Southland state of emergency to end on Friday morning
Thursday 6 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Invercargill City Council, Clutha District Council
The state of emergency in Southland, declared on 24 October following destructive winds, is set to expire at 9.30am on Friday. The region will transition into a recovery phase after the gale-force winds caused widespread damage to power, water, and communications.
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