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Most of Queens Park in Invercargill will reopen to the public on Friday afternoon after months of storm recovery work. The park’s northern half had been closed since October following a severe wind storm that left fallen trees, hanging branches and widespread debris, making the area unsafe. Invercargill City

New Government reforms requiring urgent submissions by council made up the majority of discussion at the first Invercargill City Council meeting for the year. Mayor Tom Campbell said the word ‘tsunami’ had been thrown around before Christmas by Government officials, warning councils of what was to come. As a result,

The Wyndham Camping Ground is set to reopen after receiving a funding boost from the Southland District Council. A total of $34,020 has been approved for the project, transferred from the remaining budget of the Baird-Hewat Square/Doctors Square project through the Better Off Fund. The facility has been

Winton’s long-debated CCTV upgrade is finally moving ahead, with Southland District Council approving the final stage of the project. The decision clears the way for two new cameras to be installed in the town centre, completing a six-camera system aimed at boosting public safety and supporting crime prevention. The

Residents across Southland should plan for several road closures, water shutdowns, and infrastructure upgrades over the coming weeks. These projects, carried out by Southland District Council, NZTA, and Invercargill City Council, aim to improve roads, pipelines, and public services across the region. Water Shutdowns In Riverton, water supply will be

Southland is gearing up to welcome some of the world’s toughest endurance athletes as Gore hosts the MAGNIficent Adventure Race from 28 February to 7 March 2026. Part of the internationally recognised Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS), the race brings together elite co-ed teams of four to compete non-stop

Boaties are being urged to take extra care on the Ōreti River, as large semi-submerged logs have been reported drifting along the waterway. Environment Southland says the logs were likely dislodged by recent high tides and are now floating just beneath or on the surface of the water. The lower

Southland has become the first region in New Zealand to launch a mobile lifejacket library, aimed at keeping boaties safe on the water this summer. The initiative is a partnership between Environment Southland’s maritime team and ACC. Regional Harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver said this mobile option sets Southland apart from