The Queenstown to Invercargill Westpac Chopper Appeal Ride recently captured the hearts and support of the Southland community, marked as a career highlight by prominent participants including journalist Patrick Gower and former All Black Richie McCaw. The charity event, which supports vital rescue
The upcoming final clearance auction for H&J Smith Department Store is set to be a significant event, featuring a vast array of high-quality items, as detailed by Lynzy, an auctioneer from William Todd & Co. Lynzy explains the contrast between this auction and the previous one, noting, “The last one
Abi James, a dedicated volunteer, has recently received a Community Service Award for her significant contributions to the Fiordland community. The award was presented by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott at Ivon Wilson Park, during an event hosted by the Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup on Monday, May
Invercargill’s vibrant community spirit shines once again as the Rotary Club of Invercargill has chosen The Grace Street Project to be the major beneficiary of its prestigious 2024 Book Sale. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South In
New Zealanders will be safer because of a $1.9 billion investment in more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime, and more prison capacity, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Our Government said we would crack down on crime. We promised to restore l
After facing a severe cyanobacterial bloom, Waituna Lagoon, a designated wetland of international importance, is showing promising signs of recovery. In an effort to combat the toxic algae, the lagoon was manually opened to the ocean in January. Environment Southland’s chief scientist, Karen Wilson,
In a recent statement, Acting Senior Sergeant Blair Shirley, Southland Road Policing Manager, highlighted an urgent appeal to the public to help combat the increasing problem of boy racer activity in the community. The plea comes following an incident late Saturday night at the intersection of State
The duck-shooting season kicks off on Saturday – and the girls won’t miss out when Winton hosts a Fashion and Food Extravaganza just for them. Spokesperson and fashion stylist Mary Witsey said duck shooting weekend was normally a time for the boys – but this year was going to be different. “Winton i
