The journey from care facilities in the United Kingdom, to construction sites in the deep south of Aotearoa, might not seem like the most linear of paths. But for Te Unua Museum of Southland’s new Commercial and Partnerships team leader, Helen Robinson, it makes perfect sense. Now in her fourth week in the role, she […]
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Invercargill welcomes delegation from Kumagaya
Invercargill has once again welcomed a delegation from Japanese sister city Kumagaya, marking the latest official visit in a sister city relationship spanning 31 years. The Invercargill-Kumagaya sister city relationship was formalised in 1993 and has since sparked student exchanges, reciprocal official visits, and the formation of the Kumagaya Friendship Association. Kumagaya, about 60km from […]
Read More >Temporary closure of Splash Palace leisure pool
The leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is set to be temporarily closed in March, as its foam tile flooring is replaced. Invercargill City Council Aquatic Services Manager Stephen Cook said the pool – known to most as the wave pool – would be closed to the public from Monday 3 March. It was scheduled […]
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