Groundswell NZ will continue to be a watchdog for farmers around the country and is waiting to see what unfolds in the first 100 days that the National Party is in power. Co-founder Bryce McKenzie spoke on a podcast recently saying that its relationship with Federated Farmers was stronger than ever,
A 29-year-old sheep, beef and arable farmer is one step closer to taking out one of New Zealand’s most prestigious farming awards after being crowned the Season 56 Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year. Zac Thomas was announced as the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday e
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
Propel Funeral Partners, a key player on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), is further expanding its footprint by acquiring Southern Funeral Home for more than AUD 4 million (around NZD 4.2 million). This acquisition, announced earlier this week, is part of Propel’s ambitious expansion strate
New Zealand’s southern most rodeo event is happening at Sandy Point this weekend, with an expected crowd of around 3000. Southland Rodeo is part of a southern circuit, following events in Lawrence, Outram, Mataura, Wanaka and Millers Flat, and concluding with Ranfurly at the end of the month. The cl
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.
Mataura’s Tulloch Park is set to be the heart of this year’s Parks Week celebrations, promising a family-friendly extravaganza dubbed “Tulloch Takeover!” Slated for Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, the event is packed with free activities designed to delight attendees of all ages. Partic
The Gore District Council began demolition of the Mataura pool this week as it embarks on stage two of redeveloping Tulloch Park. It is expected to take three to four weeks to demolish the 68-year-old building. The west wall will come down first, allowing contractors access to gut the inside of the
