Aimee Wilson
Despite all of the new employment opportunities coming to Southland, Infometrics predicts a slowing down of population growth in the south. Infometrics principal economist Nick Brunsdon delivered a presentation to the Risk and Assurance Committee on Long Term Plan assumptions. But Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell didn't want to
Increased numbers of nuisance dogs has resulted in the Invercargill City dog control team having to rethink its strategies. Group manager - consenting and environment Jonathan Shaw told the Community and Regulatory Committee on Tuesday that the increase in nuisance dogs was something they needed to be resolved - but
Career firefighters in the south continue to strike twice a week, and today marks the 60th time they will stand on the street corner in Invercargill. But there's been a new change of guard in the Southern branch of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) with Brent
Southlanders are going all out for Daffodil Day this year, and the Cancer Society event has transformed into a month-long event over the years. Otago Southland Cancer Society southern community manager Gavin Booth said the great thing about Daffodil Day is that Southlanders get behind the cause every year. Cafes,
Certain areas of Invercargill such as bus stops, carparks and on the footpaths outside education facilities could all soon be smoke and vape free. The Invercargill City Council is reviewing its Smokefree policy and although the current one includes vaping as well, the wording will change to make it clearer.
George Owen is excited about bringing Southland’s Home Show back to Invercargill again this weekend. The man behind the two-day show for the past 31 years said it’s always a great feeling to see ILT Stadium being transformed into a home renovator’s paradise every year. “It’s
Southland councils have been scrambling to finalise their Head Start proposals before the August 9 deadline, with the Gore District hedging their bets across two. Invercargill City councillors voted today (August 6) to move ahead with their unitary authority model proposal for Southland, including Gore. But it wasn’t without
Invercargill’s town crier Lynley McKerrow is bringing the Abbeyfield shared housing concept to the city. A public meeting on Friday night will reveal more details and the steering committee of just four is looking for more support to move the initiative ahead. There are currently 16 Abbeyfield houses in