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Matthew Rosenberg
Matthew Rosenberg
Matthew Rosenberg
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SouthlandSeptember 29

Run-down Invercargill council building still awaiting repairs

A fifth of the $21 million set aside to fix issues at Invercargill City Council’s ageing headquarters has been spent, despite no repair work being carried out.
Run-down Invercargill council building still awaiting repairs
Run-down Invercargill council building still awaiting repairs
SouthlandSeptember 25

Survey reveals highs and lows of working at Southland councils

The results of staff surveys from three Southland councils have revealed the highs and lows of working for the region’s governing authorities.
Survey reveals highs and lows of working at Southland councils
Survey reveals highs and lows of working at Southland councils
SouthlandSeptember 24

'Bit of a betrayal': Southland mayors bemoan amalgamation delay

'Bit of a betrayal': Southland mayors bemoan amalgamation delay
'Bit of a betrayal': Southland mayors bemoan amalgamation delay
'Bit of a betrayal': Southland mayors bemoan amalgamation delay
SouthlandSeptember 24

Public shut out of port discussions at Southland council

Environment Southland is staying silent on the outcome of two private meetings held over the last week to discuss South Port.
Public shut out of port discussions at Southland council
Public shut out of port discussions at Southland council
SouthlandSeptember 23

Invercargill council boycotts companies connected to Israeli occupation

Invercargill City Council has voted to boycott companies connected to illegal Israeli settlements, despite the mayor’s push for the status quo.
Invercargill council boycotts companies connected to Israeli occupation
Invercargill council boycotts companies connected to Israeli occupation
SouthlandSeptember 18

Disgruntled Southland slink skin operator trespassed by council

An embattled Southland slink skin operator who staged repeated protests at council offices has been officially trespassed by the organisation.
Disgruntled Southland slink skin operator trespassed by council
Disgruntled Southland slink skin operator trespassed by council
SouthlandSeptember 18

WATCH: Invercargill's Scottish mayor embraces Māori Language Week

Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell says that if he can speak te reo Māori with his Scottish accent, anybody can.
WATCH: Invercargill's Scottish mayor embraces Māori Language Week
WATCH: Invercargill's Scottish mayor embraces Māori Language Week
SouthlandSeptember 17

‘Stepped up big time’: Possums running rife in Southland

A record number of possums have been caught in a Southland control area, as concerns mount over a council system for tackling the pests.
‘Stepped up big time’: Possums running rife in Southland
‘Stepped up big time’: Possums running rife in Southland
SouthlandSeptember 15

‘People think that I am just a pussycat’: Slink skin operator goes topless at second council protest

The owner of an embattled slink skin factory has removed his shirt in protest against the council which forced him to stop operating.
‘People think that I am just a pussycat’: Slink skin operator goes topless at second council protest
‘People think that I am just a pussycat’: Slink skin operator goes topless at second council protest
SouthlandSeptember 14

Southland slink skin operator protests at council with animal carcasses

A disgruntled slink skin operator who arrived at Invercargill council buildings with dead animals last week could soon be trespassed.
Southland slink skin operator protests at council with animal carcasses
Southland slink skin operator protests at council with animal carcasses