A directive from the Government – shifting public transport funding away from being subsidised by rates, to a user-pays approach – is set to see bus fares in Invercargill increase. Submissions on Invercargill City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026 are now open. Among the proposed fees and charges in the draft plan is a significant […]
Read More >CCTV rollout across Invercargill and Bluff complete
Invercargill and Bluff’s new CCTV network is now live, marking a significant milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to creating safer public spaces for all residents and visitors. For stage one, Invercargill City Council committed $2.3 million to investigate and install CCTV across parts of Invercargill and Bluff after requests from the community and Police. There […]
Read More >Southland’s history revealed through items in latest He Waka Tuia exhibition Heirloom
The rich narratives of Southland history are revealed through a carefully curated collection of objects in the latest He Waka Tuia exhibition Heirloom. To coincide with Heritage Month, the He Waka Tuia team has chosen items from different Southland collections to tell the story of different families in the region. He Waka Tuia manager Sarah […]
Read More >Recipients of the 2025 Bluff Bursary named
The Bluff Community Board subcommittee has chosen six people to be the recipients of its annual Bursary for 2025. The receivers are Sian Tarrant, Thaeya Hoyle, Nathaniel Sutherland, Claire Phillipson, Nathan MacNaughton, and Irene Fowler. Bluff Community Board and subcommittee member Tammi Topi said there was a high number of candidates this year, so they […]
Read More >Splash Palace Learners Pool to receive refresh during school holidays
It’s where countless tamariki begin their swimming journey – and now, the Learners Pool at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is set for a refresh. Invercargill City Council Manager Aquatic Services Stephen Cook said the pool was in line to undergo a spruce up during the school term holidays in April. The Learners Pool would be closed […]
Read More >Residents encouraged to share views on the future of city’s Three Waters services
Invercargill residents are being urged to share their views on the future of the city’s Three Waters services: one of the key issues outlined as part of the Invercargill City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026. Options for water service delivery in the city are included alongside the draft plan, which is now open for public […]
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