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* Invercargill’s Splash Palace leisure pool will close temporarily in March for essential maintenance. * The closure allows for foam tile flooring replacement, ensuring long-term safety and durability. * Other areas of the facility will remain open, with work expected to finish by late March. The leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash

Invercargill’s new aged care facility and dementia village will be officially opened in mid-March, and the Hawthorndale Care Village committee has invited the Prime Minister to do the honours. The $39 million project has set the stage in New Zealand with its state-of-the-art aged care model, allowing residents to

New Zealand’s southern most rodeo event is happening at Sandy Point this Saturday, with an expected crowd of around 3000. The Southland Rodeo Association Inc is part of a southern circuit that includes Lawrence, Outram, Mataura, Wanaka. Millers Flat, and Ranfurly. The club had about 30 members and was

Invercargill is set to roar to life this weekend with the Southern Grills & Gasoline Car & Bike Show, an annual celebration of classic cars, custom bikes, and Southland’s passionate automotive community. The event, now in its seventh year, will take place at the Collegiate Rugby Football Grounds on

* Matt Russell praises committee for visiting regional aged care providers in New Zealand. * Presbyterian Support Southland faces funding shortfalls, rising care needs, and aging facilities. * Growing dementia care demands prompt calls for major changes in the aged care sector. Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) Chief Executive Matt Russell expressed his appreciation

* A solar farm could reduce Stewart Island’s diesel use by up to 75%. * Council aims to implement renewable energy for reliable, affordable electricity and economic growth. * The project includes staged solar and wind energy solutions to benefit the island’s future. Stewart Island is set to take a significant

* A convoy of vintage vehicles showcased support for the Save Our Southern Hospital campaign. * The convoy travelled through Dunedin, ending with a bold message for Wellington politicians. * The campaign calls for the government to deliver the hospital initially promised for the South. A convoy of vintage vehicles, led by a

* Toxic algae identified in Waihopai River, posing risks to people and animals. * Residents urged to avoid algae and monitor other regional waterways for contamination. * Waiau River alert remains active near Excelsior Creek despite removal in Kennington. Toxic algae have been detected in the Waihopai River upstream of Queen’s Drive,