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A planned 25m tall sculpture on Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) would be visible from the township and function as a beacon of the site’s cultural significance. Te Rūnaka o Awarua is leading the development of Te Taurapa o Te Waka – Motupōhue Visitor Experience. Related: Te Puawai Subdivision Redesigned For

Peacehaven Village has completed the concept master plans for its redevelopment, aiming to create a vibrant retirement community for the present and the future. “We are thrilled to share the final concept plans for the redevelopment with the community,” said Matt Russell, the Chief Executive of Pres

In a bold move to tackle traffic congestion and support growth, New Zealand’s Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, has unveiled a hefty $250 million budget for enhancements to Queenstown’s crucial BP roundabout and its adjoining roads. This financial commitment showcases a substantial increase, more th

The Academy Southland’s 2024 Foundation Year has begun, introducing a larger-than-usual group of 14 promising young athletes from various sports backgrounds. This decision reflects the exceptional pool of applicants this year, as explained by Academy Manager Jason McKenzie. “This year’s cohort was p

A Southland dairy business and its owner, an Invercargill Imam, have been ordered to pay $215,000 in penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after having been found to have exploited three Indonesian migrant workers. Of this amount, Rural Practice Ltd was ordered to pay $145,000, and b

In the latest Lotto draw, eighteen fortunate individuals have won $23,513 each in the Lotto Second Division, marking a night of celebrations across the country. Among the winners is a lucky player from Invercargill, sharing the joy with others who struck luck in the draw. Additionally, one of these

UPDATE: Organisers have made the decision to postpone the event till 2025. Get ready for Southland’s most Southland event, Rootstock ‘24: a paddock festival celebrating the humble swede, to be held April 20 from 12-6pm in a swede paddock on Wilson’s Fruit and Vege Farm. “Think swanndries and gumboot

Highways advise progress on the SH1 Clyde Street project, with the first concrete pour scheduled for next week. To facilitate smoother traffic flow, we are reopening the northbound lanes of SH1 Clyde Street at 6pm today. These lanes will be accessible over the weekend until 7am on Monday, ensuring t