Marcus Lush has been elected to the Invercargill City Council, after voting in the by-election closed at midday today. Progress results show Mr Lush has been the successful candidate with 7003 votes out of the 13,991 votes which have been counted thus far. Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said Mr Lush received more than half […]
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Entries open for this year’s ICC Surf to City
The ICC Surf to City is Southland’s largest participation event, regularly attracting about 3000 walkers, runners, and cyclists. This year it will be held on Sunday March 14. The event is a great opportunity for families, friends, and workmates to get active together and have some fun. There are three distances to choose from (12km, 6km, and […]
Read More >Grand re-opening for Feldwick Gates facelift
Everyone’s invited to join in the family fun at the grand re-opening of Feldwick Gates! On Saturday, 27 February, between 10am and 2pm, there will be a formal opening, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony before the space will be filled with activities, including facepainting, games, food trucks, and entertainment. The Feldwick Gates area has […]
Read More >ICC By-election voting still open in Covid-19 Level 2
During COVID-19 alert level 2 you can still cast your vote for the ICC By-election. Please remember to observe social distancing when dropping you vote in and remember to scan in with the QR Code or to sign in. We have hand sanitiser at each ballot box to help ensure your safety. Remember you can […]
Read More >ICC by-election: Last day to post your vote
Today is the last day for posting votes in the Invercargill City By-Election to make sure they arrive in time to be counted. Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said there was still plenty of time for anyone who missed the postal deadline to drop their vote off in person. “If you haven’t quite managed to […]
Read More >Collaboration underway on governance Action Plan
Invercargill City Council is pushing ahead with its Governance Review Action Plan, with the project’s Governance Group this week confirming a timeline of activities and the tasks of five working groups. The Governance Group, which includes the Council’s two new External Appointees, the Deputy Mayor, a Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) representative and an Independent […]
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