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New Government reforms requiring urgent submissions by council made up the majority of discussion at the first Invercargill City Council meeting for the year. Mayor Tom Campbell said the word ‘tsunami’ had been thrown around before Christmas by Government officials, warning councils of what was to come. As a result,

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today announced that Hon Judith Collins KC will be appointed as President of the New Zealand Law Commission and will not stand as an MP at the 2026 election. “It is with great regret and enormous gratitude that I thank Judith for her service; however, I

The Wyndham Camping Ground is set to reopen after receiving a funding boost from the Southland District Council. A total of $34,020 has been approved for the project, transferred from the remaining budget of the Baird-Hewat Square/Doctors Square project through the Better Off Fund. The facility has been

A retired Gore man has been left “overwhelmed” by the kindness of his community after his car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack and locals stepped in to help. Emergency services were called to Frank Street around 1am on January 19, where a black 2018 Holden Captiva was found

Winton’s long-debated CCTV upgrade is finally moving ahead, with Southland District Council approving the final stage of the project. The decision clears the way for two new cameras to be installed in the town centre, completing a six-camera system aimed at boosting public safety and supporting crime prevention. The

NZ Post has confirmed it will make changes to its urban retail store network to better align with the way customers now use its services. While the total number of urban partner stores will decrease, the remaining network will offer improved services and upgraded facilities. The decision follows a recent

The Gore District Council is advising the community the Gore Camping Ground will close, with camping operations at the site scheduled to finish on 30 January 2026. The Gore District Council and 4 Trades Limited, lessee of the Gore Camping Ground, have confirmed the termination of the existing lease and

Residents across Southland should plan for several road closures, water shutdowns, and infrastructure upgrades over the coming weeks. These projects, carried out by Southland District Council, NZTA, and Invercargill City Council, aim to improve roads, pipelines, and public services across the region. Water Shutdowns In Riverton, water supply will be