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* Public consultation gathered 280 submissions on Southland's new museum budget shortfall. * Four budget options were proposed, including design changes and delayed construction. * Council hearings and deliberations on budget plans are scheduled for October. Public consultation on the final budget for Southland’s new museum has concluded, with Invercargill

Coopers Creek residents have had their licences to occupy the land for another 21 years, with a right of renewal for up to 35 years. It may not have ended decades of uncertainty for the 25+ residents at the Sandy Point village, but the Invercargill City Council wasn’t prepared

* Invercargill residents expressed dissatisfaction with council decision-making in the latest survey. * Satisfaction for Splash Palace dropped significantly, while venues and events showed improvement. * Invercargill City Council urged residents to participate more in consultations and engagements. Invercargill residents have expressed dissatisfaction with how the local council involves people in decision-making, according

* Invercargill City Council addresses sound and livestream issues in its temporary chambers. * Civic Building decisions could take up to six years for a permanent solution. * Planned upgrades to the temporary venue are expected to be completed by March 2025. The Invercargill City Council is planning improvements to its temporary chambers

* Invercargill Council focuses on Coopers Creek management with strong community participation and interest. * Residents voice concerns during public forum, highlighting environmental, financial, and legal considerations. * Safety concerns raised by Hannah Pascoe for a zebra crossing on Layard Street. The Invercargill City Council meeting on 24 September 2024 is centred around

* Waituna Lagoon will be mechanically opened to prevent ecological damage and assist the community. * High water levels have been affecting local roads, paddocks, and farming activities for weeks. * Lagoon opening aims to flush nutrients and sediment, resetting the environment for summer. Environment Southland has decided to use its emergency powers

* Central Government raises parking infringement fees, with some fines increasing by 70 percent. * Incorrect use of mobility parks now incurs a steep penalty of $750 without a valid permit. * Invercargill City Council reminds drivers to park mindfully and activate parking machines. Invercargill City Council is encouraging residents to be more

More funding will be allocated to the Invercargill City Council’s human resource department to alleviate staffing pressures. The Finance and Policy Committee agreed that an extra $265,000 should be spent on combating rise in ‘harm exposure,’ after a rise in physical and psychologist incidents at council over the