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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

The initial conceptual plans for Invercargill’s new Southland Museum have been unveiled, showcasing a groundbreaking design that promises to redefine the city’s cultural landscape. Australian architects fjcstudio, in collaboration with Auckland-based firms Evatt Martin Architects and design Tribe, w

A retirement village and separate aged care facility are two of the options developers have come up with for the 37ha of surplus land at Donovan Park. Mayor Nobby Clark has been approached by several local developers interested in purchasing some of the land that the Invercargill City Council was lo

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