Changes to the New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) for dealing with liquefaction-prone land come into effect 29 November 2021. Liquefaction is a natural process where earthquake shaking increases the water pressure in the ground in some types of soil, leading to temporary loss of soil strength. It can cause significant damage to land, buildings, infrastructure […]
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Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan consultation opens
Invercargill City Council is reviewing, and proposing amendments to its Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan 2011–2021. The Environmental Reserves Management Plan shows how Council cares for and maintains the reserves in our city and wider district to ensure they can be used and enjoyed by visitors and community members alike while protecting and preserving the […]
Read More >Meeting to discuss future of Sandy Point facility
Whether you’re a boatie, a business owner, or simply keen on having a chat about the future of the water ski area at Sandy Point, you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss future options for the area. Interim Parks and Recreation Manager Michele Frey said the meeting was being called to understand whether there […]
Read More >Clean Up Week
Invercargill City Council and WasteNet are supporting Clean Up Week New Zealand, which runs 7-13 September 2020. Keep New Zealand Beautiful Trust runs Clean Up Week every year. Last year over 52,000 volunteers picked up 507,000 kilograms of litter nationwide. WasteNet is offering registered groups the ability to dispose of their collected litter for free at […]
Read More >Volunteers add boost for Fosbender Park and Plant our Population goal
More than 800 plants have been added to Fosbender Park in just one day, thanks to volunteers. As part of Council’s Plant our Population initiative, more than 40 volunteers took part in the planting day at the park on Friday 3 July. Plant our Population aims to grow our green spaces by planting the equivalent […]
Read More >Vandals damage Otatara Scenic Reserve
Invercargill City Council staff are echoing the calls of two young Otatara residents: stop damaging our reserves. Council parks rangers have been called up to repair a vandalised section of the Otatara Scenic Reserve Track after a pair of siblings shared their outrage. It is the latest incident in what has become an ongoing problem, […]
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