News
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Miller St housing complex completed
HousingNewsInvercargill City Council’s Housing Innovation Project has celebrated a significant milestone, with the official completion of six new elderly housing units at Miller St.
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Chloe Blades exhibition to open at He Waka Tuia
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureNewsVibrant and poignant, Chloe Blades’ foray into visual arts took on a new meaning in the quiet and disorienting days of new motherhood.
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Improvements on the cards after review of city bus shelters
CommunityNewsInvercargill City Council has carried out a review into the condition of the city’s bus shelters, after feedback from a community organisation highlighted the need for improvements.
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Southland businesses play critical role in delivering new museum
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsDozens of Southland businesses are playing a key role in delivering the build of Te Unua Museum of Southland.
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New fee for property file requests introduced
HousingLIMs and property filesNewsCouncil is streamlining access to property files and LIMs with an online system and introducing a fee to reflect the cost of delivering the service.
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Invercargill City Council adopts new Code of Conduct
NewsInvercargill City Council has agreed to adopt a new Code of Conduct, which would include the ability to resolve lower-level conduct matters through mediation and early intervention measures.
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Consultation on proposed changes to Fees and Charges set to close
FinanceCommunityConsultationNewsTime is running out for the public to have its say on proposed changes to the Invercargill City Council’s 2026/2027 Fees and Charges schedule.
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Fee increase proposed for Bluff Boat Ramp
BluffConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council is proposing an increase in fees for the Bluff Boat Ramp as part of wider changes to its fees and charges for the year ahead.
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Bus service to recoup more costs from fares
ConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council is proposing an increase in bus fares to cover a greater proportion of the cost of delivering the service for the community.
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Evolution of heritage homes to be explored at He Waka Tuia
He Waka TuiaNewsHeritage as an ongoing part of our community is set to be unravelled, in a conversation bringing together interior, architectural, and real estate insiders at He Waka Tuia.
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Costs to request property files in line to rise
FinanceLIMs and property filesConsultationNewsThe upcoming financial year could see Invercargill and Bluff residents paying more to request property files and Land Information Memorandum (LIM reports).
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Council opts to cancel Wachner Place clock tower redevelopment
CommunityHeritageNewsCouncil has agreed not to proceed with the planned redevelopment of the Wachner Place clock tower, citing the challenging economic climate and the need to reduce discretionary spending.
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Increases to solid waste fees in Invercargill and Bluff proposed
FinanceRubbish and RecyclingConsultationNewsSolid waste costs in Invercargill and Bluff could rise by between 10 and 18 percent in the next financial year.
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Changes proposed for car parking fees in city
FinanceConsultationNewsIt could soon cost more to park your car in Invercargill, with fee changes proposed for both off and on-street parking.
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Fees and charges increases proposed at Splash Palace
FinanceSplash PalaceConsultationNewsThe cost to visit Splash Palace may increase by 10 percent in the next financial year, as Invercargill City Council seeks to recoup more service delivery costs from users.
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Council’s AA+ credit rating revised
NewsCredit rating agency Fitch has signalled ongoing confidence in Invercargill City Council’s strong financial position, reaffirming the city’s AA+ credit rating despite a shift to a negative outlook.
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Lower rates rise than forecast to be included in Draft Annual Plan
Annual Plans and ReportsNewsA lower-than-expected rates increase for the next financial year is proposed for Invercargill and Bluff residents.
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Consultation on proposed fees and charges changes open
FinanceConsultationNewsInvercargill City Council is calling on the community to let it know if it has struck the right balance when it comes to proposed changes to its 2026/2027 Fees and Charges schedule.
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Cookbook celebrating Southland’s food heritage to be launched
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureHeritageNewsHeritage doesn’t just live in museums. Sometimes it lives in a seasoned pan that’s cooked the same dish for 30 years.
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Sister City programme to resume
SuqianKumagayaSister cityNewsInvercargill City Council has agreed to upcoming visits to its two Sister Cities in 2027 and 2028, following a year-long break in funding for the programme.
