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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🎨✨ Something exciting is coming to Pāteke Walk on Centre Street, South Invercargill.
We are so excited to welcome Meg Cloete of Skoodles Illustration to South Invercargill this December!
You will have the opportunity to come along, meet the artist, and watch the artwork take shape. Keep an eye out for event dates, which will be announced in late November ahead of the installation beginning in early December 2026.
💛 A creative collaboration between Skoodles Illustration, South Alive Invercargill, Healthy Families Invercargill, Active Southland,
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🌱 LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR A WORKING BEE! 🌱
Join us this Saturday for a working bee at the South Alive Orchard! 🍎🌳
📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 11am–12pm
📍 Dunbeath Cres Playground
Come along, lend a hand, and help us keep our community orchard looking great! Every little bit of help makes a difference, and it’s a great opportunity to get involved in your local community.
Have a wheelbarrow, shovel or rake? Bring them along if you can!
We’d love to see you there!
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A massive thank you to all the amazing volunteers who came along and put in some hard mahi today in the community garden 💚
We got stuck into weeding the gardens, adding fertiliser, and planting lots of veggies for the community and The Pod Cafe
It was a real team effort, and we appreciate everyone who gave up their time to help!
🌿 Want to get involved?
We have a few garden plots available for adoption! If you, someone you know, or your organisation/group would like to adopt a plot and be part of our community garden, we would love to hear from you.
📧 Get in touch with South Alive at info@southalive.org.nz
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🌱🌻 Community Garden Working Bee – Come Join Us! 🌻🌱
Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and it's time to bring our Community Garden back to life!
We're inviting everyone in the community to join us for a Community Garden Working Bee. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply keen to get outdoors, meet new people, and lend a hand, we'd love to have you involved.
Together we'll be weeding, planting, tidying, planning, and helping create a thriving community space that everyone can enjoy and be proud of.
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 South Alive Community Garden, 262 Ness Street
Please bring along gloves (if you have them), a hat, and plenty of enthusiasm!
This is also a great opportunity to become part of our Community Garden Team. We're looking to rejuvenate the group and welcome new volunteers. Whether you can help regularly or just from time to time, your support would make a real difference.
🌱 Bring a friend, bring the family, and help us grow something special for our community.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚
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🎨✨ Something exciting is coming to Pāteke Walk on Centre Street, South Invercargill.
We are so excited to welcome Meg Cloete of Skoodles Illustration to South Invercargill this December!
You will have the opportunity to come along, meet the artist, and watch the artwork take shape. Keep an eye out for event dates, which will be announced in late November ahead of the installation beginning in early December 2026.
💛 A creative collaboration between Skoodles Illustration, South Alive Invercargill, Healthy Families Invercargill, Active Southland,
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🌱 LET’S GET TOGETHER FOR A WORKING BEE! 🌱
Join us this Saturday for a working bee at the South Alive Orchard! 🍎🌳
📅 Saturday 31st October
⏰ 11am–12pm
📍 Dunbeath Cres Playground
Come along, lend a hand, and help us keep our community orchard looking great! Every little bit of help makes a difference, and it’s a great opportunity to get involved in your local community.
Have a wheelbarrow, shovel or rake? Bring them along if you can!
We’d love to see you there!
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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.