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Watch the street march. finished at 10:30am and they start again at 12:30pm. For updates go to the official facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/1093975598432416 Related: Wrap up of the weekends events: Pipers Brave Conditions For Successful Nationals In The South Day one: Watch the latest

Invercargill is fast becoming the pipe band capital of New Zealand, hosting the New Zealand champs again in early March and with most number of teams entered. NOTE: Street march is 9am Saturday, starting from the Water tower on Doon Street turn left into Gala Street and then right towards

* Meridian and NZAS have agreed on a 50MW power reduction for winter 2025. * The reduction will take effect from 10 March to 31 August 2025. * Meridian may call for further demand reductions in April 2026. Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached an agreement to

A new initiative is giving Southland children a healthier reward for their sporting efforts. The Manawa Tītī award replaces traditional ‘player of the day’ certificates with a free pass to Splash Palace, encouraging active play beyond the sports field. Created in partnership with Invercargill sports organisations, the award is supported

* A $50,000 donation from Hugo Charitable Trust helped Presbyterian Support Southland meet its funding goal. * The $400,000 project expands the Iona dementia facility with six new psychogeriatric beds. * The upgrade will provide better care for Southland’s elderly with high-level dementia needs. A major funding milestone has been

* Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop will receive direct funding from Health New Zealand. * The $91,000 contract ensures the service can continue supporting young people in Invercargill. * Efforts are underway to establish a long-term sustainable funding model for the service. Number 10 Southland Youth One Stop Shop has

* Helen Robinson is leading commercial and partnership efforts at Museum of Southland. * She brings experience in care, construction, and community-focused projects to her new role. * The museum aims to be a space for connection, history, and regional pride. Helen Robinson has stepped into the role of Commercial and Partnerships team

* The Southern Charity Hospital, inspired by Blair Vining, will officially open on 28 February. * A community celebration will honour supporters and showcase the hospital’s impact on southern healthcare. * The hospital will begin with colonoscopies, addressing urgent needs in bowel cancer diagnosis. The long-awaited Southern Charity Hospital, the vision of