His Worship the Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has appointed Councillor Nobby Clark to the role of Deputy Mayor. Mayor Tim said Cr Clark’s appointment will take effect from 20 October, 2020. The Mayor’s decision will be tabled at the next meeting of Council as required by Standing Orders.
Read More >Biddle to step down from Council
Invercargill City Council Deputy Mayor Toni Biddle is today announcing that she has resigned from Council, stepping down from the table later this month. Ms Biddle said her decision was not taken lightly and it had taken some time to come to terms with. “My time at Council has been both incredibly fulfilling and, at […]
Read More >Council cleans up after wet and windy weather
Council staff and contractors are working quickly throughout the city, dealing with the fallout from wet and windy weather during the past few days. Earlier this week, high rainfall followed by wild winds compromised trees in Queens Park, while surface flooding has resulted in contractors needing to pump floodwaters from private properties in Otatara, and […]
Read More >Spooky Saturday in the city
On Saturday 31 October get your lanterns carved and your masks on, It’s time to trick or treat! This Halloween join us for a day filled with awesome activities for the whole family. 10:00am – 1:00pm Start with our trick or treat play trail. Selected retailers around the CBD will have treats in store for […]
Read More >Funding secured for war memorials
Seven war memorials will soon receive some extra special treatment, thanks to funding from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF). Invercargill City Council has received $680,000 from PGF for the restoration work on the important monuments. The Council applied for the funding when PGF offered the one-time initiative to help repair community memorials and town halls. […]
Read More >Feldwick Gates upgrade to start
One of our City’s favourite and most photogenic spots is about to get an upgrade, with work about to start at the entranceway to Queens Park – Feldwick Gates. In June, Council’s Infrastructural Services Committee agreed to give the gates and surrounding area a facelift, prompted by the need to remove some of the marcrocarpas […]
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