‘Humbled’ to get the nod
THE youngest member in the history of the Southland Chamber of Commerce has been elected to bring "vibrancy" and diversity to the board.
During the...
Council will keep public informed over landfill
QUESTIONS have been raised over whose role it is to keep the public up to date with the controversial AB Lime hearing.
AB Lime, which...
Doubtful Sound day trips declined
A TOURISM operator's attempt to make permanent its allowance for day trips in Doubtful Sound has been refused.
For the last 10 years, Fiordland Cruises...
Oyster parasite concerning
AN oyster-killing parasite has been found in the wild population in Foveaux Strait, and some are worried about the future of the oyster industry.
Last...
Hall of Fame honour for Anderson
INVERCARGILL businessman and benefactor Sir Robert Anderson's significant contribution to Southland has been recognised with his induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of...
Anau business owners hoping for Aussie bubble
WITH no magic wand to wave away tourism woes, Te Anau business owners are asking for the Government's plan for a transtasman travel bubble.
Miles...
SDC votes to up annual alcohol fees
SOUTHLAND’s hospitality industry may have its annual alcohol licensing fees discount scrapped and additional bills upped despite the struggle it is facing.
When the Alcohol...
Region’s economic report ‘heartening’
INITIALLY bleak, a new report shows a brighter than expected post-Covid-19 future for Southland.
Commissioned by Great South, the Southland Region Post-Covid Scenario Analysis Report...
Govt halts talks over lack of plan
THE Government has suspended talks over the Bluff aluminium smelter until it gets environmental commitments over cleaning up its landfill and spent cell-liner waste.
It...
Tourism operator to lessen impact
A TOURISM operator will be able to continue its boat business in Doubtful Sound after volunteering consent conditions to minimise its environmental impact.
A hearing...