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Alex Crackett Q+A
Alex Crackett Q+A
News   -   Jul 14, 2025

Will you be standing again?   Yes. It would be the greatest honour of my life to serve as the Mayor of Invercargill. I recently stepped away from my leadership role at one of Southland’s leading business advisory and accounting firms. That decision reflects the seriousness of my commitment. I’

Invercargill Airport Terminal Set For Major Upgrade
Invercargill Airport Terminal Set For Major Upgrade
News   -   Jul 12, 2025

Invercargill Airport is preparing for a significant terminal upgrade aimed at improving security, passenger flow, and overall customer experience. With a $4 million investment, the airport’s redevelopment is designed to meet aviation security screening standards while paving the way for more efficient jet services. Key changes include upgraded systems

Councillors Support Separate Glass Bin Option
Councillors Support Separate Glass Bin Option
News   -   Jul 11, 2025

Invercargill City Council is leaning towards changing its recycling system to separate glass from other materials, amid growing concern the city is falling behind national standards. Currently, residents use a single 240 litre bin for mixed recycling, collected fortnightly. This includes glass, which has led to safety issues and cost

Q+A with Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell
Q+A with Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell
News   -   Jul 10, 2025

Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell kicks off our Mayoralty election Q+A and next week we'll hear from councillor Alex Crackett. Will you be standing again?   I will be standing for the Mayoralty but not to be a councillor. Why or why not? There is a longstanding tradition of

REVEALED: Invercargill Consultant Bill Tops $7.3 Million
REVEALED: Invercargill Consultant Bill Tops $7.3 Million
Council   -   Jul 06, 2025

The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union can reveal under Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act request that Invercargill City Council spent $7,334,394 on consultants and legal services in just three years. Read the list here! The spending includes fees for everything from strategy consultants and cultural engagement advisers

Splash Palace Reopens After Equipment Failure
Splash Palace Reopens  After Equipment Failure
News   -   Jul 04, 2025

Update: Now Open! Due to a significant equipment failure, Splash Palace in Invercargill has been forced to close its doors until further notice. In a statement posted on the Invercargill City Council Facebook page, the team said: “We’re working quickly to resolve the issues and hope to reopen at

Invercargill Mayor Taking Step Back After Stroke
Invercargill Mayor Taking Step Back After Stroke
News   -   Jul 03, 2025

Update: Thursday 3rd July, Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark was readmitted to Southland Hospital overnight after falling ill during an evening walk on Wednesday. Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is back home and recovering after suffering what doctors have described as mini-strokes on Sunday. The 73-year-old had been preparing to attend a

Riversdale Stalwart Honoured With Service Award
Riversdale Stalwart Honoured With Service Award
Council   -   Jul 02, 2025

JD (John) Miller, a long-standing and much-respected member of the Riversdale community, has received a Community Service Award in recognition of his decades of service across a wide range of local organisations. The Southland District Council and Ardlussa Community Board presented the award at a special ceremony. Southland Mayor Rob

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