Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Nobby rules out return; another councillor joins race
Invercargill mayoral hopefuls are coming out of the woodwork in what is shaping up to be a full field.
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Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
Council hopes to ‘get on top’ of speeding
A southern council is upping the ante as it clamps down on speeding work cars.
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
'Safe' swimming spot a magnet for sharks: expert
A New Zealand shark expert is concerned a proposed "safe" swimming area in Bluff could be anything but.
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
SDC votes unanimously to keep water services in-house
A southern council has opted to keep its water services in-house following strong community feedback.
Gardyne rejects accusation of ‘disrespectful’ conduct
Gardyne rejects accusation of ‘disrespectful’ conduct
The chairman of a southern council group is unrepentant about his behaviour at a recent meeting, which was dubbed "disrespectful" by a council leader.
Mayor or bust for Crackett
Mayor or bust for Crackett
Invercargill city councillor Alex Crackett says there is no backup plan as she risks it all for a shot at council’s top job.
Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run
Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run
Invercargill councillor Alex Crackett says there’s no backup plan as she risks it all for a shot at council’s top job.
Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’
Catchment chair refuses to apologise; rejects use of ‘kia ora’
A chair of a Southern council group is unrepentant about his behaviour at a recent meeting which was dubbed "disrespectful" by the council boss.
Pest seaweed running rife in Fiordland sounds
Pest seaweed running rife in Fiordland sounds
The rapid spread of an invasive seaweed in Fiordland waters has forced a regional council to adjust how it deals with the plant.
Councillor wants legal bill investigated
Councillor wants legal bill investigated
An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor-general about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.
Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum
Councillor hits out at $250k legal bill for Southland museum
An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor General about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.
Report notes staffing shortage for emergency management
Report notes staffing shortage for emergency management
Southland's emergency management service is facing serious staffing issues with just seven staff in place for a population of more than 100,000.
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
A southern council has released information on what took place behind closed doors this week.
Council's secret meeting about bad debt
Council's secret meeting about bad debt
A southern council has released information on what took place behind closed doors this week.
Southland has just 7 emergency staff for 100,000 people
Southland has just 7 emergency staff for 100,000 people
Southland’s emergency management service is facing serious staffing issues with just seven staff in place for a population of more than 100,000.
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Nobby Clark delays policy over diversity question
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has drawn the ire of some councillors after stalling the council's new procurement policy over concerns with a diversity question.
Council takes action against itself
Council takes action against itself
Environment Southland has landed itself in hot water for undertaking work at a stream which resulted in a self-inflicted abatement notice.
Councillor criticises instigators of pay equity change
Councillor criticises instigators of pay equity change
An Invercargill councillor says people who made changes to the Equal Pay Act have forgotten where they came from.
Mayor at odds with council over language
Mayor at odds with council over inappropriate language
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes his council should not redact feedback from the public, even if it is difficult to hear.
Council takes action against itself
Council takes action against itself
Environment Southland has landed itself in hot water for undertaking work at a stream which resulted in a self-inflicted abatement notice.