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Invercargill Ratepayers Advocacy Group member Nobby Clark believes the escalating costs of 10 council projects worth $78.35 million is “absolutely eye watering.” His submission to the Invercargill City Council’s Annual Plan (2022-2023) on behalf of the group has outlined some of the big issues he un

The Invercargill City Council is now in a good position to push ahead on its own, without the support of external appointees brought in by the Department of Internal Affairs. Adviser to the office of the chief executive Jane Parfitt read some of the findings of the final Legacy Report, which outline

The Invercargill City Council will hear from submitters tomorrow as part of its Annual Plan (2022-2023) process, with many different concerns being raised. A total of 132 submissions (541 received in 2021) were received including from the Invercargill Ratepayers Advocacy Group being represented by d

Hospice Southland will benefit from a pop-up designer clothing sale in Winton tomorrow (Saturday 7th May). The exclusive Pre-loved and New Designer Sale has been organised by a group of local women, who’ve selected their favourite designer clothing to on-sell, at the same time supporting the local c

Invercargill Deputy Mayor Nobby Clark maintains the real issue with the Three Waters reforms is the fact the Government hasn’t withdrawn its co-governance model, despite now giving councils a non-financial shareholding. This effectively means that mana whenua (with a population base of 5%), would ha

More than double the number of people attended last Saturday’s Hardpark Takeover at the Ascot Park Raceway, and organisers are super happy with the turn out.  Faded Media & Events business owner Troyden Findlay said adding the family area to this year’s event was definitely a huge hit – as well as a

Hotels, restaurants, bars and bottle stores are what the Invercargill Licensing Trust is mostly known for, but its tunnel houses are also growing by the day. Last year the ILT grew 4,500 lettuces in its own nursery, based at the Ascot Park Hotel, and now with the Langlands Hotel almost complete, the

Invercargill Police investigating the death of Chad Parekura on Don Street last week are asking those in the Richmond area to please check their properties. Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Baird says it is thought an item of interest may have been disposed of in this area. “Specifically, we’re hoping