Bin inspections to ensure the people of Invercargill and Southland are recycling correctly are back. WasteNet Southland Director Fiona Walker said starting on 10 February, inspections of yellow bins would resume through the Invercargill City and Southland District boundaries. It followed similar moves in areas such as Dunedin, Auckland, and Christchurch, she said. “The programme […]
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Keeping the CBD smoke and vapefree this summer
With the summer sun shining, and Invercargill’s inner-city set to see an increase in foot traffic, we’re reminding people to keep this area smoke and vapefree. Invercargill City Council Manager Environmental Services Gillian Cavanagh said with more people expected to be out and about during the summer months, it was important to remember that there […]
Read More >State Highway roadworks coming for inner-city
Motorists are being encouraged to plan ahead, as Invercargill’s inner-city thoroughfares are set to undergo a facelift. The work, being carried out by Highways South, is expected to begin this week and will run until late March. It will take place at night between 6pm and 6am, to reduce disruption for road users and businesses. […]
Read More >Customers reminded to request property records early during holiday season
With the flurry of summer real estate activity, Invercargill City Council is reminding people to factor in enough time when requesting property files as the holiday season approaches. The Local Government Official Information and Meeting Act (LGOIMA) stipulates there must be a pause of the statutory clock over the holiday break, between 20 December and […]
Read More >Christmas shoppers urged to follow parking rules
Christmas shoppers are being reminded to follow parking rules when out and about this holiday season. Invercargill City Council Manager Environmental Services Gillian Cavanagh said people were encouraged to keep parking rules – including ensuring they were not parking incorrectly, such as on yellow lines, over driveways, or in mobility parks without a permit – […]
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 […]
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