What's On Invers – Invercargill & Southland News

Organisers of this weekend’s Invercargill Poultry Show will be hoping they don’t get themselves into too much of a flap, with more than 600 entries registered. Held at the Kennington Kennel Club, life member Jill Maxwell-Strang said before Covid-19 they used to get even more entries – coming from al

Laybuy, a Kiwi buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) operator, has suspended its payment services, leaving merchants in a lurch. Founded in 2017 by Gary Rohloff, a seasoned retailer who previously managed brands like Number One Shoes, Warehouse Stationery, and Ezibuy, Laybuy aimed to provide a safe and easy alte

Old Invercargill: A Glimpse into 2003 Real Estate prices. Follow the Old Invercargill Facebook page Today, Old Invercargill takes us back to 2003 with these fascinating real estate adverts. It’s intriguing to see how property prices have evolved over the years. What’s even more impressive is that ma

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