3 d. ago Invercargill Harness Racing Club all ready for Christmas meeting

Preparations are almost complete for the Invercargill Harness Racing Club’s big Christmas meeting at Ascot Park Raceway in Invercargill tomorrow.

Politics

1 week ago No special treatment for council staffer who parked in disabled spot

Inquiries are under way to determine if a Selwyn District Council staff member who parked in a disabled car park will be fined $750.

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1 week ago 'An environmental hazard': Park users say plastic plant guards contaminating waterways

From left - Jo Greig, Barbara Taylor, Honey Anderson, Heather Gordon with Rura among the plastic plant guards on the banks of Mill Creek in Argyle Park. PHOTO: DELLWYN MOYLAN By Dellwyn Moylan The use of plastic guards to protect plants along the bank of an Ashburton creek has raised concerns with residents.

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1 week ago Unexpectedly high property revaluations boost council coffers

Photo: File image By Jonathan Leask, Local Democracy Reporter Selwyn District Council is on track to collect millions more in rates than planned this year due to continued growth and unexpectedly high property revaluations.

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2 w. ago 'Million dollars of damage': Trucks torched in suspicious Invercargill fire

Trucks belonging to Christchurch company Treetech were damaged by fire at Invercargill's Queens Park early this morning. Photo: Matthew Rosenberg Police are investigating a suspicious fire which damaged four vehicles at Invercargill’s Queens Park in the early hours of this morning.

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3 w. ago Christchurch now the favoured spot for National Erebus Memorial

Christchurch is likely to become the home to the new National Erebus Memorial.

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