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
Bluff Hill is set to become a hotspot for adventure enthusiasts as construction begins on its latest attraction, the Bluff Hill Active Recreation Precinct. This expansive project will feature over 10km of mountain bike and walking trails catering to various skill levels. In addition to the creation
Head over between 5:30pm – 8:30pm to dine your way around the world at this much-loved international food festival. Whether it’s a taste of home, a reminder of favourite travel memories or discovering something new, there will be something delicious for everyone. Thanks to generous sponsorship from
There was plenty of Southland success at the Southland Indoor Championships for radio-controlled racers at the Wallacetown Community Centre on Saturday. Thirteen-year-old James Beck of Invercargill led the way with a win on debut in the TCR front-wheel-drive class with his Schumacher FT8. Never havi
The Y Southland, in collaboration with community funders and Active Southland, has launched the Community Connector, a trailer equipped with brand new functional fitness equipment and active play experiences. The trailer will be taken into communities throughout Southland and provide free opportunit
Stead Street in Invercargill to Reopen with Two Lanes on October 10, Announces Environment Southland Stead Street, a key traffic artery in Invercargill, will reopen to two lanes of traffic on Tuesday, October 10, according to an update from Paul Hulse, the General Manager of Integrated Catchment Man
Local charity Learning Differences Aotearoa Trust has seen an 85% increase in enquiries over the past year, it says is in part due to increased awareness of neurodiversity. The trust, who run support programmes for tamariki, rangatahi and adults with dyslexia is receiving emails from all over the wo
