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Surcharges on in-store payments will be banned by May 2026 to ease costs for consumers. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson said the change would help New Zealanders save millions annually and make shopping more straightforward. “Surcharges are a hassle and an unwelcome surprise when shoppers get to the

Southland has retained its position as the strongest performing region in KiwiBank’s 2025 “Regional Divide” report, with Invercargill’s construction boom driving the local economy. KiwiBank’s annual heat-map, released on 1 July, again awarded Southland a score of 5/10 — the highest in the country, matched only by

Some people do ‘Dry July’ - Invercargill JB HI-FI has started a new trend- cold water plunging in the middle of winter instead. And it’s all in the name of mental health. Invercargill manager Tony Keay said the business supported six charity ‘Helping Hand’ partners including McKenzie’s gift

Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mrs Browning to this role. She is passionate about ensuring students, particularly young women, can realise

Associate Minister of Justice Hon Nicole McKee jokes that her portfolios include guns, booze, sex and dirty money. Speaking to whatsoninvers.nz following her attendance at the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association annual general meeting in Invercargill on Saturday, the ACT MP gave members an update on the firearms reforms. Legislation

The iconic brown trout statue in Gore has been defaced in a protest led by Greenpeace, drawing sharp criticism from Federated Farmers and sparking fresh debate over water quality and environmental activism. On Tuesday night, Greenpeace added cartoon-style crosses over the statue’s eyes and altered the nearby welcome sign

Council staff caught up with Naylor Love Site Manager Iain Chapman for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Invercargill’s biggest projects — the construction of the new Museum of Southland. It’s exciting to see community space come together!

The owner of South City Mall has terminated his contract with Smart Compliance Management and the signage is coming down at the end of this week. Glamore owner Stacey Johnsen said she understood that people would also be reimbursed their  parking fines, if they took them into mall management. “It’