The first night of Matariki celebrations at ILT Stadium Southland was a resounding success, with over 8,000 community members in attendance. The event, which featured a variety of performances, workshops, food stalls, and stunning displays, brought the community together in a heartwarming display of

The Southland Woodworkers Guild is holding another open weekend to show the public some of the great things that people can be involved in. This Saturday and Sunday the club will open its doors in Mary Street, to let the public come in and have a go at lathe work, wood carving and scroll sawing, […]

It’s a big few days for organisers of the Murihiku Matariki festival as they start decorating the ILT Stadium Southland for the first time. Professional performers Aro will take to the stage Friday and Saturday, after numerous interactive workshops throughout the night. The move indoors was made by

Mayor Nobby Clark was absent for today’s Invercargill City Council meeting, where his mid-term review on committees and chairs was discussed. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell continued to discuss the report which outlined the new structure of committees, despite it being challenged by Cr Ian Pottinger. “I

Matariki will be celebrated in Bluff on Saturday evening when the organisers of the regular Thieves Alley Markets in the town hold a special Matariki Fire & Light Market at the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival Site on Barrow Street from 5pm until 9pm. Related: Murihiku Matariki Moving Indoors This Winte

Greenstone Entertainment is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a stellar lineup for the Summer Concert Tour. This year’s event will feature Cold Chisel, ICEHOUSE, Bic Runga, and Everclear, marking significant anniversaries for each artist and the festival itself. The tour will take place

Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award.  Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W

Invercargill’s iconic Murihiku Matariki festival is moving from Queens Park to ILT Stadium Southland this winter. Workshop facilitator Sharne Parkinson said this was just a transitional phase for the Tūturu Charitable Trust to try something new. “Queens Park had limitations with what we could do and