Emergency Management Southland Update: MATAURA REOPENS Mataura was reopened to residents at 6.00pm tonight. There is still some areas of surface flooding. The worst affected areas are: Main Street  between the Caltex service station and Tullochs Transport,  Oakland Street between Tulloch Park and Bu

Saturday 8th February, Watch the live stream of E Hayes & Sons Teretonga Sprint Races, 8 February 2020, Teretonga Park. Note streaming is only live while racing is happening. Depending on the device the link may be an option. If the stream is not showing try this link https://zkks4.app.goo.gl/taYF S

Flood waters entered 21 homes in the Gore District during this week’s civil defence emergency. An assessment of the worst affected properties in Gore, Mataura and rural areas was carried out today by the Gore District Council’s building team, with assistance from Southland District Council. There we

This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland Southland Emergency Management Controller Bruce Halligan has thanked the Southland community for the huge effort in providing support to each other during the flooding earlier this week. “People throughout Southland pitched in to provid

This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland. Southland farmers affected by the recent flooding are being reminded that support is available from various sources, including MPI, Emergency Management Southland, the Rural Support Trust, and industry organisations. “Our priority is f

There may be a number of properties that are inundated or un-inhabitable. These are properties without water, a flushing toilet, or excessive dampness that could cause respiratory issues.   People who need assistance or advice should go to the Mataura community centre, in McQueen Avenue, where a com

Feb 7, 10:40 AM Please note this post will no longer be updated and all road information and updates will be published at this link https://whatsoninvers.nz/live-flood-updates-news-road-information-updates-from-councils-emergency-southland/   Feb 7, 10 AM Emergency Management Southland An update on

The swollen, brown Mataura River is still thundering under the road and rail bridges in Gore.Ontario Street The river has been dropping slowly and along the riverbanks in the town, debris marks where it reached its peak. There were fears it would breach its banks in Gore and residents were evacuated