HWR Property Ltd warns that many companies will rethink new projects in the south, if the Invercargill City Council increases its fees and charges under the Long Term Plan. Property manager Sue Hill spoke at the LTP hearing last week and her submission was on ensuring the ongoing viability of buildi
The coalition Government has today announced purrfect and pawsitive changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to give tenants with pets greater choice when looking for a rental property, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. “Pets are important members of many Kiwi families. It’s estimated that around
The city took a significant step forward in its mission to enhance Council housing with the announcement that four energy-efficient, warm, and healthy homes built on Council-owned land. This initiative represented the initial phase in a comprehensive plan to renovate and revitalise Council housing a
The New Zealand government is setting a new direction to support the construction sector. Construction Minister Chris Penk outlined significant steps to facilitate the use of international building products. This move is anticipated to cut down on the high costs and extensive delays currently plagui
Emergency Management Southland Group Recovery Manager Lucy Hicks has announced that Bluecliffs residents can return home today. Residents were asked to evacuate their properties by Friday, 8 March so work could commence to clear the local dump site due to reports of explosives and other hazardous ma
An Invercargill commercial business owner will literally go to any lengths to stop the Invercargill City Council from taking away parks outside his Yarrow Street shopping centre. Related: Yarrow Street Intersection Speed Bump Is Out Colin Stuart, who now lives in Ashburton said he was evicted from t
Southlanders are being urged to prepare for a warmer home this winter with Awarua Synergy. Awarua Synergy provides solutions for a warmer and healthier home for southern families in need. They are working with local funders Te Whatu Ora and the Southland Warm Homes Trust, to deliver the Healthy Home
Mike & About Hawthorndale Care Village update. The Hawthorndale Care Village has emerged as a beacon of innovation in community-based care, showcasing considerable progress since its inception eight months ago. This ambitious project, driven by a collaboration of local companies, exemplifies a novel
