Councils

The Fiordland Trails Trust is advocating for financial support from the Southland District Council, challenging the fairness of the council’s decision-making process. Over the last eight years, the trust has developed the Upukerora Trail, which circles Te Anau, and the Lake2Lake Trail, linking Manap

Environment Southland councillors have officially adopted the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan, Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku. Chairman Nicol Horrell highlighted that the plan addresses current and future community challenges, particularly focusing on resilience and climate change response. “

The Oreti Community Board has voted against replacing ageing CCTV cameras in Winton, despite strong support from the community and police. The decision came last month, ending a six-month debate on the matter. The board voted against upgrading four existing cameras and adding two new ones, despite a

Bluff’s outdoor adventure park is on track to open in a few weeks, set to be named Motupōhue Adventure Park. On Tuesday, Invercargill City Council reviewed a report detailing updates to the name and trails of the Bluff Hill Motupōhue Active Recreation Precinct. Scheduled to open in September, the pa

Queens Park in Invercargill will soon be brighter, thanks to a new partnership with the Invercargill Loss and Grief Centre. The collaboration has resulted in the planting of over 850 daffodil bulbs in a newly named area, Memory Lane. The bulbs were donated by the Loss and Grief Centre, Diacks Nurser

Invercargill City Council is preparing to begin proactive tree harvesting in Sandy Point Domain, following the guidelines of its Tree Plan 2020. This long-term strategy aims to ensure the sustainability of trees and public safety across the city through responsible management. Kate Gough, Council Pa

Tenants of Invercargill City Council housing may soon be able to keep their dogs, after councillors agreed to relook at its elderly person housing policy relating to pets. Animal welfare advocate Penny Ivy spoke to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee on Tuesday, on behalf of a client who was d

The Gore District Council will trial new opening hours at the Mataura Library and Service Centre to better meet customers’ needs while ensuring a safe work environment for staff. Earlier this year, the library had to adjust its closing time to 2:30pm due to increasing anti-social behaviour from grou