Rugby fans are set for an exciting night this Saturday, August 24th, as the Southland Stags take on Taranaki in a special match at Rugby Park, Invercargill. This event, part of the ILT 80th Anniversary celebrations, promises a thrilling evening filled with rugby action and a post-match fireworks dis
The Indian community in Southland gathered on Friday to celebrate 77 years of India’s independence at the Invercargill City Council Premises. The event, organised by the Indian Community in Southland and supported by the High Commission of India in New Zealand, marked a significant moment of pride
An Invercargill lawyer has addressed the Invercargill City Council on PowerNet’s Awarua power pole upgrade project, that will see some erected in resident’s backyards. Shelley Munro spoke in the public forum of the council meeting today, about the plans for the 21m-high power poles along a 19.6km li
An Invercargill lawyer has addressed the Invercargill City Council on PowerNet’s Awarua power pole upgrade project, that will see some erected in resident’s backyards. Shelley Munro spoke in the public forum of the council meeting today, about the plans for the 21m-high power poles along a 19.6km li
Rugby fans are set for an exciting night this Saturday, August 24th, as the Southland Stags take on Taranaki in a special match at Rugby Park, Invercargill. This event, part of the ILT 80th Anniversary celebrations, promises a thrilling evening filled with rugby action and a post-match fireworks dis
The Indian community in Southland gathered on Friday to celebrate 77 years of India’s independence at the Invercargill City Council Premises. The event, organised by the Indian Community in Southland and supported by the High Commission of India in New Zealand, marked a significant moment of pride
The Southland Boys’ High School Board has announced the appointment of Ray Laurenson as the new Rector of Southland Boys’ High School. Laurenson’s selection followed a thorough recruitment process managed by EDSOL NZ, attracting a significant number of high-calibre candidates. Co-Presiding member Em
A new flood protection infrastructure, the Stead Street Pump Station, was officially opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. This new station is set to bolster Invercargill’s ability to manage severe weather events, significantly enhancing flood resilience for the Inv
The Government has announced a significant restructuring of disability support services in New Zealand. By October 2024, the responsibility for delivering these services will shift from the Ministry of Disabled People to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). This move follows a critical review t
NOTE: This story has been updated to include comments from Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell Chair and Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has proposed a significant change to the region’s local government structure, advocating for a shift from four cou
A trial underway to improve vehicle access in Invercargill for those with disabilities appears to be a New Zealand first. Resident Jack Lovett-Hurst spoke to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee on Wednesday about his struggle finding enough space to unload into the disability parking in the ci
