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 […]
Read More >Invercargill City Councillor resigns
Invercargill City Councillor Nigel Skelt has resigned from his role on Council. Council Chief Executive Michael Day said he received Mr Skelt’s resignation on Thursday night. “In the event of the resignation of any elected member at this stage of the term, the Local Electoral Act 2001 requires a by-election to be held. “Council will […]
Read More >Comic talent on display at Kapow! The Great Comic Art Show
In need of a superhero? Kapow! may be just what you need. The team at He Waka Tuia have teamed up with Greenlight Innovations and Whare Tuapua to present Kapow! The Great Comic Art Show, held at Whare Taupua/Rest Room gallery on Forth St between 4 May and 3 June. Greenlight managing director Leon Hartnett […]
Read More >Invercargill to mark coronation with tree planting
Invercargill will mark the King’s Coronation by planting a Rimu in Queens Park’s Ron Petrie NZ Plant Garden. Invercargill City Council, along with other councils throughout Aotearoa, has been invited to take part in the national celebration and commmoration of the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla by the Department […]
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