Progress is being made towards the removal of toxic mould at Rugby Park, despite delays due to structural concerns and the COVID-19 lockdown. In February, Invercargill City Council resolved to undertake work to remove the mould, retest the environment, and complete restoration work, which would enable Rugby Southland staff and Rugby Southland Supporters Club to […]
Read More >Volunteers add boost for Fosbender Park and Plant our Population goal
More than 800 plants have been added to Fosbender Park in just one day, thanks to volunteers. As part of Council’s Plant our Population initiative, more than 40 volunteers took part in the planting day at the park on Friday 3 July. Plant our Population aims to grow our green spaces by planting the equivalent […]
Read More >Applications open for Christmas Market in the CBD 2020
Invercargill City Council is excited to announce that we are now accepting stall holder and food truck vendor applications for Christmas Market in the CBD 2020. Invercargill’s City Centre will be a hive of Christmas activity on Saturday 5th of December 2020 when CBD Streets will be closed to traffic and will be filled with […]
Read More >Rules and guidelines confirmed for election signs
On 29 June 2020 Invercargill City Council granted a Resource Consent for all political parties contesting the 2020 National Elections to erect and place hoardings and other election signs. Signs can go up from 18 July 2020 and must be removed on 18 September (the day before the Election). Trailer signs require permission from Council’s […]
Read More >Passion for heritage at Embassy Theatre
The Embassy Theatre building on Dee Street has a long and varied history since construction started in 1882. For the last seven years it has been the home of the City Impact Church with Pastor Roberta Watson at the helm. It seems to be the perfect match as Pastor Roberta has a passion for history […]
Read More >Agreement reached for Invercargill’s recycling services
An effective negotiation process has resulted in an agreement for the future of Invercargill’s recycling. Invercargill City Council and Southland DisAbility Enterprises (SdE) have been negotiating an 18-month contract for recycling services, with the WasteNet contract set to end today. Council Interim Group Manager – Infrastructure Jane Parfitt said both parties had approached negotiations constructively. […]
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