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The Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade, a key infrastructure project for Invercargill City Council, is due to start in one of the city’s busiest areas early in 2024. This major work involves replacing around 10 kilometers of the pipeline network from the Branxholme Water Treatment Plant to the water tower

Over the next 24 hours starting from 8pm this evening, Invercargill and the broader Southland region in New Zealand are set to experience a range of weather conditions. In Southland, temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 23°C. However, the region is under a strong wind watch for Fiordl

At the NZSBK’s thrilling third round in Ruapuna, Altherm Yamaha’s team, featuring Alastair Hoogenboezem and Cormac Buchanan, demonstrated commendable skill and determination. Hoogenboezem, returning to form in the Superbike class, earned a noteworthy 3-3-2 finish. Reflecting on his performance, he s

Deep Cove Camp, a well-loved camping spot in Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound, has reopened for overnight visitors. The camp had been closed since August following concerns about landslide risks. In June, a landslide raised fears that heavy rain might cause more landslides, potentially affecting the camp

Staff will be assigned to the new Clifton waste treatment plant upgrade five years before its discharge consent expires, to prepare for a “complicated” process. Mayor Nobby Clark asked ICC general manager of infrastructure Erin Moogan this week why there was such a long lead in time, given they didn

90 Seconds+ with Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark New Year Edition. We dive into the city’s plans for 2024, discussing the naming of the airport terminal after Sir Tim Shadbolt, the role of green hydrogen in our energy future, and the development of Bluff as a tourism hotspot. Don’t miss our insights

Winton School has been overwhelmed with the response from the public to its new movie, and so far more than 1200 people have turned out to the Invercargill Christian Centre to watch it. Principal Steve Wadsworth said 350 people enjoyed the premiere opening of ‘The Great Sword of Isthgul’ last Friday

Invercargill Central’s exterior lighting has been recognised with the 2023 NZ Chapter Award of Commendation from IES: The Lighting Society (IESANZ). This award celebrates the unique lighting design that includes innovative solutions for each preserved architectural façade, such as the Southland Time