Fighting the industry her small town was built on
Fighting the industry her small town was built on
Gemma Marnane is on a mission to end mining in her small Southland town, even if it puts her at odds with the community and her own parents.
Matthew Rosenberg
Govt has more convincing to do on Three Waters reform: Mayors
Govt has more convincing to do on Three Waters reform: Mayors
As the Government ends its two-month engagement over Three Waters, southern councils remain confused about what the shakeup would mean for their regions.
'A bloody nuisance’: Southland Mayor on email bombardment
'A bloody nuisance’: Southland Mayor on email bombardment
An online petition prompting Three Waters opponents to send emails to councillors en masse is being called “a bloody nuisance” by a southern mayor.
Police not among outlet opponents worried about drinking in town
Police not among outlet opponents worried about drinking in town
Police did not oppose a liquor licence application in a small Southland town despite opponents lining up to highlight youth drinking issues.
Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
Council waiting game pushes developer to breaking point
A small scale developer was forced to live out of his car while he awaited the outcome of a subdivision he claims has ruined his life.
Anti-coal stance against the grain in smoky Southland town
Anti-coal stance against the grain in smoky Southland town
As one rural Southland resident burns through coal by the tonne, his neighbour two doors down tapes her windows to keep the stench at bay.
Mine closing while nearby resource investigated
Mine closing while nearby resource investigated
As one coal mine closes in rural Southland, another coal mining company is evaluating whether it wants to enter the market at a nearby site.
Invercargill’s united front, media skepticism, and aversion to negativity
Invercargill’s united front, media skepticism, and aversion to negativity
New Zealand’s southernmost council has rallied to achieve outcomes set out for it by the Department of Internal Affairs. But there’s a strong sense of skepticism in the south towards the media, and the coverage of their embattled mayor.
Six-figure bill expected for review of council
Six-figure bill expected for review of council
An independent review of the Invercargill City Council is expected to cost ratepayers close to six figures once all the bills are settled.
Independent review of Invercargill council costs ratepayers up to $100k
Independent review of Invercargill council costs ratepayers up to $100k
An independent review of Invercargill City Council is expected to cost ratepayers close to six figures once all the bills are settled.
Sir Tim Shadbolt hits back at independent review findings
Sir Tim Shadbolt hits back at independent review findings
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says a fresh review of the council is "predictably negative" about his performance and largely ignores some serious recent events.
What’s eating Nobby Clark?
What’s eating Nobby Clark?
Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt’s deputy is vocal both at the council table and in the media. But he’s gone to ground amid an expensive email saga that’s costing Invercargill City Council thousands. Why has Nobby Clark gone quiet?
'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayor
'Up to voters': Invercargill MP supports embattled mayor
An Invercargill MP is showing support for embattled mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt, saying it's up to voters to decide his future.
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
Invercargill's mayor is the centre of a TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term in office. Over Zoom, he gives a blow-by-blow analysis of the piece.
Maori vaccination rate disappoints
Maori vaccination rate disappoints
The Associate Minister of Health is disappointed more Maori have not stepped up to take the vaccine, but has acknowledged the healthcare system delivering it is racist.
Māori women on mission to vaccinate communities
Māori women on mission to vaccinate communities
Vaccine uptake among Māori is part of a difficult yet familiar reality for New Zealand health advocates — when it comes to health and wellbeing, tangata whenua are often left behind.
Sir Tim says still waiting for apology
Sir Tim says still waiting for apology
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is disappointed he is yet to hear from the council’s chief executive after an intercepted email was used against him.
Council intercept of Shadbolt email
Council intercept of Shadbolt email
An email sent by Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt was accessed by the council’s chief executive and used against him at a behind-closed-doors meeting.
Shadbolt upset over email leak that led to ‘let’s attack the mayor fest’
Shadbolt upset over email leak that led to ‘let’s attack the mayor fest’
An email sent by Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt was accessed by the council’s chief executive and used against him at a behind closed doors meeting.
Ex-mayor wants Shadbolt's items saved, offers mediation
Ex-mayor wants Shadbolt's items saved, offers mediation
A former mayor and lifetime friend of Sir Tim Shadbolt is “begging” the Invercargill City Council not to trash the memorabilia of New Zealand’s longest serving mayor.