The long-standing Southland Museum and Art Gallery was farewelled in a moving poroporoaki ceremony this week, as preparations for its demolition begin. Invercargill City Council is rebuilding the museum, which is set to open in late 2026 as Te Unua Museum of Southland. With the museum collection move complete and diggers set to roll in […]
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Bluff Service Centre to make temporary move
The Invercargill City Council Bluff Service Centre will be temporarily moved into the Bluff Town Hall ahead of the demolition of the Centre’s adjacent building, the Bluff Club Hotel. The Club Hotel is set to be demolished next month to make way for the Bluff Oyster Festival in May. The Service Centre at 98 Gore […]
Read More >Feedback sought on plan to accelerate housing renewals
Invercargill City Council is asking residents what they think about a proposal to accelerate construction of new and upgraded housing for the elderly. The proposal is included in the Council’s draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34, released at the end of February for public feedback. Residents are being asked to give their views on whether […]
Read More >Input sought on our Long-term Plan as deadline approaches
Are we getting the balance right? We want your feedback by the end of the month. Invercargill City Council continues to encourage the public to have their say on the Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034, ahead of consultation closing on April 2. Issues being tackled in this plan are options for elderly persons housing, a proposed […]
Read More >Expressions of interest sought for 2024 Upstage Invercargill Festival of Cabaret
Upstage Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is gearing up for its 2024 event – and expressions of interest are sought from any community members wanting to add some spice and variety to the show this August. This year’s Upstage Invercargill will be held from August 30 to September 7 at locations around Invercargill, following the success […]
Read More >Nominations open for Invercargill Civic Awards honours
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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