News
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Councillors to consider museum admission options
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandArt and CultureNewsInvercargill City Councillors are set to consider entry fee options for Te Unua Museum of Southland, as a clearer picture of a project completion timeline for the new regional museum emerges.
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Weighbridge at Invercargill Transfer Station to be replaced
Rubbish and RecyclingNewsWork to replace a weighbridge at the Invercargill Transfer Station is set to begin on Thursday, 10 September and will be ongoing for about a month.
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New online building consent system to be introduced
NewsInvercargill City Council is moving to a new online building consent system on 14 September.
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Work to craft the perfect fit for artefacts taking shape at Te Unua
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandArt and CultureHeritageNewsThe painstaking process to develop bespoke mounts for the treasured artefacts on display at Southland’s new regional museum has begun.
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Seven decades celebrated in new He Waka Tuia exhibition
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureHeritageNewsThe newest exhibition on display at He Waka Tuia will take visitors on a journey through the evolution of the visual arts, with works spanning seven decades.
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Landscaping works under way at Te Unua Museum of Southland
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandArt and CultureParks and ReservesNewsA significant programme of improvements set to create stronger connections between Te Unua Museum of Southland, Queens Park, and the inner-city.
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Art installation to be exhibited at Polyfest
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsMīharo Murihiku Polyfest will kick off soon, with this year’s event set to feature an art installation in collaboration with He Waka Tuia celebrating the power of Pasifika creatives.
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Dinner in the Spotlight to bring Southland’s food story to the stage
Art and CultureHeritageNewsFood, culture and heritage enthusiasts are being invited to celebrate the Civic Theatre's history with a unique dining experience on the stage.
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Invercargill City Council votes to submit Head Start proposal
Local government reorganisationNewsInvercargill City Council has voted to submit a proposal for a single Southland-wide unitary council through the Government's Head Start process.
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Exhibition of rangatahi art opens at Civic Theatre for the first time
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsAn exhibition celebrating the creative excellence of New Zealand students has now opened at Invercargill’s Civic Theatre.
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Council to discuss capital investment priorities for decade ahead
FinanceLong-term PlanNewsWork on the next Long-term Plan is well underway, with elected members set to confirm an interim position on the city’s capital infrastructure programme for the decade ahead.
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Council progresses work on Head Start proposal
Local government reorganisationNewsInvercargill City Council has agreed to continue developing a proposal for one Southland council through the Government's Head Start process.
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Pomona St Playground upgrade encourages new ways to play
PlayParks and ReservesNewsA newly upgraded playground in South City has reopened to the public, revealing a host of innovative play features not previously seen in Invercargill’s neighbourhood parks.
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Council to consider next steps for Head Start proposal
Local government reorganisationNewsInvercargill City Council will this week consider whether to continue developing a proposal through the Government's Head Start process.
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Freestyle Kings LIVE announces exclusive New Zealand show
EventsNewsThe adrenaline-charged action sports spectacular known as "the greatest show on two wheels," has confirmed Invercargill as its exclusive New Zealand destination for 2026.
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Town Belt tree removal set to begin
Parks and ReservesNewsSome of the oldest and largest trees in Invercargill's Town Belt will soon be removed, as scheduled felling work to address safety concerns begins next week.
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Southlanders share views on future governance
Local government reorganisationNewsCommunity feedback on the future of local government is now being considered by Council, as the LGC announces the options it will investigate further.
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Council seeks feedback on the future of two parks
BluffConsultationParks and ReservesNewsInvercargill City Council is asking residents to share their views on the future of two underutilised green spaces in Invercargill and Bluff.
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Property revaluation process in Invercargill City underway
FinanceNewsWork on property revaluations throughout Invercargill and Bluff has begun.
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Play 5.0 now open at He Waka Tuia in Invercargill
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsThe latest instalment of Play has arrived at He Waka Tuia, with the exhibition celebrated at a pyjama party-themed opening event.
