Christmas races ‘seamless’ event
BESIDES the fascinators and flash outfits, attendees of the Christmas at the Races in Invercargill had a new ‘‘must-have’’ accessory this year — a...
Christmas cheer for 20 years
THERE are about 30,000 to 40,000 lights which illuminate the Tattersfield family home in Tay St in Invercargill, as they bring Christmas joy to...
Orange means go – for some
LEADERS and business owners are making a plea to the community to be kind and understanding with staff when Southland shifts to the traffic...
A Hero for the community
WHEN a parcel arrived at Gavin Evans' house a couple of weeks ago, he was completely surprised.
An aficionado for Lego and blocks, his imagination...
Housing shortage hits home
IF Southland does not immediately address its already strained housing situation, shortages will skyrocket and constrain Southland growth, a report shows.
Great South commissioned the...
Santa’s taking it to streets
SANTA is going to be firmly buckled up in his convertible when the Southland Santa Parade goes on tour for the first time this...
South missing out on millions
Southland's economy is set to miss out on millions of dollars after the cancellation of two of its major annual events, while a third...
Council traffic plan slammed
ROADWORKS and the closure of Otatara's main access to Invercargill has caused concern and angst among members of the community.
The Invercargill City Council (ICC)...
Southland service shines
BUSINESSES in Invercargill's CBD are working hard to mitigate the effects of roadworks and construction in the city centre.
And the redevelopment is not as...
Vaccination: ‘We’ve got to get this done’
WHILE the South Island is leading the way with Covid-19 vaccinations, Southland is dragging behind in getting the population double-dosed.
Of those eligible in Southland,...