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Earthquake strengthening work to be carried out at Surrey Park

​The Surrey Park Grandstand is in line to be given a facelift. Originally built in 1964, the Invercargill City Council will undertake earthquake strengthening work at the grandstand.

Water Safety Month efforts aimed at tamariki

​Splash Palace is reaching out to the tamariki of Invercargill in a bid to raise awareness this Water Safety Month.

Council pleased with AA+ credit rating

Invercargill City Council’s economic outlook has garnered an AA+ rating from leading global company in credit ratings and research, Fitch Ratings.

Sod-turning celebrated at Te Unua Museum of Southland

​The next phase of work on Te Unua Museum of Southland was celebrated at a special sod-turning event in Invercargill.

CCTV installation begins for Invercargill and Bluff

​Invercargill CBD, South City and Stirling Point in Bluff will have the majority of Stage One CCTV up and running by Christmas as work starts to help make the city safer.

Invercargill Public Library leads the way

Invercargill Public Library leads the way, in making accessibility a priority for all.

Council makes decision on Te Unua Museum of Southland funding

Invercargill City Council will proceed with its new museum, Te Unua Museum of Southland, as planned.

Committees calling for new youth representatives

Invercargill City Council is looking for two new youth representatives to join the Community Wellbeing Fund Committee, and the Creative Communities Fund Committee.

Invercargill City Council backs Dunedin Hospital campaign

​Invercargill City Councillors have resolutely backed the ‘They Save, We Pay’ campaign for Dunedin Hospital, standing united in the fight for essential healthcare services.

Winners of first ILT Murihiku Art Awards announced

ILT Murihiku Art Awards exhibition to debut with 65 works of art

Invercargill airport terminal renamed in honour of Sir Tim Shadbolt

Community feedback on museum budget heard

First section of Branxholme pipeline now operational

Government’s infringement fee increase comes into effect

Invercargill City Council is encouraging vehicle users to be mindful of their parking as Central Government increases parking infringement fees across the motu.

Winners of The Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition chosen

The artistry of Invercargill’s budding photographers has been recognised, with the winners of the inaugural Grrreat Invercargill Photo Competition announced.

Paper-based artworks offer glimpse into Aotearoa New Zealand’s past

​Paper-based collection items are now on display at He Waka Tuia for the first time since the pieces moved to Te Pātaka Taoka Southern Regional Collections Storage Facility.

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.

Council opens consultation for Te Unua Museum of Southland budget

Invercargill City Council is calling on the community to have their say on the final budget for Southland’s new museum.

Boaties eyeing summer fun with installation at Bluff Boat Ramp

The Bluff Boat Ramp has reached another milestone with the installation of the floating Western Pontoon to replace the deteriorating fixed one.