News

‘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.

Bluff Service Centre to make temporary move

​The Invercargill City Council Bluff Service Centre will be temporarily moved into the Bluff Town Hall ahead of the demolition of the Centre’s adjacent building, the Bluff Club Hotel.

Feedback sought on plan to accelerate housing renewals

Crafternoon Tea celebrates 10th anniversary

For 10 years, the Crafternoon Tea gatherings at the Invercargill Public Library have been pulling in craft enthusiasts from around the city for a bit of conversation, crafts and a cup of tea.

Expressions of interest sought for cabaret festival

​Upstage Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is gearing up for its 2024 event – and expressions of interest are sought. 

Input sought on our Long-term Plan as deadline approaches

Invercargill City Council continues to encourage the public to have their say on the Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034, ahead of consultation closing on April 2.

Nominations open for Invercargill Civic Awards honours

​After an almost decade-long hiatus, Invercargill City Council’s Civic Awards are back – and nominations for 2024 recipients are now open.

Public alerted to Council imposter calls

​Invercargill City Council is warning residents to be aware of callers impersonating Council staff, after a scam call was reported by an Invercargill ratepayer this week.

Glass recycling proposal aimed at waste reduction

​Residents are being asked whether Invercargill City Council should push ahead with a plan to introduce new glass recycling bins to reduce the amount of waste being sent to landfill.

Film screenings to pay tribute in lead-up to ANZAC Day

​Invercargill’s Civic Theatre is set to commemorate ANZAC Day this year with a series of special movie screenings.

Signals to make Invercargill intersection safer given green light

​A new set of traffic signals to make an Invercargill intersection safer has been given the tick of approval from Invercargill City Councillors.

Bluff residents encouraged to get involved in long-term plan

​Bluff residents keen to have their say on the future of their community are being invited to have a kōrero with Invercargill City Council as part of the Long-term Plan 2024 – 2034 process.

Public feedback sought on draft Roadmap for Our People

​It’s time to have your say on the big projects, activities and services that you want to see happen in Invercargill and Bluff over the next 10 years.

New exhibitions at He Waka Tuia to explore southern environment

​Two new exhibits set to open at Invercargill’s He Waka Tuia gallery are set to explore the environs of the deep south.

Public to get peek at secrets of Civic Theatre during Heritage Month

​The community is being invited to discover little-known secrets of the Civic Theatre in Invercargill during Heritage Month in March.

Youth Council keen to foster connections at Umbrella Market

​Invercargill City Youth Council members are keen to connect rangatahi with the wider community, and have invited them to take part in an out-of-the-box market day.

Museum storage facility officially opened in Invercargill

​Southland’s new museum collection storage facility at Tisbury has been officially opened in a formal ceremony today.