16 existing ones. * Police may assist with parking enforcement if the council's bylaw is updated. Reworked Content: Residents of Stewart Island/Rakiura could soon face

Chef Shares Competition Expertise With SIT Students
Chef Shares Competition Expertise With SIT Students
Education   -   Oct 01, 2024

* Cam Davies shared his Global Chefs Challenge preparation with Southern Institute of Technology students. * Students gained practical experience and insights into competitive cooking at a professional level. * Mr Davies highlighted the importance of mentoring and collaboration within the hospitality industry. Te Anau’s restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies,

Hundreds Of Jobs At Alliance Groups Timaru Plant In Jeopardy
Hundreds Of Jobs At Alliance Groups Timaru Plant In Jeopardy
New Zealand   -   Sep 27, 2024

* Timaru's Alliance Smithfield plant could lose 600 jobs under a new proposal. * A 21-day consultation period will end, with a final decision expected by October 18. * Declining sheep numbers and land-use changes have led to a surplus in processing capacity. Hundreds of jobs at Timaru’s Alliance Smithfield

Watch: Short Hail Storm Thursday Night
Watch: Short Hail Storm Thursday Night
News   -   Sep 26, 2024

Short hail storm on Thursday night.

Southern Councils Reveal Annual Leave Allowances
Southern Councils Reveal Annual Leave Allowances
Councils   -   Sep 26, 2024

* Invercargill City Council staff may receive five weeks' leave after four years' service. * Southland District Council offers negotiated leave agreements exceeding the four-week minimum entitlement. * Environment Southland and Gore District Council have unique systems for managing annual leave entitlements. Southern councils have shared their annual leave policies, with

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