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Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance
Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2024

Emergency Management Southland is urging all residents within Bluecliffs to evacuate their properties by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8. This measure is in preparation for the commencement of cleanup operations at the Bluecliffs dump site starting Saturday, March 9. Related: $1.35 million in Government

Opinion: Urban and Rural Must Unite for Freshwater
Opinion: Urban and Rural Must Unite for Freshwater
Featured   -   Mar 05, 2024

I’ve been to some fantastic local events recently that have brought town and country together. The Waiau and Southland A&P shows, the Southern Field Days – Waimumu, the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new History of Farming Display and the Edendale Crank-up Day.  They have been incredib

A Century of Service: Rotary Club of Invercargill Celebrates 100 Years with Community Legacy Projects
A Century of Service: Rotary Club of Invercargill Celebrates 100 Years with Community Legacy Projects
Community   -   Mar 05, 2024

Less than a week after reaching its 100th Anniversary milestone the Rotary Club of Invercargill has started  its first project of supporting the YMCA with walking tracks at Omaui Camp to celebrate  its 100th Year.  This project ties back to clearing boulders from Omaui Camp, the first working projec

Tiwai To Provide Additional Dry Winter Electricity Back-up
Tiwai To Provide Additional Dry Winter Electricity Back-up
New Zealand   -   Mar 05, 2024

“We are very pleased to be able to offer this additional support for New Zealand’s power grid. While we all hope this winter will not put undue stress on the national grid, having up to 70 MW of available electricity will be beneficial if New Zealand’s energy system does come under pressure,” Chris

Leon Samuels – First South Island Golden Shears Champion Since 1989
Leon Samuels – First South Island Golden Shears Champion Since 1989
Community   -   Mar 04, 2024

Southland shearer Leon Samuels became the first South Islander to win the Golden Shears Open shearing title in 35 years in a dramatic six-man final of 20 sheep each in Masterton on Saturday night. The winner of the New Zealand Shears Open final in Te Kuiti last April and thus a member of the New […]

Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2024 Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance

Emergency Management Southland is urging all residents within Bluecliffs to evacuate their properties by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8. This measure is in preparation for the commencement of cleanup operations at the Bluecliffs dump site starting Saturday, March 9. Related: $1.35 million in Government

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Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance
Bluecliffs Residents to Evacuate Amid Safety Measures for Dump Site Clearance
Councils   -   Mar 07, 2024

Emergency Management Southland is urging all residents within Bluecliffs to evacuate their properties by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8. This measure is in preparation for the commencement of cleanup operations at the Bluecliffs dump site starting Saturday, March 9. Related: $1.35 million in Government

Another Second Division Lotto Win For Invercargill
Another Second Division Lotto Win For Invercargill
News   -   Mar 07, 2024

Both the Powerball and Strike games did not produce any winners in Wednesdays lotto draw, resulting in a roll-over. This coming Saturday, lottery enthusiasts will have the opportunity to compete for a combined prize pool totaling $6.3 million. The Powerball jackpot now stands at $5 million, while th

Giving Young People an Edge
Giving Young People an Edge
News   -   Mar 06, 2024

The Y Southland is preparing to launch a free weekly youth leadership programme, to empower leaders of the future. Get an Edge is a weekly programme, designed to give rangatahi the skills and practical opportunities to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills. With an outdoo

Gore Chooses Yearly Planning Over Decade Strategy
Gore Chooses Yearly Planning Over Decade Strategy
News   -   Mar 06, 2024

This week, the Gore District Council took a pivotal step by deciding to concentrate on a comprehensive Annual Plan for the forthcoming year, rather than extending its vision to a 10-year framework. This move is a direct response to the government’s recent allowance for local bodies to postpone their

Opinion: Urban and Rural Must Unite for Freshwater
Opinion: Urban and Rural Must Unite for Freshwater
Featured   -   Mar 05, 2024

I’ve been to some fantastic local events recently that have brought town and country together. The Waiau and Southland A&P shows, the Southern Field Days – Waimumu, the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new History of Farming Display and the Edendale Crank-up Day.  They have been incredib

A Century of Service: Rotary Club of Invercargill Celebrates 100 Years with Community Legacy Projects
A Century of Service: Rotary Club of Invercargill Celebrates 100 Years with Community Legacy Projects
Community   -   Mar 05, 2024

Less than a week after reaching its 100th Anniversary milestone the Rotary Club of Invercargill has started  its first project of supporting the YMCA with walking tracks at Omaui Camp to celebrate  its 100th Year.  This project ties back to clearing boulders from Omaui Camp, the first working projec

Tiwai To Provide Additional Dry Winter Electricity Back-up
Tiwai To Provide Additional Dry Winter Electricity Back-up
New Zealand   -   Mar 05, 2024

“We are very pleased to be able to offer this additional support for New Zealand’s power grid. While we all hope this winter will not put undue stress on the national grid, having up to 70 MW of available electricity will be beneficial if New Zealand’s energy system does come under pressure,” Chris

Leon Samuels – First South Island Golden Shears Champion Since 1989
Leon Samuels – First South Island Golden Shears Champion Since 1989
Community   -   Mar 04, 2024

Southland shearer Leon Samuels became the first South Islander to win the Golden Shears Open shearing title in 35 years in a dramatic six-man final of 20 sheep each in Masterton on Saturday night. The winner of the New Zealand Shears Open final in Te Kuiti last April and thus a member of the New […]

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