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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Today, this incredible rōpu of Rangatahi sat before Council to share their kōrero and vision, to improve the bus stops in their community. 🚌
This journey began with the Breaking Barriers co-design initiative - facilitated by the legends at Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation, who held space for youth-led insights around our local transport.
South Alive Invercargill then stepped in to provide a launchpad, creating a space for these passionate young change-makers to map out solutions, to their concerns.
From riding the buses together to navigating countless hui, to then sharing their voices in the council meeting today ~ these Rangatahi have done the mahi!!! 👏
We are incredibly proud of their voices, deeply invested in their vision, and SO privileged to support these young leaders as they carve a path for their community.
Watch this space!
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📣The Pantry Invercargill Space - Expressions of Interest 📣
We heard so many great ideas for how we could use the former Pantry space, including hiring the kitchen and the room for different groups to use - either regularly or for one off events.
So now we want to hear - is this something you would do? If you would be interested in renting the space please send us your expressions of interest....
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Last day of School Holiday events here at South Alive!
Bring the tamariki down for free Lego Play - 10am until 12pm.
We have a whole heap of Lego that they can build with, let their imaginations run wild! See you soon 🤩
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We just want to say a massive THANKYOU to
🏀Mya & Jason from Active Southland - for coaching the Rangatahi on the basketball court today,
🏀Michelle, Hita & Annalys from Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop - for supporting the young people to shoot those hoops and for cooking the sausies;
and to
🏀Stac & Shaz from Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation - for hooking us up with some prizes!!!
- without collabs like this, our events wouldn't be possible 🫶
Also a massive mihi to all the young people who showed some real good team work, learning and showing up! And their whānau for bringing them down ❤️
See you next holidays!
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And we are back on the radio for 2026 🎙️
Our first show aired on Saturday on Radio Southland but you can tune in here to listen:
Stories From The South-24-01-2026
player.accessmedia.nz
Catch the crew from South Alive in Invercargill as they keep you up to date with the many things happening in this special part of our city0 CommentsComment on Facebook
When you come down to South Alive over the next couple of weeks ~ be sure to take a moment to look at the current Rangatahi Art Exhibition.
This Exhibition celebrates our Art Class students, who made some beautiful pieces during their class time here in Term 4 last year.
A big thanks to Ink and Flow Creative who not only lead the rōpu by tutoring the class each week, but also came in to help install the Exhibition!
Keep an eye out for information on more Rangatahi Art Classes coming in 2026 ✨️
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Today, this incredible rōpu of Rangatahi sat before Council to share their kōrero and vision, to improve the bus stops in their community. 🚌
This journey began with the Breaking Barriers co-design initiative - facilitated by the legends at Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation, who held space for youth-led insights around our local transport.
South Alive Invercargill then stepped in to provide a launchpad, creating a space for these passionate young change-makers to map out solutions, to their concerns.
From riding the buses together to navigating countless hui, to then sharing their voices in the council meeting today ~ these Rangatahi have done the mahi!!! 👏
We are incredibly proud of their voices, deeply invested in their vision, and SO privileged to support these young leaders as they carve a path for their community.
Watch this space!
💛
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📣The Pantry Invercargill Space - Expressions of Interest 📣
We heard so many great ideas for how we could use the former Pantry space, including hiring the kitchen and the room for different groups to use - either regularly or for one off events.
So now we want to hear - is this something you would do? If you would be interested in renting the space please send us your expressions of interest....
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Last day of School Holiday events here at South Alive!
Bring the tamariki down for free Lego Play - 10am until 12pm.
We have a whole heap of Lego that they can build with, let their imaginations run wild! See you soon 🤩
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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.