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Construction continues at Te Unua Museum of Southland

The new year has begun, and progress on Te Unua Museum of Southland has risen from below the ground.

Community gardens ripe for the picking

The harvest is ready once again – come and grab some fresh vegetables and herbs from our community gardens.

Bin inspections to ensure community recycles correctly to resume

Bin inspections to ensure the people of Invercargill and Southland are recycling correctly are back.

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.

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.

MOU signed as CCTV installation progresses in Invercargill and Bluff

Some CCTV is already up and running as installation of the 68 cameras continues across Invercargill and Bluff.

Bluff Boat Ramp open for the summer

The newly upgraded Bluff Boat Ramp will be ready to use, just in time for summer fun on the water.

Christmas Holiday Hours 2024

Refer to this page for up-to-date details on opening hours, service changes, and contact details for Council facilities over the Christmas and New Year period.

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.