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Cost hikes will not hit rates

Government-mandated KiwiSaver cost increases will not affect Invercargill City Council rates this year.

Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda

Environment Southland biosecurity plants team leader Jolie Hazley has seen an increase in the...

Wilding pines threat, funding on agenda

The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.

Pests curb deer repellent trial

A wild white-tail deer shelters in Stewart Island bush. ZIP operations director Duncan Kay said...

Pests curb deer repellent trial

Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.

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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

Nigel Hewitson says a housing development has affected his poultry farm. PHOTO: NINA TAPU

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Farmer fed up with council ‘dragging’ out investigation

Tisbury poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is calling for faster action on a council investigation into the impact of a nearby housing development

Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda

Environment Southland biosecurity plants team leader Jolie Hazley has seen an increase in wilding...

Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda

The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.

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Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda

Examining a clump of wilding Douglas fir seedlings growing on Department of Conservation land at...

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Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda

The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.

Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed

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

Planned Rakiura 1080 drop slammed

The planned 1080 poison drop over Stewart Island is an "ecological disaster that’s waiting to happen", a tour operator says.

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Pests impede deer repellent trial

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Pests impede deer repellent trial

Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.

Planned Rakiura 1080 drop criticised

A southern New Zealand dotterel at its breeding grounds on Tin Range in Stewart Island/Rakiura....

Planned Rakiura 1080 drop criticised

The planned 1080 poison drop over Stewart Island is an "ecological disaster that’s waiting to happen", a tour operator says.

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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement

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Need for ‘ethical housekeeping’ on Israel involvement

Invercargill City Council staff will prepare a report exploring whether the council should support a United Nations resolution regarding illegal Israeli settlements in Palestine.

Dog racing ban could cut $9m from region’s economy

Retired 8-year-old greyhound racer Groot visits Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill on Monday with...

Dog racing ban could cut $9m from region’s economy

Southland could lose an estimated $9 million from its economy if the ban on greyhound racing goes ahead.

Overall rate rise of 7.11% approved in draft

Invercargill City councillors have shaved 2% off the overall rate rise forecast in its draft annual plan.

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Councillor’s attendance questioned

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Councillor’s attendance questioned

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at an attempt by a councillor to ask for details about museum build costs, saying if he turned up to meetings he would be aware of the money involved.