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Rimu Tree Planted To Mark Coronation of King Charles 3rd
Rimu Tree Planted To Mark Coronation of King Charles 3rd
Community   -   May 06, 2023

The sun shone in majestic fashion as a tree was planted in Queens Park to mark coronation of King Charles 111 on Saturday morning. What will become an mighty and noble Rimu was planted in the Ron Petrie Gardens by deputy mayor Tom Campbell in front of fellow councilors and a small group of supporter

Invercargill City Councillor Resigns
Invercargill City Councillor Resigns
Council   -   May 05, 2023

Invercargill City Councillor Nigel Skelt has resigned from his role on Council. Council Chief Executive Michael Day said he received Mr Skelt’s resignation on Thursday night. “In the event of the resignation of any elected member at this stage of the term, the Local Electoral Act 2001 requires a by-

Public Invited To King Charles’ Coronation This Weekend
Public Invited To King Charles’ Coronation This Weekend
Community   -   May 04, 2023

It will be a no frills coronation for King Charles III on May 6 in Invercargill, after the council agreed to just a simple tree planting ceremony. Despite it being the first Coronation of a Monarch in 70 years, councillors decided not to host many dignitaries and have entertainment – but it will be

Mayor Clark Takes Temporary Leave of Absence Following Grandson’s Passing
Mayor Clark Takes Temporary Leave of Absence Following Grandson’s Passing
Council   -   May 03, 2023

On Tuesday, Mayor Clark received news that his grandson had passed away. He will be travelling out of town to be with family, and would appreciate if any queries could be directed to Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell at this time. Unfortunately, Mayor Clark will no longer be able to attend events for the Ki

Council Says Nothing About Councillor Skelt Issue
Council Says Nothing About Councillor Skelt Issue
Council   -   May 02, 2023

There’s an elephant in the room in the Invercargill City Council chambers, and it doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. An empty seat where councillor Nigel Skelt should be was the obvious sign at today’s Infrastructure Committee meeting.   Chair Ian Pottinger read out Skelt’s apology for not

Councillors to set 2023/2024 Rates Increase at Council Meeting
Councillors to set 2023/2024 Rates Increase at Council Meeting
Council   -   May 01, 2023

As part of the 2023/2024 Environment Southland Annual Plan process to consider the work programme and budgets, Councillors will set the rates for the 2023-2024 financial year at next week’s Council meeting (Wednesday 3 May). There are no significant changes to the work programme from the Long-term P

Right Royal Rimu To Mark The King’s Coronation
Right Royal Rimu To Mark The King’s Coronation
Community   -   Apr 30, 2023

Invercargill will mark the King’s Coronation by planting a Rimu in Queens Park’s Ron Petrie NZ Plant Garden. Invercargill City Council, along with other councils throughout New Zealand, has been invited to take part in the national celebration and commemoration of the Coronation of Their Majesties K

90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Three Waters, Otepuni, Arts Centre
90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Three Waters, Otepuni, Arts Centre
90 Seconds+   -   Apr 29, 2023

Welcome back to another 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark. Today we discuss Three Waters now called Water Services Reform Programme, should we make part of the Otepuni a beach and where should the new the arts centre be located. Also worth a watch. Mike chats to Mrs Mayor. Mike ch

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