The Invercargill city council received a request from Habitat from Humanity to exchange part of the land which is destined to became a mixed model of residential housing.
A Southland farmer burst into tears when he heard he was discharged without conviction on charges brought by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
Southland leaders have received a note from Finance Minister Grant Robertson confirming his "willingness" to host a further meeting to discuss the region’s future.