Southlanders now have the opportunity to provide input into the public transport plan, which is out for consultation until 5pm, Monday 12 April 2021. The draft Southland Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-31 sets the future direction of public transport in Invercargill and the wider Southland region. Although transport is a regional council responsibility, the public […]
Read More >ILT By-Election nominations open now
Nominations are open now for the ILT By-Election. Former Invercargill Licensing Trust board member Mike Mika resigned in February after being appointed as a District Court Judge, creating a vacancy on the six-person board. ILT Chief Executive Chris Ramsay said the by-election created an opportunity for someone to become part of a vibrant organisation. “Our […]
Read More >ICC Releases reports relating to HOLDCO
On February 9, two reports relating to HOLDCO Uncalled Capital were considered at a Performance, Policy and Partnerships Committee meeting. One of the resolutions made during the meeting was to publicly release the reports. The recommendations within the reports were all resolved by the PPP Committee and later adopted by Council. This means that debt […]
Read More >Community Wellbeing Fund round one allocations
The Community Wellbeing Fund launched December 2020 had a successful first round allocating $132,125 to a diverse selection of community organisations. The new fund replaces the four previous Invercargill City Council funds; Iconic Events Fund, Development Events Fund, Neighbourhood Fund and the Community Grants Fund. The total annual fund allocation available is $500,000, with six […]
Read More >Rūnaka Unveils Taonga For City Library
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust staff member and kaiwhakairo (carver) Greg Houkamau has spent eight months carving Tāne-te-Wānanga-ā-Rangi for the Invercargill Public Library, which was unveiled in a blessing ceremony this morning. The carving was unveiled and blessed by Kai Tahu Rūnaka representative Michael Skerrett in front of a group of invited guests including […]
Read More >Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan consultation opens
Invercargill City Council is reviewing, and proposing amendments to its Environmental Reserves Omnibus Management Plan 2011–2021. The Environmental Reserves Management Plan shows how Council cares for and maintains the reserves in our city and wider district to ensure they can be used and enjoyed by visitors and community members alike while protecting and preserving the […]
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