The Invercargill City Council has today confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following on from deliberations on its Long-term plan. Elected members have today made a number of changes to the draft Long-term plan, as a result of both feedback and changes in the economic environment. These changes aim to […]
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ICC Risk and Assurance Chair to resign
The chair of Invercargill City Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee Bruce Robertson has tendered his resignation. Robertson, who became chair of the committee in 2019 said he had enjoyed his time in the role. “It has been a privilege to serve the community and the councillors through what has been an eventful period of political […]
Read More >Nominations open for Invercargill Civic Awards honours
After an almost decade-long hiatus, Invercargill City Council’s Civic Awards are back – and nominations for 2024 recipients are now open. Council handed out 73 civic awards honours between 1984 and 2016, and in 2023, Councillors agreed to reinstate the awards, with this year marking the return of the honours to the city. Mayor Nobby […]
Read More >Public alerted to Council imposter calls
Invercargill City Council is warning residents to be aware of callers impersonating Council staff, after a scam call was reported by an Invercargill ratepayer this week. Council Group Manager Community Engagement and Corporate Services Trudie Hurst said a resident received a call from a blocked number on Monday afternoon, claiming the person owed money to […]
Read More >Bluff residents encouraged to get involved in long-term planning process
Bluff residents keen to have their say on the future of their community are being invited to have a kōrero with Invercargill City Council as part of the Long-term Plan 2024 – 2034 process. A range of issues facing the Bluff community, from safe swimming options to the future of wastewater disposal, are on the […]
Read More >Public feedback sought on draft Roadmap for Our People
It’s time to have your say on the big projects, activities and services that you want to see happen in Invercargill and Bluff over the next 10 years. Invercargill City Council today adopted for consultation its draft Long-term Plan 2024-34 – setting out a Roadmap for Our People detailing work proposed over the next 10 […]
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