Articles tagged with Invercargill

Southland's Space Sector Receives $2.25M Boost from Regional Infrastructure Fund

3 weeks ago | 264 views

Southland's space sector receives a significant boost through a loan of up to $2.25 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for Space Operations New Zealand Limited. The loan will support the expansion of the business at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Invercargill, leveraging Southland's strategic location for satellite operations. The project aims to create a regional space hub, accelerating essential works to meet current demand and future growth plans, ultimately enhancing the development of Southland's space industry.

Tags: Southland Space Operations New Zealand Limited Mark Patterson Awarua Satellite Ground Station Greenhills Invercargill Great South Regional Infrastructure Fund satellite ground station Warkworth Space Centre

Acting Prime Minister Congratulates Hugh Jackson, 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year

2 months ago | 588 views

The Acting Prime Minister has extended warm congratulations to Hugh Jackson on being crowned the 2025 FMG Young Farmer of the Year. “Last night I was lucky enough to attend the Young Farmer of the Year grand final in Invercargill. It was a brilliant event, celebrating the future of farming and showcasing their expertise, leadership, and passion for agriculture,” says Mr Seymour.

Tags: Hugh Jackson Seymour Young Farmer of the Year Invercargill Waikato Bay of Plenty Epsom New Zealand agriculture farming export revenue

Expanding Access to Immersive Learning: New Classrooms for Māori Education

3 months ago | 1072 views

The Government is enabling more tāmariki access to full immersion learning in safe, warm and dry classrooms. A $28 million investment will deliver 20 new classrooms across four Māori Medium and Kaupapa Māori Education kura and the commencement of a permanent site for a kura north of Auckland – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāringaomatariki. The announcement was made at Takaparawhau, Bastion Point, during Matariki Hautapu celebrations with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Tags: Arowhenua Auckland Bastion point Erica stanford Hamilton Hautapu Hokianga Invercargill Kaikohe Kaiwaka Kaupapa māori Lower hutt Māori medium Māori new year Matarik Ngāringao Ngāringaomata Takaparawhau Te kura kaupapa māori Te wharekura

New CT scanner to improve cancer services in Invercargill

3 months ago | 566 views

A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for diagnostic services in the region, Health Minister Simeon Brown says. “This new CT scanner is a game-changer for Invercargill and surrounding areas. It will provide faster, more accurate diagnosis for a wide range of conditions, including cancer and heart disease – meaning patients can start treatment sooner and with greater confidence.

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