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Retrobowl Invercargill is all geared up for the school holidays with its new modernised entertainment centre. Owner Angela Caughey purchased the business in May 2024 and spent three weeks in May 2025 refurbishing the complex with new bowling machines and scoring systems from the USA. The 12-lane bowling alley was

In this episode, Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark reflects on his final days in office, key achievements, challenges, and the future of local governance. Related: Outgoing Mayor And Councillors Sign OffI will miss Mayor Nobby Clark’s dry wit. The last of four valedictory speeches in Invercargill City Council chambers on

Old Invercargill and Whats On Invers wanted to get behind the glorious history of our region with a new video series. Each episode, “Old Invercargill” will feature a new icon of yesteryear, highlighting the beauty of Southland. Southland Museum & Art Gallery Our mysterious white pyramid sits at the

I will miss Mayor Nobby Clark's dry wit. The last of four valedictory speeches in Invercargill City Council chambers on Tuesday afternoon, there was waiata following outgoing councillors' Evelyn Cook and Lesley Soper's speeches, and councillor Peter Kett spoke at length (40 mins) about everything

The Gore District Council has ended the lease for the Gore campground, aiming to address long-standing problems at the site. The move comes after several years of attempts to resolve the situation through cooperation with the leaseholder, Government agencies, and local community groups. Gore District Chief Executive Debbie Lascelles said,

* Court rejected appeal over serious worker exploitation breaches and upheld $215,000 penalties. * Owner’s role as a religious mentor highlighted imbalance of power over migrant employees. * Judge ruled workers’ vulnerability and systemic breaches justified penalties imposed by the Authority. A Southland dairy farm and its owner have lost an

Resene Paint has been in the business of colour for 78 years. But the family-owned company is now facing margin pressure in its manufacturing operation. Resene paints has been a company of colour for 78 years but now the third generation family-owned business is facing margin pressure at CFO explains

Fonterra has posted another solid year of financial performance, releasing its full-year FY25 results with $26 billion in revenue and record cash returns to shareholders of $16.2 billion. Operating profit rose by 13% to $1.73 billion, while profit after tax sat at $1.08 billion—down 4% due