I’ve been to some fantastic local events recently that have brought town and country together. The Waiau and Southland A&P shows, the Southern Field Days – Waimumu, the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new History of Farming Display and the Edendale Crank-up Day. They have been incredib
Small but mighty Ballantynes department store has opened in the South as its fourth retail store for the company in New Zealand. The Ballantynes Select store includes a range of curated fashion, accessories and gifts from its flagship Christchurch store into downtown Invercargill. The Select range i
The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 17 February, with the official opening of its latest addition to their Rural Heritage Centre in Thornbury. The event was graced by the presence of Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District Mayo
One hundred and thirty invited guests were on hand on Saturday as the MP for Invercargill, Penny Simmonds assisted by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott, cut the ribbon to open the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new exhibition of Southland’s Farming History. In keeping with the occasio
Mike & About Hawthorndale Care Village update. The Hawthorndale Care Village has emerged as a beacon of innovation in community-based care, showcasing considerable progress since its inception eight months ago. This ambitious project, driven by a collaboration of local companies, exemplifies a novel
Autoplex is refining its operations to a five-day business after Waitangi weekend, as the company negotiates changes in staff as its older generation moves on. Owner Daniel Blain said Ian Hogg (74) would be retiring and another staff member reducing his hours, and so now made sense to drop back from
JB HI-FI celebrated the grand opening of its newest store in Invercargill, drawing significant crowds and earning high praise from the local community. The event not only marked the launch of the store but also showcased the strong community support and enthusiasm for the brand’s presence in the cit
As JB Hi-Fi gears up for the grand opening of its Invercargill store, the excitement is palpable, with the event promising an extraordinary mix of live music, exceptional deals, and a lively atmosphere. Scheduled for 5-6pm, Thursday, 15 February, the celebration is set to offer an unforgettable expe
