By Gwyneth Hyndman Our Montana-based family of four leapt on the opportunity to move to Southland in 2024 – and Invercargill became our main hub for adventure-planning, groceries, library books and park days to run off the zoomies after long hours in carseats. Sometimes you need an outsider’s perspective to appreciate where you live. Here […]
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What to expect from Council this year
There is always plenty going on around Council. Here is what you can expect to see from us in 2024: Branxholme Pipe Upgrade The replacement of more than 10km of aged pipeline began in mid-2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. It is currently in the Myers St […]
Read More >Bluff Boat Ramp update
Work is well under way for the development of the new Bluff boat ramp and floating pontoons. Crews took a break over the festive season but have dived back in on 15 January. Caissons have been installed underwater, ready for the pile sleeves and piles to be inserted. Last year, the West Jetty was demolished […]
Read More >15 things to do this summer in Bluff and Invercargill this summer
Try out a game of Disc Golf in Queens Park (discs can be hired from the Herbert St Dairy). Grab a map from He Waka Tuia and visit all of last year’s South Sea Spray art entries around town. Head along to Anderson House on a Saturday and take a walk through the rooms of […]
Read More >Gardening buffs – 22 December, longest day
Now that summer has arrived, and hopefully the good weather, this is the perfect time to get some mulch onto that garden space. Mulching helps with keeping the moisture in the soil, reduces weed growth, and will deliver some good tucker to your garden when it eventually breaks down. Some mulches you can use include […]
Read More >Exciting times ahead for Project 1225
Work is ramping up on the ambitious project that will bring a new tuatara and storage facility, and museum, to the city. The Tisbury storage facility build is finished and the official opening will take place in February 2024. A wahi tapu has taken place to bless the collection before its transfer to the facility, […]
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