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Join us as we sit down with Invercargill City Councillor Grant Dermody to discuss the latest updates on the museum project, including budget changes, new features, and the project's long-term vision for the community. Grant also dives into: The progress of the museum's construction and public

* Fire crews contained the 1,200-hectare blaze and worked to eliminate remaining hotspots. * Helicopters and excavators were used to prevent flare-ups and strengthen firebreaks. * Firefighters continued monitoring the area to ensure the fire did not reignite. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews returned to the Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill as

Invercargill is set to roar to life this weekend with the Southern Grills & Gasoline Car & Bike Show, an annual celebration of classic cars, custom bikes, and Southland’s passionate automotive community. The event, now in its seventh year, will take place at the Collegiate Rugby Football Grounds on

* Wools of New Zealand welcomes Kāinga Ora’s decision to reconsider wool carpet in tenders. * The government supports wool, highlighting its benefits for homes, farmers, and exports. * Kāinga Ora will allow wool carpet suppliers to compete for contracts alongside synthetic options. Wools of New Zealand has expressed its support for

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill today. Related: Fire Crews Battle Large Blaze Near Tiwai Point The fire has grown to 1,200 hectares across the centre of the peninsula,

* $27 million project will replace 10km of Invercargill's critical water infrastructure. * Gala Street works continue with traffic management to minimise disruption in the city centre. * Completion scheduled for mid-2025 to ensure reliable, safe water for Invercargill and Bluff. Work on Invercargill’s $27 million Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade is

It’s been a whirlwind summer for promising Southland cricketer Charlotte Morris. The ILT Academy Southland athlete and James Hargest College student enjoyed a standout campaign with Otago at their national under-17 tournament, which included a mix of T20 and T30 games, scoring 154 runs in total at an average

* A large vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has burned through approximately 120 hectares overnight. * Fire crews, including 40 firefighters and 10 trucks, are working to control the blaze. * Aerial support with five helicopters operating since first light to assist firefighting efforts. A significant vegetation fire near Tiwai Point has been