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Support Services in Southland
LifeLine New Zealand Last updated 06/06/2013 LifeLine is here to listen to the unheard, to empower the caller to retake control of their situation, making callers aware of options rather than offering advice.
This provider offers a national helpline service.
- [email protected]
- (0800) 543 354
- (0800) LIFELINE
- http://www.lifeline.co.nz
- Availability: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
This provider offers a national helpline service.
- [email protected]
- (0800) 111 757
- http://www.depression.org.nz
- Availability: Helpline is available 8am to midnight daily. Website is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (027) 246 8437
- CCS Disability Action
- 142 Don Street
- Invercargill
- Availability: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 218 9790
- (0800) 733 843 REFUGE
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: 24 hour crisis line 0800 733 843 REFUGE
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 211 0031
- (0800) 37 66 33
- http://www.youthline.co.nz
- Availability: Mon-Frid 8am to 1pm
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 214 0223
- 105 Tay Street
- Invercargill
- Availability: Monday - Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (0800) VICTIM
- (0800) 842 846
- http://www.victimsupport.org.nz
- Availability: The Victim Support Service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 208 8384
- (03) 208 9333
- http://www.womensrefuge.org.nz
- Availability: 10 am - 4pm. 24 hours crisisline 0800 733 843 REFUGE
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
SHINE: Safer Homes In New Zealand Everyday Inc Last updated 04/10/2012 Shine (Safer Homes In New Zealand Everyday) is making homes violence free. Shine offers a free national Helpline and a number of innovative services that work to stop domestic abuse.
This provider offers a national helpline service. Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (0508) 744 633
- (09) 815 4601
- http://www.2shine.org.nz
- Ground Floor
- 409 New North Road
- Kingsland
- Auckland
- Availability: Helpline ( 0508 744 633 ) is answered 9am - 11pm, 7 days a week . Our office hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm weekdays.
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (03) 214 1013
- (027) 472 4711
- http://www.number10.org.nz
- 10 Deveron Street
- Invercargill
- 9840
- Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-5pm Wednesday 10am till 8pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: Referral may apply.
- [email protected]
- (03) 214 5233
- 136 Spey Street
- Invercargill
- Availability: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
Approved Family Violence Provider
- [email protected]
- (03) 218 4468
- 70 Victoria Avenue
- Invercargill
- Availability: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 216 2079
- http://www.rapeandabuse.co.nz
- 26 Nelson Street
- Invercargill
- 9812
- Availability: The office is open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm.
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (027) 480 8235
- (03) 215 7606
- Graeme Cockroft Cycle Park Rooms
- - Onslow Street
- Invercargill
- Availability: Meetings are on Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Graeme Cockroft Cycle Park Rooms
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- (03) 218 3094
- http://www.salvationarmy.co.nz
- 110 Leven Street
- Avenal
- Availability: 24/7
- Charges: All services free of charge.
- Referrals: No referral required.
- [email protected]
- (03) 214 0308
- 46 Kelvin Street
- Invercargill
- 9810
- Availability: Monday - Friday 10 - 12 p.m. Meetings fortnightly at Invercargill Working Man's Club, 154 Esk Street, Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm,
- Charges: Some charges may apply.
- Referrals: No referral required.
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Information about Southland
Number of people counted
Total population
- 90,873 people usually live in Southland Region. This is a decrease of 129 people, or 0.1 percent, since the 2001 Census.
- Its population ranks 11th in size out of the 16 regions in New Zealand.
- Southland Region has 2.3 percent of New Zealand's population.
- Male 45,171 1,965,618
- Female 45,702 2,062,329
- Total 90,876 4,027,947
- 10,422 Māori usually live in Southland Region, an increase of 384 people, or 3.8 percent, since the 2001 Census.
- Its Māori population ranks 12th in size out of the 16 regions in New Zealand.
- 1.8 percent of New Zealand's Māori population usually live in Southland Region.
- Male 5,280 274,860
- Female 5,139 290,466
- Total 10,422 565,329
Number of dwellings counted
- There are 36,084 occupied dwellings and 4,602 unoccupied dwellings in Southland Region.
- For New Zealand as a whole, there are 1,478,709 occupied dwellings and 159,273 unoccupied dwellings.
- There are 255 dwellings under construction in Southland Region, compared with 13,560 under construction throughout New Zealand.
- Occupied Private dwelling 35,802 1,471,746
- Non-private dwelling 282 6,963
- Total 36,084 1,478,709
- Unoccupied 4,602 159,273
- Under construction 255 13,560
- Total 40,941 1,651,542
Southland Region
Southland Overview Southland, New Zealand Southland is New Zealand's southernmost region and includes New Zealand's third island, Stewart Island.
The lush, green pastoral lands of Southland are a strong contrast to the dryness of Central Otago further north. Throughout the Southland region are a number of accessible, tranquil waterways that attract fly-fishing enthusiasts in search of brown trout.
Southland's largest urban centre is Invercargill, a city of 49,000 people. Visitors come to admire the elegant Victorian and Edwardian buildings, gardens and landscaped parks. As in Dunedin to the north, Invercargill was originally settled by people from Scotland.
Invercargill is built around beautiful Queens Park—80 hectares of gardens, wildlife and sporting fun. As well as an 18-hole golf course, the park has animal enclosures, a bird aviary, play areas and the Southland Museum.
Southland Highlights A half hour drive south from Invercargill is the fishing port of Bluff—home to the famous Bluff oyster and the annual Bluff Oyster and Southland Seafood Festival. Once you've tasted a Bluff oyster, no other oyster will do!
From Bluff, visitors can catch a ferry to Stewart Island. The island can also be reached by air from Invercargill. Stewart Island is a haven for native bird life and the only place in New Zealand where you can readily see kiwi in their natural habitat.
Stewart Island is large—64 kilometres long and 40 kilometres across—so don't expect to walk around it in a day—or even a week! It has a 700-kilometre coastline, but there are only 20 kilometres of roads! As well as kiwi, Stewart Island is home to many other native bird varieties—including kaka, tui and bellbird. Sea birds abound off-shore. albatross, petrels, cormorants, gulls and blue penguins are common. Rarer species like yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) are also seen often.
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Southland also has large areas of near-pristine rainforest, ideal for day walks and hiking. Curio Bay on the Catlins Coast is one of the geological wonders of the world. This petrified forest of subtropical kauri and other trees dates back to the Jurassic age, 135 to 190 million years ago.
Main Centres in Southland
- Invercargill - Southland's main city
- Gore - Southland's brown trout fishing centre
- Bluff - fishing port at the end of the South Island
- Riverton - small seaside town at the western end of Oreti Beach
- South Catlins - the southern portion of The Catlins
- Stewart Island - the largest Island in New Zealand aside from the North and South Islands
Southland (Māori: 'Murihiku') is New Zealand's southernmost region and is also a district within that region. It consists mainly of the southwestern portion of the South Island and Stewart Island / Rakiura. The region covers over 3.1 million hectares and spans over 3,400 km of coastal stretch.
History Southland was a scene of early extended contact between Europeans and Maori, in this case sealers, whalers and missionaries - Wohlers at Ruapuke.[2] In 1853, Walter Mantell purchased Murihiku from local Maori iwi, claiming the land for European settlement.[3] Over successive decades, present-day Southland and Otago were settled by large numbers of Scottish settlers. Immigration to New Zealand had been precipitated by an economic depression in Scotland and a schism between the Church of Scotland and the Free Church of Scotland.[4][verification needed]
In 1852, James Menzies, leader of the Southland separatist movement, became the first Superintendent of the tiny Southland electorate which was still part of the large Otago Region. Under the influence of Menzies, Southland Province (a small part of the present Region, centred on Invercargill) seceded from Otago in 1861 following the escalation of political tensions.[5]
However, rising debt forced Southland to rejoin Otago in 1870, and the province was abolished entirely when the Abolition of the Provinces Act came into force on 1 Nov 1876.[6] In the 1880s, the development of an export industry based on butter and cheese encouraged the growth of dairy farming in Southland. Consequently, the colony's first dairy factory was established at Edendale in 1882. Much of this export went to the United Kingdom.[7]
The region's largest flood on 27 January 1984 led to a state of emergency being declared, evacuation of 4,000 people, and damage exceeding $100 million (in 1984 dollars).[8]
Structure A map showing population density in the Southland Region at the 2006 census. Settlements Southland's two principal urban settlements are the city of Invercargill and the town of Gore. Southland covers an area of 28,681 square kilometres. In the June 2011 estimate it had a population of 94,900[1], making it one of New Zealand's most sparsely populated areas. The sizable western part Fiordland is almost empty of permanent human inhabitation.
Representation Southland is divided into two parliamentary electorates. The large rural electorate of Clutha-Southland, held by Bill English, also includes some of the neighbouring Otago Region. The seat of Invercargill is held by Eric Roy. Both are members of the governing National Party. Under the Maori seats system, Southland is part of the large Te Tai Tonga election which covers the entire South Island and the surrounding islands, and is currently held by the Maori Party MP Rahui Katene.
Local government Regional responsibilities are handled by the Southland Regional Council (Environment Southland). Three Territorial Authorities fall entirely within Southland. The Invercargill City Council governs Invercargill itself, together with some adjoining rural areas. Much of the remaining area of Southland, including all of Stewart Island/Rakiura, falls within the Southland District, which is administered by its own Council, also based in Invercargill. The Gore District Council administers the town of the same name and its rural hinterland.
National parks The region is home to two national parks: Fiordland National Park and Rakiura National Park. The former which covers 7,860 square kilometres; making it New Zealand's largest national park. Southland also includes Stewart Island, 85% of which is covered by Rakiura National Park. Both parks are administrated by the Department of Conservation.
Geography Politically, Southland proper extends from Fiordland in the west past the Mataura River to the Catlins the east. To the north, Southland is framed by the Darran and Eyre Mountains. Farther south lies Stewart Island which is separated from the mainland by the Foveaux Strait.
Southland contains New Zealand's highest waterfall—the Browne Falls. Lake Hauroko is the deepest lake in the country. The highest peak in Southland is Mount Tutoko, which is part of the Darran mountains. The largest lake in Southland is Lake Te Anau followed by Lake Manapouri which both lie within the boundaries of Fiordland National Park. Established on 20 February 1905, it is the largest national park in New Zealand—covering much of Fiordland which is devoid of human settlement.[9]
Fiordland's terrain is dominated by mountains, fjords and glacial lakes carved up by glaciations during the last ice age, between 75,000 to 15,000 years ago. The region's coast is dotted by several fjords and other sea inlets which stretch from Milford Sound in the north to Preservation Inlet to the south. Farther north and east of Fiordland lie the Darran and Eyre Mountains which are part of the block of schist that extends into neighboring Central Otago.[10]
Farther east of the Waiau River, the Southland Plains predominate which include some of New Zealand's most fertile farmlands. The region's two principal settlements Invercargill and Gore are located on the plains. The Plains extend from the Waiau River in the west to the Mataura River to the east. It can be divided into three broad areas: the Southland plain proper, the Waimea Plains and the lower Waiau plain to the west near the Waiau river.[10] Off the coast of Southland lies the Great South Basin which stretches over 500,000 km2 (covering an area 1.5 times New Zealand’s land mass). It is one of the country's largest undeveloped offshore petroleum basins with prospects for both oil and gas.
Climate Weather conditions in Southland are cooler and wetter than the other regions of New Zealand due to its distance from the Equator. However, they can be broken down into three types: the temperate oceanic climate of the coastal regions, the continental climate of the interior and the wetter mountain climate of Fiordland to the west. Due to its closer proximity to the South Pole, the Aurora Australis or "Southern Lights" are more commonly seen than in other regions.
The coastal regions have cool summers and mild winters. The mean daily temperature varies from 5.2°C in July to 14.9°C in January. Rainfall varies from 900mm to 1300 mm annually with rainfall being more frequent in coastal areas and rainbows being a regular occurrence in the region. Summers are temperable with downpours and cold snaps not being uncommon. On 8 January 2010, Invercargill was hit by a hail storm with temperatures plummeting rapidly from 15°C to 8°C in the afternoon.[11] Occasionally, temperatures exceed 25 °C with an extreme temperature of 32.2°C having been reached before in Invercargill.[12]
Winters are colder and more severe than other regions. The mean maximum temperature in July is 9.5°C and Southland’s lowest recorded temperature was -18°C in July 1946.[13] Snow and frost also frequently occur in inland areas but are less common and extreme in coastal areas where the oceans act as a moderating factor. The long-lasting cool and wet conditions are influenced by the presence of a stationary low-pressure zone to the southeast of the country.
Fiordland has a wet mountain climate though conditions vary due to altitude and exposure. Rainfall is the highest in the country and varies between 6,500 to 7,500mm annually. The farthest coastal reaches of Fiordland are characterized by a limited temperature range with increasing rainfall at higher altitudes. The moist wet climate is influenced by approaching low-pressure systems which sweep across the country entering Fiordland.[9]
Population Southland is one of New Zealand’s most sparsely populated regions with its population of 94,900 (June 2011 estimate).[1] Due to a “drift north” between 1996 to 2001, Southland’s population declined by 6.3% though this has since dropped to 0.1% as of 2006. Invercargill, the region’s main centre and seat of local government, makes up half of Southland’s population with a population of 52,000. Six other centres have populations over 1,000: Gore, Mataura, Winton, Riverton, Bluff and Te Anau.[14] Most of Southland’s population is concentrated on the eastern Southland Plains with Fiordland almost totally devoid of permanent human settlement.
Approximately 94.3% of population has European lineage with most being of Scottish stock due to the longtime Scottish presence in the early 19th century. Māori comprise about 10% of the population and are largely concentrated around the port of Bluff.[14] During the 1940s, the development of the freezing works boosted a short-term immigration to the region by North Island Māori.[15] Compared to other parts of New Zealand, Pacific Islanders and Asians are under-represented.
Economy The region’s economy is based on agriculture, fishing, forestry and energy resources like coal and hydropower.[16] The agriculture industry includes both sheep and dairy farming which both account for a significant proportion of the region’s revenue and export receipts. Much of this farming occurs on the Southland Plains though there has been expansion into the more remote western regions since the 1950s and 60s.[17] Southland also has the world’s largest raw milk-processing plant at the town of Edendale which was established by Fonterra.[18]
Other sizeable industries in Southland include coal and hydroelectric power.[16] Eastern Southland has significant deposits of lignite which are considered to be New Zealand's biggest fossil fuel energy resource.[19] Solid Energy operates open cast lignite mines at Newvale and Ohai.
Southland contains the nation’s largest hydroelectric power station at Manapouri which is owned by Meridian Energy and powers the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter. The Manapouri project has generated much controversy from environmental groups which initiated the Save Manapouri Campaign in opposition to rising water levels in nearby lakes. The sub-national GDP of the Southland region was estimated at US$3.023 billion in 2003, 2% of New Zealand's national GDP.[20]
Tourism spending is a major factor of the Southland economy, with NZ$ 368 million being spent by visitors in 2003, of which NZ$ 92 million was spent in the Fiordland area.[21] In July, 2007 the New Zealand Government awarded oil and gas exploration permits for four areas of the Great South Basin. The three successful permit holders were ExxonMobil New Zealand, OMV and Greymouth Petroleum. [22]
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