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While Invercargill residents are having to pay $11 for a cauliflower in the supermarket, Mayor Nobby Clark said he cannot justify forcing a 10% increase on ratepayers in 2025/26. Speaking to whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford in his 90 Seconds segment last week, Mayor Clark said he still advocated

* Invercargill welcomed a delegation from Kumagaya, continuing a 31-year sister city relationship. * The visitors explored local attractions, businesses, and cultural sites across Invercargill and Bluff. * Officials highlighted the importance of exchanges in strengthening ties and fostering mutual benefits. Invercargill has once again welcomed a delegation from its Japanese sister city,

* SH6 Dee Street roadworks begin tonight, with southbound lane closures and detours in place. Upcoming Work – SH6 Dee Street Update Apologies for the late notice—there has been a slight change to the SH6 Dee Street roadworks schedule, with work starting tonight (11 February) at 6pm. Due to other roadworks

* A review highlighted issues with communication, staffing, and emergency declaration processes in Southland. * The response to Gore flooding and Bluecliffs erosion was affected by staff shortages. * Recommendations included improving training, staffing, and emergency declaration procedures for future events. An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has revealed a range

Join us as we sit down with Invercargill City Councillor Grant Dermody to discuss the latest updates on the museum project, including budget changes, new features, and the project's long-term vision for the community. Grant also dives into: The progress of the museum's construction and public

* $27 million project will replace 10km of Invercargill's critical water infrastructure. * Gala Street works continue with traffic management to minimise disruption in the city centre. * Completion scheduled for mid-2025 to ensure reliable, safe water for Invercargill and Bluff. Work on Invercargill’s $27 million Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is

Southland District Council is grappling with funding challenges that could force parts of three sealed roads to revert to gravel. The roads affected include Crooked Rd near Riversdale, Waterloo Rd near Mossburn, and Wilanda Downs Rd near Ohai, where sections are in significant disrepair. A report prepared for a council

The Invercargill City Council would prefer to keep its future water services delivery in house under Local Water Done Well, but will consult on three options under legislative requirements. The Infrastructure and Projects committee met for over three hours on Tuesday to work through the options, and was one of