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The eleventh Youth Parliament will be taking place in Wellington this year, allowing young people from across the country – including Southland – to make their voices heard. This is a wonderful opportunity for a young person living in the Invercargill electorate to learn first-hand how democracy works and to represent their

It has been 60 years and it’s still going strong.  The Kelvin Hotel might not have been the flashest establishment in town, but it has played host to many famous people over the years. During the royal visit in Invercargill on March 19, 1971, the Kelvin hosted a civic

In this episode of 90 Seconds+, we sit down with Invercargill City Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell as he shares insights into the year ahead and key council priorities. From tackling the Three Waters reform and managing rates increases to cutting costs without compromising essential services, Tom outlines the challenges and

🎉 New Year’s Edition: Tackling 2025 with Bold Plans! 🎉 Welcome to the New Year’s edition of 90 Seconds Plus! In this episode, we dive into the critical issues and plans for the coming year, including: 📊 Keeping Rates Manageable: Why rate increases need to stay below 4% to support struggling

Join Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark for a special Christmas edition of 90 Seconds+. In this festive recap, the mayor reflects on a challenging but rewarding year, including: Updates on the museum project and city developments 🏛️ Progress on Bluff’s wastewater management 💧 Roadworks frustrations and the council's response

As a local democracy reporter in the South and in Central Otago, and thanks to the beauty of advanced technology, I watch a lot of meetings online - Invercargill City, Central Otago district and Otago Regional councils.  I’m a born and bred Southlander and I often say to people

Supporting local is the best Christmas gift you can give businesses this December. Windsor Stationery and Gifts is one example of this with the family owned and operated business having been part of the city since 1977. The new owners have now been in the store for three years and

We have put together a mix of our locals clients who have you covered for gifts and presents. From JB HI-Fi to children's toys and education at Young reflections, Wrens for giftware, homewares and furniture and are Resene paint stockist. Petsmart.NZ for all your fresh petfood and