* ILT has boosted its funding for the new museum to $1.5 million.
* The museum will showcase Southland’s rich cultural heritage and community stories.
* Construction is progressing with distinctive structures linked by a double waka feature.
ILT has announced an additional $500,000 in funding for the new Te
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Today we chat about the proposed rates increase and Nobby encourages as many ratepayers to have their say. We also discuss how great the new Hawthorndale Care Village is and events in town.
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* Southern region awarded $350,000 from Government to support off-peak tourism growth.
* Initiative targets Australian travellers with focus on local culture, nature and unique experiences.
* Local businesses and tourism operators expected to benefit from increased international visitors.
A $350,000 funding boost is on its way to the lower South
* Simeon Brown criticised Health NZ for engaging in advocacy unrelated to healthcare delivery.
* Brown cited examples including fast food opposition, raffle bans, and transport policy.
* The Health Minister urged Health NZ to focus on improving immunisation rates and care access.
New Zealand’s Minister of Health, Simeon Brown, has criticised
Hawthorndale Care Village $39 million aged care facility was officially opened today, (Friday 21st March) celebrating the realisation of a long-held vision.
The first residents will be welcomed in May and Hawthorndale Care Village Trust chair Frank O’Boyle expressed his pride in the project, saying, “Hawthorndale Care Village is
* A third young person has now been charged over a violent Invercargill store robbery.
* Police located and arrested the youth without incident earlier today.
* Investigations are ongoing and further arrests are still expected.
A third young person has appeared in court following an aggravated robbery at a convenience store in
Invercargill’s Splash Palace leisure pool is set to reopen earlier than expected following the completion of essential maintenance work.
The pool, which closed on 3 March for the installation of new foam tile flooring, welcomed visitors back on Saturday 22 March — two days earlier than scheduled.
Invercargill City Council
• Ten Torpedo7 stores will be rebranded as outlet shops focusing on discounted outdoor gear
• Two more store closures confirmed as the retailer tightens its physical store footprint
• Online sales and flagship stores will remain key priorities for the brand going forward
Torpedo7 is undergoing major changes under its new owners,
