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The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation

A further $30 million of funding has been approved by the Invercargill City Council for the City Block development, despite ongoing concerns from some councillors. A $22.5 million short-term loan and an additional $7.5 million investment was decided at yesterday’s council meeting, despite some counc

Invercargill’s Queens Park won the Kiwi’s Choice in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards this week – the only place to feature in the entire South Island. The longest running sustainability awards have been running since 1972 and aim to inspire, recognise and acknowledge individuals, schools, commu

Group ILT has reached an impressive $200 million dollars of grants and donations back to the community, following their January board meeting. This significant amount has been granted throughout the 78 year history of the Trust. ILT group chair Alan Dennis said the board was “thrilled” to reach the

Well known New Zealand sailing champ Sir Russell Coutts revealed his plans to travel to Wellington to join those protesting against the Government’s draconian  Covid measures,. The protest in its 11th day has united New Zealanders nationwide from all walks of life. The now better known as ‘Freedom F

From some video footage the Freedom Convoy 22 protest looks like one of the best free outdoor concerts New Zealand’s had in awhile.   Even when Trevor Mallard began his childish pranks on Friday, turned sprinklers on and bad music, the thousands danced and sang up a storm literally. It has undeniabl

Cancer Society calls on supporters to stay the course and Relay Your Way Last week, the Cancer Society of New Zealand announces an alternative to traditional Relay For Life events. It comes after Covid forced the cancellation of the organisation’s iconic street collection on Daffodil Day in August.

The number of children being home schooled has increased 40 percent in the South since Covid-19 hit, as parents move to take more control of their education. The Ministry of Education has confirmed there have been significantly more applications for home education compared to 2019. Invercargill pare