Crematorium to use eco-friendly urns

The Southland Crematorium has changed from plastic urns to sustainably sourced wooden urns. The new wooden urns are made in New Zealand from untreated pine sourced from sawmills that have Forest Stewardship Council ‘Chain of Custody Certification’. This means that their timber products must be from a responsibly managed forest. We believe the move away […]

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Govt Ministers hold Tiwai briefing

Southland Mayors and their Deputies, the Chair of Environment Southland and Deputy together with local iwi met with Cabinet Ministers Grant Robertson and Megan Woods in Invercargill today. Mayor of Gore District Tracy Hicks, speaking as the Chair of the Southland Mayoral Forum said the meeting was useful to update Southland on what was happening […]

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Positive uptake of recycling drop-off centre

It’s new, it’s better and it’s easier to operate.  That’s the view of customers using the new recycling centre on Mersey Street. Hamish McMurdo, General Manager Southland Disability Enterprises said the drop off centre is safer and more efficient. ‘We opened on 30 November and already people can see the difference with a new roading […]

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Proposed pathway to open Museum agreed

Invercargill City Council is pleased to have unanimously agreed on a proposed pathway forward for the city’s much-loved museum, following months of doubt, discussion, and anguish. His Worship the Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt acknowledged the community’s strong desire to see the pyramid reopened – a desire that all councillors share. Councillors have agreed to ask […]

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ICC Christmas Holiday Hours

Below are the holiday hours for Council departments over the Christmas / New Year period. If you would like more information please contact the telephone number listed. Emergencies and urgent enquiries in Invercargill and Bluff phone 03 211 1679 at any time. ICC Administration Building The Administration Building closes at 12 noon on Thursday 24 […]

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Community views sought on city centre

The Invercargill City Centre Master Plan sets out a pathway for revitalising the heart of Invercargill and we want to hear your thoughts. The Invercargill City Council’s Infrastructural Services Committee yesterday (Tuesday, 1 December) adopted the Master Plan, which aims to attract people to the city centre and create connections between new developments and existing […]

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