Podcasts about Southland

This week on Friday Focus, Emaley and Emily sit down with Alyson Hanson, whose life and ministry are deeply rooted in the daily rhythms of camp life at Southland Christian Ministries. Alyson and her husband, Erik, joined Southland's full-time staff in 2018 after years of serving on summer staff—a season that not only shaped their calling but also brought them together in marriage. Today, Erik leads key maintenance projects across the property while Alyson serves faithfully as a full-time mom, piano teacher, and active supporter in Southland's ministries.In this episode, Alyson shares her story of how God led their family to camp life, the joys and challenges of raising children in ministry, and the spiritual lessons learned through motherhood, loss, and God's faithful provision. From the meaning behind her daughters' names to her insights for young mothers seeking to nurture a love for Christ in their homes, Alyson's perspective offers a beautiful reminder that serving the Lord often begins in the quiet, everyday moments of family life.

Today’s one-man panel follows on from his sister, and fellow Young Farmer of the Year, Emma Poole, who was on yesterday’s show. He talks about the Southland storms and agrees to disagree with his sister over the Fonterra vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From London to Invercargill, the chief executive of Open Country Dairy joins us to discuss the Joseph Parker fight, the Southland storms, and the Fonterra vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data has been released on 'farm sales' across the country. The real estate institute highlighted confidence in the primary sector - with buyers focusing on 'infrastructure and productivity.' Waikato topped dairy sales for the year ending in September - up 18% to a total of 59% - followed by Southland, up 110% with 40 sales. REINZ Director and Rural Spokesperson Shane O'Brien told Mike Hosking that although dairy is front-and-centre of kiwi farming, other sectors are benefiting as well. 'we're seeing some good activity and rebound in the market and the horticultural sector.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Power is still out to many rural South Island properties. Just under six thousand are still cut off in Clutha and Southland, where States of Emergency continue. More than three-thousand weather-related insurance claims have been lodged so far. Federated Farmers Southland President Jason Herrick told Kerre Woodham that, 'people were helping one another and I'll tell you what, I'm hearing some stories out there of some real unsung heroes.' LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the face of more frequent and extreme weather events, and our heavy reliance on mobile phones, is the network robust enough? Last week's storm wiped out cell phone comms for great chunks of Southland and the Power is still out to thousands of homes there. 130 cells towers were knocked off line after the power went down in the strong winds, and with limited battery back ups there was a scramble for generators. Telecommunications Forum CEO Paul Brislen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Trees are one of the root causes of power outages, it is costing customers big time and the line companies want urgent law changes to deal with the problem. About 95 percent of the outages in Southland and Otago during last week's storm were caused by trees taking out lines. In 2024 alone, lines companies spent $67 million on tree management, a cost passed on to customers. The government is planning law changes, but the lines companies dont think it's going far enough, fast enough. Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive Tracey Kai spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tired, cold and cut off from communications - dozens of Southland farmers are struggling to milk their cows and have had to rely on generators. Last week's devastating storm collided with peak milking season, adding another layer of complexity and frustration. More than 4000 customers in the districts are still without power. Fonterra has been helping co-ordinate efforts, and Group Director of Farm Source Anne Douglas spoke to Lisa Owen.

State Highway 73 South of Lake PearsonPhoto: Andrew Johnstone Some parts of Southland are still without power after last week's wild weather, and there hasn't been much of a respite this week with temperatures that have felt more like winter than spring, along with cold winds, heavy rain and even snow! So is this an indication of what we can expect in the future - big weather events becoming more regular and normalised? And what part does climate change play in all this? 2024 New Zealander of the year Dr Jim Salinger has spent almost 50 years advancing climate science; he is recognised as one of the first scientists to address global warming. He joins Jesse.

A week after storms that caused widespread damage, farmers in Southland are still struggling with power supplies. 

Southland correspondent Kirsty Pickett joins Kathryn to talk about how the deep south fared in the recent bad spring weather.

Southland and Clutha remain under states of local emergency and there are almost 7000 homes still without power, with some people now heading into their sixth night cut off. The Southland mayor says his region wasn't prepared for last week's fierce storm that hammered Southland and South Otago, knocking out power, water and communications. Anna Sargent reports.

Aside from the struggle to get power back on, farmers and contractors in Southland are grappling with huge amounts of damage from the devastating storm. Some say it will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix the damage done to their properties and could take as long as a year to get sorted out. Charlotte Cook has been in Winton, near Invercargill.

Thousands of people are still without power in Otago and southland after the region was hammered by last weeks high winds, and it could be days before the lights are back on. Reinforcements on the way to the region with more than 200 field staff expected to be on the ground by tomorrow. But on going bad weather is making repair work challenging. Powernet chief executive Paul Blue spoke to Lisa Owen.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Michael Moynahan. First up, Roger Cotton, farmer and Councillor for the Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward has been checking in with Southland locals. he says in particular the elderly can be left isolated with the recent extreme weather. Then, Labour's targeted Capital Gains Tax - is New Zealand ready for a CGT, this time? And finally, to restore it, or to bowl it? That's a question the small town of Cambridge is trying to answer for its heritage-listed water tower.

Fresh attention on rural areas reeling from last week's severe weather. Southland, Clutha and Kaikoura are still under States of Emergency - and more than 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago are still without power. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From United Energy Around the Bay to Gravelista, Dirty Warny to Giro della Donna, and across the ditch to the Tour of Southland, we unpack what it takes for events to not just survive in today's climate, but to ideally thrive.As we look toward a massive 2026 with the Tour de France starting in Barcelona and the Tour de France Femmes kicking off in Lausanne, we also discuss the uncertain future for Jayco's licence and what it means for Aussie riders now free to seek new teams.Powered by Black Sheep

Nearly 8,000 properties in Southland and Otago remain without power this weekend - and the local lines company is warning residents it could last several days. 

The Clutha District in Southland bore the brunt of gale-force winds that one farmer has described as being like a hurricane, during a storm that's savaged parts of the country since Thursday. The farmer, Hamish Wilson, was also the local Civil Defence deputy co-ordinator and spoke to Corin Dann.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Kass Rauber, Southland Federated Farmers Vice-President, about the dairy farms across the province still relying on generators to keep their cows milked, the support on offer to those affected by the recent storm and the dauting clean up ahead... He talks with Shaun Forgie, co-founder and director of Dung Beetle Innovations, about its ongoing quest for a national release policy for dung beetles, how they can assist with parasite reduction in livestock and the success of the Australian dung beetle in initiative... And he talks with dog trainer extraordinaire Lloyd Smith about the upcoming Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Test at the Ashburton A&P Show (Oct 31-Nov 1), being selected for the NZ team alongside new dog Code and his involvement in training and competing over the decades. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

The Scions boys recap and analyze one of the best Georgia Tech homecoming weekends in recent memory with loads of legends on campus, plus #8 Georgia Tech Football continued their undefeated season with a 41-16 win over Syracuse. Then the latest in Tech volleyball, tennis, and golf.Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay EaswaranProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

The conference preview tour stretches to the south and Midwest. Ian Sacks and Isaac Bourne break down the Southland, SWAC and Summit ahead of the 2025-26 season. All three conferences feature some depth at the top.

Crete-Monee scored the game's first four touchdowns, enough of a lead to withstand a late Kankakee push to emerge in the de facto Southland Athletic Conference championship game at Kankakee on FridayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

A state of emergency remains in place in Southland and Clutha due to extensive damage caused by Thursday's red-alert winds and ongoing power outages. 

Hundreds of farmers are struggling to milk their cows with no power and limited generators to share around. Stuart Kent, a dairy farmer in Western Southland spoke to Lisa Owen.

Power is still out for about 2000 properties in the lower and central North Island after Thursday's severe storm. While locals are surveying the damage there - a State of emergency has been declared in Southland, where severe weather has also hit power and water sources. In the Tararua town of Eketahuna, the sun is shining after two days of destructive winds ripped up trees, flipped caravans, and tore down sheds. Reporter Mary Argue was there.

Transpower on outages across Southland and Otago

The Southland and Clutha Districts are under local states of emergency with thousands of homes and services without power and some without water too. The Minister for Emergency Management made the declaration because it could cause problems with lifeline services. Powernet has been useing helicopters to survey the extent of the damaged lines in Southland and Otago. Emergency Controller Jonathan Shaw spoke to Lisa Owen.

The author is historian, columnist, and former Invercargill city councillor Lloyd Esler, who joins Emile Donovan.

What happened to the emergency mobile alert system ahead of and during yesterday's wind storm? One explanation for the absence of text alerts from one government MP is that, with the power out in places, the cell towers weren't working. But the power wasn't out in Christchurch city and there were still no alerts on my phone. What's more, the power only went out once the wind hit - well after the Emergency Management Minister pre-emptively declared a state of emergency on Wednesday afternoon. So, there are questions to be answered. I also think that, from the outset, the state of emergency shouldn't have been limited to Canterbury. If you look around the South Island, there are areas that have been hit just as hard - if not worse - than some areas in Canterbury. The Emergency Management Minister declared an emergency in Southland this morning. But it should have happened sooner. Then there are the people who question the need for such a response. I'm not sure if it was just the state of emergency that made things so quiet in town yesterday or whether it was the state of the emergency plus the mega-strike. Odds on, it was the state of emergency. Which one Christchurch business owner isn't happy about. They think it was overkill including Christchurch because the city wasn't as badly-affected as other parts of the region and their takings were down 50 percent because of it. It was like a tale of two Canterburys yesterday. We had trees coming down and that fire at Hanmer Springs. Whereas, in Christchurch, I think a lot of us were wondering when it was going to hit. The wind picked up at times. But, overall, Christchurch got off pretty lightly. Nevertheless, I disagree that the city shouldn't have been included in the state of emergency. Because who knew the wind was going to behave the way it did? With that wall of wind that was heading towards the city yesterday morning splitting into two and skirting around the city. That's why I'll always support the “better safe than sorry” approach. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. Red wind warnings have lifted for Canterbury, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Wellington and Wairarapa. Widespread power outages remain across Canterbury, Wairarapa, Manawatu-Whanganui, Marlborough and Southland, where some repairs could take more than a week. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the damage further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MetService says the strong winds that battered the South Island and lower North are now easing - but there are still a few things to keep an eye on. Red wind warnings have lifted for Canterbury, Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Wellington and Wairarapa. Widespread power outages remain across Canterbury, Wairarapa, Manawatu-Whanganui, Marlborough and Southland, where some repairs could take more than a week. The Country's Jamie Mackay unpacks the damage further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Logan has the latest on the shape of the new council, the impact of the weather, a solar farm gets the go ahead and Southland's entertainer of the year.

The Scions trio is back to discuss the historic 27-18 win over Duke by the now #7 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, vaulting them into the top 10 in the midst of an already special season. We go through the game summary, the analytics, and our observations of the on-field product and the environment in Durham, NC. Then, quick hits on volleyball, tennis, swimming, and what to expect at Homecoming this weekend against SyracuseLike the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay EaswaranProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Beth, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. We discuss James Franklin having to look for another job and Hugh Freeze's car not starting. We then try to find our Game of the Week, State not Southern, Southern never State in Modern Day Hate, Akron at Ball State, Commish defends Muncie, Indiana even though he's never been there, West Virginia at UCF, Eastern Michigan at Miami OH, Wyoming at Air Force, Penn State at Iowa and what now James Franklin is gone, WE BELIEVE IN GRUNK, Mississippi State at Florida, Jordan's bold Purdue prediction, Can the Warhawks show signs of life against a rejuvenated Troy?, PITT AT CUSE, they're not rivals they just play a lot, The Royal Rumble wait Royal Rivalry, DETMER Darlings in Baylor at TCU, LSU at Vandy, HOLY WAR, $5 Bits of Broken Chair Trophy, UNLV at Boise in a Mountain West throwdown, Battle for the Jeweled Sheleighleghleghleghlegh (yes that is the correct spelling), Please Don't hurt Commish Jacob Rodriguez, the REAL UNC (Northern Colorado), UTRGV at Lamar, GAS STATIONS in the SOUTHLAND, THE BATTLE OF THE NELLS for Bucknell at Cornell, Bobby Mo at LIU, can the Blue Hose get to 7-0, WATCH MONMOUTH AND STONY BROOK and much much, more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Micah welcomes Southland's director, Mike Herbster, to continue walking through Psalm 119. Together they explore the fifth stanza, where the psalmist—now spiritually maturing—pleads, “Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes.” This passage reveals a heart posture of humble dependence upon God's instruction.Mike leads a verse-by-verse discussion, unpacking how the Word of God shapes every part of life: the mind that learns truth, the feet that walk in obedience, the heart that delights in God's way, and the eyes that must be guarded from vanity. With practical insights and biblical illustrations, text shows that true teaching from the Lord moves us from mere information to genuine transformation.The episode closes with a heartfelt prayer through the psalm—a reminder that spiritual growth begins when we ask God to be our Teacher.

Jack and Jake are back to discuss the very normal feeling 35-20 win by #12 Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech and look ahead to the Duke game on Saturday. Then a recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball's weekend against Duke and #23 North Carolina, and a deep dive into the new Dual Meet Tournament that Georgia Tech Swimming hosts at McCauley over the weekend.Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack PurdyProduction: Jack Purdy:Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

On this episode of The Bluebloods, Zach McKinnell and Timothy Rosario from FCS Football Central take a way-too-early look at the current FCS Playoff picture before Week 7. The duo discusses which teams could be on the bubble in each conference, whether the Big Sky and MVFC have a path to receive six at-large bids, potential chaos scenarios, whether the Ivy League deserves multiple bids, and how the Southland could potentially secure multiple at-large bids. All this & more right here on The Bluebloods! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We need to talk about why we're persisting with having so many local body politicians. We clearly have too many positions, don't we? I mean, just look at how many people are winning their seats at the moment. The elections are this weekend - look at how many people are winning their seats without any elections, without anybody standing against them. With more than 200, that's 1 in every 7 council races. So Hurunui already has its mayor, even though the elections are this weekend. It's Marie Black, no one's standing against her. Manawatū already has its mayor, Michael Ford, no one's standing against him. There are more than 80 councillors who are already elected across the country, there are several on the Southland Regional Council already elected. Lower Hutt, Southland, Buller, Stratford, Marlborough councils, two of Auckland's councils already elected - unopposed - as well as 3 of Christchurch's. There are also empty seats that no one wants to fill in community boards in the Rotorua Lakes, New Plymouth's Kaitake, Clifton as well, rural Hastings, Hanmer Springs, Twizel, and Mataura. What that tells you is that you have more positions to fill than you have people who want to fill those positions. Now, please have a look at your voting papers and vote if you can. I voted in Auckland already, right? I had 1 vote for mayor, I had 1 vote for council, and then I had up to 7 votes for my local board. I didn't vote 7 times for my local, I didn't know who all of those people were. I knew about 5 of them and at least 2 of them I knew for bad reasons, so I didn't want to vote for them. So, you know, I think we clearly are asking too much. And by the way, in Auckland, we have 172 local board politicians by the end of this process, and I'm not even counting the local licensing board. The most junior of which, the ward councillors, get paid more than $54,000 each. Now, I think looking at all of this, we are well overdue tipping all of this up and changing it and massively reducing the number of people that we're paying to do probably not a lot. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Word Within, Micah Herbster is joined by longtime Southland staff member Cody Bill to unpack the fourth stanza of Psalm 119. The psalmist, clinging to life “in the dust,” cries out for revival through the Word of God. Join us as we learn what it truly means to be adhered to God's way—not by our own strength, but by the sustaining power of His Word.

With Georgia Tech Football on a bye, Jake and Jack take in the national landscape as to why Tech moved up to #13 in the AP Poll and what the rest of the ACC slate looks like going forward. Then, the fan perspective to the 10-year deal with Under Armour and a recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball's matches against #11 SMU and #5 Pitt (it's not all bad!)Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack PurdyProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Thursday Evening at Southland's 2025 Fall Ladies' Retreat

The government is backing Southland's the space industry - and a company set up indirectly by local councils. 

Jack, Jake, and Akshay go through #16 Georgia Tech Football's surprise win after going 17 points to Wake Forest and winning in overtime (game recap, observations, advanced analytics). Then, a dive into GT Volleyball's opening ACC games against Miami and Florida State, Tech tennis, Tech golf, and preview into what might be our favorite bit ever for next week.Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack PurdyProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

For the past 20 years, Amy Bill and her husband, Cody, have poured their lives into serving full-time at Southland. Along the way, they've gathered stories, wisdom, and a deep love for camp ministry that continues to impact countless lives. In this episode, Emily and Emaley sit down with Amy for a heartfelt conversation about her upbringing, her walk with the Lord, and the journey of faithfulness that's shaped who she is today. You'll laugh, be encouraged, and come away inspired by Amy's story.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Thoughts on the triumphant return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and Kimmel's heartfelt monologue… PLUS - With Jimmy Kimmel's return to the airwaves, “What's Up, with Nick!?” was quick and dirty tonight, but not without a plethora of things for you to check out and enjoy throughout the Southland and beyond! LA Comic Con happens this weekend in Downtown LA with a star-studded cast of celebrities joining the line-up! Down the street at Magic Box LA, “Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Discovery” Pop-Up will be happening, and it's "Free 99" to attend! "The Other Art Show" takes place at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Thursday through Sunday. Also, the 44th Fascination of Orchids “International Festival of Orchids & Exotic Plants” shows off its incredible blooms at the Santa Ana Zoo, the ‘Montana Avenue Art Walk' takes place in Santa Monica, and ‘LA Fright Club' has an early morning ‘Spooky Hike' on Sunday morning! Trust us, this week, Nick's got a lot! Don't forget to check the link in bio @NickPagliochini & @ThisWeekendWithNick on socials to learn about all of these things and so much more - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into a plethora of things for you to check out and enjoy throughout the Southland and beyond! LA Comic Con happens this weekend in Downtown LA with a star-studded cast of celebrities joining the line-up! Down the street at Magic Box LA, a “Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Discovery” Pop-Up will be happening, and it's "Free 99" to attend! "The Other Art Show" takes place at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Thursday through Sunday. Also, the 44th "Fascination of Orchids" International Festival of Orchids & Exotic Plants shows off its incredible blooms at the Santa Ana Zoo, the ‘Montana Avenue Art Walk' takes place in Santa Monica, and ‘LA Fright Club' has an early morning ‘Spooky Hike' on Sunday morning! Trust us, this week, Nick's got a lot! Don't forget to check the link in bio @NickPagliochini & @ThisWeekendWithNick on socials to learn about all of these things and so much more - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Jack is joined by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Chad Bishop to go through Georgia Tech's win over Temple, the ups and downs (especially that 2nd quarter), and how we see the expectation level matching the future level of play as Tech heads to Wake Forest next week. Plus, our thoughts on the new ACC scheduling system starting in 2026.Then a quick recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball's match against georgia in McCamish Pavilion.Like the show? Drop a rating wherever you listen and follow Scions of the Southland to ensure you don't miss our weekly episodes.Host: Jack PurdyGuest: Chad BishopProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

In this trailer for The Cutting Room Floor, we sit down to share the heart behind the podcast, why it exists, how it works, and why we think it'll be a meaningful tool for our Southland family. Every week, our teachers bring so much study, thought, and prayer into a message, but not everything can fit into Sunday morning. That's where this podcast comes in. It's a space for the stories, insights, and questions that didn't make it into the sermon but are still worth talking about. No script. No polish. Just honest conversation that helps us take a deeper look at God's Word together.  If you enjoy the conversation, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and we'd love for you to leave a comment or review. It helps us know how this podcast is making a difference.

ICYMI: Hour Three of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – “What's Up” with regular guest contributor Nick Pagliochini delving into everything the Southland has to offer and getting you ready for Halloween early with the big 3 – ‘Halloween Horror Nights' at Universal Studios Hollywood, ‘Knott's Scary Farm' in Buena Park and Six Flags Magic Mountain's ‘Fright Fest' in Valencia; to All-Hallows Eve excitement at ‘LA Haunted Hayride' at Griffith Park, ‘Delusion: Harrowing of Hell' in Downtown LA, Queen Mary's ‘Dark Harbor in Long Beach', and ‘Castle Dark' in Riverside. Learn about all of these and so much more by checking Nick out on socials @NickPagliochini and @ThisWeekendWithNick … PLUS – Remembrances of iconic actor/director Robert Redford, gone at the age of 89 - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly