Invercargill has many hidden gems and Young Reflections games and toy shop is one of those. Celebrating 32 years in business this year, owner Joy Brown is a strong believer in shopping local, and has many loyal customers who continue to support her. “But we’re still getting people in here where it’s
The coalition government has confirmed a $24 million investment over four years for the I Am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, aimed at providing mental health counselling to young people. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, alongs
There were African owls and Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs at the Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show at the weekend. There were even Dorkings with five toes. A cacophony of sounds came from all corners of the Kennington Kennel Club as the owners of hundreds of birds arrived from all over
There were African owls and Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs at the Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show at the weekend. There were even Dorkings with five toes. A cacophony of sounds came from all corners of the Kennington Kennel Club as the owners of hundreds of birds arrived from all over
Invercargill has many hidden gems and Young Reflections games and toy shop is one of those. Celebrating 32 years in business this year, owner Joy Brown is a strong believer in shopping local, and has many loyal customers who continue to support her. “But we’re still getting people in here where it’s
The coalition government has confirmed a $24 million investment over four years for the I Am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, aimed at providing mental health counselling to young people. This announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey, alongs
Invercargill’s vibrant community spirit shines once again as the Rotary Club of Invercargill has chosen The Grace Street Project to be the major beneficiary of its prestigious 2024 Book Sale. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South In
The KidsTRY is back for 2024 and this year’s theme is to Dream big and dare to try. That is what KidsTRY is all about – getting out there, testing yourself and giving it a go. Run by the Southland Tri Club this event sees around 300 children from all over Southland swim, scooter or […]
There has been fresh blood in the Southern Pro Wrestling team, with a new committee over the last 12 months. Leader of the Pack (K-9) Kane Bates said they were focusing on new talent and pushing the new guys – helping them get exposed to bigger crowds. Many local guys had strong support with a […]
Bringing people together is what it was all about at the Southland Multicultural Food Festival on Saturday. Record numbers came through the door at ILT Stadium Southland for the 16th annual event, and organisers estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 people attended. Southland Multicultural Trust presi
There will be large teapots buzzing around Queens Park on Sunday and MC Darren Ludlow will be giving live commentary on the racing. This year’s annual Teapot Racing by The Southern Society of Steampunk Steamologists has stepped up a notch, in preparation for the New Zealand festival in Oamaru at Kin
