Our Southland

Southland is a land of contrast, from the mountains of Fiordland to the sandy beaches of the southern coast. The province covers the south of the South Island and includes Stewart Island - a land area of 30,979km². In the Census 2006, Southland's population was 28,440.

New to Southland?

Have you just moved to Southland and do you need information on what's available in your area?

Council can help in several different ways.

We recommend you should first contact our settlement support co-ordinator at Venture Southland. Her name is Eirlys Beverley-Stone and her phone number is 03) 211-1803.

She will provide you with a wealth of information and support, some of which is on Venture's website. Click here to check it out.

Our area offices in Te Anau, Lumsden, Otautau, Riverton, Winton, Wyndham and Stewart Island also have information and contacts in the community and our area officers are there to help you.