Former assistant auditor general Bruce Robertson is in the unique position of not knowing exactly how many jobs he has. But one thing he does know — he still has plenty to keep him busy when he finishes up at Invercargill City Council next month. .
The impacts of a cyanobacterial bloom at a Southland lagoon won’t be known for some time, but the water has been restored. Waituna Lagoon — a wetland of international significance — had to be opened to the ocean in January due to the threat of the .
Invercargill’s town clock is likely on the move, albeit about 23 metres. The structure will remain in Wachner Place but be closer to Dee St as part of upgrades to Esk St West, where a new hotel is being built.
A public toilet block in a small Southland town is battling ongoing vandalism, forcing the council to explore new solutions. Since October 2023, Lumsden’s toilets have been vandalised on at least five separate occasions. The cost of vandalism was estimated .
Concern for native animal species has prompted a Southland council to monitor online pet sales, with a particular focus on Bengal cats. Ownership of the breed requires a special permit in Southland, with a complete ban on Stewart Island/Rakiura.