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

Getting through this Dry Period

We all know dry spells and droughts can be long and relentless. Now is the time to seek help and plan for the next few months. There are a range of options available to support you...

May 2, 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

Taranaki Rural Support Trust Facilitator & Dairy Farmer Belinda Price talks to REX (podcast)

Belinda shares her peronsal struggles with mental wellbeing, giving back via the Rural Support Trust, juggling the farm, kids, school holidays and finsihing off her 2021 Fonterra Dairy...

September 25, 2023 0 Comments

Five Ways, Five Days – Make it happen for you!

Just like physical health, we all need to actively look after our mental health. Mental Health Awareness week (18-24 September) is run each year by the Mental Health Foundation.

September 18, 2023 0 Comments

Resilience Strategies for Coping .

Real-time Resilience Strategies for Coping

June 18, 2022 0 Comments

Wellbeing Apps

With Covid 19 among our shores, Minsitry of Health have launched these apps to support your anxiety, lack of sleep and other stress outcomes. Heal yourself by healing your condition.

August 4, 2021 0 Comments

Be. Here. Now

Sunday Star Times 25 June article by Samantha Murray Greenway, uncovers what Mindfulness is and how to go about it.

July 4, 2023 0 Comments

WAVES - Bereaved by Suicide in Taranaki

Waves - a grief education programme for up to 6 adults who have been affected by the suicide of a loved one, friend or mate.

11/1/2021 5:00 PM - 12/9/2021 9:00 PM 0 Comments

Dr Paul Wood

A Comfort Zone doesn't ask much of you - it's comfortable, familiar and predictable - you know where you stand HOWEVER it's not necessarily the best place for you. This could be...

August 4, 2021 0 Comments

Upcoming Events

1Mar2025

Southland A&P Show - Invercargill, Southland

01-Mar-2025 12:00 AM

Southland A&P Show - Invercargill, Southland

Save the date! Our show planning team is in full swing organising what is going to be another fabulous Southland A&P Show. Pop it in your diaries-you won’t want to miss a wonderful...

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...

1May2025

Southland Agritech and Innovation Day - Waimumu, Southland

01-May-2025 12:00 AM

Southland Agritech and Innovation Day - Waimumu, Southland

Save the Date - 01 May 2025 After the success of the 2024 Southern Agritech and Innovation Day, we are bringing it back for 2025. So, keep the date free, and join us for another exciting day at...

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...