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Kāhui Whetū Returns to the Gore Gardens on 27th of June
Kāhui Whetū Returns to the Gore Gardens on 27th of June
Southland   -   Jun 14, 2024

Now in its third year, Kāhui Whetū has already established itself as a firm favourite on the local community event calendar. Filling the Gore Gardens to the brim with dazzling lights, delicious food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more, this free event has something for the whole family. Thanks to g

Police Arrest Two Men After Rural Burglaries and Thefts in Southland
Police Arrest Two Men After Rural Burglaries and Thefts in Southland
Community   -   Jun 13, 2024

Southland Police arrested two men this morning following a recent surge in rural burglaries and vehicle thefts. The arrests came after multiple search warrants were executed at local addresses by city and rural Police teams, leading to the recovery of numerous stolen items, including vehicles. In ad

LandSAR Deployed to Rescue Two Hunters Lost in Longwoods Forest
News   -   Jul 15, 2024 LandSAR Deployed to Rescue Two Hunters Lost in Longwoods Forest

On Saturday night, at around 5.30pm, Police were alerted to two missing hunters in Longwoods Forest, Southland. The hunters lost their trail in the dark near the top of the Longwood Range. “Police were able to establish communication with the hunters and their exact location via cell phone,” said Se

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LandSAR Deployed to Rescue Two Hunters Lost in Longwoods Forest
LandSAR Deployed to Rescue Two Hunters Lost in Longwoods Forest
News   -   Jul 15, 2024

On Saturday night, at around 5.30pm, Police were alerted to two missing hunters in Longwoods Forest, Southland. The hunters lost their trail in the dark near the top of the Longwood Range. “Police were able to establish communication with the hunters and their exact location via cell phone,” said Se

Kāhui Whetū Returns to the Gore Gardens on 27th of June
Kāhui Whetū Returns to the Gore Gardens on 27th of June
Southland   -   Jun 14, 2024

Now in its third year, Kāhui Whetū has already established itself as a firm favourite on the local community event calendar. Filling the Gore Gardens to the brim with dazzling lights, delicious food trucks, kids’ entertainment and more, this free event has something for the whole family. Thanks to g

Police Arrest Two Men After Rural Burglaries and Thefts in Southland
Police Arrest Two Men After Rural Burglaries and Thefts in Southland
Community   -   Jun 13, 2024

Southland Police arrested two men this morning following a recent surge in rural burglaries and vehicle thefts. The arrests came after multiple search warrants were executed at local addresses by city and rural Police teams, leading to the recovery of numerous stolen items, including vehicles. In ad

Southland’s Economy Strengthened by Increased Road Funding
Southland’s Economy Strengthened by Increased Road Funding
Councils   -   Jun 13, 2024

Southland’s pothole prevention funding will see an almost 40 percent increase, boosting the province’s economic growth. Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds announced that the current funding of $52,260,919 will rise by $20.6 million to $72,923,233 for the 2024-27 period. Related: NZ Transport Agency Resp

Southland Foundation Launched to Foster Community Giving and Lasting Change
Southland Foundation Launched to Foster Community Giving and Lasting Change
Business   -   Jun 03, 2024

Southland Foundation was officially launched this evening in Invercargill, with Sir Stephen Tindall speaking at the event. Sir Stephen shared his support for Community Foundations Aotearoa New Zealand and his philanthropic journey. Reflecting on his involvement, he remarked, “Philanthropy is not jus

Southland Pest Control Group Faces Funding Crisis After 18 Years of Work
Southland Pest Control Group Faces Funding Crisis After 18 Years of Work
Environment   -   May 28, 2024

A Southland pest control group fears nearly two decades of work could be in jeopardy due to difficult funding conditions. Since 2006, the Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust has been working to eradicate rogue pines from over 40,000 hectares east of the Mataura River. However, the group’s fundin

Southland Power Trust Sells SGLP Stake to Focus on Local Energy
Southland Power Trust Sells SGLP Stake to Focus on Local Energy
Business   -   May 27, 2024

The Southland Power Trust (SEPSCT) announced today that its subsidiary, The Power Company Limited (TPCL), is divesting its shares in the Southern Generation Limited Partnership (SGLP). This joint venture, established in 2015 with TPCL, Electricity Invercargill Limited (EIL), and Pioneer Energy Limit

Toxic Algae Alert for the Mataura River
Toxic Algae Alert for the Mataura River
Environment   -   May 17, 2024

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River at the Mataura Island Bridge. Water users should be vigilant and avoid contact with water and the algae, and swimming in the Mataura River near Mataura township should be avoided. Similar

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