After an almost decade-long hiatus, Invercargill City Council’s Civic Awards are back – and nominations for 2024 recipients are now open. Council handed out 73 civic awards honours between 1984 and 2016, and in 2023, Councillors agreed to reinstate the awards, with this year marking the return of the honours to the city. Mayor Nobby […]
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Public alerted to Council imposter calls
Invercargill City Council is warning residents to be aware of callers impersonating Council staff, after a scam call was reported by an Invercargill ratepayer this week. Council Group Manager Community Engagement and Corporate Services Trudie Hurst said a resident received a call from a blocked number on Monday afternoon, claiming the person owed money to […]
Read More >Bluff residents encouraged to get involved in long-term planning process
Bluff residents keen to have their say on the future of their community are being invited to have a kōrero with Invercargill City Council as part of the Long-term Plan 2024 – 2034 process. A range of issues facing the Bluff community, from safe swimming options to the future of wastewater disposal, are on the […]
Read More >Public feedback sought on draft Roadmap for Our People
It’s time to have your say on the big projects, activities and services that you want to see happen in Invercargill and Bluff over the next 10 years. Invercargill City Council today adopted for consultation its draft Long-term Plan 2024-34 – setting out a Roadmap for Our People detailing work proposed over the next 10 […]
Read More >Airport terminal to be named in Sir Tim Shadbolt’s honour
The legacy left by former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will be recognised, with the city’s airport terminal to be renamed in his honour. Invercargill City Councillors have agreed to pay tribute to Sir Tim’s eight-term tenure, by requesting the airport terminal be renamed in tribute to his service to the city. Shadbolt was mayor […]
Read More >New Group Manager Community Spaces and Places looks forward to getting stuck into work
Invercargill is set to welcome Rex Capil as its new Group Manager Community Spaces and Places from Monday. Capil will join Invercargill City Council from Gore District Council where he served as both Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager Community Lifestyle Services. He has extensive local government experience from across New Zealand and has also […]
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