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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Did someone say FREE shoes? Come on down 11am till 1pm today
Gosh, there are some great looking shoes on display. Well done, to the organisers.
Wow! This is awesome!
You just missed out on the sale.
Ashley Nicol
Caine Aati
Harmony Te Huia
Sorry i missed
Haylee-Chanel Simeon
Barry Da Maori Wallis
💥It's Flashback Friday💥
In April 2019, Stage 3 of the Pod opened and we had 2 amazing new rooms for our community to use to come together and connect with others. Our Patron Whaea Peggy Peek blessed the building before His Worship Mayor Tim Shadbolt opened it and the community came together to see this new space. Our Fruit and Nut team also planted a tree in our community park to commemorate the opening.
Since then we have had so many different people, community groups, and businesses utilise this great space, from our weekly groups like the Knitwitz and Friendship group, to the one off birthday parties, events, and business meetings.
#Southaliveis10 #Fridayflashback
💥It's Flashback Friday💥
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we thought our Friday Flashback should reflect on the awesome recognition our volunteers have had over the last 10 years.
In 2016 South Alive was a top 3 finalist for Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year.
In 2017 South Alive was the Trustpower Community Awards Supreme Winner for Invercargill/Southland and runner up at the National Awards in 2018.
And most recently South Alive was named a finalist in the Not for Profit category of the Southland Business Excellence Awards 2021
So to our volunteers we say THANKS!
These awards are recognition of you and the incredible mahi that you have (and continue to) put into making South Invercargill a place that makes us proud and inspires us all.
#Southaliveis10 #Fridayflashback
Check out The June 2022 - South Alive & The Pantry Newsletter 🔽
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National Volunteer Week is celebrated from 19-25 June 2022 and the theme this year is
‘Time to reflect, dream and shine’.
Celebrating South Alive’s 10th birthday, this is such a relevant theme for us, as we reflect on what has been achieved by all our volunteers over that time. We want to celebrate and shine a light on all of our volunteers and the impact you have all made.
Each year our volunteers contribute thousands of hours to making South Invercargill a place we are proud of.
To all of our volunteers we say a massive THANK YOU!
Whether you have contributed for a short or a long time, helped regularly or just once, every single contribution has made a difference and South Alive just wouldn’t exist without all of you.
#NVW2022 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #whakamiha #appreciate #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness
💥It's Flashback Friday💥
This week we are going all the way back to March 2015 when we announced that the winner of the South Invercargill National Sculpture Competition was ...
‘Tale of Southland - Murihiku’ by David Trubridge.
The artist described the design as “a rich connection to the land and sea and flourishing coexistence of cultures. The geometric patterning of nature provides the blueprint for strength and growth and the tail flick of a great whale propels a forward momentum.”
The winning design was selected by an expert panel from 37 nationwide entries and 1 international entry.
From concept, to install, to the grand opening, this was a massive project and milestone in the revitalisation of South Invercargill!
#Southaliveis10 #Fridayflashback
We are on the lookout for a Rangatahi Projects Co-ordinator to join our team!
This role will involve creating opportunities with rangatahi/youth in South Invercargill around transport, technology, employment opportunities, and events.
This is a part-time (5-10 hrs), fixed-term role through to May 2023 and would suit someone with good first hand knowledge of South Invercargill.
Great opportunity for someone to make a difference ☺️ Be bold , be involved and make things happen 👍
And its a WIN for The Pantry Invercargill (Top Shop Winners) ! Well done team, winning an amazing advertising package with More FM Southland 89.2.We won More FM Southland 89.2 Southland’s Top Shop competition! Thank you so much to everyone who voted and championed for us! The crew is buzzing with pride - for the win and from all the well wishes from our regulars and South City community 🥰
Congratulations!
Aww congrats...awesome news love going here ☺️
Did someone say FREE shoes? Come on down 11am till 1pm today
Gosh, there are some great looking shoes on display. Well done, to the organisers.
Wow! This is awesome!
You just missed out on the sale.
Ashley Nicol
Caine Aati
Harmony Te Huia
Sorry i missed
Haylee-Chanel Simeon
Barry Da Maori Wallis
💥It's Flashback Friday💥
In April 2019, Stage 3 of the Pod opened and we had 2 amazing new rooms for our community to use to come together and connect with others. Our Patron Whaea Peggy Peek blessed the building before His Worship Mayor Tim Shadbolt opened it and the community came together to see this new space. Our Fruit and Nut team also planted a tree in our community park to commemorate the opening.
Since then we have had so many different people, community groups, and businesses utilise this great space, from our weekly groups like the Knitwitz and Friendship group, to the one off birthday parties, events, and business meetings.
#Southaliveis10 #Fridayflashback
💥It's Flashback Friday💥
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, we thought our Friday Flashback should reflect on the awesome recognition our volunteers have had over the last 10 years.
In 2016 South Alive was a top 3 finalist for Mitre 10 New Zealand Community of the Year.
In 2017 South Alive was the Trustpower Community Awards Supreme Winner for Invercargill/Southland and runner up at the National Awards in 2018.
And most recently South Alive was named a finalist in the Not for Profit category of the Southland Business Excellence Awards 2021
So to our volunteers we say THANKS!
These awards are recognition of you and the incredible mahi that you have (and continue to) put into making South Invercargill a place that makes us proud and inspires us all.
#Southaliveis10 #Fridayflashback
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.