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 […]
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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 >Council staff to move down the street
Invercargill City Council is set to move out of its building at 101 Esk St and into a temporary home within Invercargill Central and the adjacent HWR building. The temporary relocation, which was approved by elected members in August, is part of Council’s project to address the ageing Te Hīnaki Civic Building and will see […]
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 >Invercargill City Council Chambers on the move
From Tuesday 21 May, all Invercargill City Council meetings will temporarily shift to the Victoria Room in the Civic Theatre. Council Manager Governance and Legal Michael Morris said the move was prompted by building works that were being undertaken at Te Hīnaki – Civic Building in Esk St. “Council Chambers will be temporarily relocating to […]
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