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Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
News   -   Nov 12, 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’

Water And Road Maintenance Across Southland This Week
Water And Road Maintenance Across Southland This Week
Roading   -   Nov 11, 2025

Essential maintenance work across the Southland District this week will affect water supply and road access in several locations, as the Southland District Council continues planned upgrades and repairs. Water Shutdowns Water supply will be temporarily disrupted in Te Anau, Tuatapere and Edendale on set dates. These outages are necessary

World’s Best Drivers Shine at Winton Raceway
World’s Best Drivers Shine at Winton Raceway
News   -   Nov 11, 2025

There was a real buzz in the air when ten of the world’s best harness racing drivers came to Central Southland Raceway in Winton to contest a round of the World Driving Championship on Sunday. Drivers representing Italy, USA, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France, Finland and New

Pauline Herron Honoured For Lifetime Of Service
Pauline Herron Honoured For Lifetime Of Service
Community   -   Nov 10, 2025

At an emotional event at the Riversdale Community Centre, local legend Pauline Herron was presented with a Community Service Award, recognising her lifelong commitment to helping others across northern Southland. Southland District Mayor-elect Rob Scott presented the award, with Richard Clarkson from the Ardlussa Community Board also in attendance. A

Tough Weekend For Buchanan In Portugal
Tough Weekend For Buchanan In Portugal
Sport + Motorsport   -   Nov 10, 2025

Cormac Buchanan faced a tough outing at the penultimate round of the Moto3 World Championship, finishing 20th at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Despite arriving with confidence, the Southland teenager struggled to find pace and grip all weekend. “Obviously it wasn’t the weekend that we were after

Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
News   -   Nov 12, 2025 Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’

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Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
Storm Debris Burns Causing Fires In Southland
News   -   Nov 12, 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging residents in Southland to take extra care when burning storm debris, after a series of hedge fires over the past ten days. These incidents have raised concerns about avoidable fire outbreaks during a time when the region is still recovering from late October’

Council Confirms In-House Water Services Future
Council Confirms In-House Water Services Future
Council   -   Nov 12, 2025

Southland District Council will continue to manage its own water services, following the official approval of its Water Services Delivery Plan by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The Council’s decision was made as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. These reforms required all councils

Remuneration Discussions Around Council Table
Remuneration Discussions Around Council Table
Council   -   Nov 11, 2025

Invercargill city councillors will receive an extra $5702 more than during the last triennium but the Mayor’s salary remains the same at $165,687. At its second meeting under the new council structure, it was decided councillors will now receive $54,347, with chairs of committees $70,651. Councillors

Queens Park Set To Reopen In Stages
Queens Park Set To Reopen In Stages
News   -   Nov 11, 2025

Invercargill’s Queens Park is set to reopen in stages following major damage caused by last month’s severe weather event. Although the state of emergency in Southland was officially lifted last Friday, recovery work continues across the region, particularly in one of the city’s most beloved green spaces.

Water And Road Maintenance Across Southland This Week
Water And Road Maintenance Across Southland This Week
Roading   -   Nov 11, 2025

Essential maintenance work across the Southland District this week will affect water supply and road access in several locations, as the Southland District Council continues planned upgrades and repairs. Water Shutdowns Water supply will be temporarily disrupted in Te Anau, Tuatapere and Edendale on set dates. These outages are necessary

World’s Best Drivers Shine at Winton Raceway
World’s Best Drivers Shine at Winton Raceway
News   -   Nov 11, 2025

There was a real buzz in the air when ten of the world’s best harness racing drivers came to Central Southland Raceway in Winton to contest a round of the World Driving Championship on Sunday. Drivers representing Italy, USA, Australia, the Netherlands, Canada, Sweden, Germany, France, Finland and New

Pauline Herron Honoured For Lifetime Of Service
Pauline Herron Honoured For Lifetime Of Service
Community   -   Nov 10, 2025

At an emotional event at the Riversdale Community Centre, local legend Pauline Herron was presented with a Community Service Award, recognising her lifelong commitment to helping others across northern Southland. Southland District Mayor-elect Rob Scott presented the award, with Richard Clarkson from the Ardlussa Community Board also in attendance. A

Tough Weekend For Buchanan In Portugal
Tough Weekend For Buchanan In Portugal
Sport + Motorsport   -   Nov 10, 2025

Cormac Buchanan faced a tough outing at the penultimate round of the Moto3 World Championship, finishing 20th at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portugal. Despite arriving with confidence, the Southland teenager struggled to find pace and grip all weekend. “Obviously it wasn’t the weekend that we were after

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