Southland Express

Thursday - 9th July, 2026

Outstanding in his field

Southland dairy farmer Tom Slee says it is a ‘‘surreal’’ feeling to be crowned New Zealand’s top young farmer. The 29yearold dairy farmer from Tuatapere claimed the title of FMG Young Farmer of the Year in New Plymouth on Saturday night following a...

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Thursday - 2nd July, 2026

Assistance for rates supported

Postponed rates payments and loans to improve properties could be on the horizon for Invercargill ratepayers. The options form part of a rates assistance scheme, which has been agreed on in principle by most of the Invercargill City...

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Thursday - 25th June, 2026