The Riverton Blues and Jazz festival in February 2025 promises to inject that summer carnival vibe back into the community.
Passionate local Jaimee McCabe is part of a new committee organising the inaugural event at Taramea Bay.
Walking along the beach two years ago with her fiancé, Jaimee noticed how
* Tuatapere Hump Ridge Track opens as New Zealand’s eleventh Great Walk.
* Track upgrades support conservation, recreation, and economic benefits for the region.
* New installations enhance storytelling of the area’s cultural and natural heritage.
New Zealand’s Conservation Minister, Tama Potaka, joined representatives from Ngāi Tahu and the local
A new Designer Clothing Sale, on tomorrow(Nov 16), as part of Winton’s Open day, is supporting animals in need.
Coordinator and stylist Mary Witsey said the selection of top quality new and pre-loved designer clothing was excellent.
“We hope to get lots of support because we really want
* Manapōuri Power Station's capacity to rise significantly with new transformer installation.
* The 104-tonne transformer completed a complex journey across Lake Manapōuri.
* Completion of transformer commissioning expected by Christmas, boosting winter power supply.
Meridian’s Manapōuri Power Station has successfully received a 104-tonne transformer, marking a major step in
Work will commence this week on critical flood protection measures for Otautau. The project, covering 19 kilometres of stop banks from Otautau to Wreys Bush, includes erosion control, stop bank improvements, and removing crack willow from the Otautau Stream.
According to Environment Southland catchment operations manager Randal Beal, although the
* Four men were caught fishing outside legal hours at Waiau river mouth in Southland.
* Police and Department of Conservation conducted compliance checks as part of Operation Inaka.
* Whitebaiters are urged to follow fishing rules to avoid fines, court prosecution, or equipment seizure.
Police and the Department of Conservation apprehended four
Southland District Council is nearing completion of a key roading project linked to the SH1 Edendale realignment, located 30km north of Invercargill. The original realignment was finished in 2019, aiming to improve safety by diverting highway traffic away from the town and its local school. This has allowed smoother, quicker
* Colac Bay's iconic surfer statue may be replaced due to ongoing maintenance challenges.
* The Southland District Council pledged $35,000 as a loan for the project’s costs.
* Fundraising efforts will help cover the remaining costs for a new, more durable replica.
Colac Bay, a small coastal town
