Funds to control wilding pines cut Work in Southland to target wilding pines has taken a hit on the back of reduced funding from the government.
Vandals plague public toilets Vandals plague public toilets A public toilet block in a small Southland town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.
Backlash over new place for pāua shell Backlash over new place for pāua shell The relocation of a well-known Southland pāua shell has undergone a robust consultation - but not everyone's happy with the end result.
Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding Deputy mayor nearly stepped aside over misunderstanding Invercargill's deputy mayor has confirmed he almost stepped aside from his role due to a misunderstanding with the mayor.
‘Gone berserk’: Vandals plague Lumsden loos ‘Gone berserk’: Vandals plague Lumsden loos A public toilet block in a small Southland town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions.
‘High-risk’ Bengal cat sales monitored ‘High-risk’ Bengal cat sales monitored Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats.
Councillors tight-lipped over apology Councillors tight-lipped over apology The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
Councillors tight-lipped over apology Councillors tight-lipped over apology The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
Lumsden Squash Club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates Lumsden Squash Club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates A missing suitcase has added to the issues of a Southland squash club facing an uncertain future over unpaid rates.
Vandalism leads to domain gate Vandalism leads to domain gate Vandalism in a small Southland town has prompted fresh measures to keep perpetrators out.
Complainants tight-lipped over Nobby Clark apology Complainants tight-lipped over Nobby Clark apology The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
ICC failing on smoke-free CBD, says health adviser ICC failing on smoke-free CBD, says health adviser Invercargill needs to fulfil promises about being smoke-free in its CBD.
Dedicated venue for migrants called for Dedicated venue for migrants called for A call for a dedicated migrant community event space in Invercargill has been made by a group struggling to find suitable venues.
TLC needed for area, group says TLC needed for area, group says Parts of southern Invercargill are desperate for more investment and public toilets, according to a group pushing for equity.
Council mum on code of conduct issue Council mum on code of conduct issue The Southland District Council will not reveal any details about a code of conduct matter discussed behind closed doors this week.
Parking tensions flare in Invercargill Parking tensions flare in Invercargill Tensions are rising as food delivery drivers and goods trucks flout parking rules in central Invercargill amid a shortage of parking enforcement officers.
Nobby Clark facing code of conduct complaint Nobby Clark facing code of conduct complaint A code of conduct complaint has been made against Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark as the result of his recent appearance on a television show.
Squash club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates Squash club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates A missing suitcase has added to the issues of a Southland squash club facing an uncertain future over unpaid rates.
Squash club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates Squash club may have to forfeit property over unpaid rates A missing suitcase has added to the issues of a Southland squash club facing an uncertain future over unpaid rates.
Tūātapere battling 'annoying' joy riders at domain Tūātapere battling 'annoying' joy riders at domain Vandalism in a small Southland town has prompted fresh measures to keep perpetrators out.