Invercargill City Council is once again meeting statutory requirements for Land Information Memorandum (LIM) applications, after an unprecedented surge in demand caused some delays earlier this year. Council Manager Planning and Building Services Anne Duncan said a buoyant property market, as well as changes to lending requirements, had put significant pressure on LIM and property […]
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Council and Rūnaka formalise partnership for development of Te Unua Museum of Southland
Mahi to bring the stories of Murihiku to life is well underway, after Invercargill City Council and Waihōpai Rūnaka formalised an agreement to collaborate on developing Te Unua Museum of Southland. Waihōpai Rūnaka is working with Council on behalf of Kāi Tahu Kā Rūnaka ki Murihiku (which includes Awarua, Waihōpai, Ōraka-Aparima, and Hokonui Rūnaka) to […]
Read More >Keeping the CBD smoke and vapefree this summer
With the summer sun shining, and Invercargill’s inner-city set to see an increase in foot traffic, we’re reminding people to keep this area smoke and vapefree. Invercargill City Council Manager Environmental Services Gillian Cavanagh said with more people expected to be out and about during the summer months, it was important to remember that there […]
Read More >State Highway roadworks coming for inner-city
Motorists are being encouraged to plan ahead, as Invercargill’s inner-city thoroughfares are set to undergo a facelift. The work, being carried out by Highways South, is expected to begin this week and will run until late March. It will take place at night between 6pm and 6am, to reduce disruption for road users and businesses. […]
Read More >Council pleased with AA+ credit rating
Invercargill City Council’s economic outlook has garnered an AA+ rating from leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings. Councillor Lesley Soper, chair of Council’s Finance and Policy committee, said the rating reflected Fitch’s affirmation of Council’s financial performance. “It’s excellent news, and will further solidify Invercargill City Council’s reputation as a solid […]
Read More >Council makes decision on Te Unua Museum of Southland funding
Invercargill City Council will proceed with its new museum as planned. Between August 23 and September 23, Invercargill City Council consulted with the community on options to address a budget shortfall in the project to build Te Unua Museum of Southland. The four options outlined were moving ahead with the full scope of design for […]
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