The Invercargill Public Library will be alive with the sound of music this weekend. Over a dozen musicians from throughout the south will be playing live, local and free at the library to celebrate NZ Music Month at Southern Junction on Saturday 27 May. Invercargill City Council Manager Customer Experience Cynthia Smith said Southern Junction […]
Read More >Invercargill residents encouraged to share aspirations for city
The community is being invited to share their aspirations for the city, as Invercargill City Council calls for people to share their thoughts on the Long-term Plan 2024-2034. The Where’s Your Heart? campaign, which will run until June 19, gives people the chance to engage with and shape Council’s plans earlier, before the formal consultation […]
Read More >Public submissions on Council electoral system now open
The Invercargill City Council is calling for public submissions on whether it should make the switch to a Single Transferrable Vote (STV) electoral process. Council is encouraging residents to have their say on how they want to see candidates – including the Mayor, Councillors, and Community Board members – elected in the future. At the […]
Read More >He Waka Tuia exhibition celebrates work of late artist Edward Bullmore
Artist Edward Bullmore is finally getting his time in the Southland spotlight with a collection of his works being on display at He Waka Tuia. Bullmore, born and raised in Balfour, was relatively well-known in the international art world, but when it came to his home, not many recognised him for his talents. He Waka […]
Read More >Nominations for Invercargill City Council by-election set to open this week
A by-election for Invercargill City Council will be held in August to fill the extraordinary vacancy left by Cr Nigel Skelt following his resignation last week. In the event of the resignation of an elected member at this stage of the term, the Local Electoral Act 2001 requires a by-election to be held. Invercargill City […]
Read More >Councillor Grant Dermody appointed as Lead Councillor for Project 1225
Invercargill City Council Councillor Grant Dermody has been appointed Lead Councillor for Project 1225, the museum rebuild project. Mayor Nobby Clark said following the resignation of Councillor Nigel Skelt, who originally fronted the project, he needed to consider which Councillor would be best equipped to take on the role. “Grant has already proven that he […]
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