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Tuatara to Be Moved to Secure Location Before Geotechnical Work Begins at Museum
Tuatara to Be Moved to Secure Location Before Geotechnical Work Begins at Museum
Council   -   Mar 02, 2023

The Invercargill City Council will move its tuatara collection to a secure location before geotechnical work begins on-site at the museum for the new museum redevelopment project as part of Invercargill City Council’s Project 1225. Invercargill residents have been invited to say goodbye to the tuata

Wachner Place Upgrade Discussed At Council
Wachner Place Upgrade Discussed At Council
Community   -   Mar 01, 2023

A report to the Invercargill City Council in April will look at options for making Wachner Place a more usable space, as well as considering other alternatives. Council has confirmed its vision for the 2024 – 2034 Long-term Plan, ‘Our City with Heart,’ and held its first workshop, live streamed to t

Invercargill City Council Appoints New Chief Executive
Invercargill City Council Appoints New Chief Executive
Council   -   Feb 28, 2023

Invercargill City Council Mayor Nobby Clark has announced on Tuesday ( 21st February) that Councillors have appointed its Group Manager Finance and Assurance, Michael Day, as the new chief executive. Michael Day will replace current Chief Executive Clare Hadley, who has been in the role since 2018 a

Invercargill Council Backs Adopt a Community to Support Gisborne Post-Cyclone
Invercargill Council Backs Adopt a Community to Support Gisborne Post-Cyclone
Council   -   Feb 28, 2023

Invercargill City Council is joining councils from across New Zealand to Adopt a Community to support communities up north impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Local Government New Zealand has come up with the Adopt a Community initiative, which matches a southern council with a council and community badl

90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Relief Fund and New CEO
90 Seconds+ with Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Relief Fund and New CEO
90 Seconds+   -   Feb 25, 2023

Today we chat about how local residents can donate to the Mayoral relief fund and the appointment of new Invercargill City Council CEO Michael Day. Watch on our Youtube channel or on our Facebook page.

City Centre Streetscapes Stage One Almost Complete
City Centre Streetscapes Stage One Almost Complete
Community   -   Feb 22, 2023

Invercargill’s new Streetscapes project is in the final stages, with just eight weeks left to complete the $20.8 million City Centre upgrade. Council’s Manager – Strategic Asset Planning, Russell Pearson, said in a report to the Finance and Projects Committee, the project team has continued to close

Sir Tim Shadbolt and Invercargill City Council Reach Settlement
Sir Tim Shadbolt and Invercargill City Council Reach Settlement
Council   -   Feb 22, 2023

Sir Tim Shadbolt has settled his claims against the Invercargill City Council and Riskpool. Sir Tim was seeking to recover his legal expenses related to a 2015 defamation claim brought by Councillor Karen Arnold. The ICC and Riskpool have not accepted liability for these expenses, but have agreed to

90 Seconds+ Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Three Waters Submission Fiasco
90 Seconds+ Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark – Three Waters Submission Fiasco
90 Seconds+   -   Feb 21, 2023

Today, we will chat about how the Invercargill City Council CEO and staff blindsided the Mayor and councillors on Tuesday, February 14th regarding the Three Waters submission fiasco and other matters. Read more and watch the council meeting video here. Plus an update on Mrs Mayor. Watch the Mrs Mayo

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