Local Government & Council

Southland is made up of three territorial authorities (councils) – Invercargill, Gore and Southland. There is also one regional council Environment Southland. The regional council is primarily responsible for looking after the natural environment.

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Territorial authorities (councils) look after a range of community assets. This includes:

  • Roads, bridges, water supply, sewerage

  • Rubbish including emptying road side bins

  • Parks and reserves

  • Swimming pools, libraries, some museums and art galleries

  • Regulatory activities like building consent, parking fees, animal control, food and liquor licensing.

Information on how each council does this can be found on their websites:

Invercargill City Council

Gore District Council

Southland District Council

Environment Southland

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