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Changes to bus fares proposed in Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026

​A directive from the Government – shifting public transport funding away from being subsidised by rates, to a user-pays approach – is set to see bus fares in Invercargill increase.

CCTV rollout across Invercargill and Bluff complete

Invercargill and Bluff’s new CCTV network is now live, marking a significant milestone in Council’s ongoing commitment to creating safer public spaces for all residents and visitors.

Southland’s history revealed in latest He Waka Tuia exhibition

The rich narratives of Southland history are revealed through a carefully curated collection of objects in the latest He Waka Tuia exhibition Heirloom.

Splash Palace Learners Pool to receive refresh during school holidays

Recipients of the 2025 Bluff Bursary named

​The Bluff Community Board subcommittee has chosen six people to be the recipients of its annual Bursary for 2025.

Residents encouraged to share views on Three Waters services

Residents are being urged to share their views on the city’s Three Waters services: one of the key issues outlined as part of the Invercargill City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026.

Unprecedented demand for building files causes delays

​A buoyant property market and changes to lending requirements has put pressure on building file request timeframes.

At-risk trees in Queens Park to be removed

The trees, on the north-eastern side of Coronation Avenue, will be removed between Monday 24 March and Friday 11 April.

Feedback sought on urban play opportunities in Invercargill

A proposal to help make Invercargill and Bluff more family-friendly is one of the key issues in Invercargill City Council’s Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026.

Spruced up leisure pool set to reopen early

Work to install new foam tile flooring in the leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash Palace has been completed ahead of schedule.

Consultation opens on Annual Plan 2025/2026

The Draft Annual Plan 2025/2026 outlines the projects and day-to-day services on Council’s books for the next financial year.

Temporary library closure for system upgrade

​Invercargill and Bluff libraries will be closed from Monday 17 March to Wednesday 19 March.

Path upgrade for Te Moutere Tuatara Island

​Work to upgrade the path around Te Moutere Tuatara Island in Queens Park is set to begin next week.

Invercargill marks Parks Week 2025

Invercargill City Council is encouraging people to step outside and enjoy our parks and reserves to celebrate Parks Week 2025.

Commercial and Partnerships team leader joins Te Unua

The journey from care facilities in the United Kingdom, to construction sites in the deep south of Aotearoa, might not seem like the most linear of paths.

Invercargill welcomes delegation from Kumagaya

Invercargill has once again welcomed a delegation from Japanese sister city Kumagaya, marking the latest official visit in a sister city relationship spanning 31 years.

Temporary closure of Splash Palace leisure pool

The leisure pool at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is set to be temporarily closed in March, as its foam tile flooring is replaced.

Vibrant and profound artwork kickstarts the year for He Waka Tuia

There’s more than first meets the eye at the first He Waka Tuia exhibition for the year.

Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade enters home stretch

​Work on one of Invercargill City Council’s major infrastructure investments is on the home stretch.

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.