Mr Rental is always on the move and Invercargill owner John Beckley wouldn’t have it any other way. John bought the business 17 years ago, it now covers the entire Southern area below Dunedin, and including Fiordland along with Queenstown Lakes and Central Otago. “In 2001 we were one of the first Mr
The projected cost for Invercargill City Council’s new Museum of Southland could increase by as much as $19.5 million due to rising costs and funding difficulties. Councillors are set to discuss the project’s future on Tuesday, including the need for a public consultation, which could delay the open
Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie scored his maiden win in the United States as he enjoyed a strong outing at Round 3 of the F4 US Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park in Millville, New Jersey, this weekend. Crosbie qualified second fastest for the opening race of the weekend and got aw
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has bolstered its New Zealand Certificate in Wool Technology and Classing (Level 4) with the appointment of two new tutors, Rebecca Braddick and Emma O’Sullivan. This qualification is unique in New Zealand and offers a blended delivery programme accessible nati
Professor Lester Levy has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Health NZ, with a focus on reducing waiting times, boosting productivity, and fostering compassion in the healthcare system. The announcement, made by the government on Monday, marks a significant shift in leadership and strategy fo
The term “legend” doesn’t quite capture the magnitude of the loss felt this week with the passing of John Mayall. A true pioneer in the world of blues, Mayall’s influence stretched far and wide, nurturing a generation of musicians who would go on to shape the course of rock and blues history. His ba
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will leave the police at the end of his contract in 2025. His term will officially conclude on 2 April 2025, as confirmed by a police spokesperson. Coster’s leadership has been marked by significant challenges, including the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic shortly af
Media personality and Invercargill City councillor Darren Ludlow has rubbished the show that interviewed Mayor Nobby Clark which led to his code of conduct. Cr Ludlow wasn’t at the June meeting where the council discussed his first code of conduct complaint, but he had plenty to say at council today
