Keeping the CBD smoke and vapefree this summer

With the summer sun shining, and Invercargill’s inner-city set to see an increase in foot traffic, we’re reminding people to keep this area smoke and vapefree. Invercargill City Council Manager Environmental Services Gillian Cavanagh said with more people expected to be out and about during the summer months, it was important to remember that there […]

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State Highway roadworks coming for inner-city

Motorists are being encouraged to plan ahead, as Invercargill’s inner-city thoroughfares are set to undergo a facelift. The work, being carried out by Highways South, is expected to begin this week and will run until late March.   It will take place at night between 6pm and 6am, to reduce disruption for road users and businesses. […]

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Council pleased with AA+ credit rating

Invercargill City Council’s economic outlook has garnered an AA+ rating from leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings. Councillor Lesley Soper, chair of Council’s Finance and Policy committee, said the rating reflected Fitch’s affirmation of Council’s financial performance. “It’s excellent news, and will further solidify Invercargill City Council’s reputation as a solid […]

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Council makes decision on Te Unua Museum of Southland funding

Invercargill City Council will proceed with its new museum as planned. Between August 23 and September 23, Invercargill City Council consulted with the community on options to address a budget shortfall in the project to build Te Unua Museum of Southland. The four options outlined were moving ahead with the full scope of design for […]

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Committees calling for new youth representatives

Want to help support awesome projects across our city? Invercargill City Council is looking for two new youth representatives to join the Community Wellbeing Fund Committee, and the Creative Communities Fund Committee. Councillor Trish Boyle – Chair of the Community Wellbeing Fund Committee  – said that the positions were a great opportunity to play a […]

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Winners of The Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition chosen

The artistry of Invercargill’s budding photographers has been recognised, with the winners of the inaugural Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition announced. The competition was held throughout the summer to encourage people to explore Invercargill and Bluff. Keen photographers were encouraged to capture the special and spectacular faces, places, and spaces of Invercargill and Bluff. The competition […]

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