Southland & Clutha face the storm — and the recovery.

On 24 October 2025, Southland and the Clutha region (South/West Otago) were officially declared a state of emergency following a wild wind event that caused widespread damage. Just days later, on Labour Day, we welcomed Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, and Gore District Mayor Ben Bell into the studio for a catch-up. We talked response, recovery, and what’s next for our region.

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