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There is a chance the new Langlands Hotel could sit in downtown Invercargill like a brand new unopened present, once it is fully finished mid-2022. The Invercargill Licensing Trust is looking at the possibility of hibernating some of its businesses if Omicron hits hard and large staff numbers have t

A major South Island commercial property owner believes the Invercargill City Council isn’t being truthful about the proposed City Block funding. Thompson Property Group Ltd founder Gaire Thompson spoke to the Performance, Partnerships and Policy meeting today, as a submitter against the increased i

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