The Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister for the Environment have set clear expectations to all Regional and Unitary Councils to take a pragmatic approach when issuing consents, ahead of the transition to the new planning system.     “Ministers continue to receive concerning reports of councils across the

The Warehouse Group has reported a net loss of $2.8 million for the 2025 financial year, though the retail giant says there are early signs of recovery following a challenging period. The result marks a significant improvement from the previous year’s $54.2 million loss. Group sales rose

With local body elections now officially open, voters in Invercargill and Bluff have more than a month to make their choice from a wide range of candidates. Residents can cast their vote any time between now and midday on Saturday, 11 October. Invercargill City Council’s Electoral Officer Michael Morris

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. Ah Invercargill: there’s no better place to be, now more than ever. With Invercargill Central, the Langlands and Distinction hotels, and the street upgrades, the inner city is more vibrant than ever. There is still room for improvement (looking at you,

Japan’s demanding Motegi circuit provided a new challenge for New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan. Round 17 of the Moto3 World Championship saw the Southlander finish 16 th in yesterday’s race, just 3 seconds from 10 th place, reflecting the intensity of the battle which ensued. “Step

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement The role of Mayor is about strong leadership and collaboration. As Mayor, I would guide the governance of the city and work closely with our Chief Executive Officer to ensure Council’s management and governance are aligned. I believe my leadership experience

Southland is remembering one of its most dramatic weather events this month — fifteen years since a sudden spring snowstorm caused the roof of Stadium Southland to collapse. On Saturday 18th September 2010, heavy snow fell overnight, blanketing the region and leading to widespread disruption. The collapse happened early in the

This election advertorial is published by commercial arrangement. I’m sure everyone remembers the bad joke from ten or fifteen years ago that the last person to leave Invercargill should switch the lights out. Our city was in decline, with a fast-falling population and a city centre that had seen