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Sarah Dowie has today been confirmed as National’s candidate to stand for the Invercargill Electorate in the 2020 General Election. “Invercargill is my home, and it’s wonderful to be confirmed as National’s candidate for the 2020 General Election, Sarah Dowie says. “I’ve been working hard for the pe

There are eleven candidates standing for six positions available on the board of Invercargill Licensing Trust. Take our snap poll. If you are enrolled to vote, you will receive a voting document and candidate information booklet in the post, and a Freepost return envelope. Voting documents are sent

The winner’s time for last year’s Southland marathon was 2.31.24. I can’t recall what the weather conditions were like when the race was run. The point I’m making is the GreyPower meet the candidates meeting chaired by veteran sage and factotum Geoff Piercy felt a bit like running a marathon, and wi

Invercargill Police have arrested a man in relation to two aggravated robberies at the BP Elles Road service station on 20 August and 10 September this year. A 19-year-old man is due to appear in Invercargill District Court today (Saturday 21st Sept) Enquiries into the incidents are ongoing, as is t

To vote in a local authority, you need to be enrolled on either the residential roll (the same roll which is used at the General Elections for government. Here is where the 10 sitting councillors stand on the Wastenet Tender: The sitting city councillors and mayoral candidates to oppose Wastenet rec

The first harness race meeting of the season in Invercargill hosted by the Invercargill Harness Racing Club takes place at Ascot Park Raceway on Saturday 21st September and will include some very special features. Harness Racing New Zealand and the Invercargill Harness Racing Club are combining to h

Invercargill Police are currently investigating the aggravated robberies of the Tay Street Night and Day on 7 September and BP Elles Road on 10 September 2019. A man wearing dark coloured clothing and a black and white bandana over his face entered the Tay Street Night and Day on 7 September at arou

An email sent to Mayor Tim Shadbolt, Invercargill City Councillors, and media by Invercargill Ratepayers Advocacy Group spokesperson Nobby Clark has shed light on a potential conflict involving councillor Alex Crackett and her position as an ICC mediation representative. The email included Facebook