Property

Step back 30 years as we revisit the May 1996 edition of the Southland Property Press. From Invercargill to Otatara, Winton and beyond, these pages offer a fascinating snapshot of the local property market, with homes selling for prices that seem almost unbelievable today. Take a browse through the adverts,

A plan to turn Kingston into a self-sufficient town of 10,000 people — with its own supermarket, healthcare, jobs and public transport — has been unveiled by the developer behind the lakeside township's expansion. Kingston Village Limited (KVL) is in the early stages of assessing a long-term concept that

Invercargill's new council-built elderly housing complex cost twice the rate of a high-spec retirement village unit — and some councillors want to know why. The Miller St complex, which opened in May, is a $2.8 million development featuring six single-bedroom units with mobility-friendly bathrooms and garden beds. It

Southland's new museum wants a café operator who can tell the region's food story. The Museum of Southland is calling for expressions of interest to run its 267-square-metre café, which will overlook Queens Park when the museum opens in 2027. Museum director Eloise Wallace said the

The Church of Christ has bought Invercargill's historic Masonic Lodge. Mayor Tom Campbell handed over the ceremonial keys to District Supervising Minister Brother Uziel Bongares during a turnover ceremony for the nearly 3,000-square-metre property. The Category 1 historic building served as the Southland Masonic Lodge for 93

Presbyterian Support Southland (PSS) has highlighted the ongoing concerns to council about future provision of elderly housing in the city. A workshop for councillors on the future of elderly housing on Tuesday (May 26), outlined the current issues and challenges. PSS said 55% of Invercargill households are 1-2 person but

Exhibitors wanting to be involved in this year’s Southland Home Show still have time to register for the iconic event, that has been part of the fabric of the community for 31 years. Held at ILT Stadium Southland, the event on August 15 and 16 sees thousands of people

A partnership between Perpetual Guardian and Awarua Synergy is helping elderly Southlanders stay warm through winter with free insulation and heating upgrades. The collaboration has been running for a year, building on a relationship that started 21 years ago when the Guy Waddel Trust first partnered with Awarua Synergy to