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The Invercargill City Council wishes to inform residents of upcoming roading projects that will commence this Monday. Here’s what you need to know to navigate the changes: We’re starting with an upgrade on Queens Drive, from the Herbert Street roundabout through to Gala Street. This project is expec

As part of its dedication to environmental sustainability and waste reduction, the Invercargill City Council is considering the introduction of a glass recycling program, detailed in its draft Long-term Plan for the upcoming decade. The proposal aims to tackle the issue of landfill waste and seeks p

The Southland District Council, under Mayor Rob Scott, has announced the extension of the Bluecliffs State of Emergency until Sunday, 17 March. This extension supports ongoing community aid and the critical removal of hazardous materials from a local dump site alongside efforts to manage the Waiau R

An Invercargill commercial business owner will literally go to any lengths to stop the Invercargill City Council from taking away parks outside his Yarrow Street shopping centre. Related: Yarrow Street Intersection Speed Bump Is Out Colin Stuart, who now lives in Ashburton said he was evicted from t

Invercargill City Council is seeking feedback from the public on its draft Long-term Plan for 2024-34, designed to direct the growth of Invercargill and Bluff through various projects, activities, and services for the coming ten years. The plan features several key proposals, including the museum’s

Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark is back to work as city Mayor today. “I’m feeling good and I’m ready to get back to work,” Mayor Clark said. “It’s been a long road to recovery – but I’m well rested and up for the challenges ahead.” Following Mayor Clark’s heart attack on December 27 and through

The speed bump proposed for the Yarrow Street intersection will no longer be installed after a majority of councillors from the Infrastructure Committee voted against it. Last month the committee agreed to push on with the important safety upgrade of the intersection, installing traffic lights to im

Emergency Management Southland is urging all residents within Bluecliffs to evacuate their properties by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8. This measure is in preparation for the commencement of cleanup operations at the Bluecliffs dump site starting Saturday, March 9. Related: $1.35 million in Government