Who We Are
South Alive is an urban rejuvenation project, led by the community, with the goal of identifying the best possible future for South Invercargill and ways to make it happen.
It was established in 2012 with a small steering group, which then held a public meeting in April 2012 to generate ideas and decide priorities. Action teams of volunteers formed around each of the priority areas, and have been working since then to develop and implement projects.
South Alive is an urban rejuvenation project, led by the community, with the goal of identifying the best possible future for South Invercargill and ways to make it happen.
It was established in 2012 with a small steering group, which then held a public meeting in April 2012 to generate ideas and decide priorities. Action teams of volunteers formed around each of the priority areas, and have been working since then to develop and implement projects.
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South Alive is stoked to be part of another Block Takeover - Southland event for 2025 💛
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CELEBRATING 12 - 24 YEAR OLDS IN MURIHIKU 🌟
👉We've got some amazing youth focused spaces joining us on the day to showcase what supports are available FOR YOU in our Community ~ they'll have resources, games & activities 💌
👉We also have a fab line-up of performances, from group displays, dance sessions to live music 🎶
👉And of course, the delicious food vendors who are coming along to supply FREE kai for the Rangatahi who attend 🍔🥠🥧🌯🍕🍿🤤
👉Let's not forget the cool prizes up for grabs when you get your passports filled up.
We hope you've got this booked in on your calendars 📅
▪️Saturday 24th May
▪️11am - 4pm
▪️various venues in the CBD
▪️FREE for Rangatahi 12 - 24
A massive shoutout to the people bringing this to life ✨️ South Alive Invercargill Youthline Southland Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation The Y - Southland Great South and Southern Institute of Technology!
+ all the organisations participating, the food vendors, musicians, groups and creatives that are making this event possible ❤️
See you all soon!
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May is shaping up to be a month full of exciting events here at South Alive and The Pantry Invercargill 🌟
We’ve got something for everyone, and we can’t wait to see you there! Here’s what’s coming up:
☕ SOAR Cuppa with Friends – Friday, 11am: Join us for connection and kōrero around better understanding our whānau with disabilities.
🧇 Waffling Wednesdays – Wednesdays, 12pm in The Tui Room: A casual hangout to make new friends and share some good conversations. (www.facebook.com/share/192rm73p8W/)
🧘♀️ FREE Yoga – Saturdays, 9am: Start your weekend right with some peaceful stretches.(www.facebook.com/share/1AriTwHHX2/)
🍅 Crop Swap – May 10th, 10.30am: Bring along your homegrown produce and swap it out! (Gold coin donation for room hire).
💬 Cuppa with Council – This month features Jubilee Budgeting Jubilee Budget Advisory Service: A great chance to ask questions and get advice. (www.facebook.com/share/16VcHQw8sr/)
🎨 Craft Swap – Looking for some fresh crafting supplies? Join us!(www.facebook.com/share/1AacunWVro/)
🍳 FREE Cooking Classes for Rangatahi – Tues 20th & Wed 21st from 5pm: If you're aged 12-24 and want to level up your cooking skills, don’t miss this! Email Stacey@southalive.org.nz to register.
There's so much going on, and it’s all about bringing our community together to learn, share, and grow. Come along and connect with us💛
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Bring the whānau down to South Alive today from 12pm, to hang out with the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives crew. They're bringing VR headsets, poppy crafts for Anzac Day, digi games & robots!
On till 3pm. See you here 🌟
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Our Supporters
Support from local organisations and businesses has been critically important in achieving our project goals, and we’re very grateful for the help we’ve received.
Support from local organisations and businesses has been critically important in achieving our project goals, and we’re very grateful for the help we’ve received.
South Alive is stoked to be part of another Block Takeover - Southland event for 2025 💛
.
.
.
CELEBRATING 12 - 24 YEAR OLDS IN MURIHIKU 🌟
👉We've got some amazing youth focused spaces joining us on the day to showcase what supports are available FOR YOU in our Community ~ they'll have resources, games & activities 💌
👉We also have a fab line-up of performances, from group displays, dance sessions to live music 🎶
👉And of course, the delicious food vendors who are coming along to supply FREE kai for the Rangatahi who attend 🍔🥠🥧🌯🍕🍿🤤
👉Let's not forget the cool prizes up for grabs when you get your passports filled up.
We hope you've got this booked in on your calendars 📅
▪️Saturday 24th May
▪️11am - 4pm
▪️various venues in the CBD
▪️FREE for Rangatahi 12 - 24
A massive shoutout to the people bringing this to life ✨️ South Alive Invercargill Youthline Southland Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation The Y - Southland Great South and Southern Institute of Technology!
+ all the organisations participating, the food vendors, musicians, groups and creatives that are making this event possible ❤️
See you all soon! ... See MoreSee Less
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May is shaping up to be a month full of exciting events here at South Alive and The Pantry Invercargill 🌟
We’ve got something for everyone, and we can’t wait to see you there! Here’s what’s coming up:
☕ SOAR Cuppa with Friends – Friday, 11am: Join us for connection and kōrero around better understanding our whānau with disabilities.
🧇 Waffling Wednesdays – Wednesdays, 12pm in The Tui Room: A casual hangout to make new friends and share some good conversations. (www.facebook.com/share/192rm73p8W/)
🧘♀️ FREE Yoga – Saturdays, 9am: Start your weekend right with some peaceful stretches.(www.facebook.com/share/1AriTwHHX2/)
🍅 Crop Swap – May 10th, 10.30am: Bring along your homegrown produce and swap it out! (Gold coin donation for room hire).
💬 Cuppa with Council – This month features Jubilee Budgeting Jubilee Budget Advisory Service: A great chance to ask questions and get advice. (www.facebook.com/share/16VcHQw8sr/)
🎨 Craft Swap – Looking for some fresh crafting supplies? Join us!(www.facebook.com/share/1AacunWVro/)
🍳 FREE Cooking Classes for Rangatahi – Tues 20th & Wed 21st from 5pm: If you're aged 12-24 and want to level up your cooking skills, don’t miss this! Email Stacey@southalive.org.nz to register.
There's so much going on, and it’s all about bringing our community together to learn, share, and grow. Come along and connect with us💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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Bring the whānau down to South Alive today from 12pm, to hang out with the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives crew. They're bringing VR headsets, poppy crafts for Anzac Day, digi games & robots!
On till 3pm. See you here 🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Ākonga from Aurora College came and hung out at South Alive this week, in a 3 day block course hosted by Front-Line Training, to study & attain their Learner Licenses 🚗
They shared beautiful kai, with a HUGE thanks to The Pantry, who provided morning tea & lunches over the duration of the course 🫶
We love collaborating with other local organisations to see our Rangatahi succeed in spaces without any barriers!
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini ~ Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many. ✨️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Just a reminder of the dates our office is closed. nga mihi o te aranga (happy easter) to you all 🐰 ... See MoreSee Less
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CLASSES ARE NOW FULL. Please email if you would like to be added to a waiting list for the next lot that we run :) - stacey@southalive.org.nz
📢 Calling all Rangatahi....
We are hosting FREE Cooking Classes for YOU, this Youth Week (May 2025) alongside the Healthy Families Invercargill team, in The Pantry Invercargill kitchen space 🍴
Come along and learn some new recipes, make some new connections and take home a bunch of education!
👩🍳 For ages 12–24
📅 20 & 21 May | 🕔 5PM - you can choose which night you'd like to join, just let us know when you register!
📍 The Pantry – 133 Grace St, Invercargill
🥕 All ingredients are provided
🤝 Healthy Families kaimahi will be there with cool stuff to share
Spots are limited – flick Stacey an email to register, like NOW:
📧 stacey@southalive.org.nz ... See MoreSee Less
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