Who would’ve thought that potholes on our roads have connected people worldwide? Our clever whatsoninvers.nz founder Mike Sanford found this appropriate and somewhat humorous meme to highlight the poor state of our roads, while taking a drive on Sunday back in March. He posted it on the What’s On So
24-year-old Hugh Jackson doesn’t waste a second. On any given day you’ll find him in the tractor, milking, or speaking up about mental health. Growing up in the picturesque Te Akau, a small farming settlement north of Raglan, Hugh spent his free time as a youth on the family sheep and beef farm. One
It’s almost D-day for H&J Smith’s department stores in Invercargill and Queenstown after a four week consultation process. Staff have been given Tuesday off to absorb the news and the company said it will work closely with those who will be impacted by the closure of the department store business. R
New Zealand is currently experiencing a cold west to southwest flow, causing strong winds to sweep across many areas of the country. The weather conditions have prompted the issuance of Strong Wind Warnings and Watches, which remain in effect for several regions. Residents are being advised to stay
More than 50 skaters from Auckland, Dunedin, Christchurch, Queenstown and Alexandra entered the Ice Sports Southland figure skating championships at the weekend. Executive committee member Melissa Cummings said following a six month closure for a well overdue ground thaw and maintenance, the team of
Uncertainty remains for Invercargill childcare centres and families, as the Government rewrites its early childhood policy for the second time in a month. Labour’s arrogance and lack of consultation around its revised Early Childhood Education policy means that it remains unworkable, despite asserti
CocaBella got laid last week – the new carpet looks fantastic inside the adult store. Owner Tracey Stenhouse has been in business for the past eight years, and decided now was a good time to give her shop a real facelift. Repainting the inside from an orange to a more seductive raspberry red, there
90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Today we chat about bilingual names on civic buildings, co governance meeting, Beyond 2025 launch and Arts in they City on Friday night. Also worth a watch. Mike chats to Mrs Mayor. Mike chats to new Invercargill City Council CEO Michael Day. Mik
