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Sir Tim Shadbolt Farewelled In Funeral Service Full Of Poetry, Waiata, And Laughter
Friday, 16 January 2026, 6:41 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell said the funeral service reiterated Sir Tim’s genuine warmth, and his lifelong commitment to civic service. More >>
Council Remembers Sir Tim Shadbolt
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 5:16 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill Mayor Tom Campbell said he extended his deep condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Sir Tim, on behalf of the entire community. More >>
Kiwi Icon, Sir Tim Shadbolt, Passes Away
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 5:00 pm | Invercargill City Council
Sir Tim served eight terms as Invercargill Mayor, and two terms as Waitematā (Auckland) Mayor, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in New Zealand. More >>
Queens Park To Reopen In Phases
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:03 pm | Invercargill City Council
The state of emergency throughout Southland was officially lifted last Friday, with the region now in recovery mode following last month’s severe weather event. More >>
Council Warns Danger Not Over, As It Moves Into Recovery Mode
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 3:22 pm | Invercargill City Council
A state of emergency was declared for the Southland region on Friday, including Invercargill and Bluff, after gale-force winds struck the province, causing significant damage across Invercargill city parks and facilities. More >>
Update On The Extreme Weather In Invercargill
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 12:46 pm | Invercargill City Council
The Invercargill and Bluff Transfer Stations are closed until further notice. More >>
Invercargill To Consider Ethical Procurement Amid Scrutiny Of Illegal Israeli Settlements
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 8:38 am | Invercargill City Council
The motion, brought by local residents and members of Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA), was presented to councillors yesterday. If this passes Invercargill will become the next New Zealand city helping to end Israeli impunity for human rights ... More >>
Council And Rūnaka Formalise Partnership For Development Of Te Unua Museum Of Southland
Friday, 2 May 2025, 10:42 am | Invercargill City Council
Two wānaka (workshops) have been held by Kā Runaka alongside the Council team, to determine kaupapa to guide exhibition development. More >>
Detailed Design Revealed For Te Unua Museum Of Southland
Wednesday, 31 July 2024, 12:48 pm | Invercargill City Council
The project has also included museum storage facility Te Pātaka Taoka Southern Regional Collections Facility, completed in December 2023, and the new tuatara enclosure in Queens Park, Te Moutere Tuatara Island, which was completed and opened in June this ... More >>
Crowds Welcome Tuatara To New Home
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 1:37 pm | Invercargill City Council
More than 2000 curious locals ventured out to Queens Park on Saturday to welcome Invercargill's tuatara colony to their new home at Te Moutere – Tuatara Island. More >>
Tuatara Officially Welcomed To New Home Te Moutere – Tuatara Island
Friday, 7 June 2024, 3:39 pm | Invercargill City Council
Mana whenua presented the gifted name Te Moutere – Tuatara Island at the formal opening ceremony attended by representatives from Ngāti Koata and Te Ātiawa, Department of Conservation, key stakeholders, Invercargill City Councillors and staff. More >>
Fifth Baby Tuatara Found At Museum Site
Friday, 7 June 2024, 3:23 pm | Invercargill City Council
Last week, demolition of the former museum was paused as four baby tuatara were unexpectedly discovered, alive and well, in the former tuatara enclosure. More >>
New Tuatara Facility Set To Open Next Month
Tuesday, 21 May 2024, 4:56 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill’s new tuatara enclosure will be unveiled at an official opening event next month, followed by a public opening day celebration. The opening will mark the first time the tuatara have been seen in public since they vacated their home in ... More >>
Invercargill City Mayor To Have Heart Surgery
Friday, 29 December 2023, 5:51 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark will remain in hospital ahead of a scheduled surgery next week, following a minor heart attack on Wednesday. Mayor Clark suffered a minor heart attack on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 December, after which he attended ... More >>
Invercargill City Mayor Recovering After Minor Heart Attack
Thursday, 28 December 2023, 6:00 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Mayor Nobby Clark is recovering in hospital after suffering a minor heart attack. Following the event on the afternoon of Wednesday 27 December, Mayor Clark attended Southland Hospital and was admitted overnight as a precaution. ... More >>
Airport Terminal To Be Named In Sir Tim Shadbolt’s Honour
Thursday, 30 November 2023, 11:47 am | Invercargill City Council
The legacy left by former Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt will be recognised, with the city’s airport terminal to be renamed in his honour. Invercargill City Councillors have agreed to pay tribute to Sir Tim’s eight-term tenure, by ... More >>
Concept For Invercargill’s New Museum Unveiled
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:24 am | Invercargill City Council
The first draft concept designs for Invercargill’s new museum have been revealed. In April, Australian architects fjcstudio, together with Auckland firms Evatt Martin Architects and design Tribe, were selected to design the new building as part of ... More >>
Preliminary Election Result Declared For Invercargill City Council
Monday, 7 August 2023, 9:10 pm | Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council’s preliminary election results have confirmed the new Invercargill City Councillor is Steve Broad with 2760 votes. Polls for the Invercargill City Council by-election closed at midday Friday.Progress results on Friday revealed ... More >>
Invercargill City Council By-election Progress Results Reveal Lead Candidate
Friday, 4 August 2023, 2:02 pm | Invercargill City Council
Progress results in the Invercargill City Council by-election have put candidate Steve Broad in the lead, although it is currently too close to call officially. Polls closed at midday today, and progress results were delivered to Invercargill ... More >>
Concept Designs For New Tuatara Enclosure At Queens Park Unveiled
Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 11:02 am | Invercargill City Council
Concept designs for the home for Henry and his tuatara friends in Queens Park have been unveiled. In June, Christchurch-based firm Studio 4 Architects came on board to design the new facility and have now delivered a first look at the tuatara space ... More >>
