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From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times. Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir
Everybody Sing: “Hey Phil, did you hear that rumble…That was my ol tum Bill, cry out for you know what now – Tau Tau and we want it now now, TAU TAU CHICKEN GREAT FOWL!…ooh I’ll think I’ll give the wife a call now…”
There was plenty of excitement at the station today as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia. The service travelled south from Christchurch, stopping in Dunedin for a night before completing its journey into the deep south, offering
by Mike Sanford
There was plenty of excitement at the station today as a long-distance passenger train arrived in Invercargill, bringing with it travellers, rail enthusiasts, and a good dose of nostalgia. The service travelled south from Christchurch, stopping in Dunedin for a night before completing its journey into the deep south, offering
From 1993: Tim Shadbolt wins the Invercargill mayoral race, as reported in The Southland Times. Final Tribute Set For Sir Tim Shadbolt - Public Funeral ServiceA public funeral service to honour the life and legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt will be held at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre next Friday. Sir
Everybody Sing: “Hey Phil, did you hear that rumble…That was my ol tum Bill, cry out for you know what now – Tau Tau and we want it now now, TAU TAU CHICKEN GREAT FOWL!…ooh I’ll think I’ll give the wife a call now…”
Editors note: This article has been restored from our lost archives 2015-17. Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s First Retail have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at
Watch the time lapse demolition of old museum. Watch our video from 2017 of the old museum.
Southland is remembering one of its most dramatic weather events this month — fifteen years since a sudden spring snowstorm caused the roof of Stadium Southland to collapse. On Saturday 18th September 2010, heavy snow fell overnight, blanketing the region and leading to widespread disruption. The collapse happened early in the
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
The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform