A range of talented artists from around Aotearoa, including a five-year-old, will have their work on display at the first annual ILT Murihiku Art Awards this year. In previous years, the Invercargill Public Art Gallery held the Spring Exhibition, while the Southland Arts Society hosted the ILT Art Awards. Invercargill Public Art Gallery and He […]
Read More >Invercargill airport terminal renamed in honour of Sir Tim Shadbolt
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s significant contribution to Invercargill has been recognised, as an airport terminal in the southern city was permanently bestowed with his name. The Sir Tim Shadbolt Terminal at Invercargill Airport was officially unveiled today at a private event. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark said the name change was a fitting tribute to Sir Tim. […]
Read More >Community feedback on museum budget heard
Public consultation on the final budget for Southland’s new museum has wrapped up, with 280 submissions received. Invercargill City Council opened submissions for the Te Unua Museum of Southland Consultation: Funding the Vision last month. The community was invited to share its views on four options to address a budget shortfall in the Council’s project […]
Read More >First section of Branxholme pipeline now operational
Clean drinking water is now flowing through the newly commissioned northern section of the Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade. Last month, engineers gave the green light to activating the section of new pipeline between Pomona Road and Myers Reserve, linking in to the Waikiwi Reservoir. It is a significant step forward for the project, which will provide […]
Read More >Council encourages mindful parking as Central Government’s infringement fee increase comes into effect
Invercargill City Council is encouraging vehicle users to be mindful of their parking as Central Government increases parking infringement fees across the motu. As of October 1, fees will increase an average of 70 percent for overstaying and inconsiderate parking. This only applies to Council-operated parking areas. Manager Environmental Services Gillian Cavanagh said the last […]
Read More >Paper-based artworks offer glimpse into Aotearoa New Zealand’s past at He Waka Tuia
Paper-based collection items are now on display at He Waka Tuia for the first time since the pieces moved to Te Pātaka Taoka Southern Regional Collections Storage Facility. Papier Graphica is an exhibition displaying Southland’s heritage through a selection of paper-based art and objects from Te Kupeka Tiaki Taoka: Southern Regional Collections Trust. He Waka […]
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