Airport debacle another embarrassment for publicity-seeking officials

News that startup airline Pacific Wings has pulled out of negotiations to fly trans-Tasman routes out of Invercargill should be very embarrassing indeed for council-owned Holdco and the city council.

The demise of yet another proposal for the airport – and the amateurish, hamfisted way news of the sensitive commercial negotiations was handled – should also set alarm bells ringing for any other international airline eyeing the city.

Three-bin system far from done deal – Cr Thomas

The controversial three-bin system has not been ratified by council and needs more investigation, city councillor and Joe’s Refuse service user Lindsay Thomas has exclusively told Southern Squall.

Southland Times journalists strike

Southland Times journalists are on strike to protest stalled collective contract talks. (story updated here)

Sources say the Times’ editorial floor is this morning staffed by non-unionised managers, a junior reporter and an intern.

What price good ideas, Sister?

 

We at Southern Squall are thrilled an Invercargill City Council delegation’s trip to Japan will help improve how the city communicates with its residents.