The Rotary Club of Invercargill North successfully completed an exceptional community project, the ‘Kids Playhouse Project’, surpassing all expectations. This initiative was a response to a global challenge by Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally, emphasizing the support of mental healt
There’s an important health alert for those near the Waihopai River, specifically at the dam upstream of Queens Drive. Environment Southland’s latest checks have found dangerous levels of toxic algae in this part of the river. Katie Blakemore, a senior scientist with Environment Southland, warns tha
Former Southland Mayor Gary Tong has become the new chair of the Borland Lodge Adventure and Education Trust. Gary has a long association with the adventure camp having managed it after leaving his job as a police officer in 1984. He was also involved in the huge $1.4 million redevelopment of the lo
Former Southland Mayor Gary Tong has become the new chair of the Borland Lodge Adventure and Education Trust. Gary has a long association with the adventure camp having managed it after leaving his job as a police officer in 1984. He was also involved in the huge $1.4 million redevelopment of the lo
The Rotary Club of Invercargill North successfully completed an exceptional community project, the ‘Kids Playhouse Project’, surpassing all expectations. This initiative was a response to a global challenge by Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally, emphasizing the support of mental healt
There’s an important health alert for those near the Waihopai River, specifically at the dam upstream of Queens Drive. Environment Southland’s latest checks have found dangerous levels of toxic algae in this part of the river. Katie Blakemore, a senior scientist with Environment Southland, warns tha
Southland produced documentary that follows retired architect and heritage advocate Mick Hesselin as he hosts a farewell tour of historic buildings in central Invercargill, New Zealand, just months before redevelopment of the inner city block began. Note: Mick recently passed away.
Deep Cove Camp, a well-loved camping spot in Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, has reopened for overnight visitors. The camp had been closed since August following concerns about landslide risks. In June, a landslide raised fears that heavy rain might cause more landslides, potentially affecting the camp
Winton School has been overwhelmed with the response from the public to its new movie, and so far more than 1200 people have turned out to the Invercargill Christian Centre to watch it. Principal Steve Wadsworth said 350 people enjoyed the premiere opening of ‘The Great Sword of Isthgul’ last Friday
Active Southland has welcomed new board members Trinity McMahon and Rex Capil. Board chair Bevan Ellis said the pair, who have been co-opted onto the board, would provide significant value to the governance of Active Southland. “Rex comes to the board with a wealth of governance experience at an int
In a significant boost to Southland’s community, environment, and economy, New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter Limited (NZAS) and Ngāi Tahu have announced the allocation of $1.15 million in funding. This support is part of a larger $2 million Community Development Fund, which was established after an ag
