Council turmoil: call for minister to intervene
Council turmoil: call for minister to intervene
A local government expert believes ministerial intervention is needed at the Invercargill City Council after a tumultuous week.
Matthew Rosenberg
Sir Tim alleges ‘bullying’
Sir Tim alleges ‘bullying’
Embattled Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he has been left traumatised by workplace bullying as his deputy pushes for a vote of no confidence against him.
Invercargill mayor claims workplace bullying
Invercargill mayor claims workplace bullying
Embattled Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he has been left traumatised by workplace bullying, as his deputy pushes for a vote of no-confidence against him.
No appeals against landfill decision
No appeals against landfill decision
A controversial landfill decision that was vehemently opposed by a community group is one step closer to becoming reality.
Shadbolt claims to be target of ‘vote of no-confidence’
Shadbolt claims to be target of ‘vote of no-confidence’
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt left a meeting this afternoon convinced councillors had launched a vote of no-confidence against him, but several people present say that's not the case.
‘Hoarder’ mayor using council buildings to store personal items
‘Hoarder’ mayor using council buildings to store personal items
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is storing personal items - including furniture, mattresses and a large appliance still in bubble wrap - in council-owned buildings across the city.
Hearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland town
Hearing reveals toxic drinking culture in small Southland town
The rejection of a new liquor outlet hoping to open in Riverton has painted a concerning picture of a toxic drinking culture in the small town.
Battle over ‘unlawful’ Southland mine exploration
Battle over ‘unlawful’ Southland mine exploration
A forestry block in rural Southland has become an unlikely battleground over the future of the planet and the economic fortunes of a nearby town.
Arts centre’s future at stake in off-licence stoush
Arts centre’s future at stake in off-licence stoush
A tug of war between a proposed new liquor store and concerned residents in a small Southland town is putting the future of an unlikely third party in jeopardy.
Logic of pipeline system queried
Logic of pipeline system queried
The Gore District Council is pouring millions of dollars down the drain with a new water pipeline system, a resident claims.
No new Maori role plans at councils
No new Maori role plans at councils
As the Invercargill City Council prepares to increase Maori representation within its ranks, another two Southland councils have revealed similar moves are not on their radars.
Council approves mana whenua roles
Council approves mana whenua roles
The Invercargill City Council is one step closer to establishing mana whenua seats within its ranks, but a kaumatua hopes it will not take another 150 years for new appointees to be treated as equals.
150 years in the making: Mana whenua seats on track for Invercargill
150 years in the making: Mana whenua seats on track for Invercargill
Invercargill City Council is one step closer to establishing mana whenua seats within its ranks, but a kaumātua hopes it won’t take another 150 years for new appointees to be treated as equals.
Diversity on councils improving, body says
Diversity on councils improving, body says
A local government support organisation says it is not surprised to hear just one in four Southland councillors are women.
More to be done to get women on councils
More to be done to get women on councils
A local government support organisation says it is not surprised to hear just one in four Southland councillors are women.
Southland councillors speak out over poor female representation in elected roles
Southland councillors speak out over poor female representation in elected roles
An Invercargill city councillor says feeling invisible and being told to calm down is part of her experience of being one of the few women in Southland local politics. Only a quarter of Southland's councillors are women.
Councillors no longer ‘out slaying each other’
Councillors no longer ‘out slaying each other’: independent observer
A pair of independent observers say Invercargill City Council is on the right track, but one issue remains. The council is still working around Sir Tim Shadbolt. Matthew Rosenberg reports.
Sir Tim ‘not going anywhere’ despite cryptic question
Sir Tim ‘not going anywhere’ despite cryptic question
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is suggesting his question about an early retirement was a joke, but a councillor present at the meeting last month says no-one was laughing.
Shadbolt suggests question about resignation was joke
Shadbolt suggests question about resignation was joke
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is suggesting his question about an early retirement was a joke, but a councillor present at the meeting says no-one was laughing.
Shadbolt surprises councillors with question about resignation
Shadbolt surprises councillors with question about resignation
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has surprised councillors at a meeting by asking what would happen if he resigned.