In light of the Government’s Three Waters Review, Otago and Southland councils have been discussing whether a collaborative approach to water services delivery (drinking water, storm water and wastewater) could benefit Otago and Southland communities and the environment. To explore what options may be viable for the future delivery of 3 Waters services, the councils […]
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Council achieves AA+ credit rating
The Invercargill City Council’s credit rating is the highest possible, according to a leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings. Fitch announced earlier this week that Council’s rating had improved from AA to AA+, and confirmed the outlook was stable. The upgrade follows Fitch’s assessment of the Council’s improving fiscal performance and […]
Read More >Council committed to City Block Development
The Invercargill City Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the City Block Development, following the withdrawal of one of the project’s investors. On Tuesday afternoon, Council received confirmation that Geoff Thomson had withdrawn from the development, and will make no further investment. However, Mr Thomson has offered to leave his previous investments in HWCP for […]
Read More >Deputy Mayor to jump out of a plane for charity
Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle is set to leap out of a plane for a good cause. Cr Biddle has accepted the challenge to skydive for the Graeme Dingle Foundation, a brave decision considering she is not a fan of heights. “I struggle with heights, looking out the window from the top of the admin building […]
Read More >Cemetery tours a success
By Ricky Mulqueen Cemetery Team Leader On Sunday the Bluff History Group led a tour of Old Bluff Cemetery as part of our Cemeteries and Crematoria Week events. About 100 people turned up and were divided into two groups, with local historian Jan Mitchell and Bluff Maritime Museum Curator Trish Birch taking the tours. We […]
Read More >Feedback on Council’s LGOIMA practices called for
The Chief Ombudsman recently commenced a self-initiated investigation into the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) policies and practices within our Council. As part of this, Council staff have been asked to complete a survey regarding internal practices. The Ombudsman also wants to hear from the public about their experiences with ICC […]
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