AWS Legal Partner Cameron Murphy has been named one of NZ Lawyer 2022’s Rising Stars. The industry awards recognise the best up-and-coming stars of the nation’s legal profession. AWS Legal Chair of Partners Rachel Lindsay said the partnership are extremely proud that Cameron’s efforts and achievemen
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) has recently signed a formal Collaboration Agreement with Murihiku Regeneration, with the goal of making stronger connections with its Māori community in Southland. The Collaboration Agreement, signed in January, is the culmination of a series of discussions o
The inaugural Yamaha Motor New Zealand (YMNZ) Sprint Races were the ultimate expression of Kiwi support for Altherm JCR Yamaha rider Cormac Buchanan. Held at his home track of Teretonga Park, in Invercargill, as a fundraiser for Buchanan’s up-coming dual European campaigns, the Yamaha-sponsored even
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
