Todd & Co Realty, Southland’s longest-standing locally owned real estate firm, is celebrating 160 years of continuous service to the region this month (Sept).

Founded in 1865 when William Todd, great-grandfather of the current William (Bill) Todd, was first issued his auctioneer’s licence, the company has been a cornerstone of Southland’s property landscape for generations.

In 2011 the real estate business was sold to Mike and Helen McCurdy.

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Todd & Co Realty general manager Charlotte Murch, who is also the McCurdy's daughter, said the company was proud to continue to be a family business.

The team now covers not only Invercargill, but also communities right across the province, including Te Anau, Winton and Stewart Island, she said.

Murch said the company had been proud to stand alongside Southlanders through decades of change, growth, and opportunity.

Kathryn Hishon, the company’s Fiordland-based salesperson, said it was a privilege to be part of a brand with 160 years of history in Southland.

“Living and working in Te Anau, I see every day how special this region is."

"This milestone isn’t just about looking back — it’s about carrying that legacy forward and continuing to serve our communities with the same dedication and pride.”

Todd & Co Realty as it is today. Photo: Supplied

To mark 160-years of business, Todd & Co Realty is running a Supreme Southland Giveaway, which includes some of the region’s finest goodies.

Prizes include a night’s accommodation in Te Anau, Stag Family pass and a selection of some of Southland's finest produce including Stewart Island salmon, Seriously Good chocolate and Southland honey, lamb, sausages and pies.

CLICK HERE to enter.

Entries close at 9:00am on Friday, September 26, with winners announced later that day.

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