Anyone wanting to get their hands on a piece of Invercargill theatre memorabilia or equipment will soon have the opportunity at the Civic Theatre’s first ever Stage Sale. Up for grabs are items that are normally found on, above or backstage, such as theatrical lighting and sound equipment, props, office furniture, costumes, fabric and vintage […]
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Invercargill’s latest Poppy Place to be unveiled as part of Heritage Month
Invercargill City Council is commemorating a south Invercargill soldier who fought in World War I with a Poppy Place sign depicting his name. On Friday 3 March, a new street sign with a red poppy on it will be unveiled at a south Invercargill housing development in McQuarrie St called Scully Place after Company Sergeant […]
Read More >Flying poppies created in Invercargill
Invercargill residents created more than 30 hand-made poppies to add to a special banner being flown around the country to commemorate ANZAC Day. A national fundraiser, The Poppy Flight aimed to bring together remembrance and hope for the future, with proceeds going to the RSA and the Starship Foundation. More than 30 volunteer pilots throughout […]
Read More >Chance to chat to Councillors about Our Roadmap to Renewal
Invercargill residents will have a chance to chat to Councillors about the proposed Roadmap to Renewal at special Long-Term Plan consultation events in the coming weeks. The first event will be a round table discussion with Councillors Darren Ludlow and Lesley Soper at the Kennington Kennel Club tomorrow from 6pm until 8pm, followed by a […]
Read More >Rūnaka Unveils Taonga For City Library
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust staff member and kaiwhakairo (carver) Greg Houkamau has spent eight months carving Tāne-te-Wānanga-ā-Rangi for the Invercargill Public Library, which was unveiled in a blessing ceremony this morning. The carving was unveiled and blessed by Kai Tahu Rūnaka representative Michael Skerrett in front of a group of invited guests including […]
Read More >Grand re-opening for Feldwick Gates this Saturday
Everyone’s invited to the grand re-opening of Feldwick Gates at the entrance to Queens Park, Invercargill this Saturday. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Leisure and Recreation Steve Gibling said both elected members and Council staff were delighted to be able to welcome visitors and residents alike to the celebrations, after the gates were closed for […]
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