Mike Sanford

Total number of cases in Southern as of 11 May 2020: 216 (confirmed and probable). 7 are active cases, 207 now recovered and two deceased. The most recent case in the Southern district was reported on 18 April. Since then there have been no new cases in the district. Two cases are linked to the St M

There have been another two new confirmed cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, the Ministry of Health has revealed. There have been no further deaths. One case is linked to the St Margaret’s Hospital & Rest Home in Auckland, but is a household contact of an earlier case, not a healthcare

Borland Lodge faces an uncertain future Borland Lodge is one of Southland’s most loved destinations and has been providing unique outdoor education and leisure activities to schools, New Zealanders and their families and overseas visitors for nearly 50 years. Borland Lodge is a jewel in the Southlan

There have been two new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand today, none in the Southern region now for 21 consecutive days. Total number of cases in Southern as of 09 May 2020: 216 (confirmed and probable). 8 are active cases, 206 now recovered and two deceased. The most recent case in the Sou

We hear you, Southland building industry We’ve been hearing a lot of frustration in the building community in the past week as work resumed under Alert Level 3. There’s been an expectation that our building team would have been able to deal with your consent applications as fast as they came in. We’

The Ministry of Health has announced no new COVID-19 cases in the Southern district today, for the twentieth consecutive day. The region’s total remains 216, with seven active cases, 207 now recovered and two deceased. Great news bring on level 2 and beyond announcement on Monday. Let’s do this!   M

The All of Government Covid-19 National Response will provide an update at 1.00 pm today. Today’s speakers will be Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson and Director of Public Health, Dr Caroline McElnay. Watch the live stream from 1pm. https://youtu.be/vnTIg6G75KM

National is pushing for struggling businesses to be offered GST cash refunds of up to $100,000 as part of its alternative plan to salve the economic damage caused by Covid-19. The proposal stands in contrast to the government’s scheme for small businesses unveiled last week which offers 12-month int