The Bluff Service Centre, operated by the Invercargill City Council, will soon relocate temporarily to the Bluff Town Hall. This move comes as the neighboring Bluff Club Hotel is slated for demolition to prepare for the Bluff Oyster Festival happening in May. Related: From Demolition to Celebration
Residents of Bluecliffs, a small community in Southland, are facing serious challenges due to erosion affecting their properties. During a meeting held on Wednesday with local council and emergency management representatives, the community sought answers and solutions to the persistent erosion cause
For half a century, Recycle South has stood as a beacon of inclusion, initially known as Southland Disability Enterprises. This charitable group has profoundly impacted its staff and the local environment. On March 22nd, they celebrated their 50th anniversary, a day filled with joy and recognition f
Tokanui turned out to honour the staggering service of Sandra Earwaker. Mrs. Earwaker is a tireless and passionate advocate for her community and has been heavily involved behind the scenes in nearly every aspect of life in her area for many years. She continues to lead the way in working to make he
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club has left the best until last in Heritage Month with the opportunity this weekend to see their 118hp superheated Garrett Steam Engine operating. The engine is one of only three remaining in the world and if you want to see one in action then you must com
The Foveaux Pearls Leisure Marching team is excited to host the 31st edition of the National Leisure Marching Championship next week on Friday and Saturday in Invercargill at the ILT Stadium. Related: Historic Victory for Southland Teams at NZ Marching Championships This event, known for its emphasi
Bringing people together is what it was all about at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Record numbers came through the door at ILT Stadium Southland for the 16th annual event, and organisers estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 people attended. Southland Multicultural Trust presi
There will be large teapots buzzing around Queens Park on Sunday and MC Darren Ludlow will be giving live commentary on the racing. This year’s annual Teapot Racing by The Southern Society of Steampunk Steamologists has stepped up a notch, in preparation for the New Zealand festival in Oamaru at Kin
