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Gore District Council interim Chief Executive Stephen Parry has reconfirmed his departure from Council, which will now take place on Friday, 10 May. Mr Parry resigned last year but agreed to remain at the helm in an interim role while a permanent successor was found. The search ended in February aft

Queens Park officials have announced the temporary closure of the Winter Gardens and the nearby pathways following significant vandalism discovered this morning. The destruction includes extensive glass damage and the cactus garden being severely vandalised. Police are actively seeking information f

HWR Property Ltd warns that many companies will rethink new projects in the south, if the Invercargill City Council increases its fees and charges under the Long Term Plan. Property manager Sue Hill spoke at the LTP hearing last week and her submission was on ensuring the ongoing viability of buildi

The coalition Government has today announced purrfect and pawsitive changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. “Pets are important members of many Kiwi families. It’s estimated that around

The New Zealand government has signaled a need for heightened efficiency and profitability from Landcorp, the state-owned farming entity, after a concerning drop in its financial performance. Minister Paul Goldsmith highlighted the issue following a recent meeting with Landcorp executives, noting th

A steady flow of people came through the Crafters At Latitude 46 market over the weekend. Held twice a year in Invercargill for the past decade, crafters make a wide variety of items such as clothing, bags and jewellery. Committee member Wendy Butler said across the board, all of the stallholders di

In the latest of retail transformations in the local area, several businesses are reshaping the shopping landscape. Simply Special, a well-known giftware store located on Dee Street, has announced a closing down sale through their Facebook page, marking the end of an era for the beloved shop. Meanwh

T4 Group confirmed today (Sunday 14th April) the purchase of the land required to build their long-planned data centre. There has been a competitive race between Datagrid and T4 Group, with various announcements but limited progress. In March 2023 T4 Group director David Simpson said “The constructi