Matthew Rosenberg

'A bit lame': Invercargill's Xmas decorations debated

One of three "shimmer panels" installed in Invercargill last Christmas. This week, councillors...

'A bit lame': Invercargill's Xmas decorations debated

Christmas may still be ten months away, but that hasn't stopped Invercargill councillors weighing in on the state of the city’s festive decorations.

Southland councillors question use of carbon credits

Southland Mayor Rob Scott has revealed his vision for an amalgamation of southern councils. File...

Southland councillors question use of carbon credits

A portfolio of carbon credits held by Southland District Council to offset rate increases could be in line for a shake-up.

Invercargill council under fire over missing macrons

Invercargill council under fire over missing macrons

Missing macrons in an Invercargill City Council report has led to a request from mana whenua to do better.

Council looks into maritime safety after ship grounding

Council looks into maritime safety after ship grounding

Southland regional councillors are set to discuss maritime safety in greater detail following the grounding of a cruise ship in Doubtful Sound last month.

Council backs climate change response plan

Council backs climate change response plan

A Southland regional councillor is relieved key stakeholders are joining forces against climate change as a first-of-its-kind strategy gets set for public consultation.

Council looks into maritime safety after grounding

The Fiordland Navigator. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Council looks into maritime safety after grounding

Southland regional councillors are set to discuss maritime safety in greater detail following the grounding of a cruise ship in Doubtful Sound last month.

'Volatile situation': Community’s future unclear

These pictures posted by Southland District Council show erosion of about 10m over the past eight...

'Volatile situation': Community’s future unclear

A small Southland community’s long-term future remains uncertain following a state of emergency declaration yesterday morning.

Power bills set to rise again

Rising diesel prices are hitting Stewart Island/Rakiura residents in the pocket as power bills are set to jump for the second time in less than a year.

Playing for keeps to better city life

Damien Puddle is the Invercargill City Council’s new "play advocate". PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Playing for keeps to better city life

Invercargill is on track to become a more play-friendly city thanks to the expertise of one of the country’s biggest names in parkour.

‘Dumbfounded’ by climate change interpretation

Invercargill councillors have butted heads over the meaning of a single line in a climate change document, one saying he was "dumbfounded" by his counterpart’s interpretation.

Councillor rejects use of te reo

Cr sees whero — others see mistake

An Invercargill city councillor revealed his disdain for the use of te reo Māori in names after making an incorrect assumption at a meeting.

Southland climate plan in next stage but debate remains

Southland councils are working alongside an iwi liaison group on a proposed strategy to address...

Southland climate plan in next stage but debate remains

A first-of-its-kind Southland strategy to unite forces against climate change is one step closer to going out for consultation.

Lagoon toxic algae ‘concerning’

Lagoon toxic algae ‘concerning’

The state of a Southland lagoon is being described as "concerning" by the Department of Conservation, on the back of emergency works being undertaken this week.

Climate plan in next stage but disagreement remains

A first-of-its-kind Southland strategy to unite forces against climate change is one step closer to going out for consultation.

Lively debate as Southland climate strategy moves closer

A first-of-its-kind Southland strategy to unite forces against climate change is one step closer to going out for consultation.

Power bills set to rise again

Rising diesel prices are hitting Stewart Island/Rakiura residents in the pocket as power bills are set to jump for the second time in less than a year.

Stewart Island faces another hike in power prices

Power prices are set to rise on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Stewart Island faces another hike in power prices

Rising diesel prices are biting Stewart Island/Rakiura residents in the pocket with power bills set to jump for the second time in less than a year.

The mayor who won't quit: Sir Tim hangs on through tumultuous year

The mayor who won't quit: Sir Tim hangs on through tumultuous year

The events of 2021 suggest it was Sir Tim’s toughest year in the job. But as pressure mounted for him to resign, the 74-year-old plodded on with dogged determination. Was it delusion, courage, or both?

Questions surround council’s land sale

Awarua farmhouse is located between Invercargill and Bluff. The house remains council-owned but...

Toxic waste, mayoral storage, and forgiven loans: questions surround council’s land sale

Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland about 10km south of the city, but is remaining tight-lipped about how much it went for.

Mixed messages over mayor's work phone

Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt at the council chambers earlier this month. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Mixed messages over mayor's work phone

Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s new work phone has been sitting at the council since early last year, unused, despite his claims he is soldiering on with one that is barely functional.

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