Southland
Living in Southland
Southland is New Zealand’s most southern region and includes the World Heritage ranked Fiordland National Park. Rolling plains and a rugged coastline are key features of the southland landscape.
Southlanders love the gardens, beaches and trails in their backyard, with only a short drive to the slopes in the winter. Living in Southland, you may even get a chance to see the Aurora Australis or the Southern Lights .
The region's only city Invercargill offers a relaxed pace of life with wide streets, little traffic, spacious parks and gardens, striking Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and impressive sporting facilities including New Zealand’s first indoor velodrome.
Southland is an affordable place to call home with many great schools and a thriving community.
The local College Faculty
All registrars belong to a regional faculty offering social and learning events, and providing peer support. Examples of recent initiatives run by the Southland Faculty include:
- GP education weekend
- Series of CME education sessions
- Financial support to attend WellSouth CME weekend
Local medical education team
The Southland GP teachers and medical educators are supportive and collegial throughout training. They provide daily interaction and mentoring to ensure confidence throughout the training programme. By choosing to train in Southland, you will be joining a close-knit primary care community.