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 >Crafternoon Tea celebrates 10th anniversary
For 10 years, the Crafternoon Tea gatherings at the Invercargill Public Library have been pulling in craft enthusiasts from around the city for a bit of conversation, crafts and a cup of tea. The group is set to celebrate this milestone with an exhibition showcasing a decade of crafting at the end of March and […]
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 >Glass recycling proposal aimed at waste reduction
Residents are being asked whether Invercargill City Council should push ahead with a plan to introduce new glass recycling bins to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill. The proposal is included in the Council’s draft Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34, which is now open for public feedback. Residents can have their say on […]
Read More >Traffic signals to make Invercargill intersection safer given the green light
A new set of traffic signals to make an Invercargill intersection safer has been given the tick of approval from Invercargill City Councillors. At their Infrastructure Committee meeting on March 5, councillors agreed to proceed with safety improvements at the intersection of Invercargill’s Yarrow and Lindisfarne streets – a project partially funded through Waka Kotahi’s […]
Read More >Film screenings to pay tribute in lead-up to ANZAC Day
Invercargill’s Civic Theatre is set to commemorate ANZAC Day this year with a series of special movie screenings. Invercargill City Council Venues Manager Jason Wade said the screenings, set to be held in the theatre’s Wikitoria Room, follow the successful showings of classic films during the inaugural Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret in 2023. “The […]
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