Invercargill City Council is asking residents what they think about a proposal to accelerate construction of new and upgraded housing for the elderly. The proposal is included in the Council’s draft Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-34, released at the end of February for public feedback. Residents are being asked to give their views on whether […]
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Nominations open for Invercargill Civic Awards honours
After an almost decade-long hiatus, Invercargill City Council’s Civic Awards are back – and nominations for 2024 recipients are now open. Council handed out 73 civic awards honours between 1984 and 2016, and in 2023, Councillors agreed to reinstate the awards, with this year marking the return of the honours to the city. Mayor Nobby […]
Read More >Public alerted to Council imposter calls
Invercargill City Council is warning residents to be aware of callers impersonating Council staff, after a scam call was reported by an Invercargill ratepayer this week. Council Group Manager Community Engagement and Corporate Services Trudie Hurst said a resident received a call from a blocked number on Monday afternoon, claiming the person owed money to […]
Read More >New exhibitions at He Waka Tuia to explore southern environment
Two new exhibits set to open at Invercargill’s He Waka Tuia gallery are set to explore the environs of the deep south – with one from the perspective of a celebrated artist, and the other through the lens of the city’s tamariki. He Waka Tuia Manager Sarah Brown said the first exhibit, Songs of the […]
Read More >Invercargill City Mayor to have heart surgery
Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark will remain in hospital ahead of a scheduled surgery next week, following a minor heart attack on Wednesday. Mayor Clark suffered a minor heart attack on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 December, after which he attended Southland Hospital and was admitted overnight as a precaution. On Thursday morning he was […]
Read More >Invercargill City Mayor recovering after minor heart attack
Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering in hospital after suffering a minor heart attack. Following the event on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 December, Mayor Clark attended Southland Hospital and was admitted overnight as a precaution. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell said Mayor Clark was in good spirits and recovering well with no further incident […]
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