Ali Harper is a master storyteller, using her voice to pay tribute to some of the most well-known names of the stage and screen. Her show Ali Sings Judy Garland – set to make its deep south debut during the inaugural Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret – is no different. The show be held on […]
Read More >Preliminary election result declared for Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council’s preliminary election results have confirmed the new Invercargill City Councillor is Steve Broad with 2760 votes. Polls for the Invercargill City Council by-election closed at midday Friday. Progress results on Friday revealed Broad had a strong lead, but this did not include some ordinary votes and special votes. Invercargill City Council Deputy […]
Read More >Invercargill City Council by-election progress results reveal lead candidate
Progress results in the Invercargill City Council by-election have put candidate Steve Broad in the lead, although it is currently too close to call officially. Polls closed at midday today, and progress results were delivered to Invercargill City Council just after midday. Progress results show Steve Broad has so far received 2293 votes, followed by […]
Read More >Invercargill’s first cabaret festival almost here
Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is almost here. The inaugural festival – set to take place in Invercargill from August 11 to August 19 – will include a smorgasbord of entertainment, from classic cabaret to traditional taonga pūoro, burlesque performances, music ranging in genre from folk to pop-soul, stand-up comedy, and even a cocktail masterclass […]
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 […]
Read More >Voting made easier by Don St pop up
With the by-election days away Invercargill City Council is hosting an after-hours voting pop-up to help busy members of the community make sure they get the chance to have their say. Council Deputy Electoral Officer and Manager Governance and Legal Michael Morris said with voting set to close this week at noon on Friday, […]
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