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Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
News   -   May 13, 2026

It has taken three years already for a decision to be made on the future of Invercargill's art gallery, but for now the temporary one will do. The Community and Regulatory Committee decided on Wednesday May 13 to extend the contract to operate the transitional public art gallery

Environment Southland Tightens Flood Bank Grazing Controls
Environment Southland Tightens Flood Bank Grazing Controls
News   -   May 13, 2026

Environment Southland has adopted new rules requiring farmers to get approval before grazing stock on flood banks during winter months. The new Flood Control and Drainage Management Bylaw introduces stricter controls on stock grazing between June 1 and August 31, when wet conditions increase the risk of damage to flood

Local Shoppers Win Big in Visit, Shop & Explore Draw
Local Shoppers Win Big in Visit, Shop & Explore Draw
News   -   May 13, 2026

Invercargill shoppers have scored big after a city centre promotion attracted more than 10,000 entries and boosted local business in April. The Visit, Shop & Explore campaign, run by Great South and Invercargill City Council, offered a $3,000 prize pool to encourage people to shop locally. Seven winners

Council Seeks Parking Tech to Improve Warden Safety
Council Seeks Parking Tech to Improve Warden Safety
News   -   May 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement, following concerns about public behaviour towards parking wardens. The council has put out a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices to "improve parking accessibility and safety for our officers". The

$23k Spent Hiring Nelson Expert for City Water Committee
$23k Spent Hiring Nelson Expert for City Water Committee
News   -   May 13, 2026

The cost of hiring an out-of-town expert for Invercargill City Council's water committee has nearly doubled from initial estimates. The council originally reported spending $12,268 to recruit Nelson-based Lee Babe as an independent member of its water committee, but has now revealed the final bill reached $23,

Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
News   -   May 13, 2026 Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now

It has taken three years already for a decision to be made on the future of Invercargill's art gallery, but for now the temporary one will do. The Community and Regulatory Committee decided on Wednesday May 13 to extend the contract to operate the transitional public art gallery

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Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
Temporary Art Gallery To Stay In City Centre For Now
News   -   May 13, 2026

It has taken three years already for a decision to be made on the future of Invercargill's art gallery, but for now the temporary one will do. The Community and Regulatory Committee decided on Wednesday May 13 to extend the contract to operate the transitional public art gallery

Council Receives 340+ Suggestions for Small Community Improvement Projects
Council Receives 340+ Suggestions for Small Community Improvement Projects
News   -   May 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council has announced the winners of its Wee Delights competition after receiving hundreds of project suggestions from locals eager to improve their community. The competition, designed to encourage early engagement with Council's Long-term Plan 2027-2037, asked Invercargill and Bluff residents to submit ideas for small projects

Peters Holds Firm on Retirement Age as 'top Line' Policy
Peters Holds Firm on Retirement Age as 'top Line' Policy
News   -   May 13, 2026

NZ First Leader Winston Peters has drawn a firm line on the retirement age, describing his commitment to keep it unchanged as a "top line, not a bottom line". His comments on Breakfast this morning came after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told Newstalk ZB that NZ First and

Marriage Numbers Drop 3% While Divorce Rate Climbs
Marriage Numbers Drop 3% While Divorce Rate Climbs
News   -   May 13, 2026

The number of couples getting married in New Zealand continued to decline in 2025, with new Statistics New Zealand figures showing a 3 percent drop from the previous year. A total of 17,481 marriages and civil unions were celebrated in 2025, down from 18,033 in 2024, maintaining a

Environment Southland Tightens Flood Bank Grazing Controls
Environment Southland Tightens Flood Bank Grazing Controls
News   -   May 13, 2026

Environment Southland has adopted new rules requiring farmers to get approval before grazing stock on flood banks during winter months. The new Flood Control and Drainage Management Bylaw introduces stricter controls on stock grazing between June 1 and August 31, when wet conditions increase the risk of damage to flood

Local Shoppers Win Big in Visit, Shop & Explore Draw
Local Shoppers Win Big in Visit, Shop & Explore Draw
News   -   May 13, 2026

Invercargill shoppers have scored big after a city centre promotion attracted more than 10,000 entries and boosted local business in April. The Visit, Shop & Explore campaign, run by Great South and Invercargill City Council, offered a $3,000 prize pool to encourage people to shop locally. Seven winners

Council Seeks Parking Tech to Improve Warden Safety
Council Seeks Parking Tech to Improve Warden Safety
News   -   May 13, 2026

Invercargill City Council is looking to introduce number plate recognition technology for parking enforcement, following concerns about public behaviour towards parking wardens. The council has put out a tender for vehicle-mounted technology that would work alongside handheld devices to "improve parking accessibility and safety for our officers". The

$23k Spent Hiring Nelson Expert for City Water Committee
$23k Spent Hiring Nelson Expert for City Water Committee
News   -   May 13, 2026

The cost of hiring an out-of-town expert for Invercargill City Council's water committee has nearly doubled from initial estimates. The council originally reported spending $12,268 to recruit Nelson-based Lee Babe as an independent member of its water committee, but has now revealed the final bill reached $23,

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