Business

More Clutha-Southland businesses, schools, and homes will have access to faster and more reliable internet, says Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay. The Government announced today that the Ultra-Fast Broadband (UFB) programme will be extended to 151 additional towns across New Zealand. Clutha-Southlan

There could soon be more electric vehicles (EVs) on Southland roads. Southland electricity network management company, PowerNet, has received a $20,000 grant from the EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) to co-fund a project encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in Southla

A positive solution for Telford is one step closer with discussions between Lincoln University and Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre progressing well, Clutha-Southland MP Todd Barclay says. Lincoln University and Taratahi, with the support of the Telford Farm Board, have signed a statement of in

Southland Farm Machinery the local John Deere tractor franchise has burn down in a huge fire on early late Saturday early Sunday morning. Fire Service southern communications shift manager Brent Dunn said we had many calls from the public reporting the fire, seven fire engines and up to 26 firefight

Lots of activity in town with some shops closing, moving and new shops opening. Costume Central have moved from Gladstone to Dee next. (next to Beadazzled the bead shop) Clothing store Voyant  Fashion has moved from Esk to Kelvin street. Turners car Auctions have filled one of the empty car dealer s