Councils

* Council purchased Henderson House in Invercargill for $3 million plus GST. * Building refurbishment is budgeted at $15.75 million and planning will begin soon. * Henderson House aligns with Council's future local government reorganisation plans. Southland District Council will bring its staff together under one roof after purchasing Henderson

ACT MP Simon Court is making at a trip south to meet Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark on December 17, after backlash about his proposed private members bill. Invercargill City councillors also voted yesterday to support the Invercargill Licensing Trust’s concept of continuing with its trading privileges, and oppose the

* Watermain upgrades begin 21 November, lasting approximately three weeks near Clyde St roundabout. * North and south traffic on SH1 Clyde St remains unaffected during the works. * Detours required for east-west roundabout travel; delays expected, plan journeys accordingly. SouthRoads will begin watermain upgrades near the State Highway 1 Clyde Street and

* New CCTV aims to enhance safety in Invercargill and Bluff community areas. * Stage One installations expected to be operational by Christmas this year. * Police access real-time footage for monitoring, with archived access upon request. Invercargill and Bluff have begun installing CCTV cameras to increase safety, with most of Stage One

* Advocate fears Southland dumpsite erosion could harm marine life and coastal environment. * Southland Council maintains the site has low erosion risk, with regular monitoring in place. * Calls intensify for collaborative action to protect the vulnerable Colac Bay area. A community advocate has raised alarms over the future of an old

* Key Invercargill roads to get fresh asphalt in summer 2024/2025. * Overnight work planned to minimise disruption for businesses and road users. * Infrastructure upgrades coordinated to streamline improvements and reduce long-term impacts. Invercargill’s central city roads are set to undergo significant resurfacing, with fresh asphalt being laid on Dee,

* Gore’s Christmas Parade will feature over 20 festive floats with exciting prizes. * Free rides and activities await at the Christmas Carnival on Main Reserve. * Live entertainment, food, and community spirit will make it a memorable event. Get ready for festive cheer as Gore’s much-loved Christmas Parade and Carnival

* Surrey Park Grandstand will undergo earthquake strengthening for safety and community use. * Construction starts mid-November, with completion expected by May 2025. * Improvements include a new roof and compliance with 34 percent earthquake standards. The Surrey Park Grandstand in Invercargill is set to receive significant upgrades as part of an earthquake