The Great Pub Cash Giveaway winner announced: $12,000 prize pool won by local patrons
ILT is thrilled to announce the conclusion of The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, where one lucky winner walked away with the grand prize of $5,000. Pete Butler won the grand prize yesterday at The Northern Tavern, one of his locals. Mr Butler said he was very happy to win! “I’m just a casual sort of […]
ILT announces next celebration for 80th year
ILT is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the SBS Bank Southland Stags to celebrate ILT’s 80th birthday. This special event includes a grand fireworks display and live music performance at Rugby Park during the Stags’ game against Taranaki on Saturday, August 24th at 7:05 PM. As part of the celebration, fans will be […]
Reminiscing about The Brown Owl
Back in 1944 the people of Invercargill ended 38 years of prohibition, boldly voting in the trust model, launching ILT and reintroducing legal alcohol sales. As we mark eight decades of ILT and Invercargill, it’s important to reflect on where we’ve come from. Did you know that Invercargill had the very first licensed café in […]
Farewell to Neville
Last week, we bid farewell to an ILT stalwart, Neville Foster, as he retires from his role as Centrepoint Distribution Manager after an impressive 30 years with ILT. Neville has had a significant impact on ILT across a number of businesses, particularly in his role overseeing Centrepoint Distribution. Managing such a complex operation requires meticulous […]
Cheers to 80 Years
ILT is thrilled to announce a series of events to celebrate its 80th anniversary, starting with a special collaboration with Emerson’s Brewery and an ILT-wide birthday happy hour. To mark the significant milestone, ILT and the award-winning brewery have crafted a limited-edition hazy ale, aptly named “Matey We’re Eighty”. This exclusive brew will be available […]
Recycle South – It’s about people and purpose.
For five decades Recycle South has been a shining example of inclusion in our community, providing valuable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Originally known as Southland Disability Enterprises, this not-for-profit organisation has been instrumental in shaping the lives of its employees while contributing significantly to the city’s environmental efforts. Recycle South celebrated its 50th […]
Celebrating Local Legend – Gary Davis
In the heart of our community, there are unsung heroes whose contributions often go unnoticed. That’s why we launched the Local Legends competition in collaboration with the Southern Outlook, to shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond for others. We received a huge number of nominations that highlighted just how lucky we […]