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.
The Invercargill City Council is seeking expressions of interest from individuals or businesses which may be interested in purchasing the site known as Kew Bowl, the former outdoor velodrome. Council purchased the property from the Southland Amateur Cycling Association in 2006 as a way of assisting
The Gore District Council is aiming to award the contract for construction of a new Pyramid Bridge within the next five months. This follows funding approval from the New Zealand Transport Agency last month. NZTA will provide a 73.63% subsidy for the project. The remaining cost will be equally funde
When Steve and Kelly Taylor decided to leave the rat race for the small Southland town of Lumsden there was much apprehension. 8 years later and the two entrepreneurs are living the ultimate lifestyle while running Roar Coffee roasters and Temple Tattoo. See how theses creatives have adapted to life
In 2017, Council undertook a well overdue rebrand, ushering in a fresh new look and saying goodbye to the rather tired-looking, 30-year-old logo. The world we live in today is barely recognisable in many ways to Southland way back in 1988. The change reflected in Council’s rebrand has strong paralle
The Invercargill City Council is to discuss issues around the business house development at 20 Don Street at a full Council meeting tomorrow. The anchor development, which was undertaken to aid in city centre revitalisation, houses a number of high-profile Invercargill businesses and is a popular CB
It seems Invercargill is inundated with road works around every corner, as well as multiple road closures, temporary speed limits and diversions in place, but for good reason, explains Invercargill City Council (ICC) Roading manager Russell Pearson. Mr Pearson said there is a full programme of road
Drivers are asked to take care across Southland as the heavy rain last night has caused flooding on many roads, particularly in the central and northern areas. Roads around Lumsden and Dipton have quite severe flooding. All our contractors are out in the affected areas and will be prioritising based
Preparations for the upcoming Kiwiana Christmas Festival and Market are ramping up at the Invercargill City Council. Kiwi Christmas traditions are often a little different to those in the northern hemisphere, so for this year’s festival and market, organiser Gemma Crawford thought it would be great
