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.
Invercargill’s new museum has received a significant funding boost of $500,000 from the ILT, elevating the organisation’s total funding commitment to an impressive $1 million. Related: Councillors All Onboard With Naming Of New Southland Museum Invercargill City Council Unveils Concept Designs for T
Excitement levels are rising as the Northern Community Board and Southland District Council get closer to finalising the planning for a redevelopment of the Lumsden playground. In addition to local community input via SDC’s Long Term Plan, the Northern Community Board has secured additional funding
Invercargill’s new museum has been given a major funding boost, with Community Trust South confirming a multi-million dollar grant to the cause. The trust has committed $5 million to Project 1225, named to reflect the museum’s base rebuild deadline of December 2025. Project 1225 also includes the cr
Lifestyle block owners can access valuable support for emergency preparedness. Emergency Management Southland has unveiled a convenient handbook designed to assist these owners in effectively managing emergencies that may arise. Simon Mapp, the manager of Emergency Management Southland, emphasised t
An Invercargill women who has received 71 complaints over nine years for her two menacing dogs, has appealed a notice of disqualification from owning dogs for five years. Danuata Helena Boniface has objected to the Invercargill City Council disqualification under the Dog Control Act, and a hearing w
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark along with deputy Mayor Tom Campbell and councillors Trish Boyle, Alex Crackett, Darren Ludlow and Barry Stewart went on a four-day trip to Kumagaya for a 30 year signing of the sister city relationship. Related: 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – J
Invercargill City Council’s preliminary election results have confirmed the new Invercargill City Councillor is Steve Broad with 2760 votes. Polls for the Invercargill City Council by-election closed at midday Friday. Progress results on Friday revealed Broad had a strong lead, but this did not incl
Progress results in the Invercargill City Council by-election have put candidate Steve Broad in the lead, although it is currently too close to call officially. Polls closed at midday today, and progress results were delivered to the Invercargill City Council just after midday. Progress results show
