The Indian community in Southland gathered on Friday to celebrate 77 years of India’s independence at the Invercargill City Council Premises.  The event, organised by the Indian Community in Southland and supported by the High Commission of India in New Zealand, marked a significant moment of pride

The Government has unveiled a new subcategory under the Specific Purpose Work Visa (SPWV) to provide much-needed relief to employers facing upcoming seasonal peaks. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced that this initiative aims to address the significant demand for additional workers across

The Commerce Commission has released its Final Report on competition in New Zealand’s personal banking sector, highlighting the potential for a stronger Kiwibank to disrupt the dominance of the four major retail banks. The report also positions open banking as a crucial “game-changer,” which could s

The Southland Boys’ High School Board has announced the appointment of Ray Laurenson as the new Rector of Southland Boys’ High School. Laurenson’s selection followed a thorough recruitment process managed by EDSOL NZ, attracting a significant number of high-calibre candidates. Co-Presiding member Em

Real estate extraordinaire Jacqui van Dam has brought a whole new approach to her marketing game, and anyone who knows her will understand why. For the Bayleys Southland Real Estate agent, it has always been about making solid connections with people first, and her new branding reflects exactly that

Colin Smith, the now-former Chair of the Oreti Community Board, was ousted from his position during a tense meeting held on Monday evening. The meeting, which took place in Winton Memorial Hall, attracted more than 100 people, many of whom were there to support Smith. The decision to remove Smith wa

Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached a new agreement that will see NZAS provide an additional 20MW per hour of demand response. This move is in addition to the previous demand response option exercised by Meridian on 21 July 2024. The agreement means

A new flood protection infrastructure, the Stead Street Pump Station, was officially opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. This new station is set to bolster Invercargill’s ability to manage severe weather events, significantly enhancing flood resilience for the Inv