News Desk

Meeting of the Infrastructure and Projects Committee held in the Council Chamber, Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 3.00 pm. Read more: Decisions Made On Bluff Wastewater Treatment ProjectBluff’s Wastewater Treatment Plan project has missed out being fast tracked by the Government,

Watch: Hearings for Museum of Southland Consultation held in the Council Chamber, Civic Theatre, 88 Tay Street, Invercargill on Tuesday 8 October 2024 at 10.00 am. Read the agenda and list of submitters. Related: Watch: ICC Infrastructure and Projects Committee Meeting - 8 October 2024

* Police urge locals to lock vehicles after an increase in thefts in Clutha. * A young person was arrested following a search warrant and stolen items were recovered. * Community vigilance and securing vehicles can help reduce crime and theft incidents. Police are advising Clutha residents to secure their vehicles after a

ILT has a rich history of fostering Invercargill’s growth and vibrancy since its inception in 1956. That year, we gifted the beloved Peter Pan statue to Queens Park for the city’s centennial and made our first significant contribution to community funding with the Conon Street learners' pool.

* Several Southland roads closed or affected due to flooding and hazardous conditions. * Motorists urged to exercise caution, with signage in place on affected routes. * Updated information on closures and flooding available through local council websites. Update: 12 noon Saturday 5 October: NZTA Road Update: #3 CLOSED - Ferry Road and

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds expressed her approval of an additional $50,000 in Government support announced today for farmers in Southland and parts of Otago. Related: Road Closures And Flooding Updates In Southland “This funding will assist farmers and rural communities in our region, through organisations such as the Southland

* Heavy Rain Watch issued for Inland Clutha and Southland from Thursday noon to Friday noon. * Rivers in the region are above normal levels, with no immediate signs of rising further. * Farmers are urged to reach out for support due to ongoing adverse weather conditions. The MetService has issued a Heavy

* Air New Zealand cuts capacity on three domestic routes due to reduced demand. * Invercargill to Wellington flights to end in January 2025 amid global engine issues. * Airline schedules changes for Queenstown, Dunedin, and New Plymouth routes. Air New Zealand is reducing capacity on three domestic routes by flying smaller planes