A litter event that drew national attention over Easter weekend became an opportunity for the community to come together to clean up a beloved recreational area in Invercargill. Local Lesley Treweek, who has been photographing birdlife at Sandy Point for about 10 years, said that she had never seen anything like the litter she spotted […]
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Ōtātara School pupils make their voices heard during Sandy Point Domain consultation
The public consultation process is a way for everybody in a community to share their thoughts, and the pupils at Ōtātara School are no exception. Invercargill City Councillors agreed during a Community Wellbeing Committee in September to release the Sandy Point Domain Masterplan. Meanwhile, engagement on the review of Council’s Sandy Point Domain Management Plan […]
Read More >Invercargill’s taonga tuatara undergo health checks
Plunket checks are a regular part of life for many Kiwi babies – and for Invercargill’s taonga tuatara, too. The city has long been home to a group of tuatara, ranging from juveniles to perhaps Invercargill’s most famous resident of all, Henry: the oldest member of our tuatara population. While his exact age is unknown, […]
Read More >Invercargill residents invited to have their say in the formation of the Donovan Park Masterplan
Invercargill City Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of Donovan Park to help establish a prolonged plan. The Donovan Park Masterplan will help inform the next 30-50 years of park use, asset renewal, and development, and help guide funding decisions. Once approved, it will inform the development of the next […]
Read More >Council seeking feedback on long-term vision for Sandy Point Domain
Invercargill City Council has called for the community to have their say on the long-term vision for the Sandy Point Domain. Invercargill City Councillors agreed at a Community Wellbeing Committee meeting on Tuesday September 12 to release the Sandy Point Domain Masterplan, and begin engagement on reviewing its Management Plan with the community. Invercargill City […]
Read More >Large tree in Queens Park toppled in stormy weather
Wild weather buffeting the deep south during the last few days caused a large mature tree to fall in Invercargill’s Queens Park, with residents asked to temporarily avoid the area. Invercargill City Council Manager – Parks and Recreation Caroline Rain said residents were asked to steer clear of area surrounding the duck pond, as staff […]
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