Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Rob Scott relieved to be back as mayor
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Matthew Rosenberg
Scott 'relieved, humbled' to be mayor again
Scott re-elected Southland mayor with large margin
Southland mayor Rob Scott says a weight has been lifted off after securing a second term in the top job.
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Tom Campbell 'delighted' at mayoral win
Invercargill’s likely new mayor Tom Campbell says he is “absolutely delighted” by the result.
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues ‘not real red flags’
Compliance issues have come to light at a series of Southland water treatment plants, but the mayor says there’s no cause for alarm from "not real red flags".
You are the guardians of Southland, departing chairman tells council
You are the guardians of Southland, departing chairman tells council
Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell has ended his long political career with a reminder to the council about the importance of its work.
Bell tops mayoral spend
Bell tops mayoral spend
Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.
Bell tops mayoral spending for term
Bell tops mayoral spending for term
Total spending for Southland’s mayors during this term has topped $192,000 — and that is not all of them.
Quake-prone building law changes caution
Quake-prone building law changes caution
Changes to how earthquake-prone buildings are managed across the country have been met tentatively by southern councils.
Interests of councillors revealed
Interests of councillors revealed
A register of interests for Invercargill City Council has revealed a wide range of associations for its members - from kidney societies to aluminium technology.
Council car driven at 133kmh
Council car driven at 133kmh
A southern regional council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.
Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars
Speeding incidents on rise for southern council work cars
A southern council work car has been clocked travelling at 133kmh amid an uptick in speeding over recent reporting periods.
Mana whenua rep has parting shot
Mana whenua rep has parting shot
The Rev Evelyn Cook delivered an impassioned valedictory speech at the final meeting of the term on Tuesday.
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Invercargill's new bronze dogs prove contentious
Two bronze labrador sculptures will be placed in downtown Invercargill, despite strong arguments against their new home.
Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals
Councils ask for new joint headquarters proposals
Two southern councils have joined forces to lodge an unusual request with the public this week — proposals for a new joint headquarters.
Network hails council’s move
Network hails council’s move
Environment Southland has voted to take a stand against companies involved with illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Doc, board meet on bird sanctuary
Details from a private meeting about an embattled bird sanctuary in Southland will remain secret for now, despite strong community interest.
Community board review notes contrast between ‘gossip’ and ‘chilling’ silence
Community board review notes contrast between ‘gossip’ and ‘chilling’ silence
An independent review of Southland’s community boards has provided a quirky insight into how meetings can switch from gossip to "chilling" page turning when members get down to business.
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Parking wardens working in pairs after rise in abuse
Invercargill parking wardens are working in pairs following an increase in bad behaviour after infringement fees went up.
Risk report release accidental: council
Risk report release accidental: council
Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Missing evacuation mapping a threat to Southland
Threats to public safety have come to light in accidentally released material for Emergency Management Southland.