The Community Wellbeing Fund launched December 2020 had a successful first round allocating $132,125 to a diverse selection of community organisations. The new fund replaces the four previous Invercargill City Council funds; Iconic Events Fund, Development Events Fund, Neighbourhood Fund and the Community Grants Fund. The total annual fund allocation available is $500,000, with six […]
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Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan consultation opens
Invercargill City Council is reviewing, and proposing amendments to its Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan 2011–2021. The Environmental Reserves Management Plan shows how Council cares for and maintains the reserves in our city and wider district to ensure they can be used and enjoyed by visitors and community members alike while protecting and preserving the […]
Read More >Statement from ICC External Appointee and Governance Group Chair Jeff Grant
I’ve contacted elected members today to share my thoughts on debate around our draft Media Protocols this week. I’m also reaching out to local media to share a little more background about how the protocols came to be – it’s hard to do that just in short media responses. I would like to make it […]
Read More >Council meetings to be live streamed
Invercargill City Council meetings will be live streamed from now on, beginning with Council on Tuesday 23 February. The Council Chamber technology has been upgraded with the latest in video and audio equipment, which brings ICC in line with other local government bodies around the country. The meetings scheduled to be streamed are Council, Performance […]
Read More >Calling for community members to consider representation
Applications open on Monday for community members to become part of a special panel which will help decide how our city is represented by Invercargill City Council. This year, Invercargill City Council is undertaking a representation review. All New Zealand councils are required to review how they represent their communities at least every six years. […]
Read More >Marcus Lush wins seat at Invercargill City Council table
Marcus Lush has been elected to the Invercargill City Council, after voting in the by-election closed at midday today. Progress results show Mr Lush has been the successful candidate with 7003 votes out of the 13,991 votes which have been counted thus far. Deputy Electoral Officer Michael Morris said Mr Lush received more than half […]
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