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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.

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.