Businesses want a say in review of council
Self-evaluation will not fix the problems within the Invercargill City Council, a prominent Southland business leader says.
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Road repair decision ‘pragmatic’
Road repair decision ‘pragmatic’
A decision to repair the first 11km of the flood-damaged Lower Hollyford Rd by December 20 is a "pragmatic outcome", a petition organiser says.
Results better than expected, head of trust says
Results better than expected, head of trust says
With the country in the middle of a global pandemic, a small drop in sales could be seen as a positive, the chief executive of the Invercargill Licensing Trust says.
AOS called in for Southland drug raids
AOS called in for Southland drug raids
Armed Offenders Squads were called in to assist with drug raids at properties in two Southland towns today.
Stretch of Hollyford Rd should reopen by Christmas
Stretch of Hollyford Rd should reopen by Christmas
The first 11km section of the flood-damaged Lower Hollyford Rd should be repaired and open by December 20.
Business community concerned over ICC conflicts
Business community concerned over ICC conflicts
The Southland Chamber of Commerce and local business community are echoing the DIA's concerns over the Invercargill City Council's performance and leadership.
Crying off: leaving longtime role for love
Crying off: leaving longtime role for love
Southland's town crier is leaving for love.
Runanga opposes new bridge
Runanga opposes new bridge
A lack of consultation is one reason the Hokonui runanga opposes a new cable-stay bridge being built across the Mataura River.
Regional job-enabling role
Regional job-enabling role
Southland's regional development agency has created a role to assist with redeploying unemployed people in Fiordland.
ICC troubles: Change of evaluator
ICC troubles: Change of evaluator
An independent evaluator appointed to consider the standard of governance performance at the Invercargill City Council has changed.
Art enthusiasts flock to new creative space
Art enthusiasts flock to new creative space
The manager of the new museum and art space in Invercargill is thrilled with the public’s response.
Garage goes up in flames near Gore
Garage goes up in flames near Gore
Emergency services are fighting a "well-involved" fire in a two-car garage on a property near Gore.
Couple charged after explosion at Invercargill house
Couple charged after explosion at Invercargill house
A couple involved in an explosion at an Invercargill house, which seriously injured two people, have been charged with drug offences.
Trial date set for man accused of Te Anau murder
Trial date set for man accused of Te Anau murder
A man charged with the murder of a woman in Te Anau is to go on trial next year.
Milford Road closing due to avalanche risk
Milford Road closing due to avalanche risk
The Milford Road is to close, as warm rain is set to increase the risk of an avalanche.
Freshwater policies ‘a moving beast’, ES manager says
Freshwater policies ‘a moving beast’, ES manager says
An information session was held yesterday in Invercargill to help rural professionals get clued up about new freshwater policies.
Delay means coin-pay parking till next year
Delay means coin-pay parking till next year
Invercargill residents will have to save coins for the city’s parking meters for some time.
Climate topic for Eco-Fest on a buzz
Climate topic for Eco-Fest on a buzz
The annual Spring Eco Fest was held in Invercargill on Saturday, this year with a theme of climate change.
Lumsden’s 50kmh speed zone expanded
Lumsden’s 50kmh speed zone expanded
The NZ Transport Agency has set a new permanent speed limit on State Highway 94, through Lumsden, in Southland, to take effect on October 16.
Teen father-to-be gets 9 months’ supervision for scam
Teen father-to-be gets 9 months’ supervision for scam
An 18-year-old Invercargill man has been sentenced to supervision for stealing a vehicle and scamming $12,000 over the internet.