New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up.
"The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.
NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times.
The following changes will be in place:
* During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains
Firefighters remain in ongoing industrial action, highlighting concerns around funding, staffing pressures, and the ability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand to maintain reliable emergency response services now and into the future.
A petition is also calling for an independent inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand, examining concerns around
A Southland farmer who invented edible bale netting has his eyes set on the international markets and the British royal family.
Orepuki deer farmer, Grant Lightfoot is the creator of Kiwi-Econet, a non-polluting baleage netting that animals can eat, rather than traditional plastic.
Baleage is a way of storing forage
Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of roadworks, closures and detours in place or starting this week.
Waikiwi Roadworks Begin
The Invercargill City Council has confirmed work will begin on North Road, Waikiwi from Monday 30 March, expected to take around a
Invercargill City Council has approved plans to send delegations to its sister cities overseas, despite ongoing concerns about cost and public perception. The council agreed this week to travel to Kumagaya, Japan, in July 2027 and Suqian, China, in April 2028.
While the trips have been confirmed, key details, including
Madison Malone take a tour of the country's largest fuel storage terminal. Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel and could hold 350 million more if the owning company keeps converting old crude oil tanks. Channel Infrastructure's CEO takes us
Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch has proudly been awarded Gold Accreditation from Qualmark, recognising its ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, and guest care.
The Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award is the highest possible rating from Qualmark, Tourism New Zealand’s official quality assurance organisation. It signals to visitors that Ashford
