Groundswell NZ has taken to the highways again, and this time as we watched, you couldn’t help but sing the song ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ by Twisted Sister, as they rolled through the cities. The protest was fairly low key in Invercargill, in fact, many people would’ve just thought it was farmer’s
I had some time up my sleeve over the weekend so I went drives to get a few pics of what’s going on, and there is plenty. Apart from the big ticket items like The Langlands Hotel and Invercargill Central there are some interesting projects in progress or near completion. The former and very distinct
Invercargill City Council’s final election results have confirmed the Mayor of Invercargill is Mayor Nobby Clark with 7357 votes. Polls for the local government elections closed at midday Saturday. Invercargill City Council Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said the counting of 594 special vot
Invercargill FENZ union members are disappointed at the hold up with mediator’s recommendations, and have started passive strike action as a result. Station manager Aaron Ramsey said although they don’t have the detail of the recommendations, (which are embargoed until October 21), union members hav
Groundswell NZ is planning another major national protest, and also feels that DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ have let farmers down majorly by supporting the new farm emissions plan. On its Facebook page yesterday Groundswell NZ said the two industry levy bodies should have stood up to the Government, a
Groundswell NZ has taken to the highways again, and this time as we watched, you couldn’t help but sing the song ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ by Twisted Sister, as they rolled through the cities. The protest was fairly low key in Invercargill, in fact, many people would’ve just thought it was farmer’s
A new-look Southerner Express breezed into Invercargill railway station yesterday afternoon at the end of a two-day promotional run from Christchurch.
Local dignitaries and invited guests saw the new layout for the first time last night during a return trip to Bluff.
The revamped servicer operated on an existing timetable,
Twelve Southland businesses are in the running for this year's export awards, with the 2026 finalists announced across three categories.
Export Southland chair Jamie May said the applications showed what the region's export community is actually capable of.
"Southland businesses have never let distance limit
A Winton-raised military chaplain has been recognised for building a support system for SAS families that the New Zealand Defence Force has now adopted across its operations.
Chaplain Class 3 Rich Lander received a Chief of Army Commendation in Auckland last week, following four years attached to the 1st New
Southland business leaders have thrown their support behind the $3.5 billion data centre at Makarewa.
Southland Mayor Rob Scott and the Southland Business Chamber are excited about the new Datagrid development, and the opportunities it will bring to the region.
Former Mayor of Invercargill Nobby Clark backed it from
Groundswell NZ has taken to the highways again, and this time as we watched, you couldn’t help but sing the song ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ by Twisted Sister, as they rolled through the cities. The protest was fairly low key in Invercargill, in fact, many people would’ve just thought it was farmer’s
The new president of the Invercargill Licensing Trust board, Paddy O’Brien, told the new team on Wednesday he promised to give 100% and expected other elected members to as well. Angela Newell was re-elected vice-president, and the board heard from chief executive Chris Ramsay, who reported a strong
Invercargill’s new Mayor Nobby Clark has named his deputy, and detailed a new governance structure set for introduction at Invercargill City Council. Mayor Clark successfully secured the Mayoral seat at the October 8 local body election and will be formally sworn into the role on 20 October, along w
Three experienced training partners have been added to the ranks of the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel. Defender Kate Hartley, shooter Jess Allan and midcourter Ivari Christie will join the team from November 28 for pre-season commitments in preparation for the 2023 ANZ Premiership. The trio are pr
I had some time up my sleeve over the weekend so I went drives to get a few pics of what’s going on, and there is plenty. Apart from the big ticket items like The Langlands Hotel and Invercargill Central there are some interesting projects in progress or near completion. The former and very distinct
Invercargill City Council’s final election results have confirmed the Mayor of Invercargill is Mayor Nobby Clark with 7357 votes. Polls for the local government elections closed at midday Saturday. Invercargill City Council Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said the counting of 594 special vot
Invercargill FENZ union members are disappointed at the hold up with mediator’s recommendations, and have started passive strike action as a result. Station manager Aaron Ramsey said although they don’t have the detail of the recommendations, (which are embargoed until October 21), union members hav
Groundswell NZ is planning another major national protest, and also feels that DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ have let farmers down majorly by supporting the new farm emissions plan. On its Facebook page yesterday Groundswell NZ said the two industry levy bodies should have stood up to the Government, a
