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ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
Roadworks   -   Feb 14, 2026

State Highway 93 is CLOSED between Clinton and Mataura following a serious crash. The closure is now in place between Kaiwera Downs Road and Kaiwera Road.Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use an alternative route. 🔁 Detour Route: * Westbound traffic: Turn right onto SH1, then travel via Gore

Southern BMX Action This Weekend
Southern BMX Action This Weekend
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

The Southland BMX club will be hosting its Mainland South event this coming weekend, with more than 100 young riders coming to Invercargill to compete. The club hosted the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships last year and now has one of the premium tracks in the country. Club president

Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Old Invercargill   -   Feb 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at some of the designs produced by the then 1990’s consultants, that never quite

Community Support Drives Hospice Fundraiser Success
Community Support Drives Hospice Fundraiser Success
Community   -   Feb 13, 2026

Hospice Southland has thanked event organiser Scott Whitaker after a successful charity golf day brought the Southland community together in support of hospice care. Par for Purpose, held on Friday, 13 February 2026, united local golfers, businesses and community leaders for a day focused on raising funds and awareness. The

SIT And Ocean Beach Strengthen Aquaculture Future
SIT And Ocean Beach Strengthen Aquaculture Future
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

Southern Institute of Technology and Ocean Beach Aquaculture Hub have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening aquaculture innovation and regional capability building across Southland. The agreement highlights the growing importance of aquaculture to the regional economy and places SIT at the centre of developing the skills, knowledge and

ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
Roadworks   -   Feb 14, 2026 ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura

State Highway 93 is CLOSED between Clinton and Mataura following a serious crash. The closure is now in place between Kaiwera Downs Road and Kaiwera Road.Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use an alternative route. 🔁 Detour Route: * Westbound traffic: Turn right onto SH1, then travel via Gore

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ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
ROAD CLOSURE: SH93 Clinton to Mataura
Roadworks   -   Feb 14, 2026

State Highway 93 is CLOSED between Clinton and Mataura following a serious crash. The closure is now in place between Kaiwera Downs Road and Kaiwera Road.Motorists are advised to delay their journey or use an alternative route. 🔁 Detour Route: * Westbound traffic: Turn right onto SH1, then travel via Gore

Bucking Bulls Impress At Southland Rodeo
Bucking Bulls Impress At Southland Rodeo
News   -   Feb 14, 2026

The bulls were the winner on the day at the Southland Rodeo in Invercargill at the weekend. President Jordan Cook warned competitors leading up to the competition that the calibre of the bucking bulls this season was exceptionally high. “They were too good this year and some of the best

What's On This Weekend?
What's On This Weekend?
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

There’s plenty happening around Invercargill and Southland this weekend — from the colourful Bluff Garden Show and the laid-back vibes of Summer Sounds in Bluff, to fast-paced action as the Southland BMX Club hosts its Mainland South event in Invercargill. Down in Gore, the Harness Racing Club celebrates a major

Organisers Reflect On Another Successful Burt Munro
Organisers Reflect On Another Successful Burt Munro
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

Organisers of the Burt Munro Challenge are having a well deserved week off before the planning starts again for next year’s big 20th event. February 2027 will also be the 100th Centennial of the Southland Motorcycle Club, making the event all the more special - with a few extra

Southern BMX Action This Weekend
Southern BMX Action This Weekend
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

The Southland BMX club will be hosting its Mainland South event this coming weekend, with more than 100 young riders coming to Invercargill to compete. The club hosted the 2025 BMX New Zealand National Championships last year and now has one of the premium tracks in the country. Club president

Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Friday Flashback – 1990’s Invercargill Upgrade Plans
Old Invercargill   -   Feb 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at some of the designs produced by the then 1990’s consultants, that never quite

Community Support Drives Hospice Fundraiser Success
Community Support Drives Hospice Fundraiser Success
Community   -   Feb 13, 2026

Hospice Southland has thanked event organiser Scott Whitaker after a successful charity golf day brought the Southland community together in support of hospice care. Par for Purpose, held on Friday, 13 February 2026, united local golfers, businesses and community leaders for a day focused on raising funds and awareness. The

SIT And Ocean Beach Strengthen Aquaculture Future
SIT And Ocean Beach Strengthen Aquaculture Future
News   -   Feb 13, 2026

Southern Institute of Technology and Ocean Beach Aquaculture Hub have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening aquaculture innovation and regional capability building across Southland. The agreement highlights the growing importance of aquaculture to the regional economy and places SIT at the centre of developing the skills, knowledge and

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