Community

ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands. The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT’s Executive Team from among all category winners. This honour

* Schools and preschools across New Zealand wore pyjamas to support hospitalised children’s families * Ronald McDonald House Charity warned more funding is needed as demand for help continues to rise * Southland locals joined nationwide efforts to help families stay close during medical emergencies In late June, schools, childcare centres, and

* Margaret Brown to step down after 17 years in aged care leadership roles * She helped shape Hawthorndale Village into a model of compassionate dementia care * Brown will stay on until September to support the transition of leadership After 17 years dedicated to aged care, Hawthorndale Care Village general manager Margaret

Hundreds of distressed customers as well as staff working in the South City Mall feel they have been unfairly targeted by a parking management company employed by the mall owner. Smart Compliance Management has started monitoring the carpark for the past two and half weeks and pinging people with $85

On Thursday, 26 June, staff across all ILT venues in Invercargill will be swapping suits for slippers and uniforms for onesies as they join the nationwide Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand PJ Day. This annual fundraiser sees thousands of Kiwis from schools, businesses and community groups donning pyjamas

* Michael McLees was posthumously honoured for decades of dedicated community service in Blackmount * He gave 38 years to the local fire group and helped establish key community assets * Southland leaders praised his selfless service and lasting impact on local morale Michael McLees, a well-known figure in the Blackmount community, has

Mairi Dickson’s lifelong commitment to her community was recognised this week with a Community Service Award from the Southland District Council and the Ardlussa Community Board. The honour was presented during a special event at the Waikaia Hotel on Wednesday night. Southland Mayor Rob Scott said he was proud

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) is about to begin a major redevelopment of Peacehaven Retirement Village in Invercargill, with construction work set to start on Monday, 23 June. All planning, design, approvals and funding are now in place for the long-term project. The development will include 38 modern two-bedroom units and