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
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
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
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
Abi James, a dedicated volunteer, has recently received a Community Service Award for her significant contributions to the Fiordland community. The award was presented by Southland District Mayor Rob Scott at Ivon Wilson Park, during an event hosted by the Fiordland Outdoor Playgroup on Monday, May
Thornbury hall custodians Lynley and Stuart Shaw have received a rare Recognition of Service Award after 33 years of working for their community. Aparima Community Board chair Michael Weusten said the board was proud to present the award for only the second time in Southland’s history. The first was
Lumsden has marked a significant advancement in emergency and healthcare support with the official opening of its new helipad on 28 April. The launch was celebrated with the cutting of the ribbon by local Four Square owners Greg and Corrina Tither, who generously contributed $16,000 to fund the cons
Last night, a group of five young men found themselves stranded after losing their way on the Makarewa Falls track in the Hokonui Hills, Southland. The group, all in their late teens, had been caught off guard by the diminishing light while on their evening walk. As darkness fell, they wisely used t
