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Southland Mayor Rob Scott has defended spending more than $12,000 of ratepayer money on a six-day trip to Scandinavia, calling it a worthwhile investment. The Southland District Council revealed this week it spent $12,840 for Scott to join an Infrastructure NZ delegation that visited Sweden and Norway from

Six new elderly housing units on Miller Street have officially opened, adding to Invercargill's housing stock as demand continues to outstrip supply. Invercargill City Council celebrated completion of the $2.8 million project on Friday with an opening ceremony attended by elected members, contractors, local representatives and council

Invercargill City Council has announced the winners of its Wee Delights competition after receiving hundreds of project suggestions from locals eager to improve their community. The competition, designed to encourage early engagement with Council's Long-term Plan 2027-2037, asked Invercargill and Bluff residents to submit ideas for small projects

Environment Southland has adopted new rules requiring farmers to get approval before grazing stock on flood banks during winter months. The new Flood Control and Drainage Management Bylaw introduces stricter controls on stock grazing between June 1 and August 31, when wet conditions increase the risk of damage to flood

Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement, following concerns about public behaviour towards parking wardens. The council has put out a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices to "improve parking accessibility and safety for our officers". The

The cost of hiring an out-of-town expert for Invercargill City Council's water committee has nearly doubled from initial estimates. The council originally reported spending $12,268 to recruit Nelson-based Lee Babe as an independent member of its water committee, but has now revealed the final bill reached $23,

More than 40 Southland businesses are helping build the region's new museum, bringing local expertise to one of Invercargill's most significant construction projects. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Capital Portfolio Jamie Garnett said local trades, material suppliers and product providers are playing key roles in constructing

Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement as part of efforts to modernise operations and improve safety for staff. The council has issued a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices, following reports last year that parking wardens sometimes needed