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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Invercargill City Council recently held a whakawātea and blessing ceremony to mark the end of the two-year upgrade of Esk and Don streets. The project involved extensive repairs of underground infrastructure, installation of street artwork, play pieces, outdoor seating, and rain gardens. Mana wh
Ratepayers will be given the option to switch to receiving rates notices by email instead of by post, beginning later this week. Council rates notices are traditionally sent out quarterly via post but now Council is giving ratepayers the opportunity to have their rates notices emailed directly to th
