Southland

Invercargill is going to have to run the risk of not having a back-up water supply for a few years yet.

A Southland event providing rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on their faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.

The Gore district mayor says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially inaccurate.