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Westpac has announced the upcoming closure of its Windsor branch in north Invercargill, citing that the building does not meet the bank’s seismic criteria. The last day of operation for this branch will be Friday, June 21. Local MP Penny Simmonds expressed deep concern over the closure, describing i

Invercargill Lions Club members recently celebrated the election of Graeme Wilson as the top-ranked member of the Lions Club in New Zealand. Wilson will now serve as the Lions Club International Director for New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. Wilson triumphed

Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration. The opening events will mark the first time the tuatara have been seen in public since they vacated their home in the Southland Museum and Art

After nearly eight years of dedicated service, Simon Coe, the Rector of Southland Boys’ High School, has announced his resignation. He will take up the position of Headmaster at Napier Boys’ High School in Hawke’s Bay, starting early in term three. Currently on sabbatical, Coe will return to Southla

Invercargill residents have yet another reason to take pride in their city after winning two major honours at the national landscape awards. Invercargill’s City Streets Upgrade project and the Sandy Point Domain Masterplan both received an Award of Excellence at the NZ Institute of Landscape Archite

Invercargill Airport has revolutionised its car parking facilities with the introduction of a new ticketless system, streamlining the process for drivers and contributing to environmental sustainability. Using the latest Number Plate Recognition technology, the system automatically identifies vehicl

The Invercargill City Council yesterday confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following deliberations on its Long-term plan. Elected members have today made a number of changes to the draft Long-term plan, as a result of both feedback and changes in the economic e

The future of homeowners living under unique conditions at an Invercargill reserve hangs in the balance. Since about 1950, cribs have been established at Coopers Creek, a remote part of Sandy Point Domain, 15km from the city. The cribs have been deemed “non-conforming” ever since the area was design