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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

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

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 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

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

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

HWR Property Ltd warns that many companies will rethink new projects in the south, if the Invercargill City Council increases its fees and charges under the Long Term Plan. Property manager Sue Hill spoke at the LTP hearing last week and her submission was on ensuring the ongoing viability of buildi

In a bold move to tackle traffic congestion and support growth, New Zealand’s Transport Minister, Simeon Brown, has unveiled a hefty $250 million budget for enhancements to Queenstown’s crucial BP roundabout and its adjoining roads. This financial commitment showcases a substantial increase, more th