News

Christmas shoppers urged to follow parking rules

Christmas shoppers are being reminded to follow parking rules when out and about this holiday season.

Council staff to move down the street

Invercargill City Council is set to move out of its building at 101 Esk St and into a temporary home within Invercargill Central and the HWR building.

Restoration of Wachner Place clock to begin

Refurbishment of Wachner Place’s historic clock is planned to begin today, when it will be temporarily dismantled to undergo major repair works.

Mayor makes changes to Council Committees and Chairs

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has made changes to the Council’s governance structure, following his mid-term review.

Baby tuatara discovered at museum demolition site

​In a surprise discovery, four baby tuatara have been found alive and well at the demolition site of Invercargill’s former museum.

Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade hits major milestone

​Invercargill’s pipeline upgrade is one step closer to completion following the successful connection and testing of a key link in the city’s new water main system.

Refunds for incorrectly issued parking infringements

Six reasons we loved Invercargill

Gwyneth Hyndman's Montana-based family of four leapt on the opportunity to move to Southland in 2024.

Invercargill wins big at national awards

New tuatara facility set to open next month

​Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration.

Bluff Service Centre to move home

Invercargill City Council Chambers on the move

​From Tuesday 21 May, all Invercargill City Council meetings will temporarily shift to the Victoria Room in the Civic Theatre.

Invercargill City Council keeps promise on less than 10% rate increase

​The Invercargill City Council has today confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following on from deliberations on its Long-term plan.

Invercargill’s first youth festival to be held

​Invercargill’s first youth focused festival is set to be held on Saturday.

Southland’s first woman architect to be showcased in exhibition

​The work of Southland’s first registered woman architect will be showcased at He Waka Tuia’s upcoming exhibition.

New Aqua Wave class makes a splash

​A new fitness class held at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is making waves with members of the public.

ICC Risk and Assurance Chair to resign

​The chair of Invercargill City Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee Bruce Robertson has tendered his resignation.

Clean-up of Daffodil Bay highlights community spirit

Nominations in for the 2024 Civic Awards

Safety upgrades to intersection to begin