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* Cam Davies shared his Global Chefs Challenge preparation with Southern Institute of Technology students. * Students gained practical experience and insights into competitive cooking at a professional level. * Mr Davies highlighted the importance of mentoring and collaboration within the hospitality industry. Te Anau’s restaurant owner and head chef, Cam Davies,

The Invercargill Licensing Trust (ILT) is celebrating 80 years of serving the Southland community. Since its establishment in 1944, the ILT has grown into a major player in the region, contributing over $217 million to local projects and organisations. Related: ILT's Legacy of Community Support From its early

* Air New Zealand to cut direct Invercargill-Wellington flight from January 2025. * Mayor Clark and Southland Business Chamber CEO raise concerns over regional connectivity. * Air New Zealand cites low demand and aircraft shortages for cutting the direct route. Air New Zealand has announced it will discontinue its direct flights between Wellington

It’s been a busy few weeks on the road of Legends Lost. In no particular order here are the most recent - And just in today Dame Maggie Smith, a true doyen of British stage and screen for many decades passed away peacefully aged 89. Dame Maggie is probably

* Fonterra's revised strategy focuses on Ingredients and Foodservice to drive growth. * The Co-op plans to divest its Consumer businesses and improve financial returns. * New targets include a 10-12% return on capital and increased dividend policy. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has unveiled its updated strategy, which shifts focus towards

* The Government is considering reforms to the building consent system for greater efficiency. * Options include regional BCAs or a single contact point for improved consistency. * The current system's inefficiencies impact housing affordability and delay development. The Government is exploring options to reform the building consent system, aiming to

* Over 100 women attended Winton’s annual Pink Lunch to support breast cancer research. * The event, now in its 14th year, raised $5500 for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. * Local businesses played a key role in supporting the event’s fundraising efforts. Pink was the colour of the day in

The Week in Review It’s been an unusually cold and wet week, and I can’t remember it being this chilly at this time of year. But then, a friend reminded me last week that it’s been 14 years since the roof of Stadium Southland collapsed under a