Invercargill City Council has put in place an Action Plan to make governance improvements and focus on future progress for the city. The Action Plan is the result of a Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) letter highlighting concerns about governance. DIA requested assurance the Council was taking proactive measures to address the concerns and a […]
Read More >Troopersʼ Memorial restoration underway
Troopersʼ memorial is currently surrounded by scaffolding and white plastic as restoration work is carried out. Communications Advisor – Digital Media Daniel Tobin was invited to scale the scaffolding and see the work up close. STANDING next to the soldier on top of Troopersʼ memorial is one of the highlights of my year. At the […]
Read More >Meeting to discuss future of Sandy Point facility
Whether you’re a boatie, a business owner, or simply keen on having a chat about the future of the water ski area at Sandy Point, you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss future options for the area. Interim Parks and Recreation Manager Michele Frey said the meeting was being called to understand whether there […]
Read More >Strong increases for Rating Valuations
All property owners in Invercargill and Bluff will soon receive a 2020 Notice of Rating Valuation with an updated rating value for their property. This is a result of the triennial rating revaluation, carried out by Quotable Value (QV) on behalf of Invercargill City Council. The updated rating values are used as one factor to […]
Read More >Temporary recycling drop-off to close in preparation for permanent service
The temporary recycling drop-off centre located at the Invercargill Waste Transfer Station will close at end of business on Sunday 15 November in anticipation of a new permanent recycling drop-off centre reopening at Southland disAbility Enterprises. Invercargill City Council Infrastructure Group Manager Erin Moogan said the temporary drop-off area needed to close due to increasing […]
Read More >Tuatara journey up South Island to Marlborough Sounds’ homeland
Seventy-three tuatara have this week winged their way from Invercargill to their natural home in the Marlborough Sounds. The Takapourewa/Stephens Island tuatara came from Southland Museum & Art Gallery (SMAG) and have been added to wild tuatara populations at two Marlborough Sounds’ reserves. Ngāti Koata iwi, kaitiaki (guardians) of the taonga species, Kāi Tahu ki […]
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