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Penny Simmonds’ new ministerial portfolios have particular synergies with Southland, and she feels extremely privileged to be awarded those. “I want to ensure that the issues that matter to this region, including the economy, health and law and order, are put under the spotlight. I want to see South

On Saturday the Teretonga Park race meeting kicked off with a day full of surprises due to changing weather conditions. The event started under a warm and dry sky, but soon, light rain transformed the early races. The track dried up temporarily, only for steady rain to return later in the day, addin

Ten of the South Island’s best motor racing classes are on the programme atTeretonga Park in Invercargill this weekend. The headline act is the OSCA Super Saloons with reigning champion CameronJones of Palmerston North in his turbo charged Mazda RX7 leading animpressive field. He will face tough opp

Russell Square in Invercargill has recently become more lively with the installation of the Tunatuna portable pump track. This new addition to the city’s outdoor spaces has quickly turned into a popular spot for residents of all ages seeking fun and active experiences. Coordinated by Laura Dowling f

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has today announced that after seven years as an Independent Director, Scott St John will step down from the Fonterra Board on 31 March 2024. Fonterra Chairman Peter McBride says Mr St John has made the decision in consideration of his workload and increase in governa

Thousands of Invercargill families enjoyed the festive spirit of the annual Southland Santa Parade on Saturday, November 25. The parade featured more than 40 floats, including popular characters, cultural groups, and Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District mayor Rob Scott, who waved to

An intense year competing against the world’s best in Europe has prepared Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan strongly for his next challenge. Buchanan, 17, returned home from Spain two weeks ago and immediately switched his focus to the New Zealand Superbike Championship, which roars into ac

Work is underway to create a City Mission in Invercargill to look after the homeless and get them off the streets. Southland Community Housing Group chair Margaret Cook addressed the council meeting today, to update councillors on the complex issue they had been working on for three years. Waiting l