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Emergency Management Southland Bluecliffs Update
Emergency Management Southland Bluecliffs Update
Environment   -   Feb 12, 2024

This is an official message from the Civil Defence Controller Simon MappUpdate – Bluecliffs state of emergency – #2 Emergency Management Southland continues to coordinate efforts in response to the declared state of emergency for the Bluecliffs community. Related: Southland Declares Local State of E

Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill
Serious Crash, Bluff Highway, Greenhills, Invercargill
News   -   Feb 12, 2024

7pm Update: SH1 Greenhills is now OPEN under STOP/GO. Please take extra care.3:30pm Update: SH1 is now OPEN to northbound traffic. The road remains CLOSED to southbound traffic at this time. Please avoid the area and expect delay Emergency services are in attendance at a serious crash on the Bluff H

Revitalized by Summer Showers, the Burning Horse Festival Set to Dazzle
Revitalized by Summer Showers, the Burning Horse Festival Set to Dazzle
Community   -   Feb 12, 2024

The much-anticipated Burning Horse festival, taking place on a vast sheep farm near Riversdale, is set to be a spectacle of music and arts this February, thanks to recent summer rains. The rain has not only benefited the farm’s sheep and pastures but also ensures that the festival’s highlight, a gia

Youths Fleeing Scene of Oreti Beach Car Fire
Youths Fleeing Scene of Oreti Beach Car Fire
News   -   Feb 09, 2024

A rapid and coordinated effort by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has led to the successful extinguishment of a fire at Oreti Beach, specifically on the beach side of the Oki St village. Teams are now diligently checking for any remaining hotspots to ensure complete safety in the area. This de

Southland Declares Local State of Emergency for Bluecliffs
Southland Declares Local State of Emergency for Bluecliffs
Councils   -   Feb 09, 2024

In response to increasing erosion threatening homes and a landfill in Bluecliffs, Southland District Mayor Rob Scott declared a local state of emergency at 10:50 am on Thursday 8th February. The declaration enables Emergency Management Southland to address the risk to life and property effectively.

What’s On This Weekend
What’s On This Weekend
Featured   -   Feb 08, 2024

Here are three featured events with detailed information about each, ensuring a fantastic day of activities and entertainment. From the Bluff Garden Show happening on both Saturday and Sunday, to the thrilling Southland Rodeo, and the Wairio Trotting Club’s annual Cup Day at the Central Southland Ra

Second Division Lotto Wins For Invercargill & Dunedin
Second Division Lotto Wins For Invercargill & Dunedin
News   -   Feb 07, 2024

Thirteen lucky Lotto players will be having a blast after each winning $15,153 with Lotto Second Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The winning Second Division tickets were sold at the following stores:

Serious Crash on SH 1 Waipahi Highway, Clutha
Serious Crash on SH 1 Waipahi Highway, Clutha
News   -   Feb 06, 2024

Early this morning, there was a collision involving two vehicles on State Highway 1, Wairuna, in the Clutha District. The incident was reported at around 6:45 am. It has been reported that one person has sustained critical injuries. The Serious Crash Unit is on site, conducting an investigation into

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