Boat enthusiasts eager to venture into the waters will soon benefit from a new boat ramp being constructed at the Bluff wharf. This week, the marine contracting firm Sub Aqua Solutions began underwater installations, setting up the foundational piles that will support the upcoming ramp and pontoons.
National MP Penny Simmonds can literally sit on the right side of the room in Parliament, after a landslide win for the Invercargill electorate at the weekend. Moving off the Opposition bench to now be with the rest of the National Government, she beat Labour MP Liz Craig by 9000 votes on Saturday n
It’s that time of year again when organisers of the iconic Southland Santa Parade are starting to get busy with plans for the big annual event. This year the route of the parade will change again slightly, because of tougher restrictions from Waka Kotahi regarding transport management. Event manager
One of Southland’s oldest schools is about to mark it’s 150th Jubilee. Middle School in central Invercargill will celebrate the milestone on Labour Weekend, Current principal Sarah Read says Middle School opened on January 27th 1873 on the site that it currently occupies. She say’s it’s the oldest
South Port New Zealand Ltd has reported a record normalised profit for the year ended 30 June 2023, despite some headwinds facing the primary sector. This result has been backed by a diverse range of cargoes being handled through the Port. South Port’s FY23 reported after-tax profit of $11.71 millio
Rotary Club of Invercargill North has warmly embraced the challenge set forth by Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally to focus on supporting wellbeing and mental health services in our local community this year. So, we as a club have picked up on that challenge and have developed a fund
A Britz campervan driver shut down the Invercargill Central carpark for a whole hour at midday today, after his oversized vehicle hit the sprinkler system and sent water gushing everywhere. Shopping centre manager Kelvin Mooney said when the man initially hit the height restriction sign, he continue
Raewyn Black’s extraordinary contribution to her community has been recognised with a Community Service Award. The Gropers Bush volunteer has been deeply involved in a long list of organisations and activities in Western Southland for more than 40 years. Her efforts were formally recognised when she
