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
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
