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Bringing together the latest news and updates from Invercargill City, Southland District, Gore District, and Environment Southland. This section offers a consolidated view of key decisions, community initiatives, environmental policies, and local governance. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage of council activities, ensuring you're up to date with everything happening across Southland's councils in one convenient place.

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New Invercargill City Council Officially Sworn-In
New Invercargill City Council Officially Sworn-In
Councils   -   Oct 29, 2025

Invercargill’s newest crop of elected members have been officially welcomed to their roles at a swearing-in ceremony at the Civic Theatre. The 12 city councillors, led by new Mayor Tom Campbell, and members of the five-strong Bluff Community Board took part in the ceremony yesterday. A welcome from Reverend

Jeremy McPhail Named New Council Chair
Jeremy McPhail Named New Council Chair
Councils   -   Oct 29, 2025

* Jeremy McPhail was elected unopposed as the new chair of Environment Southland. * Phil Morrison was named deputy chair, both receiving unanimous support from the new council. * Committee chair appointments will be finalised at the next Ordinary Meeting on 20 November. Environment Southland’s new council held its first official meeting

Grant Dermody Appointed Invercargill Deputy Mayor
Grant Dermody Appointed Invercargill Deputy Mayor
News   -   Oct 23, 2025

Key roles around the Invercargill City Council table have been filled, with Grant Dermody named to hold the title of Deputy Mayor. With final results from Elections 2025 now confirmed, the successful Council candidates are set to be officially sworn-in on 4 November, at its inaugural meeting, the incoming Council

New Council Finalised After Nail-Biting Finish
New Council Finalised After Nail-Biting Finish
News   -   Oct 17, 2025

* Invercargill’s final election results confirmed after hundreds of special votes were carefully counted * Tom Campbell officially declared new Mayor following a competitive race across the city * Twelve Councillors elected to Invercargill City Council, with several newcomers joining the team After a tense wait following Saturday’s local elections, Invercargill

One Year On For Museum Southland Build
One Year On For Museum Southland Build
News   -   Oct 16, 2025

Work on the Museum of Southland has reached a major milestone, with one year now passed since the physical construction began on-site. The large-scale museum, being built in Invercargill’s Queens Park, is steadily taking shape. Invercargill City Council Senior Project Manager Haydyn Taylor said the one-year mark was a

New Mayor’s Double Celebrations In The City
New Mayor’s Double Celebrations In The City
vote2025   -   Oct 13, 2025

Invercargill’s new Mayor Tom Campbell was not sure whether the time was quite right to open his new bottle of whisky on Saturday night. With preliminary votes showing he held the lead against Alex Crackett by almost 2000, there was an organised party to attend, and his wedding anniversary

Invercargill Confirms Tom Campbell As Mayor
Invercargill Confirms Tom Campbell As Mayor
vote2025   -   Oct 13, 2025

Tom Campbell has been confirmed as the new Mayor of Invercargill, following the release of preliminary election results. The results, issued around midday on Sunday, showed Campbell had received 6,815 votes, putting him ahead of his closest rival, Councillor Alex Crackett, who received 4,940 votes. Campbell first joined

Results From ES, Invercargill, Gore & Southland Councils
Results From ES, Invercargill, Gore & Southland Councils
vote2025   -   Oct 13, 2025

Here are all the election results from Invercargill City Council, ILT, Environment Southland, Gore District Council and Southland District Council. Tom Campbell confirmed as new Invercargill Mayor. Invercargill Confirms Tom Campbell As MayorTom Campbell Confirmed As New Invercargill Mayor Summary Points: * Tom Campbell received 6,815 votes in preliminary results,

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