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Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has expressed concern over the substantial effort required to prepare Long-Term Plans (LTPs), which he argues is a significant drain on council resources and often becomes outdated soon after publication. He believes that while councils should be accountable to rat

Many more people will turn to their credit card to pay for Christmas this year, a new survey of 1,020 Kiwi adults reveals. Banked’s Christmas Spending Survey 2023 found that over a third (34%) of New Zealanders will use a credit card as the main way they will pay for Christmas 2023 — up 14% from 20%

In an awe-inspiring display of perseverance and strength, Hannah Pascoe, a resilient blind cyclist, has successfully completed a monumental cycling journey across New Zealand. Setting off from Cape Reinga on November 8, 2023, Pascoe concluded her extraordinary trek in Bluff on November 26, amidst an

Invercargill welcomes its new Group Manager Community Spaces and Places, Rex Capil, who will assume his role from today (Monday 27th). Bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at Gore District Council as Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager Community Lifestyle Services, Capil ha

Rudolph the red-nose reindeer will be leading Santa’s sleigh to a new home at Southland Hospital this festive season. Related: Southland Santa Parade Delights Thousands Of Families With New Route And New Floats Watch: H&J Smith Final Walk Through & Closing Thanks to the wonderful generosity of the S

Marching Southland is gearing up to host the South Island champs in early December for the first time since 2017. Publicity officer Sheree Hall said seven strong teams from Southland amongst 27 total from around New Zealand would be taking part in the event on December 10. Held at Stadium Southland,

It’s almost a bit like Santa’s workshop at the Southland Woodworkers Guild at this time of year, with members getting ready for their annual exhibition that started last Saturday (18th November) and is on now. Now on at the Mary Street clubrooms, a group of 75 members has everything from rocking hor

National Ministers:Christopher Luxon – Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and Intelligence, Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services.Related: New Government Set To Go Nicola Willis – Minister of Finance Minister, for the Public Service, Minister for Social Investment, Associate Mini