News

Branxholme Pipeline Upgrade hits major milestone

​Invercargill’s pipeline upgrade is one step closer to completion following the successful connection and testing of a key link in the city’s new water main system.

Refunds for incorrectly issued parking infringements

Six reasons we loved Invercargill

Gwyneth Hyndman's Montana-based family of four leapt on the opportunity to move to Southland in 2024.

Invercargill wins big at national awards

New tuatara facility set to open next month

​Invercargill’s much-anticipated new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration.

Bluff Service Centre to move home

Invercargill City Council Chambers on the move

​From Tuesday 21 May, all Invercargill City Council meetings will temporarily shift to the Victoria Room in the Civic Theatre.

Invercargill City Council keeps promise on less than 10% rate increase

​The Invercargill City Council has today confirmed residents can expect an average 9.8% rate increase for 2024/25, following on from deliberations on its Long-term plan.

Invercargill’s first youth festival to be held

​Invercargill’s first youth focused festival is set to be held on Saturday.

Southland’s first woman architect to be showcased in exhibition

​The work of Southland’s first registered woman architect will be showcased at He Waka Tuia’s upcoming exhibition.

New Aqua Wave class makes a splash

​A new fitness class held at Invercargill’s Splash Palace is making waves with members of the public.

ICC Risk and Assurance Chair to resign

​The chair of Invercargill City Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee Bruce Robertson has tendered his resignation.

Clean-up of Daffodil Bay highlights community spirit

Nominations in for the 2024 Civic Awards

Safety upgrades to intersection to begin

Council launches Farewell Pyramid campaign to say goodbye to an icon

‘Southern Mother’ now open at He Waka Tuia

Council hears views from across the community

​More than 400 people have shared their views on Invercargill City Council’s Roadmap for Our People – our draft plan and budget for the next 10 years.

Council housing units complete

Farewell to Southland Museum and Art Gallery

​The long-standing Southland Museum and Art Gallery was farewelled in a moving poroporoaki ceremony this week, as preparations for its demolition begin.