The multimillion-dollar boost to Invercargill's CBD announced by the Government is a vote of confidence towards the project, HWCP director Scott O'Donnell says.
After a meeting with Education Minister Chris Hipkins, the head of the Southern Institute of Technology feels "comfortable" about the level of autonomy the polytech will have for the next two years.
The Southern Institute of Technology chief executive believes a meeting with Education Minister Chris Hipkins will help clarify crucial points on the Government's merger plans.
Invercargill Labour list MP Liz Craig will meet local mayors Sir Tim Shadbolt, Gary Tong and Tracy Hicks with Penny Simmonds at the Southern Institute of Technology today to discuss reforms.