The New Zealand government has announced significant adjustments to the school lunch programme, aiming to extend the benefit while ensuring fiscal efficiency. Under the leadership of Associate Education Minister David Seymour, the programme has undergone a financial review, identifying approximately

Abi James, a dedicated volunteer, has recently received a Community Service Award for her significant contributions to the Fiordland community. The award was presented by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott at Ivon Wilson Park, during an event hosted by the Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup on Monday, May

Invercargill’s vibrant community spirit shines once again as the Rotary Club of Invercargill has chosen The Grace Street Project to be the major beneficiary of its prestigious 2024 Book Sale. This annual event, a cornerstone for community fundraising, is set to support the transformation of South In

New Zealanders will be safer because of a $1.9 billion investment in more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime, and more prison capacity, Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell says. “Our Government said we would crack down on crime. We promised to restore l

Invercargill City Council is moving forward with plans to revamp Wachner Place including a significant project involving the Distinction Hotel and the relocation of a historic clock, aiming to enhance the area’s connectivity and aesthetic appeal.Related: Impressive Facade Unveiled for Invercargill’s

Scarlett Polley is loving the move into Wrens with her new interior design business. Having worked in soft furnishings in H&J Smiths up until it closed, she seized the opportunity to go out on her own, and created Scarlet Rose Interiors in August 2023. Initially working from home as a mobile showroo

After facing a severe cyanobacterial bloom, Waituna Lagoon, a designated wetland of international importance, is showing promising signs of recovery. In an effort to combat the toxic algae, the lagoon was manually opened to the ocean in January. Environment Southland’s chief scientist, Karen Wilson,

Thornbury hall custodians Lynley and Stuart Shaw have received a rare Recognition of Service Award after 33 years of working for their community. Aparima Community Board chair Michael Weusten said the board was proud to present the award for only the second time in Southland’s history. The first was