A proposal to help make Invercargill and Bluff more family-friendly is one of the key issues in Invercargill City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026. Public consultation on the plan opened on March 13 – and now, Council is calling for people to share their views on the future of urban play in the city. Community […]
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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 >CCTV installation begins for Invercargill and Bluff
Invercargill CBD, South City and Stirling Point in Bluff will have the majority of Stage One CCTV up and running by Christmas as work starts to help make the city safer. Council has committed $2.3 million for Stage One, to investigate and install CCTV across parts of Invercargill and Bluff after requests from the community […]
Read More >Invercargill Public Library leads the way, making accessibility a priority for all
Invercargill City Libraries and Archives has taken a major step towards inclusivity, becoming one of the first organisations in Southland to introduce the Hāpai Access Card. This nationwide initiative supports more than 1 million New Zealanders with accessibility needs, helping create a library experience where everyone, regardless of ability, feels welcome and supported. Council Libraries […]
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. […]
Read More >Council and Loss and Grief Centre partnership a blooming success
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 […]
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