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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Our condolences are with the family of Sir Tim Shadbolt, he was a great support of the South Invercargill Community and the remembrance of Southlanders who served their country. With a special emphasis on Le Quesnoy and the remembrance of Southland men killed at Le Quesnoy, France.
We fondly remember Sir Tim and Asha joining us for the unveiling of Scully Place, as an Invercargill City Council Poppy Street Name, in March 2023. Scully Place was named after South Invercargill soldier Peter Scully DCM, who was killed at Le Quesnoy and unveiled by Sir Wayne (Buck) Shelford, National President RNZRSA. Thank you Sir Tim Shadbolt for you dedicated support of our community.
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Our FREE and FUN School Holiday events are back!
Starting on Monday 19 January, we have some cool activities for you and your whānau. No registration required but parental supervision is a must. Check out our Facebook page for individual event details!
See you there 🌟
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Happy New Year!
The South Alive office is back up and running, 9am - 2pm weekdays.
Our focus for the start of the year is looking at how we use the Pantry space in the future. Don't forget we are having a community meeting next Thursday, and you can also share your views in our survey here: s.surveyplanet.com/yy73zvg0
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The Pod will be closed from Tuesday 23rd December for the holiday break 🎄We’ll be back on deck from Monday 5th January 2026.
We’d like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you all for your incredible support of our mahi throughout the year. We truly appreciate our community and the many organisations who collaborate with us.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas spent with your whānau, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year ✨
💛 the team at South Alive
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As we look ahead to 2026, we are keen to hear the community's ideas for the The Pantry Invercargill space. There are a few different ways you can share your thoughts...
- fill out this quick survey: s.surveyplanet.com/yy73zvg0
- pop in and see us at the Pod (we are back in the office from 5 January)
- or come along to a meeting at The Pantry on 15 January 2026 check out the facebook event for more details - The Future of the Pantry space - Share your Ideas
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We would like to send a huge thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island Community Trust, along with the teams at PAK’nSAVE, New World and Four Square, for their generous support this festive season.
We know this time of year can be tough for many people, and this donation will go a long way in helping support our community and make the holidays a little easier for those who need it most.
We’re so grateful for your kindness and commitment to giving back ~ it truly makes a difference.
Kia pai ngā hararei
Happy holidays🎄
Pictured: Rebecca and Braeden from New World Elles Road and Robyn Hickman (South Alive Board of Trustee member and PIF
Co-ordinator)
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Our condolences are with the family of Sir Tim Shadbolt, he was a great support of the South Invercargill Community and the remembrance of Southlanders who served their country. With a special emphasis on Le Quesnoy and the remembrance of Southland men killed at Le Quesnoy, France.
We fondly remember Sir Tim and Asha joining us for the unveiling of Scully Place, as an Invercargill City Council Poppy Street Name, in March 2023. Scully Place was named after South Invercargill soldier Peter Scully DCM, who was killed at Le Quesnoy and unveiled by Sir Wayne (Buck) Shelford, National President RNZRSA. Thank you Sir Tim Shadbolt for you dedicated support of our community.
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Our FREE and FUN School Holiday events are back!
Starting on Monday 19 January, we have some cool activities for you and your whānau. No registration required but parental supervision is a must. Check out our Facebook page for individual event details!
See you there 🌟
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Happy New Year!
The South Alive office is back up and running, 9am - 2pm weekdays.
Our focus for the start of the year is looking at how we use the Pantry space in the future. Don't forget we are having a community meeting next Thursday, and you can also share your views in our survey here: s.surveyplanet.com/yy73zvg0
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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.