Aluminium exports from Southland have hit a new high, driven by soaring global prices. The region’s ports and freight networks are operating at full capacity as demand for the metal grows. The surge follows a sharp increase in aluminium prices, which has boosted export revenues to over $2.2 billion. Local producers are ramping up production to meet international demand, leading to increased activity at docks and transport hubs. This economic shift is reshaping Southland’s industrial landscape, with more jobs and investment flowing into the sector. The trend highlights the region’s growing role in New Zealand’s export economy.