News
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He Waka Tuia fosters community connections with outreach programme
He Waka TuiaNewsArt is for everyone – and the team at He Waka Tuia is working to ensure Invercargill’s residents get to experience the joys of all things cultural from an early age.
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Chance to develop Southland's food stories at new museum open
Te Unua Museum of SouthlandNewsSouthland is blessed with an abundance of ingredients. Now, those within the hospitality industry are being called on to share their vision for the café at the region’s new museum.
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Wave of interest in Sharks competition
Splash PalaceNewsA Splash Palace competition offering local children the chance to party with the SBS Bank Southland Sharks has received more than 100 entries from teams across the region.
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Register your best friend before 1 July
DogsNewsDog registrations for Invercargill City Council’s canine residents are due 1 July.
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Civic Theatre set to mark 120 years
Art and CultureHeritageNewsThe historic Civic Theatre is marking a new milestone, as it celebrates 120 years at the heart of Invercargill’s civic and cultural life.
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Wee Delights projects set to be included in next Long-term Plan
CommunityLong-term PlanNewsA host of smaller-scale projects that aimed to improve the lives of Invercargill and Bluff residents will be included in Invercargill City Council’s upcoming Long-term Plan.
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Proposed bus fare, pool entry fee increases off the table
Annual Plans and ReportsSplash PalaceNewsInvercargill City Council has agreed not to move forward with proposed increase to entry fees at Splash Palace or to use the city’s public transportation network in the upcoming financial year.
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Three decades of arts funding celebrated
Art and CultureNewsA funding scheme that helps creatives share their art with the people of Invercargill and Bluff has racked up a major milestone, with the 30th year of the Creative Communities Scheme marked.
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Splash Palace offers a chance to swim with the Sharks
Splash PalaceNewsSplash Palace is calling on local tamariki to share why their sports team deserves to win a poolside party with the SBS Bank Southland Sharks.
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Local parks leader celebrated at national awards
Parks and ReservesNewsA local leader helping shape the future of Invercargill’s public spaces has been recognised at the 2026 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards.
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Committee recommends retaining transitional public art gallery
He Waka TuiaArt and CultureLong-term PlanNewsAn Invercargill City Council committee has recommended extending the contract to operate a transitional public art gallery in the heart of the city.
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Wee Delights projects to be considered, prize draw winners announced
CommunityLong-term PlanConsultationNewsThe winners of a competition run by Invercargill City Council, to encourage early engagement with its Long-term Plan (LTP) 2027-2037, have been announced after hundreds of entries.
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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.
