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Matthew Rosenberg
Matthew Rosenberg
Matthew Rosenberg
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SouthlandSeptember 4

Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit

A key stakeholder in Southland’s main port has gone behind closed doors to discuss a share sell-down — the same day it received a paper on the company's record profits.
Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit
Regional council discusses reducing stake in Bluff port despite record profit
SouthlandSeptember 2

Council forced to choose voting system it may never use

A Southland council has found itself in the bizarre situation of needing to decide on a voting system for an election it may not be part of.
Council forced to choose voting system it may never use
Council forced to choose voting system it may never use
SouthlandSeptember 1

Civil Defence group writes to minister over rates cap concerns

A Civil Defence group has penned a letter to the Local Government Minister asking for emergency work to be exempt from rates capping.
Civil Defence group writes to minister over rates cap concerns
Civil Defence group writes to minister over rates cap concerns
SouthlandAugust 30

Palestinian group makes second bid for change at Invercargill council

A Palestinian advocacy group has returned to the council which last year rejected its push to update a procurement policy — this time armed with a petition.
Palestinian group makes second bid for change at Invercargill council
Palestinian group makes second bid for change at Invercargill council
SouthlandAugust 30

Nepal flood reignites Fiordland fears

The 'worst-case scenario' for a landslide hitting Piopiotahi/Milford Sound and causing a tsunami is among work underway on risks facing the tourist hot spot.
Nepal flood reignites Fiordland fears
Nepal flood reignites Fiordland fears
SouthlandAugust 27

Invercargill council votes against Māori ward following 'slam dunk' feedback

Invercargill city councillors have voted against establishing a Māori ward, opting to stick with the status quo.
Invercargill council votes against Māori ward following 'slam dunk' feedback
Invercargill council votes against Māori ward following 'slam dunk' feedback
SouthlandAugust 26

Councillor clashes with chairperson for third time

A long-serving Invercargill councillor has clashed with a meeting chairperson for a third time after calling the mayor's answer to his question a "soliloquy".
Councillor clashes with chairperson for third time
Councillor clashes with chairperson for third time
SouthlandAugust 21

Invercargill pool closures triple council target

Invercargill’s Splash Palace has been forced to unexpectedly close its pools three times more often than hoped across a recent 12 month period.
Invercargill pool closures triple council target
Invercargill pool closures triple council target
SouthlandAugust 20

Southland council accused of breaking flood work promises

A former top financial staffer has expressed concerns the council she once represented is not standing by its flood protection promises.
Southland council accused of breaking flood work promises
Southland council accused of breaking flood work promises
SouthlandAugust 17

Bin inspections having desired effect in tough-love Southland

An inspection programme assessing the contents of kerbside recycling appears to have improved habits in a region where repeat offenders risk losing their bin.
Bin inspections having desired effect in tough-love Southland
Bin inspections having desired effect in tough-love Southland