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Anzac Day Flypasts 2024
Anzac Day Flypasts 2024
Community   -   Apr 25, 2024

Multiple flights will be occurring at the same time; all are subject to weather conditions and operational requirements.  Southland people looking skyward will be able to catch a glimpse of the Boeing P-8A Poseidon and the Air Force Heritage Flight of New Zealand. See the schedule below to see if th

Gore District Council Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed 21.4% Rates Increase
Gore District Council Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed 21.4% Rates Increase
Councils   -   Apr 24, 2024

The Gore District Council is calling for public consultation on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%. Councillors this evening were unanimous in signing off on the draft, as staff and elected officials sought to trim a budget initially costed at a 31.7% increase. May

Lumsden Vandalism Surge, Considers Security Cameras for Public Toilets
Lumsden Vandalism Surge, Considers Security Cameras for Public Toilets
news   -   Apr 23, 2024

The public toilets in Lumsden, a small town in Southland, are facing repeated acts of vandalism, prompting the local council to consider the installation of security cameras. Since October 2023, the facilities have been targeted on five distinct occasions, causing significant disruption and damage.

Gore District Council Tackles Budget Challenges with Proposed 21.4% Rate Increase
Gore District Council Tackles Budget Challenges with Proposed 21.4% Rate Increase
Councils   -   Apr 23, 2024

Gore District Council is set to discuss a potential rate increase of 21.4% at their upcoming meeting. This follows extensive efforts to reduce an initially projected 40% increase. Related: Gore DC Interim CEO Confirms Departure Date The Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Stephen Parry, noted that in

Government Reinstates Three Strikes Legislation to Address Serious Crime
Government Reinstates Three Strikes Legislation to Address Serious Crime
Community   -   Apr 23, 2024

The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed to restoring law and order and enforcing appropriate consequences on criminals. We are making it clear that repeat serious

A Plea For Motorists: Respect Lights And Sirens During Fire & Emergency Situations
A Plea For Motorists: Respect Lights And Sirens During Fire & Emergency Situations
Community   -   Apr 23, 2024

Invercargill Fire and Emergency Service is urging drivers to improve their driving behaviours in response to emergency vehicles, reporting an increase in erratic driving when responding to emergencies with lights and sirens. Erratic driving from motorists confronted by Fire and Emergency vehicles re

Essential Travel Advice: Apply for NZ Passports Two Months in Advance
Essential Travel Advice: Apply for NZ Passports Two Months in Advance
New Zealand   -   Apr 22, 2024

Department of Internal Affairs is urging individuals planning international travel to submit their passport applications at least two months in advance. This updated guideline is in response to prolonged processing times spurred by a major overhaul of the passport system and a spike in application n

Government Fast-Tracks Pseudoephedrine’s Return to Over-the-Counter Sales
Government Fast-Tracks Pseudoephedrine’s Return to Over-the-Counter Sales
Health & Wellbeing   -   Apr 21, 2024

Pseudoephedrine, a key component in cold and flu medications, is slated for an early return to New Zealand pharmacies. Medsafe has approved 11 products containing this ingredient for over-the-counter sales, potentially available by June this year—significantly earlier than the anticipated 2025 sched

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