Te Wahi Tākaro o Motupōhue Adventure Park, Bluff’s latest recreational facility, will officially open to the public on Saturday 23 November. Located on Motupōhue Bluff Hill, the park features over 10km of mountain biking and walking trails, catering to a wide range of skill levels and abilities. Invercargill City Council Manager Parks and Recreation Caroline […]
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Artist in residence to show her fresh perspective of Southland in new He Waka Tuia exhibition
A Southland visitor’s perspective of the region will be on display in the form of a series of artworks for the latest exhibition at He Waka Tuia. Auckland-based artist Nour Hassan was awarded the Southland Art Foundation’s William Hodges Fellowship for 2024 and has spent the better part of the year being inspired by all […]
Read More >Earthquake strengthening work to be carried out at Surrey Park Grandstand
The Surrey Park Grandstand is in line to be given a facelift. Originally built in 1964, the Invercargill City Council will undertake earthquake strengthening work at the grandstand. The project will be carried out by Amalgamated Builders Ltd. Council Manager for Parks and Recreation Caroline Rain said the upgrade would ensure the grandstand met user […]
Read More >Water Safety Month efforts aimed at tamariki
Splash Palace is reaching out to the tamariki of Invercargill in a bid to raise awareness this Water Safety Month. Invercargill City Council Aquatic Services Manager Stephen Cook said with summer fast approaching, it was vital for whānau to stay safety conscious when enjoying a splash – either in the pool, on the coast, or […]
Read More >Council pleased with AA+ credit rating
Invercargill City Council’s economic outlook has garnered an AA+ rating from leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings. Councillor Lesley Soper, chair of Council’s Finance and Policy committee, said the rating reflected Fitch’s affirmation of Council’s financial performance. “It’s excellent news, and will further solidify Invercargill City Council’s reputation as a solid […]
Read More >Sod-turning celebrated at Te Unua Museum of Southland
The next phase of work on Te Unua Museum of Southland was celebrated at a special sod-turning event in Invercargill. The event was attended by elected members, key stakeholders including funding partners and contractor Naylor Love, mana whenua, various community organisations from throughout Southland, and those within the region’s culture and heritage sector. Invercargill City […]
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