What's On Invers – Invercargill & Southland News

The team at Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill are all buzzing this morning after customer Sharen Watson from Nightcaps was the lucky winner of the $20,000 prize draw at the weekend. Store general manager Tracy Key said despite the soggy weather on Saturday morning, there was plenty of excitement for

* Several Southland roads will close for maintenance between March and May 2025. * Detours will be available for all affected routes to ensure smooth travel. * Road users are advised to expect delays and plan ahead for alternative routes. Road users in Southland are advised to prepare for multiple road closures, detours,

* The adult minimum wage will rise to $23.50 an hour from April 2025. * The increase supports workers while balancing economic recovery and business stability. * Starting-out and training wage rates remain at 80 per cent of the adult rate. The adult minimum wage in New Zealand will increase by 1.

* Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Campervan will visit Bluff and Invercargill this week. * Specialist nurses will provide free advice on breast health, screening, and risk reduction. * Early detection improves survival rates, with mammograms recommended from age 40. Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s Pink Campervan will be visiting Bluff and

* Brad Fallow will represent Southland in a top national excavator competition this March. * Three women are finalists for the first time in the event’s 31-year history. * The event will include career-focused experiences for those exploring civil construction. Invercargill’s Brad Fallow is set to take on the nation’s

Editors Note: The original article was published in complete and has been updated. Retail crime continues to be an issue in the South, as it is in many other parts of the country, with Government moves to clamp down on crime an important boost. Last year I attended a public

* Kiwi Econet's edible bale netting offers a sustainable alternative to plastic netting. * Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot created the product, inspired while working as a diver. * Farmers worldwide are showing strong interest, including requests from Texas. A Southland farmer's innovative edible bale netting is gaining worldwide attention,

Anna Star is someone who truly lives up to her surname. Highly respected for the positive impact she makes across all facets of life, Mrs Star was bestowed with a Community Service Award today by Southland District Council and the Fiordland Community Board. The award was presented by Mayor Rob