Southland News & Events

Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 locations are here. Absolutely stoked to see this initiative heading into its fourth season. Starting November.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments

Surfing for Farmers - Take the Beach Back to the Paddock - 2024/2025 Season

Rural New Zealanders know how important it is to take a well-earned break from life on the farm, and Surfing for Farmers is all about building a strong community around that idea. Now in its...

November 15, 2024 0 Comments

Outward Bound Anakiwa

November 1, 2024 0 Comments

Hawke's Bay Rural Support Trust excited about their new 2024 Triton VRX

**HUGE THANK YOU TO WAYNE KIRK MOTOR GROUP!** We are incredibly grateful to Wayne Kirk Motor Group for their generous support in supplying us with a brand new 2024 Triton VRX! Your contribution...

June 3, 2024 0 Comments

Woolworths customers give $250K for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery

The funds were donated by customers over the past year, including funds donated specifically for cyclone and weather event relief.

May 25, 2024 0 Comments

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀

We know it’s incredibly tough right now with large parts of the country currently farming through drought conditions and feed shortages.

April 9, 2024 0 Comments

New events announced for "Checking-in" rural recovery project in the North Island

Several new ‘Checking-in’ events to support North Island rural communities impacted by last year’s adverse weather events have been announced for 2024.

February 12, 2024 0 Comments

FMG Spot Check Roadie with Melanoma New Zealand

The FMG Spot Check Roadie kicked off last year and visited four locations around the country, for the full results. And this year they're heading out again with their partners...

October 20, 2023 0 Comments

The Shepherdess Muster 2024 - Mōtū, Te Tairāwhiti (Gisborne District), East Coast

Women are gathering from across provincial Aotearoa for a weekend-long festival that's just for you. A chance to get away from it all, with friends old and new. A place to connect,...

October 1, 2023 0 Comments

Cyclone Gabrielle Recovery - advice, support, and funding from MPI

A new package of financial support announced by the Government on 29 June is now available for businesses, orchards, and farms affected by the North Island weather events in early...

August 1, 2023 0 Comments

Support package for growers, farmers and businesses affected by North Island weather events

The package will be available to businesses in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, Hawke's Bay, Tararua, and Wairarapa.

July 4, 2023 0 Comments

Cyclone Gabrielle: Group of southern farmers help out in Hawke’s Bay

A group farmers travelled to Hawke's Bay armed with a fleet of vehicles and fencing equipment to help get some the regions farms back on track.

April 10, 2023 0 Comments

Upcoming Events

22Nov2024

Wyndham Street Market - Wyndham, Southland

22-Nov-2024 5:00 PM

Wyndham Street Market - Wyndham, Southland

Annaul Street Market with Food, Children's activities, stalls, live music and entertainment.

26Nov2024

Federated Farmers Sharemilking & Contract Milking Workshop - Winton, Southland

26-Nov-2024 10:30 AM

Federated Farmers Sharemilking & Contract Milking Workshop - Winton, Southland

Federated Farmers invite new or existing sharemilkers, contract milkers and farm owners to join us for a free workshop about managing risks in farming.

30Nov2024

Otago/Southland Young Farmers Regional Final - Balfour, Southland

30-Nov-2024 8:00 AM

Otago/Southland Young Farmers Regional Final - Balfour, Southland

1Dec2024

Gore Christmas Market - Gore, Southland

01-Dec-2024 10:00 AM

Gore Christmas Market - Gore, Southland

Diary for the Gore Christmas Market. All money raised will be donated to the Southland Rural Support Trust.

13Dec2024

Southern Dirt Bike 24 hour Farm Bike Challenge - Waimumu, Southland

13-Dec-2024 4:30 PM

Southern Dirt Bike 24 hour Farm Bike Challenge - Waimumu, Southland

Raising awareness for mental health. Proceeds gong to the Southland Rural Support Trust.

7Mar2025

Wānaka A&P Show , Wānaka, Central Otago

07-Mar-2025 12:00 AM

Wānaka A&P Show , Wānaka, Central Otago

Save the Date! Mark your calendars for 7-8 March 2025. We promise another spectacular event filled with fun, excitement, and the wonderful community spirit that makes the Wānaka A&P Show so...

26Mar2025

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

26-Mar-2025 8:30 AM

South Island Agricultural Field Days, Kirwee, Canterbury

This is one of the oldest and largest agricultural events in the South Island; going back 70 years, it focuses on opportunities to view machines in their working state and reinforcing the...

3Jul2025

FMG Your Farm of the Year Grand Final - Invercargill, Southland

03-Jul-2025 7:00 AM

FMG Your Farm of the Year Grand Final - Invercargill, Southland

SEASON 57... Let's gooo!
Block out your calendar, plan your trip, and get ready to head to the deep south!

11Feb2026

Southern Field Days - Waimumu (Gore), Southland

11-Feb-2026 8:00 AM

Southern Field Days - Waimumu (Gore), Southland

On show over three days is the latest in rural technology, equipment and ideas from around the world and it will be on display right here in Southland. Drawing in increasingly large crowds and...