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A new flood protection infrastructure, the Stead Street Pump Station, was officially opened today by Associate Regional Development Minister Mark Patterson. This new station is set to bolster Invercargill’s ability to manage severe weather events, significantly enhancing flood resilience for the Inv

NOTE: This story has been updated to include comments from Environment Southland Chairman Nicol Horrell Chair and Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Southland District Mayor Rob Scott has proposed a significant change to the region’s local government structure, advocating for a shift from four cou

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Invercargill City Council’s list of dangerous or unsanitary buildings has been reduced to just three, despite dozens of alerts lodged in recent years. A June report revealed 70 reports or complaints about potentially unsafe residential and commercial buildings between 2019 and 2023. However, only 14

Restoration work on the historic Wachner Place clock is set to begin today. The clock will be temporarily dismantled for extensive repairs and upgrades. This project is a significant part of the wider Esk Street West redevelopment, which includes development around the new Distinction Hotel.Related:

Invercargill City’s CCTV infrastructure will require ongoing operational costs for data storage and licensing that comes at a significant cost. Cr Ian Pottinger requested further information under the Local Government Official Information Meetings Act for council to provide a breakdown of the expend

Invercargill City has the highest intersection crash rate in the country, making up 65% of all driving incidents in the south. A report to the Infrastructure and Projects Committee from manager of strategic asset planning Doug Rodgers said, that while crash trends in overall numbers was trending dow

Invercargill’s Museum of Southland has unveiled its detailed design, promising a modern facility to celebrate Southland’s stories. The museum is part of the Invercargill City Council’s Project 1225, which aims to rebuild the city and region’s museum. The project also includes the recently completed