The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter wants to keep operating past its previously signalled closure date in 2024. In a statement issued by the smelter’s majority owner, Rio Tinto, it said it believed there was a long-term future for the Bluff operation. “With a global strategy focused on decarbonisation
Community views are being sought on Southland District Council’s proposal to increase the Stewart Island/Rakiura visitor levy from the current $5 per visitor to $15. The Empowering Act adopted by Parliament in 2012 enables Council to set and collect levies from passengers travelling to Stewart Islan
Fonterra Co-operative Limited today lifted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$9.30 – $9.90 per kgMS, up from NZ$8.90 – $9.50 per kgMS. This increases the midpoint of the range, which farmers are paid off, by 40 cents to NZ$9.60 per kgMS. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the lift in
SBS Bank Academy Southland is taking applications for the next intake of future inspiring Southlanders. The talent development academy provides a two-year programme supporting athletes in areas including strength and conditioning, mental skills, nutrition and athlete life.” Academy Southland coordin
Southland Police executed a search warrant on Tuesday morning at an Invercargill address in relation to three school burglaries, which happened on 2 January 2022. The burglaries occurred at Rimu, Woodlands and Wyndham Primary Schools, where cash and electronic items were stolen. As a result of Tuesd
Alex Field, 28, has once again secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final. Alex, a Farm Manager near Mossburn, was announced as the winner of the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday night after a full day of challenges. Fencing Contractor Isaac Johnst
Active Southland is excited to unveil a reimagined free version of the Surf to City next month. With Covid restrictions ruling out a traditional mass participation event, Southlanders are being encouraged to do the Surf to City course ‘your way’,’ Active Southland chief executive Brendon McDermott s
Get Into Golf Lessons Golf Southland’s free Introduction golf lessons commence next week Monday 28th February until Monday 4th April at Queens Park Golf Club 6pm-7pm. The six week of introduction to golf Lessons cover all the basic skills including on course play. Suitable for all beginner golfers o
