The Hits - Southland 98.8FM

06/11/2025

The State of Emergency for Southland has come to an end today and we're moving into a recovery phase.
This doesn't mean a reduction in the support available - We will continue our work and collaborate with other agencies and communities to ensure Southlanders who are still dealing with the aftermath of the storm, get the support they need.
If you need support or have urgent welfare needs due to this event, or know someone who does, please reach out to us on 0800 76 88 45 or email [email protected]

Read more about the appointment Recovery Manager Rex Capil here > www.cdsouthland.nz/about-us/news-media/2025/november/10-southland-weather-event-recovery-manager-appointed

06/11/2025

Congrats to Kartsport Southland who won the Helping Hands Boost with The Hits - Southland 98.8FM and Mitre 10 MEGA Invercargill!

A $500 Mitre 10 Mega Gift Card to help them get a brand new BBQ.

They are hosting the national championships in 2027 so have lots
of planning and work on the track to do...so the BBQ will be very helpful with upcoming meets!

Enjoy and congats!!

03/11/2025

Congrats to the team at Southland Home Ventilation who have scored the Subway Shout this week from Subway South City!!

Enjoy!

We'll have another Subway Shout up for grabs next Tuesday

03/11/2025

Wanna be everyone’s favourite coworker? Here’s your chance:

The Hits Southland are teaming up with the famous Grocer Food Trailer to give one lucky Southland workplace a massive carpark lunch cookout to celebrate a year of hard mahi!

To enter, just comment the name of your workplace below - Wal could be rolling up with the trailer and helping the Grocer team serve up delicious kai to your entire office (or worksite)!

03/11/2025

Its Subway Shout time!
We can't help you with your Melbourne Cup Sweepstake, but we might be able to bring you a Subway Shout for lunch on Tuesday thanks to Subway South City!!
Nominate your workplace below for you chance to win 🥖🥖🥖🍪

03/11/2025

Yum!!

Thanks Delivereasy and Popeyes Chicken NZ for a fab lunch for the The Hits - Southland 98.8FM team!

We've got $50 Delivereasy vouchers up for grabs this week! Comment below to go in the draw!!

02/11/2025

Please stay safe team!

PARKS AND SAFETY

Southland District Council, like the other councils in Southland, is continuing to assess the scale of damage and managing waste, especially green waste, following the severe winds on Thursday 23 October.

There is ongoing concern for people cleaning up their properties and ensuring they do this safely and without injury.

All Southland District reserves remain closed until inspected. There is significant concern with public still entering into closed park and reserve areas despite media messaging of dangers.

Stay clear of damaged areas, fallen trees, and debris. Do not collect firewood or enter storm-affected sites.

There is also concern for those attempting to enter storm-damaged areas. People need to stay clear of damaged areas, fallen trees, and debris. Do not collect firewood or enter storm-affected sites.

Southland remains under a state of local emergency, which at this stage is in place until Friday 7 November.

30/10/2025

Come see The Hits - Southland 98.8FM at Couplands. Wal is broadcasting from 9am till Midday.
Heaps of amazing deals, a few giveaways and a lot of fun to be had!

29/10/2025

Morphy is running round Invercargill Central now till 1ish...or until the Popeyes Chicken NZ runs out!! Come find him, scan the code, score Popeyes!!

29/10/2025

Some crazy footage here of the damage at Queens Park! You can see why the parks are closed!!

29/10/2025

‼️ Find the Delivereasy Morphy TODAY at Invercargill Central at 11 am and WIN Popeyes Chicken NZ 🧡🍗

28/10/2025

🚨 Community Hubs Open Across Southland 🚨

If you’re needing a hot shower, a place to charge your devices, grab a cuppa, or just connect with others — there are a number of community hubs open across Southland

🟢 Invercargill
📍 ILT Stadium Southland – 7:30am–8pm
Free showers, power and WiFi

🟢 Wyndham
📍 Wyndham Camping Ground – open all week
Showers, laundry, power and kitchen
📍 Three Rivers Hotel – during pub hours. Washing machine available

🟢 Gore
📍 MLT Event Centre/Multisport Complex – 6am–8pm
Showers, hot drinks and power
📍 Gore Library – Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30am–6pm; Wed 9:30am–8pm; Sat 10am–1pm
Free power, WiFi and toilets
📍 Calvin Church – Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm
Charge devices, enjoy a cuppa, have a chat, limited WiFi

🟢 Winton
📍 Limehills Rugby Club (Centre Bush) – Showers, cooking facilities, power, water, charging
📍 VetSouth Winton – during normal hours, free showers

🟢 Riverton
📍 Riverton Rugby Club – open all week
Showers, water and WiFi

🟢 Tuatapere
📍 Tui Base Camp – open all week
Hot showers ($5)

🟢 Tokanui
📍 Tokanui Tavern – during opening hours, showers, washers, dryers, charging and bistro open

🟢 Drummond
📍 Drummond Rugby Club – check their page for hours
Power, charging and cooking facilities

🟢 Waikaia
📍 Waikaia Pub – Wed–Sun from 11:30am
Showers, washer, charging and food
📍 Waikaia Campground – open 24/7
Coin-operated showers, washing machines & dryers, kitchen, power, water
📍 Waikaka Complex – 5pm–8:30pm
Showers and power

🟢 Orepuki
📍 Orepuki Fire Station – 6am–8pm daily
Showers, water and power

🟢 Edendale
📍 Pioneer Tavern – during pub hours.
Free showers

🟢 Curio Bay
📍 CurioScape – open, cuppa and shower (small charge)
Campground nearby for cooking & laundry facilities

💚 Huge thanks to all the venues and volunteers keeping these spaces open and welcoming!

If you know someone who could use a place to recharge, please share this post so they can find their nearest hub.