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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.

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.

Future of Bluff wastewater to be considered

​The future of Bluff’s wastewater discharge is coming into focus as Invercargill City Council works towards securing a new resource consent.

Detailed design revealed for Te Unua Museum of Southland

The detailed design for Invercargill’s new Te Unua Museum of Southland has been revealed.

Bluff Adventure Park to open soon

Completion of Bluff’s newest adventure park is only a few months away, with ongoing discussions about the trail and park names set to wrap up this month.

Museum demo on track

The demolition of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery building is nearing completion, with work expected to be complete within the coming weeks.

Council and Loss and Grief Centre partnership a blooming success

Invercargill’s Queens Park is set to get a little brighter in the coming weeks, as hundreds of daffodil bulbs have been planted.