Bringing together the latest news and updates from Invercargill City, Southland District, Gore District, and Environment Southland. This section offers a consolidated view of key decisions, community initiatives, environmental policies, and local governance. Stay informed with comprehensive coverage of council activities, ensuring you're up to date with everything happening across Southland's councils in one convenient place.
Great South will receive extra money from the Invercargill City Council for both core funding and contract work, in line with the increased cost of living, but they expect to see more outcomes moving forward. Related: Great South Defends Position Oat Milk Factory Relocation Shareholders in the compa
Huge questions were put to Great South chair Ian Collier about the loss of Southland’s Oat Milk factory, at the Invercargill City Council meeting on Tuesday. The ICC is a key funder of Great South and the relocation plan to Canterbury was announced by New Zealand Functional Foods (NZFF) in August, w
An active front over the south of the South Island is moving north Thursday night and Friday. The front is preceded by moist, gale to severe gale northwesterlies, and followed by a change to cold southerlies. Related : A State of Emergency Has Been Declared for the Gore District Warnings and Watches
Bruce Robertson has some good feedback on Invercargill City Council’s Risk and Assurance Committee since stepping in to help deal with issues, such as the litigation over former Mayor – Sir Tim Shadbolt. As independent chair of the committee, as well as many others around the country, Bruce gave a ‘
Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour. Algae naturally occur in waterways and can flourish during fine conditions and stable river flows. Most algae are harmless. However, some species can produce toxins and rapid
Invercargill’s CBD should have new security camera technology by Christmas, but the council has warned the timelines to get the work done will be challenging. Manager of strategy, policy and engagement Erin Mooghan told the Infrastructure Committee today that nothing was guaranteed, “but there is al
Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry is leaving the role after 22 years of service. Mr Parry tendered his resignation on Friday, effective from Tuesday 31 October. In a statement on behalf of the Mayor and Councillors, intermediary Cr Richard McPhail said the Council was grateful to M
Wellington has Te Papa and Invercargill will soon have Te Unua – Museum of Southland. And even Mayor Nobby Clark agrees with having the Maori name first, telling councillors at a meeting today that he hoped it all just become one name anyway. Related: Invercargill Museum Receives $500,000 Boost from
