What's On Invers – Invercargill & Southland News

* The Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition showcased stunning local talent in four categories. * Parag Tambe won the Iconic category with a striking photo of Queens Park’s band rotunda. * Judges praised the competition’s celebration of Invercargill and Bluff's unique faces and landscapes. Invercargill’s up-and-coming photographers were celebrated

* The Stags face Canterbury on Friday in the first of three games in Roar Week. * Ethan de Groot returns for his first Southland game since 2020 at Rugby Park. * Key players include Jack Taylor in his 15th game and Angus Simmers making a start. The Southland Stags are gearing up

* Environment Southland recorded 856 speeding breaches by staff between April and June. * Speeding data was analysed following requests by the risk and assurance committee. * Significant decrease in higher speed violations seen after managers began receiving reports. Environment Southland (ES) has been closely monitoring the driving behaviour of its staff, revealing

* Schools will receive between $500 and $5000 to support structured literacy resource purchases. * The funding will go towards decodable books, games, and additional resources for schools. * A phonics check will be trialled and rolled out nationwide to support early literacy. The government has announced funding to assist schools in preparing

A new stadium for Southland is gaining momentum, with the working group involved in its feasibility given the go ahead this week. On Tuesday, Invercargill City Council’s Community Wellbeing and Regulatory Committee backed the creation of the group that would also include representatives from Rugby Southland and Active Southland.

The Minister for Tertiary Education and Skills has warned of more job losses as the government continues to reform Te Pūkenga, the country’s tertiary education network. Penny Simmonds stated that “pain” was inevitable in the sector, with further cuts expected as institutes either stand alone or join

* Southern District Police are urging rural communities to report suspicious or unusual activity. * Detective Senior Sergeant Gregory Baird stresses the importance of acting on instinct and reporting. * Simple security measures, such as locking gates and sheds, can help deter potential thieves. Southern District Police are calling on rural residents to

* Telford introduces a flexible animal healthcare qualification starting in February 2025. * The new programme offers students entry into rural vet technician roles across the country. * Students gain hands-on experience with large animals through local farming and veterinary partnerships. Southern Institute of Technology’s Telford Campus has revamped its core animal