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Over $9 Million Returned To The Community
Over $9 Million Returned To The Community
Community   -   Sep 22, 2024

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

Council Urges Careful Parking As Infringement Fee Hike Takes Effect
Council Urges Careful Parking As Infringement Fee Hike Takes Effect
Councils   -   Sep 21, 2024

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

Funding Milestone Met For Dementia Bed Expansion
Community   -   Sep 22, 2024 Funding Milestone Met For Dementia Bed Expansion

* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

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Funding Milestone Met For Dementia Bed Expansion
Funding Milestone Met For Dementia Bed Expansion
Community   -   Sep 22, 2024

* Peacehaven Village raises $330,583 for dementia unit expansion in less than six months. * Six new dementia care beds will be added to meet community needs in Southland. * Only $55,417 remains to complete the $386,000 fundraising goal for the project. More psychogeriatric dementia beds are on the way

Over $9 Million Returned To The Community
Over $9 Million Returned To The Community
Community   -   Sep 22, 2024

* ILT has returned more than $9 million to the Invercargill community this year. * The Group faced challenges due to labour shortages, inflation, and cost-of-living pressures. * Despite a tax-related deficit, ILT’s financial position remains solid with strong community support. ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 16th September, revealing

Council Urges Careful Parking As Infringement Fee Hike Takes Effect
Council Urges Careful Parking As Infringement Fee Hike Takes Effect
Councils   -   Sep 21, 2024

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

Bluff’s Market Turns Blue For Charity
Bluff’s Market Turns Blue For Charity
Community   -   Sep 21, 2024

* Bluff's Blue September Market aims to raise funds for Prostate Cancer awareness and support. * Stallholders will contribute to a raffle, with the prize drawn by Bluff’s Town Crier. * The covered market ensures comfort for visitors, regardless of weather conditions. Bluff’s Thieves Alley Market will be painted

Invercargill Celebrates Kerala Culture with Mega Thiruvathira Event
Invercargill Celebrates Kerala Culture with Mega Thiruvathira Event
Community   -   Sep 17, 2024

* Invercargill Malayalees Association hosts successful Mega Thiruvathira event at Invercargill Central. * Traditional Kerala dance, Thiruvathira, captivates audience with its cultural richness and graceful performance. * IMA expresses gratitude to performers and community for supporting the cultural showcase. The Invercargill Malayalees Association (IMA) hosted the highly successful Mega Thiruvathira event on 15th

Planned 1080 Drop for Stewart Island in 2025
Planned 1080 Drop for Stewart Island in 2025
Environment   -   Sep 14, 2024

A planned aerial 1080 drop to rid Stewart Island of Norway rats and other pest species has some locals concerned, following a public meeting this week. Predator Free Rakiura is planning to use a 10,000ha trial block at the southern end of Rakiura in Autumn 2025, to learn what

Invercargill To Host Vibrant South Indian Dance Celebrations
Invercargill To Host Vibrant South Indian Dance Celebrations
Community   -   Sep 13, 2024

* Two cultural events will be hosted by the Invercargill Malayalees Association this weekend. * A Mega Thiruvathira performance will showcase Kerala's traditional dance at Invercargill Central. * Both events promise to highlight Kerala’s cultural richness, spirit, and unity in Southland. Invercargill is set to come alive with the rhythm

New Stewart Island Initiative Targets Warmer, Healthier Homes
New Stewart Island Initiative Targets Warmer, Healthier Homes
Community   -   Sep 09, 2024

A potential Healthy Homes project on Stewart Island/Rakiura is being explored by Southland District Council, in partnership with Awarua Synergy. The initiative aims to address the strain on both the island’s residents and its limited electricity supply by offering solutions to improve the warmth and

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