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Southland Space Headquarters Construction Begins, Boosting Regional Economy

30 Jun 2026 8:16 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

Construction has started on a new $4.55 million headquarters at the Awarua Satellite Ground Station near Bluff. This project, supported by government funding, will create highly skilled jobs, boost Southland's economy, and enhance New Zealand's role in the global space…

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology General Politics Economy Employment and Labor Astronomy and Space Southland Awarua Satellite Ground Station Space Operations New Zealand Shane Jones Mark Patterson Regional Development Space Industry New Zealand Government
Critical Flood Resilience Work Begins in Southland

10 May 2026 8:40 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

A $10.8 million government loan is funding critical flood resilience work on the Mataura River in Southland. The project will protect over 7,000 people and $803 million in assets in Mataura and Gore.

Politics and Government Business General Politics State Governments Economy Environment Southland Mataura River Flood Resilience Regional Infrastructure Fund Mark Patterson Infrastructure Construction New Zealand Government