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Thursday, October 18, 2018 www.icc.govt.nz
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Youth Council celebrates 20 years with time capsule
Last day for CBD SurveyDON’T forget! Tomorrow is the last day to have your say in the CBD Survey.
More than 260 people have already com-pleted the survey, either online or in hard copy.
Feedback from city centre retailers, busi-nesses and members of the public is sought on activities and events in the city centre dur-ing the past two years.
The survey asks people what they’ve liked, what they’d like to see change, and whether they value having a City Centre Co-ordinator to do this work.
The role of City Centre Co-ordinator is funded by a targeted rate paid by city centre businesses.
While Council is most interested in busi-ness feedback, members of the public are welcome to complete the survey too.
The survey can be completed online, or a hard copy can be printed and returned to us at the Civic Administration Building on Esk Street.
Find out more, and how to complete the survey, here: www.icc.govt.nz/survey-on-cbd-events/
YOU have until October 26 to submit an expression of interest to operate Anderson House.
On behalf of the Invercargill City Council, Venture Southland is seeking expressions of interest in operating one or more services from the iconic homestead.
During the Long-term Plan process earlier this year, Council approved plans to undertake earthquake strengthening and make improvements to the building, including upgrading the toilets, adding a lift and fire safety upgrades.
The expression of interest process is for any party, including trusts or private sector operators, to put forward a proposal about how it would run Anderson House if offered the chance.
Expressions of interest should be well thought through, with information on the proposed operation, how it would be run and funded, and should outline the group’s skills and governance model.
Any proposal submitted should also explain how the operation would fit within the context of the wider Anderson Park area and meet the needs of the community.
To submit an expression of interest, or to find out more, visit:www.venturesouthland.co.nz/projects/tourism-product-development/anderson-house
THE Invercargill City Youth Council has celebrated its 20-year history by burying a time capsule at Queens Park.
On Saturday, October 13, present and past members of the Youth Council buried the time capsule, which contained membership lists from the past two decades, an orientation package, annual reports, a selection of media stories and photos, the first Youth Council badge and this year’s badge, as well as some Invercargill-branded balloons.
Youth Council unders chairperson Calvin Jenkins said he had thoroughly enjoyed his
time on the Youth Council.“It has been an awesome experience. It has
been great to see all the projects that have taken place and all the great discussions to inform the community on what’s happening. I am looking forward to seeing what will happen next year.”
Community Development Manager Mary Napper said following the time capsule ceremony, those present enjoyed the chance to share memories and congratulations on 20 years of providing a youth voice to the Invercargill City Council.
The Youth Council began when a group of young people filmed a video about life in Invercargill for young people.
It had been amusing to look at this 20 years later and realise that some of the issues were still relevant, although some had been addressed and some projects had been developed several times over since the Youth Council began, Ms Napper said.
“It makes sense that young people will always have dreams they strive to make reality, and that these dreams will change between generations, and between Councils.”
Past and present Youth Councillors Calvin Jenkins, left, Hamish Muhl, Johnathan O’Donoghue, Tane Froude, Toby Jenkins, Mackenzie Fallow, Hayden Scott-Chambers, Caitlin Smith and Brooke Brown-Olgilvy prepare to bury the time capsule.
Youth Councillors Tane Froude, left, and Calvin Jenkins, right, with Invercargill City Councillor Alex Crackett, centre, burying the time capsule.
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Notice is hereby given of the
following meetings:
Community Services Committee Tuesday, 23 October, 4pm
Infrastructure and Services Committee Monday, 29 October, 4pm
Finance and Policy Committee Tuesday, 30 October, 4pm
Council Meeting Tuesday, 30 October, 5pm
The above meetings will be held in
the Council Chambers / Committee
Room, First Floor, Civic Administration
Building, 101 Esk Street, Invercargill.
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ON Saturday, December 8, Invercargill’s City Centre will be transformed for a Kiwiana Christmas extravaganza!
Esk Street will host the Christmas Festival and Market between 10am and 2pm, with the road being closed to through-traffic.
Christmas Festival and Market Organiser Gemma Crawford is presently seeking expressions of interest from both craft and food stall-holders, and would love to hear from entertainers who might like to volunteer their time for this fabulous event.
Plenty of family friendly entertainment will be on offer throughout the day with roving fairies, live music, face painting, bouncy castles and a family photo booth.
There will be a variety of local stalls with gifts ranging from hand-made craft items, jewellery and clothing, to natural beauty products and homewares.
Local businesses will be open too, so there will be something for everyone, and the perfect chance to get those Christmas presents sorted in one place without the mad rush!
After all that busy shopping and fun, you’ll be able to fuel up by visiting the food trucks which will also be in attendance.
And of course you’ll have to keep an eye out for Santa who will be roaming around – but not dressed quite as you might expect!
So get your whanau together and come and enjoy a great family day out: the festival offers something to tickle everyone’s fancy!
To register your interest as a stall-holder, or as an entertainer, email [email protected]
SUBMISSIONS are welcome on two of Council’s policies which are presently being reviewed: the draft Dangerous Buildings Pol-icy and the draft Insanitary Buildings Policy.
Council has responsibility under the Build-ing Act 2004 to adopt policies on the manage-ment of dangerous and insanitary buildings.
The policies set out the Council’s approach when it becomes aware that a building is dangerous or insanitary and the responsibilities of the owner in relation to these buildings.
The policies have been in place for a number of years and are subject to peri-odic review to ensure that they are up to date and consistent with Council’s current practices and intention for the manage-ment of these buildings.
Submissions on the draft policies close at 5pm on Friday, 16 November 2018.
You can find the draft policies and information on how to make a submission online at www.icc.govt.nz/public-documents/consultation/
Plans for City Centre Christmas Festival and Market unveiled
Consultation open on Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policies
Changes to fares
For more information call 0800 BUS SMART
or go to www.bussmart.co.nz
Bus Smart Invercargill is provided by:
From 5 November, 2018 bus fares are changing.
The new fees are:
FARE PAYMENT BY CASH
FARE PAYMENT BY BUS SMART CARD
UNDER 5YRS FREE
CHILD 5-15YRS $3.00
ADULT/SENIOR CITIZEN $3.00
UNDER 5YRS FREE
CHILD 5-15YRS $2.00
ADULT/SENIOR CITIZEN $2.00
SUPER GOLD CARD HOLDER FREE*
*between 8.55am-2.55pm