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Anderson House feedback wanted
PUBLIC feedback is being sought for the third time on the possible use for Anderson House.
Invercargill City Council parks manager Robin Pagan said the...
Hub moves forward
STAGE two of South Alive's community hub, The Pod, in South City is under way after the completion of stage one, including the opening...
An eventful journey south
FROM Mystery Creek in Cambridge to Bill Richardson Transport World in Invercargill, Adam Reinsfield has not only transported himself, but his wife Susan and...
This Week’s Express Wheels
Vehicle: 1970 Triumph 2500 Rally Car
Engine: 2500cc
Transmission: Four-speed manual
Colour: Sky blue
Name: Dave Loudon
From: Invercargill
When and why did you buy it? March 2016. To build...
Going for gold
INVERCARGILL powerlifter Andy Mahon returned from the World Classic Powerlifting Championships held in Belarus, Eastern Europe, with a gold medal and two silvers.
He struck...
Training with Anita Punt
Black Sticks player and Olympian Anita Punt (McLaren) held training sessions for local players in Invercargill at the ILT Hockey Turf last week.
Hockey Southland...
Marist won the Galbraith Shield
MARIST are Southland's premier rugby champions.
They beat Star 26-15 at Rugby Park on Saturday and in doing so lifted the Galbraith Shield for the...
Home of the Week
Entertainer’s delight in Otatara
HAVE you ever dreamed about having a home with your own native bush walk in popular Otatara?
If you have, this exceptional four-bedroom split-level house...
Up & Coming Events
Justin Funk Monkey and guests
LOCAL legends Justin Funk Monkey are reuniting for a gig at the Southland Musicians Club next month. The show features support from special guests Dunedin’s Operation Rolling Thunder and southern bands Murgatroyd, FOTA and Band of Bluffies. Where: Southland Musicians Club, 33 Preston St, Invercargill When: Saturday, August 5, doors open 8pm Entry: Members $5, […]
Trombone Evolution
THIS concert features six professional trombonists – Douglas Cross, Tim Sutton, Mark Close, John Gluyas, Ben Zilber and Grant Sinclair (originally from Invercargill) – who are part of Auckland-based trombone octet, Aucktet. Formed in 2014, Aucktet creates entertaining and unique concert experiences that aim to redefine an audience’s preconception of brass instruments. Where: Victoria Rooms, […]
Very Hungry Caterpillar
ONE of the most-read children’s books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, emerges off the page in a masterful theatrical experience for the whole family. Journey through Eric Carle’s incredible stories as they come to life on stage in this enchanting show featuring some other delightful characters from three of his bestselling classics tales. […]
Movie: Sunset Song
BASED on Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s novel about a farming family struggling to make a living against the devastation of World War 1, Sunset Song does not shy away from the harsh aspects of life, and is aware of the social, political, and historical forces of the period it is set in. Partly filmed in New […]
Enjoy a Ceilidh
SOUTHLANDERS will have the opportunity to Enjoy a Ceilidh this weekend. A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is an informal social gathering in Scotland or Ireland with folk music and country dancing. This weekend’s event will offer a variety of entertainment, including Celtic dancing, solo items, an Address to the Haggis, and local band Pic’N’Mix. There will […]
One Night of Queen
PERFORMED by winner of the British version of Stars in Their Eyes in 2000 Gary Mullen, One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. Featuring hits such as I Want to Break Free, A Kind of Magic, We […]
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