Voting papers are on their way to enrolled voters as voting opens for the 2022 local body elections. Voting is open for Invercargill City Council, Bluff Community Board and the Invercargill Licensing Trust, as well as Southland District Council, Environment Southland and Gore District Council. Enrolled voters will receive their papers in the post and […]
Read More >Tame Iti named as guest artist for Invercargill’s Spring Exhibition
Artist Tame Iti has been named guest artist for the 2022 Annual Spring Exhibition at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill. Iti (Tūhoe) is most well-known for his involvement in protests against the Vietnam War, apartheid in South Africa, as well as many Māori protest actions. He has also given a TEDx Talk, held art exhibitions, […]
Read More >City Streets completion date decided
Updated programming means there is now a clear picture of the rest of the City Streets project timeline. Invercargill City Council has been upgrading the inner-city streets to create attractive streetscape connections between the Invercargill Central development, HWR Tower and Langlands Hotel developments. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Finance and Assurance Michael Day said updated […]
Read More >Council marks passing of Her Majesty The Queen
Invercargill City Council is preparing to officially mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. It was announced by Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at Balmoral. His Worship the Mayor Tim Shadbolt was the first to sign the city’s condolences book at Council’s Civic Administration […]
Read More >Council takes steps to develop Sandy Point Domain Master Plan
Invercargill City Council is taking steps to develop a 30-50 year Master Plan for the future of the Sandy Point Domain. The Master Plan will establish a long-term plan for Sandy Point Domain’s future use, asset renewal, and development, helping to guide future funding decisions, while maintaining its role as a recreation hub for the […]
Read More >Special ceremony to be held for new citizens
Invercargill City Council is preparing to hold a special citizenship event for those that missed out on celebrating in the Council Chambers due to Covid. The event is part of Te Wiki o Manaaki Welcoming Week, which runs from 9-18 September. The week is an annual celebration of the inclusivity and diversity of Invercargill, and […]
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