A massive youth festival for 10 to 18-year olds will be held in Bluff this week, in response to the many community tragedies this year. Organiser Sumaria Beaton said the community is grieving and needs some respite, and she has managed to round up 140 volunteers that are willing to offer their servi
The Langlands Hotel was officially opened today, and ILT board president Alan Dennis formally cut the ribbon for the $52 million, 4.5 star hotel. The largest single development in ILT’s history, the hotel has 78 rooms and is seven storeys high – a real landmark feature in the city. Alan reflected i
Anderson House, which was gifted to Council in the 1950s, was closed in January 2014 as it was found to be a serious earthquake risk. Council Manager Business Transition (Venues and Events) Richard McWha said the beloved historic house now meets earthquake requirements and is ready to begin a new ch
Te Rourou, Vodafone Aotearoa Foundation is today celebrating another step towards an equitable future for rangatahi with the launch of a new fund designed by and for Māori youth in Murihiku. Te Ōhanga Tīwhera is a fund established to support the aspirations of Māori youth throughout Southland, with
Te Tapu o Tāne celebrated its first year on 21 September, 2022 by opening their southern nursery, Te Kōhaka o Tāne (The Nest of Tānemahuta). An iwi-led Southland environmental charity is helping rangatahi into new careers and turning its attention to large-scale restoration projects. Te Tapu o Tāne
Gore Police are aware of some property being stolen from a number of vehicles in east Gore in the early hours of Thursday 15 September. We understand that theft from vehicles is frustrating for owners and Police can reassure the public that we are following positive lines of enquiry on this matter.
Southern Institute of Technology Bachelor of Environmental Management student Rose Hynson has uncovered a variety of bird life, some of which are threatened species, at a well-known recreation area in Invercargill. Currently completing her final year research project, Ms Hynson’s research is based a
Long-serving St John Ambulance volunteer Tony McDonald received a Community Servicev Award in Tuatapere on Monday night. Southland District Mayor Gary Tong presented the award to Mr McDonald at a ceremony at theWaiau Town and Country Club. The award was made by the Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Boar
