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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

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