Old Invercargill

Everybody Sing: “Hey Phil, did you hear that rumble…That was my ol tum Bill, cry out for you know what now – Tau Tau and we want it now now, TAU TAU CHICKEN GREAT FOWL!…ooh I’ll think I’ll give the wife a call now…”

Editors note: This article has been restored from our lost archives 2015-17. Invercargill City Council’s latest consultant’s First Retail have suggested that the 1990’s plans of making Esk & Don streets one way were mistakes and killed our city centre. Today we take a look back at

Southland is remembering one of its most dramatic weather events this month — fifteen years since a sudden spring snowstorm caused the roof of Stadium Southland to collapse. On Saturday 18th September 2010, heavy snow fell overnight, blanketing the region and leading to widespread disruption. The collapse happened early in the

Old Invercargill and Whats On Invers wanted to get behind the glorious history of our region with a new video series. Each episode, “Old Invercargill” will feature a new icon of yesteryear, highlighting the beauty of Southland. Southland Museum & Art Gallery Our mysterious white pyramid sits at the

The Invercargill tram system, a once pivotal component of the city’s public transport, presents a fascinating tale of technological evolution, community engagement, and eventual obsolescence. Beginning with horse-drawn trams in 1881, Invercargill’s transit landscape underwent a significant transform

* Winning photos showcase iconic Southland heritage sites through creative photography skills. * Entries include unique images of Anderson House, Otepuni Gardens, and other landmarks. * Winning and commended photos are displayed digitally at local venues this month. The winners of the Southland heritage photo competition have been announced, highlighting impressive photography skills

For 30 days of a glorious 1954 summer, New Zealand has been honoured with the presence of the Sovereign and her consort. From north, south, east and west, countless thousands have thronged to see and acclaim the Royal visitors. Wherever the Queen has gone, there too have the cameras followed. The gr

In 1872, Invercargill opened its very first museum within a modest Scotch Pie shop on Dee Street. This unique establishment quickly became a local curiosity, housing a diverse collection including a live monkey, a tortoise, a kiwi, and a kakapo. Its array of preserved insects, stuffed birds, seals,