Ousted chairman says board not trusted
Ousted chairman says board not trusted
A former Southland chairman says he has "great concerns" for the community after being ousted from the top job.
Matthew Rosenberg
Crowd shows displeasure as Smith dumped
Crowd shows displeasure as Smith dumped
A Southland community board chairman has been overthrown from the top job in front of a vocal crowd which turned up to support him.
$11m flood-protection pump station seen as crucial for properties
$11m flood-protection pump station seen as crucial for properties
New infrastructure to protect an airport and more than 100 properties has officially opened in Invercargill.
Plan approved for historic railway precinct’s restoration
Plan approved for historic railway precinct’s restoration
Restoration is one step closer for an historic railway station in a remote corner of Southland.
Expert concerned at idea to combine councils
Expert concerned at idea to combine councils
A local government expert fears a proposal to combine Southland’s four councils could further distance the public from local politics.
‘Missing’ dog data irks Invercargill Cr
‘Missing’ dog data irks Invercargill Cr
Missing data on euthanised dogs in Invercargill has raised the eyebrows of an elected member who wants to know the numbers.
‘Other agendas going on’: community board chairman
‘Other agendas going on’: community board chairman
A community board chairman who could be overthrown next week is disappointed he has been crossed by some of his fellow board members.
Former station to become precinct
Former station to become precinct
Restoration is one step closer for an historic railway station in a remote corner of Southland.
In-person apology for breach
In-person apology for breach
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ticked off his second and final public apology at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday.
Mayor calls for amalgamation of southern councils
Mayor calls for amalgamation of southern councils
A bold new proposal to restructure local government in Southland has been put forward by a local mayor who claims it will reduce costs.
'Portrayed the city in a very poor light': Nobby says sorry - again
'Portrayed the city in a very poor light': Nobby says sorry - again
Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark has ticked off his second and final public apology at an extraordinary council meeting on Tuesday.
Missing data on euthanised dogs irks deputy mayor
Missing data on euthanised dogs irks deputy mayor
Missing data on euthanised dogs in Invercargill has raised the eyebrows of the deputy mayor who wants to know the numbers.
‘Missing’ dog data irks Invercargill councillor
‘Missing’ dog data irks Invercargill councillor
Missing data on euthanised dogs in Invercargill has raised the eyebrows of an elected member who wants to know the numbers.
‘Other agendas going on’: chairman
‘Other agendas going on’: chairman
A community board chairman who could be overthrown next week is disappointed he has been crossed by some of his fellow board members.
Just three buildings left on unsafe list
Just three buildings left on unsafe list
Just three buildings remain on the Invercargill City Council’s list of dangerous or unsanitary buildings.
Sister city Suqian says it’s Invercargill’s turn to visit
Sister city Suqian says it’s Invercargill’s turn to visit
Invercargill has backtracked on a plan to let its Chinese sister city visit first to rekindle a relationship which in recent years has fallen quiet.
Number of unsafe southern buildings revealed
Number of unsafe southern buildings revealed
Just three buildings remain on Invercargill City Council's list of dangerous or unsanitary buildings.
Concerns over port’s boat cleaning facility
Concerns over port’s boat cleaning facility
An investigation will be held into the risk of pests and pollutants ending up in the water at a boat-cleaning facility in Bluff.
Museum overspend: Why one councillor wants a rethink
Museum overspend: Why one councillor wants a rethink
An Invercargill city councillor has accused his organisation of “going rogue” in an upcoming consultation for a museum overspend while questioning how the blowout happened.
Confusion over sister-city visit
Confusion over sister-city visit
Invercargill has backtracked on a plan to let its Chinese sister city visit first to rekindle a relationship which in recent years has fallen quiet.