A special community event like no other is coming to Deveron Street this November to help explore opportunities and experiment with innovation in Invercargill’s streetscape The Deveron Detour will be on in Deveron Street, between Gala and Yarrow Streets, between 10.30am and 2pm on Sunday, November 1. Roading Manager Russell Pearson said the event is […]
Read More >Council secures funding to innovate streets
Invercargill City Council has been successful in its application for funding for three special projects which will bring the chance to truly innovate the city’s streets. About $400,000 has been awarded to Council from the Waka Kotahi Innovating Streets pilot fund. Roading Manager Russell Pearson said the Innovating Streets fund was all about offering Council […]
Read More >Curious tales of the dead during Cemeteries and Crematoria Week
On November 14, 1861, the first recorded burial took place at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. Since then thousands of people have been laid to rest at our cemeteries and crematorium, leaving behind stories that add to our collective history. Residents will have the opportunity to discover some of these stories when the Invercargill City Council hosts […]
Read More >Change to library hours
From Monday 2 November the weekday opening hours at the Invercargill Public Library will be changing to close one hour earlier at 6:00pm. Opening times during the weekends, and at the Bluff Public Library and Leven Street Car Park remain unchanged. Monday 9:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday 9:00am – 6:00pm Wednesday 9:00am – 6:00pm Thursday 9:00am […]
Read More >Mayor appoints Nobby Clark to Deputy Mayor role
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 […]
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