Bluff

* Bluff Maritime Museum's collection is now digitised for global viewing and improved access * Project Ark team helped establish consistent systems for managing and locating artefacts * The project supports better preservation and sharing of Southland’s regional heritage stories A major digitisation effort at the Bluff Maritime Museum has

Organisers of Saturday evening’s Night Market in Bluff are rapt with the support the event received and excited for the future potential of the concept. Large numbers turned out to browse and buy from the many craft stalls, enjoy the fire poi and fire staff performances as well as

The Bluff Oyster and Food Festival, a cherished annual event in Southland, has been granted its special licence for 2025 but will now be required to serve alcohol only in plastic cups or cans, after concerns raised by New Zealand Police. Related: Bluff Oyster Festival Faces Glassware Opposition The Invercargill

* Two youths were arrested after a reported early morning burglary in Bluff * Police Dog Unit helped locate both offenders after they fled the scene on foot * One youth will face Youth Court while the other is referred to Youth Aid According to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson, Police were called to

* Bluff Festival organisers plan improved security and guest comfort for 2025. * Police strongly oppose the return of glass bottles at the festival. * Organisers are working with authorities to find a suitable solution. The Bluff Oyster & Food Festival Committee has announced plans to improve security, safety, and guest comfort following

There has been a change of venue for Sunday’s Summer Sounds Bluff Music Festival. With showers forecast on the day, albeit with temperatures still expected to reach 18 degrees, an early decision has been made to shift the event to the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival site to ensure

An Invercargill family had to swim for 45 minutes to shore from Bluff harbour to the wharf last week, after their catamaran became swamped with water. Autoplex owner Daniel Blain said the family had borrowed some life jackets from him and were going to take their boat out to give

* Bluff Boat Ramp upgrades nearly completed for summer use by local boaties. * Stage One includes pontoons ready for use with minor finishing work underway. * New user fees will fund ramp maintenance and improvements. The newly upgraded Bluff Boat Ramp is now partially open, just in time for summer water activities.