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Invercargill City’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack last Wednesday, leading to his hospitalisation. Initially admitted to Southland Hospital, he was later moved to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell revealed that Mayor Clark is scheduled for a quadr

Invercargill’s Mayor, Nobby Clark, experienced a minor heart attack, leading to his hospitalization. He was first taken to Southland Hospital and later transferred to Dunedin Hospital for additional tests. Related: Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell Assures Continuity as Mayor Clark Prepares for Heart Surger

Invercargill’s museum rebuild is advancing rapidly with Naylor Love, a local construction firm, joining as the main contractor for the new Museum of Southland. This development is part of the Invercargill City Council’s ambitious Project 1225, which aims to revitalize the city’s cultural infrastruct

It is costing the Invercargill City Council $15.4 million just to keep its doors open every 10 years, and a new building is still a long way off. Councillors discussed the issue around the table as they tightened up figures for the next Long Term Plan (2024-2034) at the last meeting for the year yes

Highways South have advised whatsoninvers.nz that due to the recent weather this week, the final sealing job on Dee Street/North Road has been delayed and slowed. The crews will resume work this evening and Sunday night, weather permitting. It was originally scheduled for completion on Thursday, Dec

A temporary partial closure of Spey Street, located between Dee and Leven streets, due to safety concerns is now open. This follows reports of unsecured roofing iron and loose materials from old Briscoes building, that was fire damaged back in September posing risks in the current high winds Inverca

The Invercargill City Council made the decision to close a part of Queens Park at the Feldwick gates entrance, around lunchtime today (Wednesday). This closure was a safety measure due to strong winds that left a tree in a precarious state, threatening to fall. The trees will be removed once the str

One councillor called it a blessing for a scrap metal yard. It was meant to be a positive PR exercise by the Invercargill City Council for the opening of a new battery disposal site, but judging by the reaction around the room today, many were far from impressed. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell started th