First Word - Southland District Council

Three Waters Reform - what are the issues, and what is the Southland District Council looking at doing about it? Jerrie finds out on this episode!

Jerrie is here with a brand new First Word with the Southland District Council today - and the topic is Rakiura/Stewart Island! Consultation on the visitor levy rate is now open, and the Ulva Island Wharf is being replaced - find out more on podcast!

Southland District Council's Parks & Reserves team members Mark & Bridget about the Open Spaces plan to activate parks, playgrounds & reserves for communities.

Jerrie talks to Nick Hamlin, Group Manager for Program Delivery, about the rollout of the Southland District Council's Works Plan for 2021-31 - there's a lot to do in the next year alone - find out more on this podcast!

Jerrie discusses the 'Welcoming Communities' initiative for new Southland migrants, and a new scholarship opportunity for migrants and refugees interested in community leadership, with Megan Seator - SDC's Community Liaison Officer!

Jerrie talks to Southland District Youth Council members Jack and Sadie about the Youth Council - what they do, how they have a voice in their community, and what their hopes for the future are!

Jerrie talks to the Southland District Council's strategic planning team about the SDC Long Term Plan released for community consultation. Why should you care, and how can you have your say?

Jerrie talks to SDC's Group Manager Services and Assets, Matt Russell about the Three Waters Reform Program that is currently underway and what this means for the Southland District.

Jerrie sits down with Southland District Council mayor Gary Tong for a chat about 2021 - looking to the future for the council and the district - what's coming up, and what do we have to look forward to?

How can you save on rubbish and recycling over the Christmas holidays? Jerrie gets some expert tips on reducing waste - plus information on WasteNet services over the break!

What's Your View? The Southland District Council are asking residents what they value about Southland's landscape and natural features, and opinions on what you think is significant to the district. Jerri finds out more!

First Word with the Southland District Council is back - with a new host, Jerrie Valli - and on the show this month, she's finding out about the planned Winton Library upgrade!

First Word, the Southland District Council's show here is back after the pandemic shutdown! This episode Chris is talking to roading engineer Rob Hayes about the SDC's accelerated roading programme, where up to 19 old wooden bridges will be replaced in the next 12 months!

The February floods had a huge effect on people living in the Southland District Council area. On First Word this month, Chris talks to Emergency Management Southland's Angus McKay about the response.

Aging infrastructure - $250,000,000 on new and replacement infrastructure, and $350,000,000 on operational costs and maintenance - the Southland District Council are managing and prioritising a huge amount of work from 2018-20 - how do they make their decisions, and what other agencies work with them?

It's the final episode for 2019! Listen as Chris wraps it up chatting with Steve Ruru, council CEO, about what the region faces in the next couple of years!