Prime Minister Bill English has announced a $1.2 Billion rebuild of Dunedin Public Hospital, that the rebuild project will be the largest of its type in New Zealand The project is expected to cost between $1.2-$1.4b Sarah Dowie, MP for Invercargill, welcomes today’s announcement of over $1 billion
Invercargill City Council will be consulting on the future use of Anderson House as part of its long term planning process. A number of potential uses have been identified for the house, including café and functions space as well as art display space on the ground floor and historical house exhibit,
Max Pattè has been announced as the supreme winner of this year’s ILT Art Awards for his piece, Animal Magnetism. The striking lightwork morphs between hues of pinks and blues, subtly influencing the mood of the space and drawing viewers in. The judges found “harmony in the mathematical accuracy” of
The NZ Society of Genealogists, in association with the Invercargill Public Library, are presenting a week of Family History lunchtime talks from 7 – 11 August. These talks are free for the public, and each day will focus on a different genealogical tool. Bring your lunch and learn. The talks will h
Those who wish to have a ‘natural burial’ can now do so at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. Following demand, an area of the cemetery has been designated for natural burials. Parks Manager Robin Pagan said Council has always sought to accommodate anyone with special wishes for their burial, includin
Most New Zealanders say they are highly comfortable with their lives, Stats NZ said today. Around 83 percent rated their overall life satisfaction at 7 or above on a 0–10 scale. The result was similar in 2014. Kiwis also say they have a strong sense of belonging to family and to country, according t
The Southland Cycling Governance Group is seeking Community Representatives to support the advancement of cycling in Southland. In response to growing interest in recreational, commuting and cycle tourism, there has been region-wide consultation over the last year to develop a vision and strategy fo
The Western Cape Government, in South Africa, has released a new Safety video advert through its YouTube channel This video is a must watch for all drivers (especially teenage drivers) the video features a compilation of people falling over or running into things because they’re distracted by their
