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Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award.  Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W

Invercargill’s iconic Murihiku Matariki festival is moving from Queens Park to ILT Stadium Southland this winter. Workshop facilitator Sharne Parkinson said this was just a transitional phase for the Tūturu Charitable Trust to try something new. “Queens Park had limitations with what we could do and

Invercargill racing driver Alex Crosbie has taken his first podium in America at Round 2 of the F4 US Championship at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio this weekend. Crosbie crossed the line in third place after an extremely eventful opening race on Saturday to step onto the podium i

Cromwell’s Hayden Paddon and co-driver Jared Hudson delivered a masterful performance to clinch victory at the Southern Lights Rally on Saturday, 22 June. This marked the triumphant return of championship-level rallying to the Southland region. Paddon dominated the 65-car field, winning all ten spec

Invercargill had an eventful week with activities ranging from a vibrant poultry show to significant local developments. The Invercargill Poultry & Pigeon Show over the weekend featured African owls, Dutch booted bantams with feathery legs, and even Dorkings known for their unique five toes. In a no

Editors note: Mayor Clarks response letter to his colleagues was leaked to media, whatsoninvers.nz contacted the mayor for a copy and have published it below. Hi team Needless to say, I was disappointed by this process yesterday. I just wish to reiterate that I am not resigning. I’ve considered the

Invercargill City councillors have voted for Mayor Nobby Clark to stand down from public speaking duties, but the majority don’t want him to resign. An initial motion for a letter to be written asking him to tender his resignation, failed to cross the line (6-5) at an Extraordinary Council meeting,

Watch live as the elected members review the code of conduct report.Note: The live link will be added at 2pm.Related: Read the post meeting article here