Queens Park has been named a bronze award-winner in the 2019 International Large Urban Parks Awards. The International Large Urban Parks Awards enable cities around the world to benchmark their performance and understand where improvements could be made. The awards are based on four main criteria: • Park Design and Layout• Features and Facilities • […]
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Winter is the season of stunning sunrises
With winter upon us the sun may not be pumping out much heat but is making up for that with spectacular sunrises. We at the Council get a great view here from the building, if you have sunrise photos you would like to add to our gallery send them to daniel.tobin@icc.govt.nz
Read More >Care urged at Sandy Point during forestry work
Forestry harvesting is beginning at Sandy Point from Monday, May 27. A speed limit of 30km/h for all gravel roads in Sandy Point will be in place for the 10 weeks this work is being carried out near Whaler’s Bay. Please take care and be aware of logging trucks on the road. Parts of the […]
Read More >Warning for people using public parks and walking tracks
UPDATE: 23 MAY The following tracks are now open to the public following last week’s closures: Otatara scenic reserve Topuni track Seaward bush The part of the estuary walkway that is used for the Te Araroa trail is open. (The bridge has been checked by an engineer and it has no damage) However, the Estuary […]
Read More >Weather Warnings for Invercargill
Motorists and pedestrians in Invercargill are being advised to take care as high winds are causing a few weather-related issues around the city. There is flooding in Otepuni Gardens, a tree on St George’s Track in Queens Park is down and the track has been closed, and flooding has also closed the Estuary Walkway. Council […]
Read More >Free barbecue installed at Russell Square
Visitors to Russell Square can now enjoy a family barbecue, thanks to an initiative from the Rotary Club of Invercargill South and Invercargill City Council.
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