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
In a generous move, Rugby Southland has donated a significant sum of $18,323.80 to the Hawthorndale Care Village, a gesture made possible by the overwhelming success of their Charity Campaign during the 2023 Bunnings NPC season. The donation was accumulated through various supportive initiatives: Ja
Boat enthusiasts eager to venture into the waters will soon benefit from a new boat ramp being constructed at the Bluff wharf. This week, the marine contracting firm Sub Aqua Solutions began underwater installations, setting up the foundational piles that will support the upcoming ramp and pontoons.
It’s that time of year again when organisers of the iconic Southland Santa Parade are starting to get busy with plans for the big annual event. This year the route of the parade will change again slightly, because of tougher restrictions from Waka Kotahi regarding transport management. Event manager
One of Southland’s oldest schools is about to mark it’s 150th Jubilee. Middle School in central Invercargill will celebrate the milestone on Labour Weekend, Current principal Sarah Read says Middle School opened on January 27th 1873 on the site that it currently occupies. She say’s it’s the oldest
Rotary Club of Invercargill North has warmly embraced the challenge set forth by Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally to focus on supporting wellbeing and mental health services in our local community this year. So, we as a club have picked up on that challenge and have developed a fund
Raewyn Black’s extraordinary contribution to her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award. The Gropers Bush volunteer has been deeply involved in a long list of organisations and activities in Western Southland for more than 40 years. Her efforts were formally recognised when she
On Wednesday, 27th September, Rugby Park witnessed an electrifying match between the Southland Stags and Bay of Plenty. In a thrilling face-off, Bay of Plenty secured a slim win with a final score of 25-23, keeping fans riveted until the very last moment. Beyond the spirited play, the evening was ma
