Invercargill’s Queens Park is set to get a little brighter in the coming weeks, as hundreds of daffodil bulbs have been planted in partnership with the Invercargill Loss and Grief Centre. In an area now known as Memory Lane, Parks staff have planted over 850 daffodil bulbs which had been donated by the Loss and […]
Read More >New Tuatara Trail connects old and new enclosures in Queens Park
Visitors on the hunt for the new home of the tuatara now have a fun and informative way to explore Queens Park via the city’s latest attraction, the Tuatara Trail. Invercargill City Council has today announced the opening of the Tuatara Trail, a walking route connecting the former home of the tuatara at the Southland […]
Read More >Tree harvesting works to start at Sandy Point Domain
Invercargill City Council is set to proactively harvest trees in the Sandy Point Domain. The works are guided by the Council’s Tree Plan 2020, which details Council’s long-term strategy in ensuring the sustainability of trees and the safety of the public throughout the city through responsible management. Council Parks Performance Manager Kate Gough said the […]
Read More >Invercargill City Council adopts 2024-2034 Long-term Plan
The Invercargill City Council’s 2024-2034 Long-term Plan was formerly adopted by Councillors today (27 June 2024). Following feedback from the community regarding the rising cost of living, Councillors approved an average rate increase of 9.88% for the 2024/2025 year. Councillors also approved a provision of $7.7 million of rates funded borrowing to replace Elderly Persons’ […]
Read More >Mayor makes changes to Council Committees and Chairs
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has made changes to the Council’s governance structure, following his mid-term review. The changes, which are set to come into effect on 1 July 2024, will see changes to existing Council committee structures and the appointment of two new Chairs. The committees will be: Risk and Assurance, Infrastructure and Projects, Community […]
Read More >Popular kid’s PLAY exhibitions returns to inspire creativity at He Waka Tuia
Get ready to dive into a realm of creativity and imagination with He Waka Tuia’s wildly popular PLAY exhibition set to return. PLAY 3.0 is back and better than ever for the third year running. This year’s exhibition includes nine interactive zones designed to get the grey matter working in the young and young at […]
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