Community

Invercargill came alive with vibrant colours, dance, and community spirit as Diwali 2025 lit up ILT Stadium in one of the city’s most lively cultural celebrations to date. Organised by the Indian Community Southland Inc. (Reg. Charity), the event ran from 11am to 5pm and drew record crowds from

Police officers and Special Olympics athletes will join together on Sunday, 30 November 2025, for the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in Invercargill. The event, which is part of a global movement, celebrates inclusion and raises awareness for people with intellectual disabilities. The Torch Run will start at 12 noon

Gore is gearing up for a magical day of festive fun as the much-loved Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival return on Sunday, 14 December. The celebrations kick off at 12 noon with Santa and his cheerful crew making their way down Gore’s Main Street, followed by an afternoon of

A new book set to launch this month tells the story of one of Southland’s most enduring institutions. In The Service of Others: The History of H&J Smith will be released on 25 November, offering a heartfelt tribute to the people and history behind the much-loved Invercargill

An Invercargill-based service station owner has organised for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime to speak with retailers in the city on Tuesday. Manpreet Singh owns Challenge Lorneville and was a victim of burglary just two months ago, when offenders smashed through the front doors of his

Hospice Southland has announced the appointment of Pete Thompson as its new Chief Executive, with his leadership beginning in January 2026. Thompson steps into the role with over two decades of leadership experience, having held senior positions in both local government and the not-for-profit sector. His past roles include Executive

At an emotional event at the Riversdale Community Centre, local legend Pauline Herron was presented with a Community Service Award, recognising her lifelong commitment to helping others across northern Southland. Southland District Mayor-elect Rob Scott presented the award, with Richard Clarkson from the Ardlussa Community Board also in attendance. A

Wearable Arts Show Brings Creativity To Life At Enliven Southland Residents and staff from Enliven Southland turned everyday items into extraordinary creations during the organisation’s first-ever wearable arts event, held on Wednesday afternoon, 29 October. Titled Wearable Arts Show Enliven Style, the colourful showcase celebrated creativity, sustainability, and community