* Reserve Bank’s OCR cut of 50 points triggers immediate mortgage rate reductions by banks.
* Finance Minister highlights financial relief for families and businesses across New Zealand.
* OCR reductions since August total 125 points, boosting borrowing power and easing budgets.
The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate (OCR)
The annual Christmas In The Bluff Gala Day at the Bluff Oyster Festival Site is always hugely popular but this year when it takes place on Sunday 8 December there will be another great addition to the activities available.
Related: Plenty Of Festive Fun Planned For Bluff
Your Corps, whose
My vision is that Destination Bluff needs to be a tourism and aquaculture centre for this part of the country, somewhere where tourists want to stay for days.
The businesses developing at Ocean Beach include growing paua, whitebait, kelp and seaweed, with a salmon farm to come later. There is
My vision is that Destination Bluff needs to be a tourism and aquaculture centre for this part of the country, somewhere where tourists want to stay for days.
The businesses developing at Ocean Beach include growing paua, whitebait, kelp and seaweed, with a salmon farm to come later. There is
* Reserve Bank’s OCR cut of 50 points triggers immediate mortgage rate reductions by banks.
* Finance Minister highlights financial relief for families and businesses across New Zealand.
* OCR reductions since August total 125 points, boosting borrowing power and easing budgets.
The Reserve Bank has reduced the official cash rate (OCR)
The annual Christmas In The Bluff Gala Day at the Bluff Oyster Festival Site is always hugely popular but this year when it takes place on Sunday 8 December there will be another great addition to the activities available.
Related: Plenty Of Festive Fun Planned For Bluff
Your Corps, whose
Back at home and working in the family business after a whirlwind six months competing in the US F4 Championship, 17-year-old New Zealand racing driver Alex Crosbie took time this week to reflect on his campaign.
The Invercargill driver commuted from his home in Invercargill, New Zealand, to various venues
* Invercargill Airport won an award for managing Milford Aerodrome with innovative safety solutions.
* Key upgrades included enhanced safety markings, walkways, and adherence to Civil Aviation Authority standards.
* The project ensures Milford Aerodrome supports tourism while maintaining world-class safety and sustainability.
Invercargill Airport Limited (IAL) has earned a prestigious award for
Environment Southland has issued a warning after detecting toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow. While algae naturally occur in waterways, certain types can produce harmful toxins, especially during stable river flows and fine weather.
Toxic algae can appear as dark green or brown slime on
* Crash on State Highway 6 closes road between Orion and Flora Roads.
* Emergency crews work to rescue two people trapped in vehicles.
* Motorists warned to steer clear of the crash site.
UPDATE: 4:50pm. SH6 Makarewa is now OPEN
State Highway 6 in Makarewa is currently closed between Orion Road
* Southland Woodworkers Guild showcases handcrafted wooden toys and gifts in annual exhibition.
* Event runs across multiple dates, featuring free entry at Mary Street clubrooms.
* Visitors can explore woodworking skills, toy assembly and buy handcrafted Christmas gifts.
The Southland Woodworkers Guild has transformed into a hive of activity this festive season,
