In the month of May 2024, the Invercargill City Centre plays host to a retail promotion called ‘Visit, Shop & Explore’. Shoppers are encouraged to make a purchase at any of the 75 participating businesses right across the city centre, fill in an entry form, and drop it in the entry box to go in the
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
In the month of May 2024, the Invercargill City Centre plays host to a retail promotion called ‘Visit, Shop & Explore’. Shoppers are encouraged to make a purchase at any of the 75 participating businesses right across the city centre, fill in an entry form, and drop it in the entry box to go in the
Voting places for the 2026 General Election are confirmed, and there's a hard enrolment deadline Southland voters need to know about.
More than 2,300 voting places will be open across New Zealand on election day, Saturday November 7. Advance voting opens Monday October 26. In total, 2,
The first motor race meeting of the 2026/2027 season at Teretonga Park in Invercargill takes place over the weekend of 17/18 of October.
The Saturday action will feature the annual round of the South Island Endurance Series, this year with the added bonus of being the final round
New Zealand reggae act Son & Water are bringing their first-ever South Island show to Invercargill, playing The Shack on Friday October 23 — Labour Weekend.
The Hamilton-based band is led by vocalist Daimond Porima-Ferguson and his father Jamey Ferguson, a founding member of Katchafire who shaped that band's
A charity auction built around a caddie's stories has delivered $56,500 for Hospice South — and the final tally isn't in yet.
The Cruise 4 Care event, held with legendary New Zealand caddie Steve Williams as its drawcard, drew a record 330 people — up from 220
In the month of May 2024, the Invercargill City Centre plays host to a retail promotion called ‘Visit, Shop & Explore’. Shoppers are encouraged to make a purchase at any of the 75 participating businesses right across the city centre, fill in an entry form, and drop it in the entry box to go in the
Invercargill City Council, along with Fulton Hogan contractors, is tomorrow (Friday) continuing preparation works for future water infrastructure improvements on Leven Street. Unfortunately, this resulted in an unexpected road closure that surprised motorists this morning. The closure, affecting the
New Zealand is currently facing a significant threat to its energy security due to a marked decrease in gas production. This year’s figures, as released by the Gas Industry Company, indicate a 12.5% drop in gas production throughout 2023, with an additional 27.8% decline in the first quarter of 2024
The upcoming final clearance auction for H&J Smith Department Store is set to be a significant event, featuring a vast array of high-quality items, as detailed by Lynzy, an auctioneer from William Todd & Co. Lynzy explains the contrast between this auction and the previous one, noting, “The last one
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
