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50 Years Of Rally Memories
50 Years Of Rally Memories
Jul 25, 2025

When the Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally takes place on Saturday 2 August it will not only celebrate the legacy of Robinson, an iconic rally driver from the area, but it will also mark 50 years of rallying for the Eastern Southland Car Club who organise this event and have

Greenpeace Vandals Target Gore's Trout Statue
Greenpeace Vandals Target Gore's Trout Statue
News   -   Jul 23, 2025

The iconic brown trout statue in Gore has been defaced in a protest led by Greenpeace, drawing sharp criticism from Federated Farmers and sparking fresh debate over water quality and environmental activism. On Tuesday night, Greenpeace added cartoon-style crosses over the statue’s eyes and altered the nearby welcome sign

Watch: New Museum of Southland Update!
Watch: New Museum of Southland Update!
Watch Now   -   Jul 23, 2025

Council staff caught up with Naylor Love Site Manager Iain Chapman for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Invercargill’s biggest projects — the construction of the new Museum of Southland. It’s exciting to see community space come together!

EXCLUSIVE: Community Pushes Back On Aggressive Carparking Campaign
EXCLUSIVE: Community Pushes Back On Aggressive Carparking Campaign
News   -   Jul 22, 2025

The owner of South City Mall has terminated his contract with Smart Compliance Management and the signage is coming down at the end of this week. Glamore owner Stacey Johnsen said she understood that people would also be reimbursed their  parking fines, if they took them into mall management. “It’

Boating Tragedy On Lake Manapouri
Boating Tragedy On Lake Manapouri
News   -   Jul 22, 2025

Updated: Invercargill businessman Rick Murrell died following a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park. Police have launched an investigation into a fatal boating incident on Lake Manapouri that occurred overnight. The search began after two experienced fishers failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday evening.

50 Years Of Rally Memories
Jul 25, 2025 50 Years Of Rally Memories

When the Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally takes place on Saturday 2 August it will not only celebrate the legacy of Robinson, an iconic rally driver from the area, but it will also mark 50 years of rallying for the Eastern Southland Car Club who organise this event and have

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50 Years Of Rally Memories
50 Years Of Rally Memories
Jul 25, 2025

When the Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally takes place on Saturday 2 August it will not only celebrate the legacy of Robinson, an iconic rally driver from the area, but it will also mark 50 years of rallying for the Eastern Southland Car Club who organise this event and have

New appointment to the TEC Board
New appointment to the TEC Board
News   -   Jul 24, 2025

Vocational Education Minister, Penny Simmonds, has announced the appointment of Yvonne Browning MNZM to a vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). “I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Mrs Browning to this role. She is passionate about ensuring students, particularly young women, can realise

Motu Rimu Road Closed 24–29 July
Motu Rimu Road Closed 24–29 July
Jul 24, 2025

Due to work on the PowerNet Awarua Network Project, Motu Rimu Road will be closed from SH1 Bluff Highway to Tiwai Road from Thursday 24th July through to Tuesday 29th July. - No access from SH1 Bluff highway to Motu Rimu Road - No access from Motu Rimu Road to

Associate Minister of Justice In The South To Talk Gun Reforms
Associate Minister of Justice In The South To Talk Gun Reforms
Law & Order   -   Jul 23, 2025

Associate Minister of Justice Hon Nicole McKee jokes that her portfolios include guns, booze, sex and dirty money. Speaking to whatsoninvers.nz following her attendance at the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association annual general meeting in Invercargill on Saturday, the ACT MP gave members an update on the firearms reforms. Legislation

Greenpeace Vandals Target Gore's Trout Statue
Greenpeace Vandals Target Gore's Trout Statue
News   -   Jul 23, 2025

The iconic brown trout statue in Gore has been defaced in a protest led by Greenpeace, drawing sharp criticism from Federated Farmers and sparking fresh debate over water quality and environmental activism. On Tuesday night, Greenpeace added cartoon-style crosses over the statue’s eyes and altered the nearby welcome sign

Watch: New Museum of Southland Update!
Watch: New Museum of Southland Update!
Watch Now   -   Jul 23, 2025

Council staff caught up with Naylor Love Site Manager Iain Chapman for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Invercargill’s biggest projects — the construction of the new Museum of Southland. It’s exciting to see community space come together!

EXCLUSIVE: Community Pushes Back On Aggressive Carparking Campaign
EXCLUSIVE: Community Pushes Back On Aggressive Carparking Campaign
News   -   Jul 22, 2025

The owner of South City Mall has terminated his contract with Smart Compliance Management and the signage is coming down at the end of this week. Glamore owner Stacey Johnsen said she understood that people would also be reimbursed their  parking fines, if they took them into mall management. “It’

Boating Tragedy On Lake Manapouri
Boating Tragedy On Lake Manapouri
News   -   Jul 22, 2025

Updated: Invercargill businessman Rick Murrell died following a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri in Fiordland National Park. Police have launched an investigation into a fatal boating incident on Lake Manapouri that occurred overnight. The search began after two experienced fishers failed to return from a fishing trip on Sunday evening.

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