New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up.
"The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.
Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of roadworks, closures and detours in place or starting this week.
Waikiwi Roadworks Begin
The Invercargill City Council has confirmed work will begin on North Road, Waikiwi from Monday 30 March, expected to take around a
Invercargill City Council has approved plans to send delegations to its sister cities overseas, despite ongoing concerns about cost and public perception. The council agreed this week to travel to Kumagaya, Japan, in July 2027 and Suqian, China, in April 2028.
While the trips have been confirmed, key details, including
Madison Malone take a tour of the country's largest fuel storage terminal. Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel and could hold 350 million more if the owning company keeps converting old crude oil tanks. Channel Infrastructure's CEO takes us
Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch has proudly been awarded Gold Accreditation from Qualmark, recognising its ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, and guest care.
The Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award is the highest possible rating from Qualmark, Tourism New Zealand’s official quality assurance organisation. It signals to visitors that Ashford
New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up.
"The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.
The Government is providing immediate financial support to help small rural schools across Southland cope with rising fuel costs, including $37 million nationwide for boiler replacements and transport subsidies.
Education Minister Erica Stanford announced the targeted relief package yesterday, designed to help schools keep classrooms warm and ensure students can
A 32-year-old Invercargill man has been arrested after allegedly stealing 855 litres of petrol from a local contractor's yard in a month-long crime spree.
The man appeared in Invercargill District Court today facing multiple charges including receiving a stolen motor vehicle, theft over $1000, two counts of theft
Congestion will no longer be a problem at Autoplex now that its car parking redevelopment is almost complete.
The business is in the final stages of its car parking upgrade and ready to sign off an extra 10 car parking spaces, to cater for ongoing growth.
Owner Daniel Blain has
Diamonds Day is always the glittering conclusion to many of the south's major harness race series and the glitter extends to the ladies on course as once again this year, courtesy of Coats & Schuck Jewellers and the Invercargill Harness Racing Club, one lady will leave Ascot Park
The Wachner clock will have an identify of its own in a new location, but it probably won’t be in Wachner place.
The Infrastructure and Growth Committee has recommended that council shelf the $1.37 million project, due to the current economic climate.
The public also decided last week
New Zealand’s local government structure has become an increasingly messy patchwork, and Federated Farmers says it’s time to clean it up.
"The way councils are currently organised is a major factor in how effectively they serve their communities," Federated Farmers local government spokesperson Sandra Faulkner says.
NZTA have updated the detours for the North Road resealing works to improve traffic flow, particularly during peak school and commuter times.
The following changes will be in place:
* During peak periods (8:15am–9:30am and 2:30pm–6:00pm), Gloucester Street southbound will be closed at West Plains
Firefighters remain in ongoing industrial action, highlighting concerns around funding, staffing pressures, and the ability of Fire and Emergency New Zealand to maintain reliable emergency response services now and into the future.
A petition is also calling for an independent inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand, examining concerns around
A Southland farmer who invented edible bale netting has his eyes set on the international markets and the British royal family.
Orepuki deer farmer, Grant Lightfoot is the creator of Kiwi-Econet, a non-polluting baleage netting that animals can eat, rather than traditional plastic.
Baleage is a way of storing forage
Motorists across Invercargill and Southland are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of roadworks, closures and detours in place or starting this week.
Waikiwi Roadworks Begin
The Invercargill City Council has confirmed work will begin on North Road, Waikiwi from Monday 30 March, expected to take around a
Invercargill City Council has approved plans to send delegations to its sister cities overseas, despite ongoing concerns about cost and public perception. The council agreed this week to travel to Kumagaya, Japan, in July 2027 and Suqian, China, in April 2028.
While the trips have been confirmed, key details, including
Madison Malone take a tour of the country's largest fuel storage terminal. Marsden Point stores 300 million litres of imported petrol, diesel and jet fuel and could hold 350 million more if the owning company keeps converting old crude oil tanks. Channel Infrastructure's CEO takes us
Ashford Motor Lodge in Christchurch has proudly been awarded Gold Accreditation from Qualmark, recognising its ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, and guest care.
The Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award is the highest possible rating from Qualmark, Tourism New Zealand’s official quality assurance organisation. It signals to visitors that Ashford
