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40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum
40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum
Community   -   May 10, 2026

More than 40 Southland businesses are helping build the region's new museum, bringing local expertise to one of Invercargill's most significant construction projects. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Capital Portfolio Jamie Garnett said local trades, material suppliers and product providers are playing key roles in constructing

Auckland Artist Brings Modern Womanhood Exhibition to He Waka Tuia
Auckland Artist Brings Modern Womanhood Exhibition to He Waka Tuia
Gig Guide   -   May 09, 2026

Auckland artist Chloe Blades will open her largest exhibition yet at He Waka Tuia tonight, bringing a deeply personal exploration of modern womanhood to Invercargill. The exhibition, titled 'I put the flowers there so it looked like I had my life together', showcases Blades' journey into visual

Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide - May 8–10
Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide - May 8–10
Featured   -   May 09, 2026

It's that time again. The weekend is here, the venues are ready, and there's no shortage of live music across Southland to keep you busy from Friday night through to Sunday. Here's where to be. Friday, May 8 Niche at The Langlands Hotel Start

$18m Mataura River Flood Project Gets Underway in Gore
$18m Mataura River Flood Project Gets Underway in Gore
Southland   -   May 09, 2026

Major flood protection work has begun on the Mataura River at Gore's road and rail bridge crossing as part of a $50 million flood resilience programme across Southland. Environment Southland launched the project this week, marking the first construction work under the latest round of government co-funding for

Annual Book Sale to Support Nga Kete's Community Work
Annual Book Sale to Support Nga Kete's Community Work
Community   -   May 09, 2026

Community organisation Nga Kete has been chosen as the major recipient of this year's Rotary Book Sale, securing vital funding to continue its work supporting families and individuals across Southland. The announcement marks a significant partnership between two organisations committed to strengthening the local community through the region&

40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum
Community   -   May 10, 2026 40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum

More than 40 Southland businesses are helping build the region's new museum, bringing local expertise to one of Invercargill's most significant construction projects. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Capital Portfolio Jamie Garnett said local trades, material suppliers and product providers are playing key roles in constructing

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40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum
40+ Local Businesses Building Southland's New Museum
Community   -   May 10, 2026

More than 40 Southland businesses are helping build the region's new museum, bringing local expertise to one of Invercargill's most significant construction projects. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Capital Portfolio Jamie Garnett said local trades, material suppliers and product providers are playing key roles in constructing

Farm 4 Life App Offers Dairy Qualifications Via Video
Farm 4 Life App Offers Dairy Qualifications Via Video
Farming   -   May 09, 2026

A Southland dairy farmer is revolutionising agricultural education by partnering with Telford to deliver New Zealand's first app-based farming qualifications. Tangaroa Walker, founder of the popular Farm 4 Life app, has teamed up with the agricultural campus to offer the Certificate in Farming Systems and Equipment (Level 3)

Invercargill Considers Tech Upgrade for Parking Enforcement
Invercargill Considers Tech Upgrade for Parking Enforcement
News   -   May 09, 2026

Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement as part of efforts to modernise operations and improve safety for staff. The council has issued a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices, following reports last year that parking wardens sometimes needed

Breast Cancer Charity Needs More Southland Fundraisers
Breast Cancer Charity Needs More Southland Fundraisers
News   -   May 09, 2026

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ is making an urgent appeal for more Southlanders to host Pink Ribbon Breakfasts this month, as the charity faces a potential funding shortfall that could impact vital support services. With around 240 women across Southland and Otago diagnosed with breast cancer each year, the foundation says

Auckland Artist Brings Modern Womanhood Exhibition to He Waka Tuia
Auckland Artist Brings Modern Womanhood Exhibition to He Waka Tuia
Gig Guide   -   May 09, 2026

Auckland artist Chloe Blades will open her largest exhibition yet at He Waka Tuia tonight, bringing a deeply personal exploration of modern womanhood to Invercargill. The exhibition, titled 'I put the flowers there so it looked like I had my life together', showcases Blades' journey into visual

Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide - May 8–10
Invercargill Weekend Gig Guide - May 8–10
Featured   -   May 09, 2026

It's that time again. The weekend is here, the venues are ready, and there's no shortage of live music across Southland to keep you busy from Friday night through to Sunday. Here's where to be. Friday, May 8 Niche at The Langlands Hotel Start

$18m Mataura River Flood Project Gets Underway in Gore
$18m Mataura River Flood Project Gets Underway in Gore
Southland   -   May 09, 2026

Major flood protection work has begun on the Mataura River at Gore's road and rail bridge crossing as part of a $50 million flood resilience programme across Southland. Environment Southland launched the project this week, marking the first construction work under the latest round of government co-funding for

Annual Book Sale to Support Nga Kete's Community Work
Annual Book Sale to Support Nga Kete's Community Work
Community   -   May 09, 2026

Community organisation Nga Kete has been chosen as the major recipient of this year's Rotary Book Sale, securing vital funding to continue its work supporting families and individuals across Southland. The announcement marks a significant partnership between two organisations committed to strengthening the local community through the region&

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