Councils

It is with regret that Paddy O’Brien has decided not to put his name forward for the upcoming the Invercargill City Council (ICC) by-election. Due to multiple professional commitments, O’Brien feels that he cannot give the campaign and role the full time and attention it deserves. “I have had discus

Deputy Mayor Nobby Clark said the way forward for the city of Invercargill was not to be caught up in personalities but getting things done. Both Nobby and Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt were criticised in the Department of Internal Affairs review on council, but already the deputy was ready to move on. “It

The Department of Internal Affairs has spoken and Invercargill City Mayor Tim Shadbolt has responded. A subdued Shadbolt addressed the media this afternoon sharing his disappointment at the ongoing alleged attack on him by factions within council. The DIA concluded in its review on council that the

Invercargill City Council has put in place an Action Plan to make governance improvements and focus on future progress for the city. The Action Plan is the result of a Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) letter highlighting concerns about governance. DIA requested assurance the Council was taking p

Whether you’re a boatie, a business owner, or simply keen on having a chat about the future of the water ski area at Sandy Point, you’re invited to a public meeting to discuss future options for the area. Interim Parks and Recreation Manager Michele Frey said the meeting was being called to understa

Invercargill City Council last night (Thursday 12 November 2020) unanimously accepted the findings of an independent governance review and will now present the details of a plan to address the matters raised to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Discussions with the DIA will take place over c

On November 14, 1861, the first recorded burial took place at Invercargill’s Eastern Cemetery. Since then thousands of people have been laid to rest at our cemeteries and crematorium, leaving behind stories that add to our collective history. Residents will have the opportunity to discover some of t

A special community event like no other is coming to Deveron Street this November to help explore opportunities and experiment with innovation in Invercargill’s streetscape. The Deveron Detour will be on in Deveron Street, between Gala and Yarrow Streets, between 10.30am and 2pm on Sunday, November