More than 100 submissions have been received on the Southland Mayoral Forum’s proposal for a regional development agency.
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October 2 deadline for regional development feedback
With less than a week to go until the consultation period closes on the Southland Regional Development Agency proposal, Southland Mayoral Forum chair and Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks is encouraging people to get their feedback in. The agency proposal aims to form an organisation that will bring together local government, iwi, and community and […]
Read More >Business talks open doors to Chinese market
Invercargill’s civic and business leaders have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will allow Southland businesses greater access to a market of 5.8 million people in Invercargill’s sister city, Suqian, China. The document was signed in Suqian on Friday night (NZ time) after three hours of intense discussions between members of the visiting Invercargill […]
Read More >Mayors agree on development organisation
The Southland Mayoral Forum today (13 July 2017) agreed to form an organisation that will bring together local government, iwi, and community and business interests to lead regional and economic development opportunities, including tourism.
Read More >Airport design’s a winner!
Invercargill Airport has won the best Public Architecture category at the 2017 Southern Architecture Awards. It also picked up a Resene Colour Award at the event.
Read More >3.95% rates increase is lower than forecast
The Invercargill City Council this afternoon approved its 2017-2018 budget, with a rates rise of 3.95%, which is below the 4.7% proposed at the beginning of public consultation.
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