Council brings museum plan forward to 2025
Council brings museum plan forward to 2025
Invercargill City Council is aiming to deliver the new building of the Southland Museum and Art Gallery by December 16, 2025.
Luisa Girao
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Residents flock to view superyacht
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Residents flock to view superyacht
A superyacht more than 50m long attracted a lot of attention in Bluff last week, the biggest yacht to ever anchor at the southern port.
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Faster build programme carries risk, council told
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Faster build programme carries risk, council told
The Invercargill City Council is determined to have a new museum built by 2025, but staff are warning the decision comes with many risks.
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Football fever about to hit
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Football fever about to hit
While New Zealand is still celebrating the Black Ferns’ victory, Invercargill’s football community is gearing up for another goal.
Pasifika scholarship winners intent on giving back to community
Pasifika scholarship winners intent on giving back to community
A trio of young Pasifika girls have received a boost to achieve their dreams — and consequently help their community.
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Contamination still affecting recycling
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Contamination still affecting recycling
About 20% of the recycling waste collected in Southland is being diverted to landfills due to contamination, the council says.
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Shadbolt portrait finds new home
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Shadbolt portrait finds new home
A portrait of former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will soon have a new home.
Splash Palace losing youth vote
Splash Palace losing youth vote
Make hydroslides free at certain times, have gender neutral toilets and engage through TikTok are among the ideas from the Invercargill City Council to bring youth to its swimming pool.
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Website launches to support mental health
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Website launches to support mental health
Anxiety, frustrations and sleeplessness are increasing among the business community, a Southland business leader says.
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Alliance Group casts net for 400 seasonal workers
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Alliance Group casts net for 400 seasonal workers
The Alliance Group will look to the North Island and beyond to bring in 400 seasonal workers to cope with its employee shortfall.
Controversial Shadbolt portrait replaced in council building
Controversial Shadbolt portrait replaced in council building
The smile of Sir Tim Shadbolt no longer hangs on the wall by the Invercargill City Council’s stairs.
Council warned of inflation
Council warned of inflation
Strong inflation over the next two years is likely to put Invercargill City Council under even more pressure to deliver their services and projects, an economist advises.
Controversial Shadbolt portrait replaced
Controversial Shadbolt portrait replaced
The smile of Sir Tim Shadbolt no longer hangs on the wall by the Invercargill City Council’s stairs.
Mayor reaches out to youth for feedback on city
Mayor reaches out to youth for feedback on city
The new Invercargill mayor wants to bring youth closer to his council to ensure long-term vibrancy in the city.
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Family glad historic house is open again
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Family glad historic house is open again
The great-great-grandchildren of Robert Anderson say it was emotional to finally see life once again in the family’s house.
Duck derby puts a splash of fun into fundraising
Duck derby puts a splash of fun into fundraising
A new breed of ducks were swimming in Invercargill at the weekend.
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Unbending will: volunteers replace stolen trees
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Unbending will: volunteers replace stolen trees
A group of volunteers at an Invercargill community orchard say they will not give up.
Exhibition of beloved pottery honours Queen and sparks memories
Exhibition of beloved pottery honours Queen and sparks memories
Nostalgia will be brought to Invercargill this weekend when the "royal tea" is served.
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Stopbank upgrade almost completed but disruptions to continue
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Stopbank upgrade almost completed but disruptions to continue
The Invercargill City Council has nearly completed work to upgrade a stopbank near Otatara but residents will still need to cope with disruptions until next year.
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Waste advisory group dissatisfaction
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Waste advisory group dissatisfaction
An Invercargill city councillor believes the current model of the Southland waste advisory governance group is not working effectively and has become too cumbersome.