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Wachner Place Refresh With Clock Relocation Advances
Wachner Place Refresh With Clock Relocation Advances
Council   -   May 07, 2024

Invercargill City Council is moving forward with plans to revamp Wachner Place including a significant project involving the Distinction Hotel and the relocation of a historic clock, aiming to enhance the area’s connectivity and aesthetic appeal.Related: Impressive Facade Unveiled for Invercargill’s

Recognition of Service Award Goes to Thornbury Hall’s Devoted Custodians
Recognition of Service Award Goes to Thornbury Hall’s Devoted Custodians
Council   -   May 06, 2024

Thornbury hall custodians Lynley and Stuart Shaw have received a rare Recognition of Service Award after 33 years of working for their community. Aparima Community Board chair Michael Weusten said the board was proud to present the award for only the second time in Southland’s history. The first was

Invercargill Gives Support To LGNZ Membership
Invercargill Gives Support To LGNZ Membership
Council   -   May 03, 2024

Invercargill City Council will retain its Local Government New Zealand membership and has agreed to move on from the 3 Waters issues of the past. Some councillors grew to have a lack of trust for LGNZ regarding their stance about 3 Waters, but at a council meeting yesterday, decided strength in numb

Gore DC Announces New Interim CEO
Gore DC Announces New Interim CEO
Council   -   Apr 26, 2024

General Manager Corporate Support/Chief Financial Officer Lornae Straith has been appointed as interim CEO at the Gore District Council. Yesterday, the Council appointed Lornae in an in-committee council meeting. She takes up the role on Monday, 13 May, replacing Stephen Parry, who recently announce

Gore District Council Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed 21.4% Rates Increase
Gore District Council Seeks Public Feedback on Proposed 21.4% Rates Increase
Council   -   Apr 24, 2024

The Gore District Council is calling for public consultation on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%. Councillors this evening were unanimous in signing off on the draft, as staff and elected officials sought to trim a budget initially costed at a 31.7% increase. May

Gore District Council Tackles Budget Challenges with Proposed 21.4% Rate Increase
Gore District Council Tackles Budget Challenges with Proposed 21.4% Rate Increase
Council   -   Apr 23, 2024

Gore District Council is set to discuss a potential rate increase of 21.4% at their upcoming meeting. This follows extensive efforts to reduce an initially projected 40% increase. Related: Gore DC Interim CEO Confirms Departure Date The Council’s Interim Chief Executive, Stephen Parry, noted that in

Intersection Upgrade at Lindisfarne and Yarrow Streets Kicks Off Monday
Intersection Upgrade at Lindisfarne and Yarrow Streets Kicks Off Monday
Council   -   Apr 22, 2024

Starting Monday, major upgrades aimed at improving the safety of the Lindisfarne and Yarrow streets intersection in Invercargill will commence. This intersection, known for its high number of accidents, will undergo significant changes to enhance road user safety. Erin Moogan, Group Manager Infrastr

Urgent Closure of Queens Park Winter Gardens Due to Vandalism
Urgent Closure of Queens Park Winter Gardens Due to Vandalism
Council   -   Apr 18, 2024

Queens Park officials have announced the temporary closure of the Winter Gardens and the nearby pathways following significant vandalism discovered this morning. The destruction includes extensive glass damage and the cactus garden being severely vandalised. Police are actively seeking information f

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