Burt Munro Challenge – Hill Climb
The Burt Munro Challenge got under way this morning on Bluff Hill with the Classic Motorcycle Mecca NZ Hill Climb
The Beauty of Otepuni Gardens.
Otepuni Gardens in Invercargill was traditionally the city’s main park, it came complete with aviaries, display houses and a nursery.
Santa Parade in Invercargill
With Christmas just around the corner, as in we can actually SEE it – we thought it would be a
Morning Sun Over Bluff
There are some very beautiful things in this world and one of them has to be witnessing a glorious sunrise.
Fabulous frost
It’s been a little cold recently here in the deep South, but with cold does come beauty – if one
What a season! Zerofees Southland Sharks.
Placed 2nd on the NZNBL leaders ladder, our very own Zerofees Southland Sharks have won 10 of their games, their
Beautiful Bluff in images
The scenery in Southland is just one of its many perks so we thought on Easter Weekend we’d start celebrating
St. Mary’s Basilica, Invercargill
I love strolling around our Southland towns, there is always something new to discover, even when you’ve been living here
Giving a new tradition
With the festive season just around the corner it seems the mad dash is on to secure that perfect gift.
Disconnect to reconnect
At a time where it is increasingly easy to be connected to the world around us, yet be so incredibly
Club Show for great and small
On a sunny Sunday morning I was at Makarewa, 11 km north of Invercargill. Historically, Makarewa was a junction of
Southern Pro Wrestling takes hold in Invercargill
Southern Pro Wrestling has just had their fourth show in Invercargill with their Halloween Haunting on October 15th, 2016, since
Still time to enter!
The Southland Upcycle Awards and Fashion show is nearly here but there is still time to enter. Tickets are also
Upcycle Awards and Fashion Show
Don’t forget that entries are now open, you can either pick up an entry form at Orphan Aid in Invercargill
Upcycle Southland entries open now!
Now is a good time to start seriously shopping for those outfits for the Upcycle Awards and Fashion show to
Upcycle Awards & Fashion Show 2016
We’ve long said the Southland is full of creative and artistic minds. Yes we may be butchers, receptionists or dairy
More creativity please!
I would say it all started back in March but that isn’t quite true. Truth is it’s always been there,
Heritage Week – Coming in March 2016
Heritage week is coming up in March and in keeping with that theme we at Iluvsouthland have been posting the
Arts Market Invercargill
Southland is renowned for being a hub of artists of all genre and how could it not be? Relaxed way
Burt Munro’s Bluff Hill
Time has flown by, it’s been 10 years since the Burt Munro Challenge Rally was first celebrated in Southland. A
Down to Omaui Beach
“Right O little people, get in the car” is a statement that is heard often around our house. Willingly
Sign of the times? I hope not
It’s not often we at Iluvinvers have a grumble about something, and although this may start off with a distinct
Bomb Away
There is nothing more uplifting on a gloomy wet winters day than a splash of colour. Actually, it doesn’t have
Ode To New Zealand
Ode To New Zealand (By Monica Toretto) New Zealand, known as the land of the long white cloud, You
Fit For A Queen
Although I’ve lived in Southland and Invercargill now for just over eight years, I have not yet seen everything there is to
Swinton Street, Invercargill
Swinton Street is located in Gladstone and is 0.32km long. Swinton Street was named after a village, north of Coldstream,
Gore – more than trouts & guitars
Gore is more than just a town you pass when you’re on State Highway 1 heading as far South as you
In The Garden – Potatoes & Prickles
This week ‘In The Garden’: Potatoes and prickles. While cooking chickpeas I reached into my bag of potatoes only to
Little Jaws
Having a shark-enthusiast in the family doesn’t only make everyone in the family a ‘shark lover’ but it also makes
Bluff – July 11, 2014, 1730hrs
Bluff, Southland July 11, 2014 1730hrs Southport Tiwai Point Challenge Service Station. Gore Street. Foreshore Road.
Close Game – Southland Stags
With a history dating back to it’s foundation in 1887, Southland is a proud and passionate rugby province. Southland is
Crossfit Gore Gauntlet
151km south of Dunedin is the town of Gore. Nestled in the heart of Southland, surrounded by the greenery of
Want to become a Teacher?
Leaving school or changing direction? Want to study teaching locally? The University of Otago College of Education, Southland Campus, Ahuahu
Hear The Roar
I went on an adventure one Friday night and that’s saying a lot coming from me who leads a relatively
In The Garden – July, Part 2
This week ‘In the Garden’ : Last week was busy with replanting the little native trees & shrubs seedlings in the
In The Garden – July, Part 1
Well it’s been a while since I have spent this much luxurious time head down and bottom up in my
Southland Sharks in the Community
The bouncing of basketball has a very distinct sound and once you know it, it’s unmistakable. I heard it before
Inside the Shark Cage with Morgan Natanahira – Part II
It’s easy to assume the life of a sports person is one of all the luxuries portrayed in the flashy
Andre comes to town.
He’s been known to stop traffic and his presence could on occasion require a police escort. He attracts attention, he is
Inside the Shark Cage with Morgan Natanahira – Part I
Most of us don’t think too deeply into what goes into a sporting event, the behind the scenes organization, the
FAN-tastic Sharks
I can be anywhere at any time and hear “Moooonica!! OMG !!!” followed by the source of the jubilant squeal
Haunui Waka in Bluff
There was a buzz in the air as there had been all weekend and no one knew the exact time
The Festival That Never Was
Well that was exciting! My first ever Bluff Oyster & Food Festival and it’s definitely one to remember and not
Brighter Shade of Orange
Friday night is normally the beginning of the weekend, the end of a long working week, a time to let
Not So Anonymous
The autumn colours have returned to Invercargill and Wachner Place looked rather pretty with the colour changing leaves just barely
KIT Day with the Southland Sharks
Fun with Sharks “Oh, you are going to be playing basketball today” I mentioned Wednesday morning to my youngest son.