An independent company is undertaking research on Invercargill City Council’s behalf, asking about the levels of service people expect and want from Council. Research First has begun telephone surveys of a group of ratepayers who were selected to provide a diverse balance of views representing a range of ages, genders and ethnicities. Council will use […]

Invercargill City Council is delighted to be able to welcome customers back into its offices, facilities, and places people love to visit at Alert Level 2, albeit with some changes in place. Splash Palace, Invercargill Public Library, Bluff Service Centre, and the Civic Administration Building will all open their doors to the public on Thursday […]

Invercargill City Council is today making changes to a proposal regarding staff pay during COVID-19. Chief Executive Clare Hadley said following feedback from staff on the proposal, it was decided that all staff would continue to receive Pandemic Leave for the current pay period (ending Sunday 10 May). “Our proposal was made at a time […]

Council is proposing a new scheme to support people experiencing financial hardship as a result of epidemics, pandemics and natural disasters. It is proposed that this new scheme will be included within a new combined Rates postponement and remissions policy which will replace the existing separate policies. We’re also seeking feedback on our Fees and […]

Invercargill City Councillors will consider financial relief for ratepayers with a special rates postponement scheme early next week. At the first Committee-of-Council meeting, to be held on Tuesday April 28, Councillors will discuss and consider the draft Rates Postponement Remission Policy, which includes a special rates postponement scheme. The special scheme has been proposed to […]