He Waka Tuia’s latest exhibition will commemorate the 250th anniversary of first contact between Southern Māori and explorer and cartographer Captain James Cook. Tamatea, which starts on 26 March, marks the time between the same date in 1773 and 11 May 1773, when the crew of the Resolution sheltered in Tamatea and began to explore […]
Read More >Invercargill city water restrictions lifted
Invercargill City Council has removed its ban on unattended domestic hosing and sprinkler use in the city. Water restrictions were put in place on Saturday, 18 February when the Ōreti River flow approached 4 cubic metres per second (cumecs), the point at which Council must apply water conservation measures to protect the health of the […]
Read More >Invercargill City Holdings Ltd Annual Report released
Invercargill City Holdings Ltd’s (ICHL) Annual Report shows the investment in the Invercargill Central Ltd development is performing as expected, ICHL Chair Brian Wood says. Invercargill Central Ltd has recorded the value of shares in its current accounts, which shows ICHL’s shares are currently valued at $500,000. A total of $43.2 million was originally invested […]
Read More >Consultation on changes to fees and charges to commence
Invercargill City Council will commence consultation on changes to fees and charges from Monday 6 March. Fees and charges are set by Council for services, including animal services, housing care, hiring fees, solid waste, water and roading. Council Acting Group Manager Finance and Assurance Patricia Christie said fees and charges were one way for Council […]
Read More >Security measures considered after vandals target Stirling Point again
Further security measures at Stirling Point in Bluff will be considered after glass panelling at the viewing platform has been vandalised again, just a day after previous damage was repaired. The glass panels at the Stirling Point lookout were replaced in December after the viewing platform had been the target of vandals three times since […]
Read More >Stormwater works to close north part of Dee St
The northern end of Dee St will see significant traffic impacts during work on the stormwater main pipe network along Dee and Herbert St starting next week. Various stormwater, sewerage and water pipes throughout the city have been upgraded over the past year as part of Invercargill City Council’s ongoing three waters renewal projects. […]
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