The Hits - Southland 98.8FM

12/06/2026

Super proud to be sponsors of this category 👏 good luck to all the finalists.

Finalists announcement!
The Hits Production Excellence Award Finalists are below
This award goes to an individual who demonstrates exceptional dedication and skill in bringing artistic endeavours to life behind the scenes.
Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:
✨ Tony Parish
✨ Jersey Rhein
✨ Deow .1
✨ Chris Herman
✨ Brian Pay
✨ Dwayne Carey .carey
Your expertise, commitment, and hard work help make creativity visible for all to enjoy.
🎟️ Early Bird tickets are now available. With last year's awards selling out, we encourage you to book early.
Find tickets and full event details at www.artsmurihiku.co.nz
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The Hits - Southland 98.8FM

12/06/2026

BEST HAIRDRESSER IN INVERCARGILL!

After so many nominations, comments and votes, it's great to announce our winner of the BEST HAIRDRESSER IN INVERCARGILL is .....

Annmarie Paterson from Vault Hair in Spey Street!

One of the fab clients who nominated Annmarie was getting her hair done when we popped in to give the great news! How cool!

Congrats again Annmarie! A fiercely fought BEST OF!

Thanks to Invercargill Airport for bringing is THE BEST OF...

Next week, the Best Customer Service 😀

12/06/2026

FISH N CHIP FRIDAY WINNERS!

Congrats to the team at Phoenix Services Invercargill who scored our final Fish N Chip Friday thanks to KIWI SKIPS

Enjoy the yummy feed from Harbour Fish 😛

11/06/2026

FISH N CHIP FRIDAY WINNERS! 🍟

Congrats to the team at Karl Boniface Plumbing, who scored last Friday's Fish 'n Chip Feed thanks to the team at KIWI SKIPS!

We hope you enjoyed the extra fresh feed from Harbour Fish

Keep your eyes peeled to find out which local team has won our final lunch, and will be enjoying a fish 'n chip friday tomorrow!!

11/06/2026

Great to have Southern Steel players Jess Milne & Renee Savai'inaea in to chat with shorty Wal 🙂

Good luck for the big sold-out game against the Tactix on Sunday!

10/06/2026

We love SUPRISES so let's surprise an awesome teacher!!

We have so many amazing teachers in Southland and after lots of nominations and votes, we got to pop in and surprise the winner of our Thank a Teacher promo thanks to NumberWorks'nWords Invercargill !!

Congrats to Lexiarna Russell at Southland Girls' High School!!

Enjoy the well deserved Flowers and Gift basket.

And also Carys who nominated Miss Russell and scored for herself a free Term's tuition at NumberWorks'nWords Invercargill 😀

09/06/2026

Subway Shout Winners!

Congrats to Becky & the team at Child, Adolescent and Family Services at the Southland Hospital who have scored this weeks Subway Shout thanks to Subway South City!

Enjoy! 🥖🥖🥖🍪

08/06/2026

Subway Shout Time!

Keen for Subway for Tuesday lunch for your workplace? 🥖🥖🍪🍪

Comment below with your workplace and you'll be in the draw to have a platter of Subway and some Subway cookies for lunch on Tuesday thanks to Subway South City!

08/06/2026

The 2026 Emerson’s Dunedin Marathon is back, and registration is now OPEN!

If you’re ready to hit the pavement and take on the 46th annual Dunedin Marathon, comment below to for a chance to win a free marathon entry!

Plus, be listening to Wal's show every day this week for more chances to win.

07/06/2026

FINAL CHANCE to win your workplace a fish 'n chip shout!

The Hits Southland has teamed up with our mates at KIWI SKIPS for a FINAL WEEK to shout one lucky workplace a tasty Harbour Fish lunch this Friday!

Comment your workplace below to get in the draw.

Kiwi Skips provides reliable commercial waste and recycling solutions for businesses across Southland — with flexible servicing, scheduled collections, and local support when you need it.