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The auction at H&J Smith Department Store commenced on a memorable Saturday morning at 9:30 am, with Bill Todd warming up the crowd before handing over to the day’s auctioneer, Lynzy. Related: Huge Auction Of H&J Smith Shop Fixtures & FittingsFinal Call H&J Smith Department Stores To Close In Novemb

A planned 25m tall sculpture on Motupōhue (Bluff Hill) would be visible from the township and function as a beacon of the site’s cultural significance. Te Rūnaka o Awarua is leading the development of Te Taurapa o Te Waka – Motupōhue Visitor Experience. Related: Te Puawai Subdivision Redesigned For

Peacehaven Village has completed the concept master plans for its redevelopment, aiming to create a vibrant retirement community for the present and the future. “We are thrilled to share the final concept plans for the redevelopment with the community,” said Matt Russell, the Chief Executive of Pres

In a bold move to tackle traffic congestion and support growth, New Zealand’s Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, has unveiled a hefty $250 million budget for enhancements to Queenstown’s crucial BP roundabout and its adjoining roads. This financial commitment showcases a substantial increase, more th

The Academy Southland’s 2024 Foundation Year has begun, introducing a larger-than-usual group of 14 promising young athletes from various sports backgrounds. This decision reflects the exceptional pool of applicants this year, as explained by Academy Manager Jason McKenzie. “This year’s cohort was p

A Southland dairy business and its owner, an Invercargill Imam, have been ordered to pay $215,000 in penalties by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after having been found to have exploited three Indonesian migrant workers. Of this amount, Rural Practice Ltd was ordered to pay $145,000, and b

There’s concern in the South regarding youth crime in our city. Young people are our future and it worries me that there are some who have fallen off the rails and are getting involved in serious criminal activity. I understand that it’s a small number of youths who are responsible, but local police

The Bangers to Bluff event, a cornerstone initiative by the Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay, is poised for its eighth annual rally this April. Participants will journey in budget-friendly vehicles from Auckland down to Invercargill, from the 9th to the 20th, in an effort that extends beyond the thrill