News
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Council confirms path forward for opening of museum
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsThe Invercargill City Council has confirmed a path forward for the opening of Te Unua Museum of Southland, with the new facility set to be opened to the public in 2027.
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End-of-year deadline looms for property file requests
LIMs and property filesNewsTime is running out to request Invercargill property files before the festive season, with the deadline set to expire at midnight.
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Council to consider key decision on opening timeline for new museum
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsThe Invercargill City Council will next week consider a report outlining the latest progress and timelines for opening Te Unua Museum of Southland.
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Roadmap to improve rangatahi participation in recreation endorsed
PlayCommunityParks and ReservesNewsA plan to break participation barriers in play, active recreation, and sport for vulnerable young people has been given the seal of approval by Council’s Community and Regulatory Committee.
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Committee endorses charter of understanding with mana whenua
CommunityNewsInvercargill City Council’s Community and Regulatory Committee has signed off on a revised charter of understanding with the four papatipu rūnaka ki Murihiku.
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Southland Cenotaph marks 100 years
NewsThis week marks 100 years since the memorial commemorating the ultimate sacrifice made by Southlanders serving during World War I was officially unveiled in Invercargill.
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Reopening of Queens Park likely delayed due to suspected arson
Queens ParkParks and ReservesNewsThe much-anticipated reopening of Invercargill’s award-winning Queens Park following October’s storm will likely be delayed, following a suspected arson attack.
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Councillors recommend removal of prominent trees after safety concerns
Parks and ReservesNewsSome of Invercargill's most prominent trees are set to be removed due to safety concerns, following a recommendation by Invercargill City Council’s Infrastructure and Growth Committee.
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Council hears details on Invercargill storm damage costs
FinanceNewsInvercargill City Council has its sights focused on picking up the pieces following October’s severe weather event, which wreaked havoc and left a trail of damage throughout Southland.
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Second stage of Queens Park to reopen early
Queens ParkParks and ReservesNewsThe people of Invercargill have been given an early Christmas present, with a further section of Queens Park reopening earlier than anticipated.
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Long-standing Bluff Community Board Chairperson reappointed
BluffNewsMembers of the Bluff Community Board unanimously agreed to reappoint long-standing Chairperson Ray Fife to the role, at its inaugural meeting for the 2025 – 2028 term.
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Council reviews first performance report for 2025/2026
CommunityNewsWork on key Invercargill City Council infrastructure projects is tracking well, its Finance and Policy Committee has heard.
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Award recognises Invercargill’s ambitious Play Strategy
PlayNewsInvercargill’s innovative approach to incorporating play into urban design has been recognised on the national stage.
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Locals invited to discover creative process behind new exhibition
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsMurihiku arts aficionados will have the chance to hear from four renowned printmakers this weekend, as the latest exhibition to be unveiled at He Waka Tuia is officially opened.
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Funders visit Te Unua Museum of Southland
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsA community funding group – whose generosity helped turn one of the key architectural elements of Te Unua Museum into a reality – has been treated to a site visit at Te Unua Museum of Southland.
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Free green waste disposal for Bluff residents
Rubbish and RecyclingNewsBluff residents can drop storm affected green waste for free this Saturday, 22 November, at the Bluff Transfer Station.
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Rainbow sand recall – disposal information
Rubbish and RecyclingNewsFind where you can dispose of contaminated products.
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Free green waste and scrap metal disposal for residents
Rubbish and RecyclingNewsInvercargill residents still cleaning up after October’s storm could drop green waste and clean scrap metal off for free this weekend, with a similar service on its way for Bluff.
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Council adopts Annual Report 2024/2025
Annual Plans and ReportsNewsThe report was adopted by elected members at a Council meeting on Tuesday.
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Queens Park to reopen in phases
Parks and ReservesNewsInvercargill’s Queens Park is set to reopen in phases, but Invercargill City Council is preparing visitors to expect significant changes to one of the city’s most cherished green spaces.
