Invercargill has been home for 45 years and am passionate about Invercargill and its residents – I want to see our community thrive. We’re in a critical period of change, I want to be part of that process to leave a legacy for future generations. For 16 years I’ve run a successful business, which I’

Southern Institute of Technology Bachelor of Environmental Management student Rose Hynson has uncovered a variety of bird life, some of which are threatened species, at a well-known recreation area in Invercargill. Currently completing her final year research project, Ms Hynson’s research is based a

The 2022/2023 motor racing season kicks off at Teretonga Park in Invercargill this Saturday and what a start it will be. The event features the second round of the Carter’s Tyre Service South Island Endurance Series meaning two 1 Hour Endurance races in the morning followed by the feature 3-hour rac

Several big chain retailers are interested in moving South to establish their businesses in the old Farmers building – but no tenants have been confirmed yet. Rumours have been going around town that JB-HiFi and Chemist Warehouse are moving into the department store, but building owner Gaire Thompso

Long-serving St John Ambulance volunteer Tony McDonald received a Community Servicev Award in Tuatapere on Monday night. Southland District Mayor Gary Tong presented the award to Mr McDonald at a ceremony at theWaiau Town and Country Club. The award was made by the Tuatapere Te Waewae Community Boar

The results of the eleventh Taxpayers’ Union Curia Poll is more bad news for the Labour government. Act & National could govern alone. The polling period was Thursday 1 – Friday 9 September 2022. Here are the headline results: National bounces back from 34% in August to 37% in September and Labour d

New $300,000 CCTV technology should be installed into Invercargill City centre within 11 months. A project manager has been appointed and a review of all existing council technology completed, with the next steps to find out exactly where to locate it, the Infrastructure and Services Committee heard

Ann Robbie has dedicated most of her life to honouring the south’s war heroes and now she has been bestowed a medal of her own. On behalf of King Charles III, Southland District Mayor Gary Tong presented Mrs Robbie with her Queen’s Service Medal for service to historical research on Friday at a spec