Opinion

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. We feel that regardless of how we vote, the same old stuff keeps happening. Endless decisions we don't understand. We feel that even if we do vote, nothing will change. That's where me being just an ordinary, everyday

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. Ah Invercargill: there’s no better place to be, now more than ever. With Invercargill Central, the Langlands and Distinction hotels, and the street upgrades, the inner city is more vibrant than ever. There is still room for improvement (looking at you,

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement The role of Mayor is about strong leadership and collaboration. As Mayor, I would guide the governance of the city and work closely with our Chief Executive Officer to ensure Council’s management and governance are aligned. I believe my leadership experience

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. I’m sure everyone remembers the bad joke from ten or fifteen years ago that the last person to leave Invercargill should switch the lights out. Our city was in decline, with a fast-falling population and a city centre that had seen

Invercargill MP, Penny Simmonds. In contrast to many other parts of the country, Southland business confidence is growing.  While many other regions are feeling the pinch, there’s a real positivity around the city at present and this has been supported by a recent Southland Business Confidence Survey. It shows

Opinion: Vocational education in Southland and around the country is at a pivotal moment, as changes to the polytechnic system deliver the opportunity to prioritise skills to meet today’s job market. A critical part of the current redesign is greater local industry and employer involvement, which will lead to

Mike Hosking breaks down the Treasury report’s damning findings on Labour’s COVID spending — and why it could cost them the next election. On a recent Mike’s Minute segment on Newstalk ZB, Mike Hosking dives into the political implications of a new Treasury report. His take? The document

By Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister for Vocational Education Vocational education is one of the most important tools we have to grow our economy, support local jobs, and give New Zealanders practical pathways into meaningful work. That’s why this Government is making big, necessary changes to rebuild a system that