Community

Preparations are underway for this year’s Diwali festival in Invercargill – a global celebration of light and unity. Organised by the Indian Community Southland (ICS) and supported by the High Commission of India, the cherished event promises a day of cultural immersion, lively performances, and del

The commitment of Enliven’s staff in providing the best care possible to their residents has been highlighted with all four of its care homes achieving top marks following recent intensive and comprehensive audits. “This result demonstrates our facilities as exemplars in the aged care sector,” Presb

Invercargill’s cherished tuatara recently underwent routine health evaluations, akin to the customary Plunket checks for New Zealand’s infants. The city hosts a variety of tuatara, with the venerable Henry being the oldest, his age estimated between 100 to 150 years. Invercargill City Council’s Caro

The remarkable feats of Southland teens were celebrated at the annual ILT Youthmark Young Achiever Awards at the Ascot Park Hotel last night (Wednesday, 25 October). From sports to academia and the arts, the awards and accompanying photography exhibition featured achievements across a diverse array

Karen Carter has quite different views from her Mayoral partner Nobby Clark, and this week admitted to putting in a submission supporting Wachner Place in the City Streets Stage 2 development. Wachner Place has always held a place in her heart – particularly the town clock, and she has fond memories

Mayors from the South of New Zealand are rallying community support for the upcoming Pink Ribbon Street Appeal, emphasizing its crucial role in combating breast cancer. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ has proudly received support from the mayors of Clutha, Southland, and Invercargill, all vocal in rally

It’s a big weekend coming up for the Southland Kennel Association Championship Show. The club has been going strong since 1934 and holds its major show weekend late October/early November, attracting exhibitors and dogs from throughout the country. This year two Canadian judges will be officiating a

A generous potato grower in Invercargill has donated 1.6ha of spuds to Able Minds to help families across Southland and Otago. Able Minds chief executive Sarah Dowie said staff and clients will be having a team building day next Tuesday (October 24), to dig and harvest the potatoes. They will then b