Community

Bit of rain and a few gales overnight. Donovan Park Closed Following Fallen Tree The Invercargill City Council announced on Friday evening that Donovan Park has been closed until further notice after a large fallen tree blocked the main access way. Both the Bainfield Road and McIvor Road entrances are

Work on the Museum of Southland has reached a major milestone, with one year now passed since the physical construction began on-site. The large-scale museum, being built in Invercargill’s Queens Park, is steadily taking shape. Invercargill City Council Senior Project Manager Haydyn Taylor said the one-year mark was a

More than 240 recipes from around the Southland community have been transformed into a cookbook, thanks to Waihopai Primary School. Mum Latoya Treymane was part of the Friends of Waihopai group, that was fundraising for a new school playground. "This book brings together the favourite dishes of families from

Environmental leaders of today and the future were celebrated at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill on Friday evening. Winners ranging in ages from 11 to those in their 80s took top honours at the awards evening, which showcased the passion, innovation and dedication of Southlanders driving environmental

ILT Group held its Annual General Meeting on 8 September, providing a comprehensive overview of its financial performance for the year ending 31 March 2025. The organisation was delighted to return $8.9 million in grants and donations to the community. ILT Chief Executive Chris Ramsay said the Group was

• Helicopter work started in August and could take until the end of September • PowerNet crews are being supported by two expert teams to complete the line efficiently • The new line aims to boost electricity supply and reduce reliance on coal over time PowerNet is making steady progress on its Awarua

A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland. Minigolf is on the cards for Lumsden, a small town about an hour north of Invercargill. James Titter is the brains behind the idea which was inspired by travelling to small

The Rail Heritage Trust of New Zealand is set to receive a major funding increase to support its efforts in preserving the country’s rail history. Rail Minister Winston Peters announced today that KiwiRail will increase its annual contribution to the Trust from $125,000 to $500,000. The funding