News
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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.
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Priscilla set to dazzle at the Civic Theatre
Art and CultureNewsSequins, stilettos and a glitter-covered bus are taking over the Civic Theatre, as Invercargill Musical Theatre sets the stage for its 2026 production, Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
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Fifth Play exhibition opening at He Waka Tuia soon
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsGet ready – the fifth installment of Play is scheduled to open at He Waka Tuia, in Invercargill, on Friday 3 July.
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Entries for annual ILT Murihiku Art Awards now open
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsEntries for a competition that celebrates the innovation and imagination of visual artists throughout the country are now open.
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Community feedback sought on future of local government in Southland
Local government reorganisationNewsBig conversations are under way about the future of local government, and Invercargill City Council wants all Southlanders at the heart of those discussions.
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Council set to consider adoption of Annual Plan 2026/2027
Annual Plans and ReportsNewsInvercargill City Council is set to adopt its Annual Plan 2026/2027, which would confirm an average rates increase of just over 7 percent for city residents.
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He Waka Tuia fosters community connections with outreach programme
He Waka TuiaNewsArt is for everyone – and the team at He Waka Tuia is working to ensure Invercargill’s residents get to experience the joys of all things cultural from an early age.
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Chance to develop Southland's food stories at new museum open
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsSouthland is blessed with an abundance of ingredients. Now, those within the hospitality industry are being called on to share their vision for the café at the region’s new museum.
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Wave of interest in Sharks competition
Splash PalaceNewsA Splash Palace competition offering local children the chance to party with the SBS Bank Southland Sharks has received more than 100 entries from teams across the region.
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Register your best friend before 1 July
DogsNewsDog registrations for Invercargill City Council’s canine residents are due 1 July.
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Civic Theatre set to mark 120 years
Art and CultureHeritageNewsThe historic Civic Theatre is marking a new milestone, as it celebrates 120 years at the heart of Invercargill’s civic and cultural life.
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Wee Delights projects set to be included in next Long-term Plan
CommunityLong-term PlanNewsA host of smaller-scale projects that aimed to improve the lives of Invercargill and Bluff residents will be included in Invercargill City Council’s upcoming Long-term Plan.
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Proposed bus fare, pool entry fee increases off the table
Annual Plans and ReportsSplash PalaceNewsInvercargill City Council has agreed not to move forward with proposed increase to entry fees at Splash Palace or to use the city’s public transportation network in the upcoming financial year.
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Three decades of arts funding celebrated
Art and CultureNewsA funding scheme that helps creatives share their art with the people of Invercargill and Bluff has racked up a major milestone, with the 30th year of the Creative Communities Scheme marked.
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Splash Palace offers a chance to swim with the Sharks
Splash PalaceNewsSplash Palace is calling on local tamariki to share why their sports team deserves to win a poolside party with the SBS Bank Southland Sharks.
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Local parks leader celebrated at national awards
Parks and ReservesNewsA local leader helping shape the future of Invercargill’s public spaces has been recognised at the 2026 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards.
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Committee recommends retaining transitional public art gallery
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureLong-term PlanNewsAn Invercargill City Council committee has recommended extending the contract to operate a transitional public art gallery in the heart of the city.
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Wee Delights projects to be considered, prize draw winners announced
CommunityLong-term PlanConsultationNewsThe winners of a competition run by Invercargill City Council, to encourage early engagement with its Long-term Plan (LTP) 2027-2037, have been announced after hundreds of entries.
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Miller St housing complex completed
HousingNewsInvercargill City Council’s Housing Innovation Project has celebrated a significant milestone, with the official completion of six new elderly housing units at Miller St.
