The Waikaia Forest Trails had their soft opening this week and, come sunny Anzac Day, families with a variety of skill levels were riding the accessible bike track.
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark feels the city is becoming more disconnected from the rest of the country due to the high cost of airfares — and it seems the situation is unlikely to change any time...
After delays due to the weather, trees in the way and a diligent focus on accessibility for all, the Waikaia Forest Trails will finally be open to bike-riders this week.
Six sections of State Highway out of 49 will not have their earlier higher speed limits reinstated due to public opposition, the Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi has confirmed.
Contention over a framework for climate change at last week’s Gore District Council meeting led to four councillors voting against even receiving the report.
The Gore District Council will now be able to protect its staff against unruly customers, as last week the council voted in a new policy targeting bad behaviour.