PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
PowerNet warned after gear dumped in stream
A power company has received a formal warning for dumping equipment in a Southland waterway that is home to a variety of wildlife.
Matthew Rosenberg
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
$4 fee proposed to upgrade island sanctuary’s wharf
Visits to wildlife sanctuary Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara may soon come at an extra cost due to a proposed fee.
Councillors adopt park management plan
Councillors adopt park management plan
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
Historic tower to be repaired
Historic tower to be repaired
A historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
Invercargill park inches closer to losing reserve status
A move towards repurposing land at a large Invercargill reserve has cleared another hurdle.
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
Historic Southland water tower set for makeover
An historic structure in rural Southland is set for a new lease of life thanks to the enthusiasm of a local group.
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
51 roles to be disestablished at Environment Southland
Environment Southland has confirmed the disestablishment of 51 roles as part of a significant restructure affecting nearly a quarter of its workforce.
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Dozens of staff affected by Southland council shakeup
Environment Southland has confirmed it will disestablish 51 roles as part of a major shake-up affecting almost a quarter of staff.
Council staff speeding less: report
Council staff speeding less: report
Staff at a southern council appear to be slowing down on the roads after the organisation made headlines last year for speeding vehicles.
Mobility service targeted for cuts
Mobility service targeted for cuts
A council plan to disincentivise a mobility service amid ballooning costs has been criticised by a disability group.
Petition to seal roads rejected
Petition to seal roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Petition to seal Southern roads rejected
Invercargill councillors have rejected a petition to seal two roads on the outskirts of the city due to competing demands.
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
Settlement lease renewal change to cap occupancy length
A local historian is among those advocating for the long-term future of a remote village situated precariously within an Invercargill reserve.
Councillor says sorry for gender gaffe
Councillor says sorry for gender gaffe
An Invercargill councillor has apologised for assuming the gender of mayors after initially doubling down on his comment at a meeting.
Decision on oyster festival licence reserved
Decision on oyster festival licence reserved
Offering beverages in glass containers at the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival poses a risk to public safety as they can break or be used as weapons, police say.
Several councillors undecided on future
Several councillors undecided on future
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Ex-councillor loses battle over gorse
Ex-councillor loses battle over gorse
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
Ex-councillor loses stoush over gorse-covered land
A former Invercargill councillor has been ordered to clear her gorse-covered section after losing a battle with the council she once represented.
Councillors undecided about standing again
Councillors undecided about standing again
Southland councillors have highlighted a "challenging" term in office and many are undecided about the October election.
Importance of park emphasised
Importance of park emphasised
The Invercargill public has spoken of the importance of a large park which has sparked recent debate over potential development.