How much have fees and charges increased over the last decade?
Consultation is underway in Invercargill on proposed fees and charges for the coming year, as councils across the country face similar decisions.
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Meeting time may shift for new member
Meeting time may shift for new member
An Invercargill City Council committee is considering pushing its start time back to accommodate a new member flying in from outside the region.
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Mayor calls for change in wake of $33k foul language probe
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell is calling for change to his council’s code of conduct policy following a $33k investigation into his deputy using foul language.
F-bomb complaint costs southern council $33k
F-bomb complaint costs southern council $33k
Invercargill city councillors have rejected the findings of a $33,000 independent investigation which found deputy mayor Grant Dermody said “you f…ing d..k” or “you’re a d…head”.
F-bomb lands Invercargill deputy mayor in hot water
F-bomb lands Invercargill deputy mayor in hot water
Invercargill deputy mayor Grant Dermody faces potential disciplinary action after being found to have called a council staff member a ‘‘f...... d... .
Southland tsunami warnings may not have time to trigger
Southland tsunami warnings may not have time to trigger
A new Emergency Management plan for Southland has unearthed an unnerving detail about warning systems in the event of a tsunami.
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Trips to sister cities approved despite cost concerns
Overseas trips to Invercargill’s sister cities have been approved by the city council despite concerns about how they will be paid for.
Council suspends mana whenua role
Council suspends mana whenua role
The Invercargill City Council has been urged to become a place Māori want to work alongside after a rūnaka requested its mana whenua seat be disestablished.
Tension over council pest work identified
Tension over council pest work identified
A southern council has revealed "emerging tensions" on Stewart Island/Rakiura making some of its work harder to complete.
Sir Tim statue project slammed
Sir Tim statue project slammed
Sir Tim Shadbolt’s partner of many years has criticised a crowd-funded statue project for the late mayor, urging people not to donate.
Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable
Invercargill mayor stands by comments over AI data centre cable
Invercargill mayor Tom Campbell is standing by his view that a new cable for a large AI data centre will not impact the environment at Ōreti Beach, despite a report saying otherwise.
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Mayors hail proposed AI factory
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country’s second-highest electricity user.
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors back massive AI factory amid concern over impacts
Southern mayors have thrown their support behind a new data centre which is set to become the country's second-highest electricity user.
Rent relief proposed for Teretonga
Rent relief proposed for Teretonga
The country’s oldest permanent racetrack has been shown some love by the Invercargill City Council after its parent club found itself in financial strife.
The helpful rubbish service used by just one person
The helpful rubbish service used by just one person
A little-known fact about kerbside collection has come to light at Invercargill City Council — it's possible to have your bin retrieved by the truck driver.
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
Safety fears over ride sharing for people with disabilities
A government proposal to increase transport options for people living with impairments has been rejected by a southern council over safety fears.
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Council votes to not alter alcohol hours
Southland liquor outlets have been given the green light to continue trading up to 16 hours a day, despite Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora calling for shorter hours.
Council vacancies still unfilled
Council vacancies still unfilled
More than a dozen positions remain unfilled at a southern council one year after consultation began on its major restructure.
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Mystery surrounds new Otautau campground
Pack up your tent and dust off your air mattress, a new camping ground is coming to Southland.
Vacancies at council still unfilled
Vacancies at council still unfilled
More than a dozen positions remain unfilled at a southern council one year after consultation began on its major restructure.