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Council opts to cancel Wachner Place clock tower redevelopment
CommunityHeritageNewsCouncil has agreed not to proceed with the planned redevelopment of the Wachner Place clock tower, citing the challenging economic climate and the need to reduce discretionary spending.
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Increases to solid waste fees in Invercargill and Bluff proposed
FinanceRubbish and RecyclingConsultationNewsSolid waste costs in Invercargill and Bluff could rise by between 10 and 18 percent in the next financial year.
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Changes proposed for car parking fees in city
FinanceConsultationNewsIt could soon cost more to park your car in Invercargill, with fee changes proposed for both off and on-street parking.
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Fees and charges increases proposed at Splash Palace
FinanceSplash PalaceConsultationNewsThe cost to visit Splash Palace may increase by 10 percent in the next financial year, as Invercargill City Council seeks to recoup more service delivery costs from users.
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Council’s AA+ credit rating revised
NewsCredit rating agency Fitch has signalled ongoing confidence in Invercargill City Council’s strong financial position, reaffirming the city’s AA+ credit rating despite a shift to a negative outlook.
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Lower rates rise than forecast to be included in Draft Annual Plan
Annual Plans and ReportsNewsA lower-than-expected rates increase for the next financial year is proposed for Invercargill and Bluff residents.
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Consultation on proposed fees and charges changes open
FinanceConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council is calling on the community to let it know if it has struck the right balance when it comes to proposed changes to its 2026/2027 Fees and Charges schedule.
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Cookbook celebrating Southland’s food heritage to be launched
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureHeritageNewsHeritage doesn’t just live in museums. Sometimes it lives in a seasoned pan that’s cooked the same dish for 30 years.
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Sister City programme to resume
SuqianKumagayaSister cityNewsInvercargill City Council has agreed to upcoming visits to its two Sister Cities in 2027 and 2028, following a year-long break in funding for the programme.
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Have your say on the future of local government in Southland
NewsSouthlanders are being encouraged to take part in an important conversation about the future of local government in the region.
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Waihōpai Rūnaka appoints new mana whenua representative to Council
NewsA new face will soon join the Invercargill City Council, with Waihōpai Rūnaka officially appointing Mike Bain as its mana whenua representative for the triennium.
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Museum tracking on time and within budget
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsThe build of Te Unua Museum of Southland is continuing to track on time and within budget, with the next phase of work set to focus on integrating the facility with Queens Park’s famed rose gardens.
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Wee Delights competition launched
CommunityLong-term PlanConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council is engaging with the community on its Long-term Plan (LTP) 2027-2037 early, kicking things off with a competition that showcases the best of Invercargill and Bluff.
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Bluff Community Board calls for speed limit reduction at town entry
BluffRoadsNewsThe Bluff Community Board is calling for a speed limit reduction as drivers approach the entry to the township, on State Highway 1.
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Civic Theatre shares its secrets for Heritage Month
Art and CultureHeritageNewsThis Heritage Month, the community is being invited to see the historic Civic Theatre from a different perspective in a series of guided tours.
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Collaboration the key to experience development at new museum
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsWork to bring Southland’s stories to life is continuing at Te Unua Museum of Southland, with the project now officially in the production and build phase of the museum experience fit-out.
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League comes to Rugby Park
CommunityNewsRugby Park is embracing a different set of rules, as the traditional home of rugby union hosts Southland Rugby League’s summer competitions.
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Splash Palace hosts major regional swimming competition
Splash PalaceNewsMore than 200 young athletes and their supporters poured into Splash Palace last weekend, as the city hosted a major regional swimming competition.
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Council to submit on Government changes to Total Mobility Programme
CommunityConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council will make a submission to central Government on its proposed changes to the Total Mobility Programme.
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Community encouraged to harvest fruit and vegetables in Parks Week
Queens ParkParks and ReservesNewsThe community is being encouraged to enjoy the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables grown in public spaces as the city celebrates Parks Week 2026.
