Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle is set to leap out of a plane for a good cause. Cr Biddle has accepted the challenge to skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation, a brave decision considering she is not a fan of heights. “I struggle with heights, looking out the window from the top of the admin building […]
Read More >Month: November 2019
Saniya’s dedication to safer communities recognised
Invercargill City Council’s Community Development Officer, Saniya Thompson, has been recognised for her commitment to helping Southland create safer communities. While attending the Safe Communities National Hui in Wellington earlier this week, Saniya was announced as a Safe Communities Foundation New Zealand (SCFNZ) Safe Community Award winner, “in recognition of the outstanding leadership and support […]
Read More >Cemetery tours a success
By Ricky Mulqueen Cemetery Team Leader On Sunday the Bluff History Group led a tour of Old Bluff Cemetery as part of our Cemeteries and Crematoria Week events. About 100 people turned up and were divided into two groups, with local historian Jan Mitchell and Bluff Maritime Museum Curator Trish Birch taking the tours. We […]
Read More >Feedback on Council’s LGOIMA practices called for
The Chief Ombudsman recently commenced a self-initiated investigation into the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) policies and practices within our Council. As part of this, Council staff have been asked to complete a survey regarding internal practices. The Ombudsman also wants to hear from the public about their experiences with ICC […]
Read More >Christmas in the CBD is coming!
Invercargill’s City Centre will be a hive of Christmas activity on Saturday 7th of December 2019 when Esk Street is closed to traffic and hosts the City Centre Christmas Festival and Market from 10am to 1:30pm. We are currently seeking expressions of interest for stallholders and food trucks for the event. You can register HERE. […]
Read More >Waihopai named most improving river
The Waihopai River was awarded the Supreme Award for Most Improved River at the New Zealand River Awards 2019 in Wellington last night. Environment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell said a lot of work was being done in this river catchment, but also across Southland to improve our waterways. “I’m extremely proud to receive this award […]
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