Councils

Invercargill city has elected Nobby Clark as its new mayor. Polls closed at midday today in the local body elections across Aotearoa. Progress results delivered to Invercargill City Council just after midday today show Nobby Clark has 6537 votes, followed by Marcus Lush with 3785 votes, Toni Biddle

Right before the very first Covid-19 lockdown back in March 2020, the Invercargill City Council made a decision to demolish the old building at 66 Dee St next to the library. The budgeted amount was $1.4 million, but prior to the meeting Nelson businessman Gaire Thompson offered to buy it from counc

The Council today set the rates for the 2022-23 financial year. As outlined in the Annual Plan 2022-2023 (adopted 27/4/2022), the overall rates increase for this year is 5%. Property rates account for $24 million, which is 48% of the Council’s revenue for 2022-23. The other 52% of revenue comes from

All good things must come to an end, and Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt spoke yesterday at the Invercargill City Council meeting in what could possibly be his last hurrah.  He thanked all councillors for their service over the past three years, and their families for the support.  He said after more than 30

Anderson House, which was gifted to Council in the 1950s, was closed in January 2014 as it was found to be a serious earthquake risk. Council Manager Business Transition (Venues and Events) Richard McWha said the beloved historic house now meets earthquake requirements and is ready to begin a new ch

Here is an update on our council poll, with 317 votes. have you voted yet? If not vote here results update below. Did you see the results from our third big mayoral poll? Thats the 3rd poll with a similar result. I will have a good opinion piece on the mayoral race tomorrow. Back to the […]

Like every Great Debate there has to be some lively discussion, and the one between Invercargill Mayoralty candidates on Wednesday night was no exception. Hosted by the Southland Business Chamber, Darren Ludlow kicked off the introductions and his interpretation of rates was to the point and honest.

The nomination period for the 2022 local body elections has closed with 43 of council and mayoral candidates putting their hand up to stand for Invercargill City Council. Elections for the Invercargill City Council, the Bluff Community Board and the Invercargill Licensing Trust will be held in Octob