The city took a significant step forward in its mission to enhance Council housing with the announcement that four energy-efficient, warm, and healthy homes built on Council-owned land. This initiative represented the initial phase in a comprehensive plan to renovate and revitalise Council housing a
One of the biggest auctions in many years is about to take place in Invercargill next weekend, as the fixtures & fittings of the H&J Smith Invercargill Department Store will be sold. Related: Historic Auction at H&J Smith Department Store Draws Crowds and Enthusiasm Final Call H&J Smith Department S
The New Zealand government is setting a new direction to support the construction sector. Construction Minister Chris Penk outlined significant steps to facilitate the use of international building products. This move is anticipated to cut down on the high costs and extensive delays currently plagui
Cyanobacteria has been found in the Oreti River but there is no threat at present to drinking water supplies around the city. The Invercargill City Council reported to today’s Infrastructure Committee that the ‘Blue Green’ algae was detected on March 13 by Environment Southland. Found in the vicinit
Work involves pavement excavation, drainage, concreting, structural asphalt, and line marking and will take place in the southbound lanes of SH1 between Balmoral Drive and Nith St with some work also required in the lane from Bond St into Clyde St (southbound). The southbound lanes of SH1 Clyde St w
Add Kennedy Taylor’s name to the list of talented young Southlanders whose sporting ambitions have helped them gain a place at United States universities. Morgan Hunter, Charlotte Muschamp, Greer Alsop, Atipa Mabonga, Jordan Rackham, Jack Beaumont, Hannah Miller, Sammy Murrell, Mary Fraser, Michael
During an Invercargill City Council meeting, Councillor Ian Pottinger spotlighted the dire state of Bluff Highway, the main conduit from Invercargill to Bluff, managed by NZTA (Waka Kotahi). Terming the road’s condition as “embarrassing,” Pottinger called for immediate, proactive measures to rectify
Good afternoon. Thank you for, in your very busy lives, turning up to this meeting today. On October 14th last year New Zealanders overwhelmingly voted for change. That is exactly what this new government is bringing. New Zealand First campaigned to ‘take back our country’ and stop the disastrous ec
