South Alive

South Alive

A vibrant and diverse community that takes the lead in its own future.

A vibrant and diverse community that takes the lead
in its own future.

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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 Events

december 2024

02dec10:00 AM12:00 PMSouth Alive - Spinning, Knitting & Crochet Group10:00 AM - 12:00 PM(GMT+13:00) Online Event Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

07dec4:00 PM7:00 PMSOUTH ALIVE Deck the Pod Community Christmas Party4:00 PM - 7:00 PM(GMT+13:00) 262 Ness Street, Invercargill, New Zealand 9812 Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

09dec10:00 AM12:00 PMSouth Alive - Spinning, Knitting & Crochet Group10:00 AM - 12:00 PM(GMT+13:00) Online Event Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

10dec12:30 PM1:30 PMSouth Alive Community Cuppa with Council, Police and a JP12:30 PM - 1:30 PM(GMT+13:00) The Pantry Invercargill Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

10dec12:30 PM1:30 PMJustice of the Peace Clinic at South Alive12:30 PM - 1:30 PM(GMT+13:00) 262 Ness Street, Invercargill, New Zealand 9812 Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

14dec10:30 AM11:30 AMSouth Alive - Crop Swap10:30 AM - 11:30 AM(GMT+13:00) 262 Ness Street, Invercargill, New Zealand 9812 Event Organized BySouth Alive Invercargill

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This week, South Alive unveiled the latest addition to our Heritage Trail at Appleby Park! 🌳 The new panel shares incredible local stories, including ice-cream legend Brian Simon 🍦, a world record at the Appleby Cricket Club 🏏, and the inspiring story of Eve Poole - first woman mayor 🌟, along with insights from local authors 📚. As part of a community-led project, this 4.5km trail celebrates the pride of South Invercargill and offers local history for all to enjoy 🚶‍♂️. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, especially Brian Simon and Bill Donaldson, life member of the Appleby Cricket Club, for unveiling the panel 🎉. Stay tuned for an upcoming televised story, showcasing Appleby in 2025! 🎥

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This week, South Alive unveiled the latest addition to our Heritage Trail at Appleby Park! 🌳 The new panel shares incredible local stories, including ice-cream legend Brian Simon 🍦, a world record at the Appleby Cricket Club 🏏, and the inspiring story of Eve Poole - first woman mayor 🌟, along with insights from local authors 📚. As part of a community-led project, this 4.5km trail celebrates the pride of South Invercargill and offers local history for all to enjoy 🚶‍♂️. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, especially Brian Simon and Bill Donaldson, life member of the Appleby Cricket Club, for unveiling the panel 🎉. Stay tuned for an upcoming televised story, showcasing Appleby in 2025! 🎥

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Ngā mihi to our friends at Plants South and our Volunteer Jess, for supporting our lil' pals of Kew Kindergarten, Invercargill in their Bucket Gardening project at South Alive today 🪣

They planted peas, pak choy, broccoli and cabbage, then proudly took their buckets back to Kindy to watch the plants grow and share them with their whānau. 🫛🥬🌱🥦

We are always so grateful for these community connections 💛
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Ngā mihi to our friends at Plants South and our Volunteer Jess, for supporting our lil pals of Kew Kindergarten, Invercargill in their Bucket Gardening project at South Alive today 🪣

They planted peas, pak choy, broccoli and cabbage, then proudly took their buckets back to Kindy to watch the plants grow and share them with their whānau. 🫛🥬🌱🥦

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Over the last 3 days, we've had the privilege of hosting Front-Line Training tutors Chloe and John, and their rōpū in a Block Course designed to support people learning about and then attaining, their Learner Licenses.

Our Rangatahi Lead Stacey actually took part in this class with the ākonga and successfully got her License alongside them!

Kapai to Front-Line for their mahi in this kaupapa and we can't wait to hold the space for more classes in the new year.

Contact Front-Line on: reception@front-line.co.nz or call 0800 287 754 to check your eligibility for upcoming classes.

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Over the last 3 days, weve had the privilege of hosting Front-Line Training tutors Chloe and John, and their rōpū in a Block Course designed to support people learning about and then attaining, their Learner Licenses. 

Our Rangatahi Lead Stacey actually took part in this class with the ākonga and successfully got her License alongside them! 

Kapai to Front-Line for their mahi in this kaupapa and we cant wait to hold the space for more classes in the new year. 

Contact Front-Line on: reception@front-line.co.nz or call 0800 287 754 to check your eligibility for upcoming classes. 

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This week, South Alive unveiled the latest addition to our Heritage Trail at Appleby Park! 🌳 The new panel shares incredible local stories, including ice-cream legend Brian Simon 🍦, a world record at the Appleby Cricket Club 🏏, and the inspiring story of Eve Poole - first woman mayor 🌟, along with insights from local authors 📚. As part of a community-led project, this 4.5km trail celebrates the pride of South Invercargill and offers local history for all to enjoy 🚶‍♂️. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, especially Brian Simon and Bill Donaldson, life member of the Appleby Cricket Club, for unveiling the panel 🎉. Stay tuned for an upcoming televised story, showcasing Appleby in 2025! 🎥

Appleby Cricket Club Invercargill City Libraries and Archives Invercargill City Council Heritage South Deep South Ice Cream

#InspiringCommunities #heritage #community #history #southinvercargill
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This week, South Alive unveiled the latest addition to our Heritage Trail at Appleby Park! 🌳 The new panel shares incredible local stories, including ice-cream legend Brian Simon 🍦, a world record at the Appleby Cricket Club 🏏, and the inspiring story of Eve Poole - first woman mayor 🌟, along with insights from local authors 📚. As part of a community-led project, this 4.5km trail celebrates the pride of South Invercargill and offers local history for all to enjoy 🚶‍♂️. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, especially Brian Simon and Bill Donaldson, life member of the Appleby Cricket Club, for unveiling the panel 🎉. Stay tuned for an upcoming televised story, showcasing Appleby in 2025! 🎥

Appleby Cricket Club Invercargill City Libraries and Archives Invercargill City Council Heritage South Deep South Ice Cream

#InspiringCommunities #heritage #community #history #southinvercargillImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment

Ngā mihi to our friends at Plants South and our Volunteer Jess, for supporting our lil' pals of Kew Kindergarten, Invercargill in their Bucket Gardening project at South Alive today 🪣

They planted peas, pak choy, broccoli and cabbage, then proudly took their buckets back to Kindy to watch the plants grow and share them with their whānau. 🫛🥬🌱🥦

We are always so grateful for these community connections 💛
... See MoreSee Less

Ngā mihi to our friends at Plants South and our Volunteer Jess, for supporting our lil pals of Kew Kindergarten, Invercargill in their Bucket Gardening project at South Alive today 🪣

They planted peas, pak choy, broccoli and cabbage, then proudly took their buckets back to Kindy to watch the plants grow and share them with their whānau. 🫛🥬🌱🥦

We are always so grateful for these community connections 💛Image attachmentImage attachment
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The Pod

The Pod

The Pod is the heart of our community with two large community rooms,
community gardens and stage. New bookings welcome!

The Pod is the heart of our community with two large community rooms,
community gardens and stage. New bookings welcome!

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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.

Find out how to support us
Find out how to support us

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.

Find out how to support us