Tokanui turned out to honour the staggering service of Sandra Earwaker. Mrs. Earwaker is a tireless and passionate advocate for her community and has been heavily involved behind the scenes in nearly every aspect of life in her area for many years. She continues to lead the way in working to make he
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club has left the best until last in Heritage Month with the opportunity this weekend to see their 118hp superheated Garrett Steam Engine operating. The engine is one of only three remaining in the world and if you want to see one in action then you must com
The Foveaux Pearls Leisure Marching team is excited to host the 31st edition of the National Leisure Marching Championship next week on Friday and Saturday in Invercargill at the ILT Stadium. Related: Historic Victory for Southland Teams at NZ Marching Championships This event, known for its emphasi
Bringing people together is what it was all about at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Record numbers came through the door at ILT Stadium Southland for the 16th annual event, and organisers estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 people attended. Southland Multicultural Trust presi
There will be large teapots buzzing around Queens Park on Sunday and MC Darren Ludlow will be giving live commentary on the racing. This year’s annual Teapot Racing by The Southern Society of Steampunk Steamologists has stepped up a notch, in preparation for the New Zealand festival in Oamaru at Kin
There will be food for Africa at this weekend’s annual Southland Multicultural Food Festival at ILT Stadium Southland. Now in its 16th year, the event is held close to Race Relations Day and attracts thousands of people, eager to try a range of ethnic foods – this year there will be a record 47 vend
In an inspiring show of support for Ronald McDonald House, the firefighting crew at Invercargill Airport is set to take a meaningful stride along their workplace’s runway. This activity, scheduled for March 17, is part of a broader initiative to raise both awareness and funds for a cause that touche
As part of its dedication to environmental sustainability and waste reduction, the Invercargill City Council is considering the introduction of a glass recycling program, detailed in its draft Long-term Plan for the upcoming decade. The proposal aims to tackle the issue of landfill waste and seeks p
