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

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

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

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

“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

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 […]

Small but mighty Ballantynes department store has opened in the South as its fourth retail store for the company in New Zealand. The Ballantynes Select store includes a range of curated fashion, accessories and gifts from its flagship Christchurch store into downtown Invercargill. The Select range i

The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, 17 February, with the official opening of its latest addition to their Rural Heritage Centre in Thornbury. The event was graced by the presence of Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds and Southland District Mayo