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.
Matthew Rosenberg
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.
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.
Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk
Bluff Oyster Festival’s alcohol licence at risk
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes in over glassware for beverages.
‘Heartbreaking’: materials dumped in southern stream
‘Heartbreaking’: materials dumped in southern stream
An investigation is under way into a "heartbreaking" environmental breach after materials from a power pole installation were dumped in a Southland waterway.
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
‘Challenges’ may delay museum’s opening
The opening of Southland’s new museum could be pushed back to early 2027 as the Invercargill City Council works to co-ordinate with key stakeholders.
Warning illegal dumping could hit Environment Southland rates
Warning illegal dumping could hit Environment Southland rates
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, and there are warnings it could result in a rates increase.
Rise in health and safety events at ICC
Rise in health and safety events at ICC
A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour".
Lack of te reo names questioned
Lack of te reo names questioned
A discussion about proposed street names for an Invercargill subdivision has highlighted a lack of clarity around council policy on te reo Māori names.
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
Former councillor in dispute over gorse
A former two-term Invercargill city councillor is battling the organisation she once represented over an unkempt section.
Dumped cars and carcasses costing Southlanders
Dumped cars and carcasses costing Southlanders
Illegal dumping is hitting Southlanders in the pocket, with warnings it could result in a rates increase.
Concern over nitrogen use discussions
Concern over nitrogen use discussions
Environment Southland's offer to discuss nitrogen use levels with concerned farmers could be perceived as favouritism, a councillor says.
Council reports rise in health and safety events
Council reports rise in health and safety events
A southern council has reported an increase in health and safety events, including abuse and "challenging behaviour". The Invercargill City Council released the information for a recent committee...
Council fails on wetland care obligations
Council fails on wetland care obligations
A southern council failed to care for its wetlands, with a judgement describing those in the region as "significantly degraded in recent decades".
Council failed to protect wetlands: High Court ruling
Council failed to protect wetlands: High Court ruling
A southern council failed to care for its wetlands, with a judgement describing those in the region as "significantly degraded in recent decades".
Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
For Lyndon Cleaver, no two days are the same — but that is just how he likes it.
New three-strike system for recycling to start across region
New three-strike system for recycling to start across region
A new "three-strikes" system will be introduced across Southland in a bid to clamp down on reckless recyclers.
‘Lots of tears’ as ES restructure proposed
‘Lots of tears’ as ES restructure proposed
More than a quarter of Environment Southland employees could be affected by a proposed restructure at the organisation.
Southern councils work together to gain government support
Southern councils work together to gain government support
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Land to be sold off after no-one found to return it to
Land to be sold off after no-one found to return it to
An oddly shaped piece of land in northern Invercargill could soon be up for sale after officials struggled to find who it could be returned to.