The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Southland farmers through a new trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says.
“This landmark agreement is set to bring substantial benefits to Southland exporters by removing tariffs on 99 percent of New Zealand's trade
There has been considerable discussion in the South about the proposed revisions to the new Dunedin hospital plans. I want local people to know that I am very aware of health issues in the South and understand the community’s concerns about securing a positive future for the region’s
The work that some frontline volunteer service organisations in Southland do is quite literally life-saving.
What’s more incredible is that these services are often provided by local volunteers, who give their time and energy to help and support others in their community. In fact, if it weren’t for
The work that some frontline volunteer service organisations in Southland do is quite literally life-saving.
What’s more incredible is that these services are often provided by local volunteers, who give their time and energy to help and support others in their community. In fact, if it weren’t for
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to Southland farmers through a new trade agreement with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says.
“This landmark agreement is set to bring substantial benefits to Southland exporters by removing tariffs on 99 percent of New Zealand's trade
There has been considerable discussion in the South about the proposed revisions to the new Dunedin hospital plans. I want local people to know that I am very aware of health issues in the South and understand the community’s concerns about securing a positive future for the region’s
I regularly hear from local people concerned about their bank’s performance. Now is the time to give the banking sector a bit of a shake-up and the Government is ready to deliver this. In the South, elderly people have been particularly affected by changes in the banking sector. The switch from che
Positive business indicators for Southland, reflect well on the Government’s economic policies. A recent Southland Business Chamber business confidence survey, for the first quarter of 2024, showed 93 percent of respondents were confident in the plan for the region, while 44 percent expected to see
Opinion: Penny Simmonds Invercargill MP We’ve had our fair share of issues around youth crime in Invercargill this year. So it’s heartening to see the Government stepping up and supporting a community like ours, which have asked for help. A new declaration for young offenders has recently been intro
To the whatsonivers.nz team – So much good is happening in the city. We recently won a prestigious Yardi sponsored award at the national Property Council event in Auckland for our Invercargill Central Ltd (mall).There is a significant list of contributors to our success, which was the largest const
I’ve been involved in education for many decades, and I am passionate about its impact. I believe that the results we get from our education system is the single most important thing that we can do to improve the future economic prosperity of our province. Related: New Budget to Shift Fees Free to F
