Council

Members of the Bluff Community Board unanimously agreed to reappoint long-standing Chairperson Ray Fife to the role at its inaugural meeting for the 2025–2028 term. At their meeting in Bluff last night, members Jo Eruera, Frazer Murdoch, Haylee Simeon, and Justin Sutherland voted for Ray Fife to again be

A report from the Invercargill City Council has revealed the estimated cost of last month’s severe storm, with more than $2.39 million already spent or committed as of mid-November. The storm, which struck on October 23, brought widespread destruction, toppling trees, damaging homes, and cutting power to thousands.

Elected members in Southland and Invercargill are set to receive pay rises, with some receiving bigger increases than others. The Southland District Council met to decide how to divide a fixed salary pool assigned by the national Remuneration Authority. The mayor's pay is excluded from this decision, as

Invercargill City Council has officially adopted its annual report, outlining the highs and lows of the 2024–25 financial year. Chief executive Michael Day opened his commentary in the report by stating it had been a “challenging financial year”. He explained that the council had faced high local government inflation,

If you're still tidying up after the recent storm, you’ll be able to get rid of your green waste and scrap metal for free this weekend in Invercargill. To access the green waste drop-off, you must enter from the south end of Bond Street via Bluff Highway/

Southland District Council will continue to manage its own water services, following the official approval of its Water Services Delivery Plan by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). The Council’s decision was made as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. These reforms required all councils

Invercargill city councillors will receive an extra $5702 more than during the last triennium but the Mayor’s salary remains the same at $165,687. At its second meeting under the new council structure, it was decided councillors will now receive $54,347, with chairs of committees $70,651. Councillors

Essential maintenance work across the Southland District this week will affect water supply and road access in several locations, as the Southland District Council continues planned upgrades and repairs. Water Shutdowns Water supply will be temporarily disrupted in Te Anau, Tuatapere and Edendale on set dates. These outages are necessary