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.
Emergency Management Southland was invited to speak with Invercargill City councillors at its first meeting for the year on Tuesday 31st January. Group manager and controller Simon Mapp gave councillors a rundown on what their roles would be in the community if a state of emergency was declared in t
“Now that the holidays are over, we’re back into it. When we first worked on the concept of 90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark, we envisioned it to be a quick one question, one answer format. However, from the first episode, it’s been longer with sometimes three topics discussed an
Invercargill is currently hosting a delegation from its Japanese sister city, Kumagaya, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their sister city relationship. The delegation, which included the Mayor of Kumagaya, Tetsuya Kobayashi, and members of the Kumagaya City Council, was warmly welcomed by Inv
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark believes the $20 million offered by the Government to developing countries for the loss and damage wrought by climate change should’ve been kept in our health system. His comments are in relation to the recent announcement by Health Minister Andrew Little on the $90 mi
A noticeable increase in the number of incidences of aggression towards staff that work for the Invercargill City Council has prompted a rethink of its health and safety policy. The council’s risk and assurance committee was told today by a staffer that at least two to three instances had been repor
A brand new museum with a separate storage facility built at Tisbury, and a new home for the tuatara is back on track again. Invercargill City councillors unanimously agreed to support the $39.4 million smaller museum and art gallery, as was agreed on through the annual plan process. The only differ
The Invercargill City Council feels blindsided by Audit New Zealand in its decision to delay the audit report until after the December 31 deadline, and the way it has been communicated. The council’s Risk and Assurance Committee met this morning and agreed Audit NZ’s planning was inadequate, and rep
Gore District deputy mayor Stewart MacDonell today tendered his resignation from the role. Cr MacDonell said he respected the recent requisition, signed by seven councillors, calling for him to step down. “We have a lot of challenges in front of us. I want to see this Council move forward and work c
