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 […]
Read More >Statement from ICC External Appointee and Governance Group Chair Jeff Grant
I’ve contacted elected members today to share my thoughts on debate around our draft Media Protocols this week. I’m also reaching out to local media to share a little more background about how the protocols came to be – it’s hard to do that just in short media responses. I would like to make it […]
Read More >Grand re-opening for Feldwick Gates this Saturday
Everyone’s invited to the grand re-opening of Feldwick Gates at the entrance to Queens Park, Invercargill this Saturday. Invercargill City Council Group Manager Leisure and Recreation Steve Gibling said both elected members and Council staff were delighted to be able to welcome visitors and residents alike to the celebrations, after the gates were closed for […]
Read More >Council meetings to be live streamed
Invercargill City Council meetings will be live streamed from now on, beginning with Council on Tuesday 23 February. The Council Chamber technology has been upgraded with the latest in video and audio equipment, which brings ICC in line with other local government bodies around the country. The meetings scheduled to be streamed are Council, Performance […]
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