The work of Southland’s first registered woman architect will be showcased at He Waka Tuia’s upcoming exhibition. Monica Barham: So You’re Building: You and the Architect, exhibition champions the contribution Barham has made to art and architecture across Invercargill and New Zealand. Exhibition Collaborator, Architect Megan Rule said Barham was a world-class architect, who had […]
Read More >New Aqua Wave class makes a splash
A new fitness class held at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is making waves with members of the public. Aqua Wave is focused on getting members of the public back into physical activity in a safe and supportive environment. Council Aquatic Services Manager Stephen Cook said the idea for the Aqua Wave class had originated from conversations […]
Read More >ICC Risk and Assurance Chair to resign
The chair of Invercargill City Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee Bruce Robertson has tendered his resignation. Robertson, who became chair of the committee in 2019 said he had enjoyed his time in the role. “It has been a privilege to serve the community and the councillors through what has been an eventful period of political […]
Read More >Clean-up of Daffodil Bay highlights community spirit
A litter event that drew national attention over Easter weekend became an opportunity for the community to come together to clean up a beloved recreational area in Invercargill. Local Lesley Treweek, who has been photographing birdlife at Sandy Point for about 10 years, said that she had never seen anything like the litter she spotted […]
Read More >Nominations in for the 2024 Civic Awards
Invercargill City Council has received nine nominations for the Council’s Civic Awards, recognising unsung heroes who are making a difference in our community. Councillors agreed to reinstate the awards this year – previously, Council handed out 73 award honours between 1984 and 2016. The 2024 nominations – which closed on Friday, April 12 – spanned […]
Read More >Safety upgrades to Lindisfarne and Yarrow streets intersection to begin
Major works to improve the safety of a high-crash intersection in Invercargill will begin on Monday. The works will include the installation of a new set of traffic signals and improvements to the pedestrian crossing facilities and cycling infrastructure. It will also include new drainage, kerbs and channels, chipsealing and asphalting. Invercargill City Council Group […]
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