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Weekend Gig Guide June 12–14
Weekend Gig Guide  June 12–14
Gig Guide   -   Jun 12, 2026

Another big weekend across Invercargill. Friday night, Night Cru hit the stage at the Southland Sports Bar from 6:30pm, Marea brings her acoustic sounds to Level One at the Kelvin Hotel from 6pm, and the FIFA World Cup kicks off on the big screens across town. Saturday, Celtic Rock

Museum of Southland Launches School Outreach Pilot
Museum of Southland Launches School Outreach Pilot
News   -   Jun 12, 2026

A 'soft launch' of the educational programmes set to be explored at Southland's new regional museum is underway. Physical construction of Te Unua Museum of Southland, in Invercargill, is on schedule to be completed later this year, with the first visitors to the new regional museum

Invercargill Boy Granted Bail for Bomb Threats
Invercargill Boy Granted Bail for Bomb Threats
News   -   Jun 12, 2026

An Invercargill teenager accused of sending bomb threats nationwide has been granted bail despite strong police opposition. The boy, who has automatic name suppression, allegedly sent threatening emails to several organisations including the Department of Corrections and Southland Boys' High School. He appeared in Invercargill Youth Court on Tuesday

Otago Uni Moves Teacher Training to SIT
Otago Uni Moves Teacher Training to SIT
Education   -   Jun 09, 2026

Otago University is moving its Invercargill teacher training to SIT. Vice-Chancellor Grant Robertson visited SIT on Monday to sign a statement of intent that will shift the College of Education from its Nelson Street site to the polytechnic's main campus in Tay Street at the end of 2026.

Voting Rights Cut for Non-elected Council Members
Voting Rights Cut for Non-elected Council Members
Councils   -   Jun 07, 2026

Non-elected members will lose voting rights on council committees. Local Government Minister Simon Watts announced changes to the Local Government Act that will restrict voting to elected councillors only. "Councillors are directly accountable to voters for their decisions. We are amending the Local Government Act 2002 so only elected

Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Weekend Gig Guide 5–7 June
Gig Guide   -   Jun 04, 2026

Another great weekend of live music across Invercargill. Friday night, Lara Kerr plays Live in the Lobby at Two Doors Down from 5:30pm, Get Folked returns to RIFF for another brilliant night of music and community, and Waxy's has Jetset kicking off from 9pm till late. Saturday,

Youths Charged Over Winton Vehicle Crimes
Youths Charged Over Winton Vehicle Crimes
News   -   Jun 04, 2026

Two youths have been arrested and charged following a crime spree in Winton that ended with a stolen car being torched near the Oreti River Bridge. Police received multiple reports on Friday night of vehicles being broken into around the town. One car was stolen and then set alight. Western

Residents Get Say on Gore Growth Plans
Residents Get Say on Gore Growth Plans
News   -   Jun 03, 2026

Gore residents have a month to shape how their district grows. Gore District Council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to its Subdivision and Land Development Bylaw, with consultation running from June 1 to July 3. The bylaw sets standards for how land is subdivided and developed across the district,

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