David Seymour, Minister for Regulation, has announced the first “red tape review” targeting early childhood education (ECE) sector regulations. This initiative is part of a broader government plan to review various sectors, as agreed upon in the coalition agreement between National and ACT parties.

Now in its third year, Kāhui Whetū has already established itself as a firm favourite on the local community event calendar. Filling the Gore Gardens to the brim with dazzling lights, delicious food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more, this free event has something for the whole family. Thanks to g

The Coalition Government will reverse Labour’s blanket speed limit reductions by 1 July 2025 through a new Land Transport Rule released for public consultation today, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says. Related: Southland’s Economy Strengthened by Increased Road Funding The draft speed limit rule

Invercargill’s new play strategy is encountering opposition from some council members concerned about the funding. In January, local play advocate Damian Puddle presented the strategy to elected members, emphasizing the importance of play and outlining his goals. Puddle’s role, funded by Sport New Z

Southland Police arrested two men this morning following a recent surge in rural burglaries and vehicle thefts. The arrests came after multiple search warrants were executed at local addresses by city and rural Police teams, leading to the recovery of numerous stolen items, including vehicles. In ad

Southland’s pothole prevention funding will see an almost 40 percent increase, boosting the province’s economic growth. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds announced that the current funding of $52,260,919 will rise by $20.6 million to $72,923,233 for the 2024-27 period. Related: NZ Transport Agency Resp

The annual Race Day takes place at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill this Saturday (15 June) with a nine-race programme that will kick off at 12 noon and run through to 3.53pm. Several supporting sponsors support this day of exciting harness racing. Invercargill Harness Racing Club are also pleased

The Invercargill City Council has successfully completed a project to retrofit and replace original windows with new double-glazed windows in 194 of its council-owned flats across Invercargill and Bluff. Council Senior Advisor for Property and Facilities, Andrea Wilkes, noted that most of the work w