Monday, April 9, 2018

Invercargill’s only craft beer festival was bigger and better this year, exceeding the expectations of organisers.

For its second year, the Hop ‘n’ Vine festival provided a range of craft beer, wine, and food to Southlanders looking to broaden their palate.


Monday, April 9, 2018
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PGG Wrightson announced on Friday that they will be offering compensation to farmers who planted toxic swedes.

This comes a month after farmers discovered they have once again been supplied seeds of swedes that were linked, back in 2014, as poisoning hundreds of cattle.


Friday, April 6, 2018

Environment Southland have released the revised version of their Water and Land plan.

The decision follows extensive public consultation over the past three years, and is now in its final stage of development before becoming operational.


Friday, April 6, 2018

Environment Southland have released the revised version of their Water and Land plan.

The decision follows extensive public consultation over the past three years, and is now in its final stage of development before becoming operational.


Friday, April 6, 2018

Recommendations for how dogs should be euthanized or re-homed will be presented to the Invercargill City Council next week.

Despite public outcry last year, the panel are recommending captive bolt gun remain an option for dog euthanasia.


Thursday, April 5, 2018

Southland organisations collaborated to offer the Invercargill community some peace of mind yesterday.

South Alive, South City Electrical, and the New Zealand Fire Service are ensuring everyone is staying safe as the cold weather approaches.


Thursday, April 5, 2018

The closure of an Invercargill business is causing a bit of a stir in the community.
A petition aimed at keeping Invercargill’s T and T Childrenswear from closing has even caught the attention of the Invercargill City Council.


Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker is presenting a 4000-signature petition to the Minister of Health, David Clark, in Parliament this week.

The petition demands a review over the downgrade of the Lumsden Maternity Centre to a non-birthing hub.


Wednesday, April 4, 2018

The Invercargill Public Library is helping Southlanders trace their roots back to World War One this month.
As part of centenary commemorations, the Trace Your World War One Soldier programme helps people to better understand the lives of their ancestors during the war.


Thursday, March 29, 2018

Stewart Island’s “world-class” night skies could attract star-gazers and aurora-hunters from around the world.

The island could be classified as a certified international Dark Sky Sanctuary by early next year.

sharon.reece@southtoday.co.nz


Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Southland pupils were given a lesson in protesting today as part of the Dawn Raid exhibition being held at the Southland Museum and Art Gallery.
Guest speakers with links to protest groups taught pupils how to find their activist voices.

sharon.reece@southtoday.co.nz


Tuesday, March 27, 2018

A new arts centre proposed for the heart of Invercargill will steer away from traditional art galleries to provide a social hub for the community.
The arts centre proposal has been released for public consultation in the Invercargill City Council’s long term plan.


Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Hundreds gathered at Riverton’s Aparima College at the weekend for a taste of Southland's best produce.

The 10th annual Riverton Harvest Festival celebrated another fruitful harvest for the region.


Friday, March 23, 2018

Stadium Southland is preparing to present a range of different foods, cultures and entertainment tomorrow.

The Southland Multicultural Food Festival will showcase the diverse cultures that can be found throughout the region.


Friday, March 23, 2018

A new exhibition in Invercargill is giving city residents a peek behind the closed doors of one of the city’s landmarks.
Photographer Adrienne Martyn’s exhibition titled '"Shift" displays Invercargill’s Anderson House in a new light.