The deadline for nominations in the imminent Invercargill City Council by-election has drawn to a close, revealing a total of 14 contenders. The by-election’s nomination phase was initiated on May 11, in the wake of former councilor Nigel Skelt’s resignation, which also occurred in May. Michael Morr

How responsible is methane and nitrous oxide for global warming? Come to a public meeting on Monday at the Ascot Park in Invercargill to find out. Groundswell NZ is bringing Dr Tom Sheahan, an American academic and scientist to the south, to share his views on what he calls the ‘irrelevant greenhous

The reopening of Murihiku Marae stands as a proud moment for Waihōpai Rūnaka, following an extensive redevelopment project that showcases their commitment to environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. With a triple net-zero approach targeting water, energy, and carbon neutrality, this mul

Watch the video from the of the Stop Co Governance meeting in Invercargill on Saturday 24th June. Guest speaker opening the event was Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark. I went along with other media to see what all the fuss was about. The meeting was nothing like the what the mainstream media have port

The owners of Calder Stewart have plans to turn the largest area of heavy industrial zoned land in Australasia near Invercargill, into a thriving business hub. Awarua Quadrant will also generate renewable energy to be used on-site and by the local community.  Calder Stewart Energy will work with bui

Periods of heavy snow for the southern South Island. Possible severe gales for parts of the North Island and the lower South Island. A cold southwest flow spreads onto the southern South Island tonight (Friday), then persists through to Monday morning. There are several troughs embedded in this flow

Cartoon of the Day: Thanks to Garrick Tremain. https://garricktremain.nz/cartoons

On Thursday 13 July the Gore Gardens will be transformed into a dazzling light display with food trucks, face painting, performers and more for this free community event to celebrate Matariki. Generous support from Community Trust South has enabled an exciting new element this year – a giant tipi. T