Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival won’t be selling tickets to the iconic event in May 2024 until the Club Hotel is actually demolished.Related: Bluff Club Hotel Demolition Approved, With Conditions “Our view is the festival is not on until after the building is on the ground,” trust c
The 2023 Murihiku Christmas Tree Festival at ILT Stadium Southland is in its final week, just as we head into Christmas and count down our final days of the year. Hannah Lane, who is one of the co-ordinators of the festival, said this year 30 businesses have signed up to be involved, and all have […
Southland marching teams displayed their hard work, dedication, passion and comradery, skill, creativity and fun at the 2023 South Island Marching Championships, hosted by Marching Southland at ILT Stadium Southland last weekend. The event attracted 28 teams from all over the South Island, who compe
When it comes to speeding our road policing officers have heard it all, literally. From stuck jandals to stressed out dogs, lead foot motorists have tried just about every excuse in the book to get out of a speeding fine Summer’s here, and as part of our continued effort to remind drivers there is n
This Christmas, Invercargill Central is partnering with Family Works to ensure children in need in Southland have presents to open. Irene Te Koeti and Kris Wallis from Family Works highlight the financial stress many families face during Christmas, and this initiative aims to alleviate some of that
Preparations are well advanced for Bluff’s Christmas celebration with the annual Parade and Christmas In The Bluff Gala Day scheduled for Sunday 10 December. The Santa Parade, organised by Bluff Promotions, kicks off the day, starting at the top end of Gore Street (SH1) at the corner of Liffey Stree
Russell Square in Invercargill has recently become more lively with the installation of the Tunatuna portable pump track. This new addition to the city’s outdoor spaces has quickly turned into a popular spot for residents of all ages seeking fun and active experiences. Coordinated by Laura Dowling f
Thousands of Invercargill families enjoyed the festive spirit of the annual Southland Santa Parade on Saturday, November 25. The parade featured more than 40 floats, including popular characters, cultural groups, and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District mayor Rob Scott, who waved to
