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Christmas is set to shine a little bit brighter for hundreds of Southlanders this year thanks to the growing community support of City Impact Church Invercargill’s (CICI) Christmas Parcel initiative. Each year the church worked with local kindergartens, schools, and social services and support agencies which would refer children,
Preparations are underway for this year’s Diwali festival in Invercargill - a global celebration of light and unity. Held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, there will be performances from Auckland dance group Khottey Sikkey, who will be doing everything from Bollywood
* Southland Woodworkers Guild showcases handcrafted wooden toys and gifts in annual exhibition. * Event runs across multiple dates, featuring free entry at Mary Street clubrooms. * Visitors can explore woodworking skills, toy assembly and buy handcrafted Christmas gifts. The Southland Woodworkers Guild has transformed into a hive of activity this festive season,
by Mike Sanford* Southland Woodworkers Guild showcases handcrafted wooden toys and gifts in annual exhibition. * Event runs across multiple dates, featuring free entry at Mary Street clubrooms. * Visitors can explore woodworking skills, toy assembly and buy handcrafted Christmas gifts. The Southland Woodworkers Guild has transformed into a hive of activity this festive season,
Christmas is set to shine a little bit brighter for hundreds of Southlanders this year thanks to the growing community support of City Impact Church Invercargill’s (CICI) Christmas Parcel initiative. Each year the church worked with local kindergartens, schools, and social services and support agencies which would refer children,
Preparations are underway for this year’s Diwali festival in Invercargill - a global celebration of light and unity. Held at the ILT Stadium Southland on Saturday from 11 am to 7 pm, there will be performances from Auckland dance group Khottey Sikkey, who will be doing everything from Bollywood
* SEPSCT to acquire full stakes in OtagoNet, Lakeland Network, and PowerNet operations. * Deal strengthens local control of infrastructure for Southland and Otago communities. * Operations will remain unchanged, ensuring continuity for regional electricity consumers. Southland Power Trust (SEPSCT) has announced its plan to take full ownership of OtagoNet Joint Venture, Lakeland
Future land use of the 37ha of Donovan Park farm proposed for sale won’t go out for public consultation until after the Invercargill City Council has signed off its Reserve Management Plan 2024. The council agreed yesterday in its Community Wellbeing and Regulatory Committee to push on with the
* The $87 million museum project officially began with a ceremonial sod-turning event. * Community support drove the council’s decision to fund and prioritise the museum build. * The museum will combine tactile and immersive digital exhibits, opening in late 2026. The next phase of work on the Museum of Southland was
* Sixty-five Invercargill students receive ILT scholarships for tertiary studies in 2025. * Each scholarship provides $2,000 annually, supporting academic growth over three years. * ILT celebrates funding over 900 scholarships, valuing more than $5 million to date. Sixty-five Invercargill students have been awarded ILT Tertiary Scholarships, recognising their potential and supporting
* Southern delegation delivered a petition with 34,000 signatures to Parliament today. * Campaign leaders urge the Government to fulfil promises for the new hospital build. * Retrofitting or downscaling the hospital would increase costs and delay completion. The Save Our Southern Hospital campaign made a bold statement in Wellington today, as