ILT is celebrating its 80th birthday with a special event in collaboration with the Southland Stags. The celebration, set for Saturday, August 24th at Rugby Park, will coincide with the Stags’ game against Taranaki, starting at 7:05 PM. Fans attending the game will enjoy a spectacular fireworks disp
This winter the team is helping whanau in need in our community by supporting Jubilee Budget Advisory Service in giving their team valuable information and advice around heating their homes. Awarua Synergy General Manager Sumaria Beaton-Sikisini said Awarua Synergy had winter warmth products they we
The Fiordland Trails Trust is advocating for financial support from the Southland District Council, challenging the fairness of the council’s decision-making process. Over the last eight years, the trust has developed the Upukerora Trail, which circles Te Anau, and the Lake2Lake Trail, linking Manap
In a significant move, the Government has dismissed the Health New Zealand board, appointing a commissioner due to serious financial concerns. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti cited issues with oversight, overspending, and a “significant deterioration in financial outlook” as the primary reasons for th
Environment Southland councillors have officially adopted the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan, Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku. Chairman Nicol Horrell highlighted that the plan addresses current and future community challenges, particularly focusing on resilience and climate change response. “
The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has teamed up with the Hawthorndale Care Village, an innovative dementia care facility, to promote community wellbeing. Set to open in Invercargill in June 2025, the village draws inspiration from the world-renowned Dutch dementia village De Hogeweyk. This unique
The Grace Street Project was the major beneficiary of this year’s Rotary 2024 Book Sale receiving a $25,000 top up. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South Invercargill into a bustling hub for youth and community engagement. The Grace
Queens Park in Invercargill will soon be brighter, thanks to a new partnership with the Invercargill Loss and Grief Centre. The collaboration has resulted in the planting of over 850 daffodil bulbs in a newly named area, Memory Lane. The bulbs were donated by the Loss and Grief Centre, Diacks Nurser
