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The Bluff Oyster & Food Festival is back and the popularity of the event certainly has not waned since it was last held in 2021. After two years of cancellations, the first due to covid restrictions and the second due to safety concerns regarding a building alongside the site, a cold day did not det

Welcome to 90 Seconds+, where we dive into the latest topics and issues impacting our community. In this episode, we discuss the ongoing maintenance and future plans for Rugby Park, including the significant repair work required and the involvement of the Rugby Union in shaping its future. We also t

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a draft strategy to boost the country’s mining sector, potentially doubling its export value to $2 billion by 2035. Resources Minister Shane Jones announced the Draft Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040 at a community meeting in Blackball, highlighting t

The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) in Invercargill has confirmed the continuation of its zero-fees scheme for next year. This initiative, a significant attraction for students considering studying in Southland, was established in 2001. The zero-fees scheme, driven by the Invercargill City Co

Farmer confidence in banks has fallen to its lowest level in nearly a decade, prompting calls for an independent inquiry. A recent Federated Farmers survey of over 640 farmers revealed only 51 percent were satisfied with their banks, a significant drop from 80 percent in 2018. This marks a worrying

Westpac has announced the upcoming closure of its Windsor branch in north Invercargill, citing that the building does not meet the bank’s seismic criteria. The last day of operation for this branch will be Friday, June 21. Local MP Penny Simmonds expressed deep concern over the closure, describing i

Invercargill Lions Club members recently celebrated the election of Graeme Wilson as the top-ranked member of the Lions Club in New Zealand. Wilson will now serve as the Lions Club International Director for New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. Wilson triumphed

Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration. The opening events will mark the first time the tuatara have been seen in public since they vacated their home in the Southland Museum and Art