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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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Tom Campbell New Invercargill City Mayor - Full List Progess Results
Tom Campbell New Invercargill City Mayor - Full List Progess Results
News   -   Oct 11, 2025

Progress results in for Invercargill City Council Progress results have confirmed the first members of Invercargill City Council, with polls in this year’s local body elections now officially closed. Polls throughout New Zealand closed at midday on Saturday, 11 October. Progress results delivered to Invercargill City Council at 1

Pop-up Voting Makes Casting a Ballot More Convenient
Pop-up Voting Makes Casting a Ballot More Convenient
vote2025   -   Oct 04, 2025

Invercargill City Council has joined forces with community groups, to ensure greater accessibility and convenience for voters during this year’s local body elections. A series of pop-up voting events had been scheduled to remove potential barriers preventing the community from casting their vote. Invercargill City Council Deputy Electoral Officer

Government Sets Consent Expectations To Councils
Government Sets Consent Expectations To Councils
Councils   -   Oct 03, 2025

The Minister for RMA Reform, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister for the Environment have set clear expectations to all Regional and Unitary Councils to take a pragmatic approach when issuing consents, ahead of the transition to the new planning system.     “Ministers continue to receive concerning reports of councils across the

Final Council Meeting Held Before Elections Begin
Final Council Meeting Held Before Elections Begin
vote2025   -   Sep 29, 2025

* Invercargill City Council wrapped up its final meeting ahead of the October elections. * Several long-serving councillors, including the Mayor, have stepped down from their roles. * Postal voting is open, with election day scheduled for Saturday, 11 October. Invercargill City Council held its final meeting on Tuesday, marking the end of

Old Invercargill: Southland Museum & Art Gallery – Video
Old Invercargill: Southland Museum & Art Gallery – Video
Old Invercargill   -   Sep 27, 2025

Old Invercargill and Whats On Invers wanted to get behind the glorious history of our region with a new video series. Each episode, “Old Invercargill” will feature a new icon of yesteryear, highlighting the beauty of Southland. Southland Museum & Art Gallery Our mysterious white pyramid sits at the

Outgoing Mayor And Councillors Sign Off
Outgoing Mayor And Councillors Sign Off
Councils   -   Sep 27, 2025

I will miss Mayor Nobby Clark's dry wit. The last of four valedictory speeches in Invercargill City Council chambers on Tuesday afternoon, there was waiata following outgoing councillors' Evelyn Cook and Lesley Soper's speeches, and councillor Peter Kett spoke at length (40 mins) about everything

Esk Street Dog Sculpture A Bone Of Contention
Esk Street Dog Sculpture A Bone Of Contention
News   -   Sep 23, 2025

The sculpture of two labrador dogs playing with a ball is destined for lower Esk Street, despite it lacking any cultural significance to the city’s history. Invercargill city councillors voted 7-6 in favour of Mayor Nobby Clark’s Notice of Motion to accept the sculpture from the Invercargill Public

Council Attendance Figures Revealed For Term
Council Attendance Figures Revealed For Term
vote2025   -   Sep 22, 2025

* Councillor attendance averaged 89 percent, with several members attending over 90 percent of meetings * Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell attended all but one meeting during the full council term * Health issues affected Peter Kett's final term, contributing to a lower attendance rate of 67 percent Attendance figures from the

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