Test drilling at Awarua for a backup water supply, Winton Open Day and That 80s Band
Invercargill City Council is installing two more test bores at Awarua, where it is investigating an aquifer as a second water source. Winton Open Day is on Saturday from 10am, and That 80s Band plays the Corinthian Convention Centre that night. Expect drizzle and showers, with highs of 14 to 19.
Around town
Around New Zealand
New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:53pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
Winton Open Day
Winton Town Centre
Details and ticketsFrom $40Sat 14 Nov · 7pmThat 80s Band - Party like it's 1985!
Corinthian Convention Centre
Details and ticketsEverything on in Invercargill this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
Humboldt Falls Invercargill: Fiordland Walk to a 275 m Waterfall
An easy 30-minute rainforest walk at the end of the Hollyford Road to a lookout over Humboldt Falls, 275 m high, in Fiordland National Park.
Read the guideMyross Bush Domain Invercargill: Sports Fields and Family Recreation
Join the adventure at Myross Bush Reserve, where lush landscapes and exciting activities await—discover the hidden gems that make this destination…
Read the guideForest Hill Scenic Reserve Invercargill: Walking Tracks & Panoramic Views
Find breathtaking views and native wildlife on the Forest Hill Scenic Reserve nature walk, but there’s so much more waiting to be explored!
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