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Alert Level 2 Restrictions and Important Dates

New Zealand has now been in Level two for almost two weeks, and for the duration of those two weeks has seen only 3 new confirmed cases of Covid-19. The devasta...

What's on Southland & South Otago?

The Balclutha Genealogical Society are having their Monthly Meeting and Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4th June 2020, 7.30pm. It will be held at the Publi...

What is Level 2?

We are not in Level 2 yet, but we will be as of Wednesday at 11:59.59 pm (YAY)! Level 2 means more freedom, bigger bubbles, more businesses open and most impor...

Crowded House's "Don't Dream It's Over" from their Crowded Home

Crowded House performed the band’s 1986 hit “Don’t Dream It’s Over” while in isolation for Saturday’s Music From The Home Front charity concert to help COVID-19...

Happy International Fire Fighters Day from FENZ

Today is a very special day for the nation’s firefighters as it is International Firefighters’ Day. And to celebrate, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has relea...

Say Thanks to an Essential Worker with a Free Coffee!

Brad Stewart spoke with Luke Howden on Hokonui Southland's Breakfast show on Wednesday about an awesome initiative putting smiles on the faces of those working ...

Abracadabra! Harry Potter is Now in Your Lounge!

Author of the famed Harry Potter series, J. K. Rowling, is hoping a wee bit of magic can help families in isolation. The author has launched an online initiati...

Why Fire Safety is More Important Than Ever

Fire and Emergency New Zealand are emphasizing the importance of holding off on lighting any outdoor fires during the Covid-19 lockdown. Why? Because in these u...

Gumboots and Mental Health- Do Your Bit!

This Friday the 3rd of April 2020 marks the second annual Gumboot Friday in New Zealand. A day raising awareness and support around one of the most pressing iss...