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Christmas celebrations in Invercargill are set to ramp up another level this weekend as the Christmas Market on Esk Street brings dozens of local vendors, festive shopping and family-friendly fun into the heart of the city. The outdoor market will run on Saturday, December 6, from 10.30am to 2.

ILT Stadium Southland is putting a personal spin on Christmas giving with a campaign that invites Southlanders to "take a seat" – literally. The new initiative, Take a Seat Southland, allows people to dedicate a grandstand seat plaque as a meaningful gift this holiday season. From just $100, friends,

Regional Leadership Returns To SITVocational Education Minister Penny Simmonds has announced the ministerial appointments to the inaugural governing councils of New Zealand’s ten re-established polytechnics, marking a milestone in returning decision-making and accountability to the regions. “I am pleased to confirm these appointments, which restore local leadership and strengthen

Following the recent local elections, the Invercargill Licensing Trust board is preparing for its scheduled strategic planning session in January.   As part of changes made after Covid, ILT now reviews its strategic direction every three years,  aligning this work with the triennial elections.  Chief executive Chris Ramsay said the regular

A second section of Queens Park in Invercargill has reopened earlier than expected, giving residents a welcomed surprise ahead of the festive season. The staged reopening of the city’s iconic green space was brought forward to Friday 28 November. The newly accessible areas include parts that were initially expected

It’s the biggest day of the year in Invercargill this Saturday, when 20,000 people descend on the city centre to watch the annual Santa Parade. With new manager Alice Lee (led by trustee Alice Pottinger last year), at the helm, the committee is on track for Saturday, but

Invercargill’s main swimming complex, Splash Palace, has recorded more faecal contamination incidents in 2025 than in the entire previous year — and there are still two months to go. As of 31 October, there had been 30 incidents of what staff refer to as "code browns", resulting in

Family Works Southland has launched its annual Christmas Gift Appeal again, to support families who are struggling to make ends meet. Running until December 5, the team are always blown away by the positive response from the community. Manager Irene Te Koeti said they continued to see the effects that