Southland

We've thought a lot about what we think it is like living in Southland, and here are some of the things we have come up with......

Southland is a progressive region with a welcoming community and quality lifestyle, outstanding and accessible facilities and is rich in natural assets with real opportunities. 

Freedom To Enjoy A Quality Lifestyle 

• A great place to live and work
• Open, welcoming and family-friendly
• Time rich for your lifestyle choices
• A safe community
• Quality facilities in close proximity
• Access to outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities  

A Progressive Region With Genuine Opportunity To Participate, Grow And Prosper 

• Positive people with can-do attitude, talent and creativity
• Progressive connected communities
• Real opportunities for community involvement
• Supportive business environment
• A diverse, versatile and skilled work force with a strong work ethic
• Accessible resources and quality infrastructure
• Real opportunities for young professionals and families 

Celebrating Our Heritage And Achievement While Encouraging Innovation 

• Building on the strengths of our pioneering heritage and past achievements
• Celebrating our success whilst keeping it real
• A recognised home of innovation, achievement and exceeding expectation
• Building and developing our region whilst valuing the natural assets
• Fine examples of  restored Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco architecture  

A Diverse Natural Environment Of World Renown 

• Sweeping coastline, native forest, rivers, mountains, fiords, lakes, rolling hills and rich farmland
• An area of world heritage status and conservation initiatives of world significance
• An abundance of wildlife and natural eco-systems
• Two of New Zealand’s National Parks and Five of the Great Walks of New Zealand