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.
Increased dissatisfaction with local government democracy has the Invercargill City Council reflecting on ways it can better engage with the public. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell spoke in the Finance and Projects Committee on Tuesday March 19 about the “awful” results from the residents’ satisfaction su
The Invercargill community may well have noticed a change in mayoralty style when deputy Tom Campbell stepped in, and now he’s publicly declaring his intention to stand in 2025. Mayor Nobby Clark has been back at work since March 11 after his heart surgery, and even walked 6km in the City To Surf th
Today we chat about Nobby’s recovery from heart surgery, youth crime, Donovan Farm and homestead sale plan, elderly housing. more 90 Seconds+ Follow Us: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WhatsOnInvers Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatsoninvers/ “90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby
Southland District’s Mayor, Rob Scott, has taken a pivotal step by transitioning the Bluecliffs erosion response into a recovery phase. This strategic move ushers in a period of at least 28 days dedicated to recovery efforts, where Emergency Management Southland, alongside council entities, will per
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
