Invercargill Ratepayers Advocacy Group member Nobby Clark believes the escalating costs of 10 council projects worth $78.35 million is “absolutely eye watering.” His submission to the Invercargill City Council’s Annual Plan (2022-2023) on behalf of the group has outlined some of the big issues he un

A dead adult Hector’s dolphin was discovered at Te Waewae Bay in Southland at the weekend. Department of Conservation Aquatic Director Elizabeth Heeg says the adult female dolphin was found by a member of the public on 7 May. DOC staff were able to retrieve the body and have sent it to Massey Univer

The Invercargill City Council is now in a good position to push ahead on its own, without the support of external appointees brought in by the Department of Internal Affairs. Adviser to the office of the chief executive Jane Parfitt read some of the findings of the final Legacy Report, which outline

On Budget Day, 19 May, we’ll hear what Labour plans to do with around $6 billion a year in new operating spending, plus a few billion more in capital. This is when we will hear how the Government plans to use our hard-earned taxes to ensure our country gets back to prosperity. Inflation is the […]

Jinu Abraham has been appointed Executive Chef of ILT’s new inner-city hotel The Langlands. The acclaimed chef will lead the food creation across the hotel’s portfolio which includes five eateries and bars along with in room dining for the 78-room hotel, and tailor-made conference and banquet offeri

Sad news from the world of entertainment. English actor Dennis Waterman passed away over the weekend aged 74. A statement from his family said “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.” Dennis had a long, long acting career starting

This extraordinary Performance, Policy and Partnerships Committee Meeting is scheduled for hearings for the recent Annual Plan 2022/2023 consultation. Read the submissions and meeting agenda here  Part #2

Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse defeated Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel 50-44 in Dunedin A final quarter flurry from Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse gave them a stunning 50-44 come-from-behind victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel in Dunedin on Monday night. While the Steel led at every quarter break, the