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It’s almost a bit like Santa’s workshop at the Southland Woodworkers Guild at this time of year, with members getting ready for their annual exhibition that started last Saturday (18th November) and is on now. Now on at the Mary Street clubrooms, a group of 75 members has everything from rocking hor

The Southland Santa Parade is back this Saturday, (November 25) with a new route and a new mystery float. The parade will start at 1pm on Gala Street and loop around Dee Street, using both sides of the street. The organisers ask the spectators to stay on one side and not cross the road, to […]

Winton School rolled out the red carpet last Friday night for their massive movie premiere ‘The Great Sword of Isthgul.’ Final screening is on Wednesday 22nd November at the Invercargill Christian Centre. There will be door sales or get them onlineTo purchase tickets, watch trailers and buy merchand

ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 31 October 2023, providing a comprehensive overview of its financial performance for the year ending 31 March 2023. This meeting also marked the presentation of the final audited accounts for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Despite a challenging four-year

The annual Bluff Santa Parade is on again this year and will take place on Sunday 10th December this year. The parade, organised by Bluff Promotions, starts at the top end of Gore Street (SH1) at 1pm on the day, making its way along Gore Street before turning right into Palmer Street followed by ano

The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) has awarded 65 of the city’s top students with ILT Tertiary Scholarships during a ceremony at the Ascot Park Hotel on the evening of November 6. These scholars, set to commence their undergraduate studies in 2024, will receive annual scholarships of $2,000 for

Wachner Place will retain its clock structure and be restored, and buses will also be able to enter lower Esk Street to access the new Distinction hotel. It seems like a win-win for everyone, except those staunchly opposed to changing anything about Wachner Place, and honouring its history.Related:

The redevelopment of Invercargill’s museum scene has progressed with the announcement of Eloise Wallace as the director of the Museum of Southland. Michael Day, the Chief Executive of the Invercargill City Council, has confirmed her appointment, noting her diverse and commendable experience in the m