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Strong Winds Batter Southland – Trees Down, Road Closures
Strong Winds Batter Southland – Trees Down, Road Closures
Weather   -   Oct 20, 2025

A Strong Wind Warning – Orange has been issued for Fiordland, Southland including Stewart Island, and Clutha, with severe northwesterly gales gusting up to 120 km/h expected in exposed areas between 8am and noon on Monday. MetService warns that another period of strong winds is possible on Tuesday, although the

Judith Collins - Open Letter To The People Of New Zealand
Judith Collins - Open Letter To The People Of New Zealand
News   -   Oct 19, 2025

To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike. Hon Judith Collins KC. The Government regrets the impact on you, your children and your families that is expected on Thursday because of a strike planned by a number of unions.  We regret even more that the

Alliance Group Vote – Go With Dawn Meats, or not?
Alliance Group Vote – Go With Dawn Meats, or not?
News   -   Oct 18, 2025

This week is crunch week for one of Southland’s biggest businesses. Farmer shareholders of red meat processor The Alliance Group vote on whether the group accepts an offer from Irish-based meat processor Dawn Meats to take a 65% interest in the Invercargill-based co-operative. Initially, Dawn Meats offered a $250

Flood Resilience Projects Backed For Southland
Flood Resilience Projects Backed For Southland
News   -   Oct 18, 2025

The Southland region is set to benefit from a major funding boost for flood protection, with the Government confirming nearly $15 million to support two key infrastructure upgrades. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds welcomed the move, calling it “a positive step in future-proofing this province and its people”. The funding, delivered

Donovan Park Closed Due To Fallen Tree
Donovan Park Closed Due To Fallen Tree
News   -   Oct 18, 2025

Bit of rain and a few gales overnight. Donovan Park Closed Following Fallen Tree The Invercargill City Council announced on Friday evening that Donovan Park has been closed until further notice after a large fallen tree blocked the main access way. Both the Bainfield Road and McIvor Road entrances are

Sweet Freedom: A Piece of Cake for Home Bakers
Sweet Freedom: A Piece of Cake for Home Bakers
News   -   Oct 17, 2025

The Government is cutting red tape for home-based cake makers as part of a wider work programme to make it easier to operate and innovate in the food sector, Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard and Regulation Minister David Seymour announced today. “By November this year we will be reducing costs

Rock Legends Set For Summer Tour 2026
Rock Legends Set For Summer Tour 2026
Gig Guide   -   Oct 17, 2025

The Summer Concert Tour is back for January 2026, with Greenstone Entertainment announcing an electrifying line-up of rock legends and local icons. Leading the charge is the iconic Iggy Pop, widely known as the ‘Godfather of Punk’, who will be joined by the fierce and fearless Joan Jett and The

Painting Tips for Outdoor Projects
Painting Tips for Outdoor Projects
Home & Garden   -   Oct 17, 2025

A seasonal paint refresh is one of the easiest ways to lift the look of your home, protect your outdoor spaces, and add instant street appeal. Whether it’s a sun-faded fence, a tired-looking deck, or garden furniture in need of love, the right products and a little prep can

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