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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

Visitors seeking the new home of the tuatara now have an engaging way to explore Queens Park through the city’s newest attraction, the Tuatara Trail. The Invercargill City Council announced the opening of the Tuatara Trail, a walking route linking the tuatara’s former residence at the Southland Muse

At 2:15pm Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark released the following statement to media. Having spent some time over the weekend considering the impact of the Code of Conduct on me, Karen and our family, and the wider community, I’ve decided to take a further month off work. Listen ad Tom describes the M

Mayor Nobby Clark was absent for today’s Invercargill City Council meeting, where his mid-term review on committees and chairs was discussed. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell continued to discuss the report which outlined the new structure of committees, despite it being challenged by Cr Ian Pottinger. “I

Wyndham volunteer firefighter James Walker has been recognised for his contribution to Wyndham’s fire service for 40 years with a Community Service Award.  Southland District Council Mayor Rob Scott and Waihopai Toetoe Community board chair Pamela Yorke presented the award on Saturday 8 June to Mr W

Invercargill City councillors have voted for Mayor Nobby Clark to stand down from public speaking duties, but the majority don’t want him to resign. An initial motion for a letter to be written asking him to tender his resignation, failed to cross the line (6-5) at an Extraordinary Council meeting,