What's On Southland

07/09/2025

Powernet Lines Work & Roading Update 6-12 Sept. 🔗 👇

04/09/2025

SH1 Closed After Two Vehicle Crash near East Taieri-Allanton.
https://whatsoninvers.nz/sh1-closed-after-two-vehicle-crash-near-east-taieri-allanton/

28/08/2025

Mataura Community Welcomes Railway Station Restoration Boost

The Mataura community has welcomed today’s announcement that Government funding will boost restoration efforts of a significant landmark at the heart of the town, the Mataura Railway Station.…

27/08/2025

https://whatsoninvers.nz/old-coach-road-shut-after-crash/

22/08/2025

Truck Crash Caused All Day Closure.

A fertiliser truck crash on Weir Road Bridge, south of Manapouri, caused major disruption after the vehicle became wedged between the bridge and a nearby cliff, about 15 metres above the Mararoa…

22/08/2025

Fonterra has confirmed it will sell its Consumer and associated businesses to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion NZD.
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21/08/2025

Fonterra Raises Milk Price Forecast Again.

Fonterra has raised its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2024/25 season, increasing it from $10.00 to $10.15 per kgMS. The price range has also been tightened from $9.70 - $10.30 to $10.10 -…

17/08/2025

a2 Milk Buys Yashili NZ Plant, Sells Mataura Valley Milk Stake

The a2 Milk Company has finalised the $282 million purchase of Yashili’s infant formula manufacturing plant in Pōkeno and sold its majority stake in Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) to Open Country Dairy. The Pōkeno facility, formerly owned by China’s Mengniu Dairy, will be enhanced through a $100 mi...

17/08/2025

07/08/2025

Due to snow on SH6, caution while driving is advised between Lumsden and Kingston. Photo taken at 9.40am on the Jollies Hill.

01/08/2025

Nominations for candidates for Environment Southland closed today for the 2025 local body elections, with 18 nominations received.

Nominations for candidates for Environment Southland closed today for the 2025 local body elections, with 18 nominations received. Nominations For Invercargill City Council (final list)2025…

01/08/2025

Three candidates will contest Southland District’s mayoralty in the October local government elections.The sitting Mayor Rob Scott is being challenged for the position by his predecessor, Gary Tong, and Wendy Joy Baker.

Three candidates will contest Southland District’s mayoralty in the October local government elections.The sitting Mayor Rob Scott is being challenged for the position by his predecessor, Gary Tong,…