Council’s risk aversion cause of eye-watering consultants’ bill, mayor says
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at his own council, saying its aversion to risk has resulted in an "eye-watering" consultants’ bill.
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Kai to share
Kai to share
Te Tipua School pupils (from left) Ollie Nicholls, 9, Ivansin McWilliam, 10, Ariella Yates, 11, Georgia Hammond, 10, and Alex Young, 10, with the food they helped prepare for their hangi.
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into local economy
Festival’s increase in patronage helps pump $2.52m into local economy
Gore had an increase in country music festivalgoers this year, with visitors coming from far and wide, injecting an estimated $2.52 million into the Eastern Southland economy.
Awarua fire offender before court
Awarua fire offender before court
A third offender has been convicted and discharged for their part in the 2022 Awarua fire which destroyed part of the Awarua Wetlands.
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
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Final delayed as match fallout continues
The final of the Rugby Southland division one competition has been pushed back by a week, as repercussions continue from the controvesial match between Tokanui and Bluff earlier this month.
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Air pollution uneven across town: research
Research shows air quality is not consistent across Gore — instead air pollution gathers in two specific areas of the town.
‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned
‘Safe, inclusive’ housing development planned
An innovative housing development based on Māori cultural principles is planned for Invercargill.
Nobby blames 'risk averse' council for $7m consultants bill
Nobby blames 'risk averse' council for $7m consultants bill
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark has hit out at his own council, saying its aversion to risk has resulted in an "eye watering" consultants bill.
ILT swap suits for sleep wear in support
ILT swap suits for sleep wear in support
Invercargill Licensing Trust chief executive Chris Ramsay and his staff swapped their suits for pyjamas and slippers to support Ronald McDonald House.
Crackdown on drug dealers continuing
Crackdown on drug dealers continuing
Southland police are continuing to shut down drug dealers’ operations as part of an ongoing investigation.
Four men fined total of $36,900 for illegal sale of seafood
Four men fined total of $36,900 for illegal sale of seafood
Three Southland commercial fishermen and another man have been fined for selling thousands of dollars of black market seafood.
Illicit drugs, shot gun found at Invercargill address
Illicit drugs, shot gun found at Invercargill address
An Invercargill woman has been arrested after police found LSD, MDMA and cannabis at her address, as part of a wider crackdown on drug dealing.
Texts and emails help sink illegal Southland fishing ring
Texts and emails help sink illegal Southland fishing ring
Text and emails helped uncover an illegal seafood black market in Southland which has resulted in fines of almost $37,000.
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Invercargill couple's airport nightmare
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Invercargill couple's airport nightmare
An Invercargill couple spent more than 24 hours waiting and queuing when travelling to the United Kingdom as the Iran-Israel conflict threw their schedule into chaos.
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Walking away from ‘lifestyle’ after 53 years
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Walking away from ‘lifestyle’ after 53 years
Retiring from his job after 53 years will not be easy for Les Hoffman.
Club donates life-saving device to give teen freedom, safety
Club donates life-saving device to give teen freedom, safety
A new defibrillator will help a young man with a heart condition — which nearly killed him — to travel freely, after a generous donation by a community group.
Important voices ‘get heard about this’
Important voices ‘get heard about this’
An advocate for Palestinian freedom is disappointed Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark rejected her group’s request to speak at a recent council meeting.
New Coastguard boat arrives
New Coastguard boat arrives
After seven years, Riverton's Coastguard skipper and chairman Ross McKenzie yesterday drove the new $1 million Russell John Chisholm rescue boat home, ready for its launch in August.
‘Why have it there?’: Mayor digs in over diversity data
‘Why have it there?’: Mayor digs in over diversity data
Concerns over diversity information raised by Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark have further delayed the adoption of a council procurement policy.
Invercargill $15m Lotto winner reveals plans
Invercargill $15m Lotto winner reveals plans
“I called my daughter and said, ‘how would you feel if I told you I was going to pay your mortgage?’