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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Stories From The South-07-02-2026
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Mend it Monday
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Monday 9th February 2026
10am - 2pm
The Pod - 262 Ness Street, Invercargill
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Our office will be closed tomorrow for Waitangi Day.
See you on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend 💛
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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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Catch up on the latest South Alive news in our latest ‘Stories from the South’ radio show
Stories From The South-07-02-2026
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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
Mend it Monday
Bring your clean item to be repaired and/or altered for the donation of $5 cash/per item. Please pin items before bringing in.
Monday 9th February 2026
10am - 2pm
The Pod - 262 Ness Street, Invercargill
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Our office will be closed tomorrow for Waitangi Day.
See you on Monday! Enjoy the long weekend 💛
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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.