Invercargill City Council will proceed with its new museum as planned. Between August 23 and September 23, Invercargill City Council consulted with the community on options to address a budget shortfall in the project to build Te Unua Museum of Southland. The four options outlined were moving ahead with the full scope of design for […]
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Committees calling for new youth representatives
Want to help support awesome projects across our city? Invercargill City Council is looking for two new youth representatives to join the Community Wellbeing Fund Committee, and the Creative Communities Fund Committee. Councillor Trish Boyle – Chair of the Community Wellbeing Fund Committee – said that the positions were a great opportunity to play a […]
Read More >Winners of first ILT Murihiku Art Awards announced
The winners of the first ILT Murihiku Art Awards have been announced at a private opening and can be now seen at an exhibition displayed at He Waka Tuia. The Supreme Winner is James Yau for Horse. Christchurch-based curator and guest judge Jane Wallace said she chose this artist as the winner for his ability […]
Read More >Invercargill City Council backs Dunedin Hospital campaign
Invercargill City Councillors have resolutely backed the ‘They Save, We Pay’ campaign for Dunedin Hospital, standing united in the fight for essential healthcare services. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the proposed budget overspend cuts to the Dunedin Hospital project would impact more than just the people of Dunedin and Otago. “The Dunedin Hospital provides a […]
Read More >ILT Murihiku Art Awards exhibition to debut with 65 works of art
A range of talented artists from around Aotearoa, including a five-year-old, will have their work on display at the first annual ILT Murihiku Art Awards this year. In previous years, the Invercargill Public Art Gallery held the Spring Exhibition, while the Southland Arts Society hosted the ILT Art Awards. Invercargill Public Art Gallery and He […]
Read More >Invercargill airport terminal renamed in honour of Sir Tim Shadbolt
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s significant contribution to Invercargill has been recognised, as an airport terminal in the southern city was permanently bestowed with his name. The Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal at Invercargill Airport was officially unveiled today at a private event. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the name change was a fitting tribute to Sir Tim. […]
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