About Us
About Us
About Us
About Us
Vision
A vibrant and diverse community that takes the lead in its own future.
Mission
Empowered by our strengths as a community, we will build a place to live and work that engenders pride and inspires us.
The Community of South Invercargill
South Invercargill is located within the city of Invercargill and has a population of 18,360 (2018). It is a thriving service centre with a strong student presence through the Southern Institute of Technology’s Zero Fees scheme.
South Invercargill includes some of the oldest residential areas in Invercargill, which now sit alongside new developments, small clusters of community-based retail centres and green spaces. It has a long and proud history and was governed by its own Borough Council until 1956. The community is becoming increasingly diverse and includes the greater proportion of Invercargill’s Maori and Pacific Island residents.
South Invercargill has a history of tall and imposing structures – ships and signal masts, tall trees, and its natural elevation in terms of the surrounding land.
South Invercargill suffered some economic, political and social setbacks in the 1990s through to around 2008 including industry and school closures and environmental issues but is now rebounding, in part through the work of South Alive.
The Community of South Invercargill
South Invercargill is located within the city of Invercargill and has a population of 18,360 (2018). It is a thriving service centre with a strong student presence through the Southern Institute of Technology’s Zero Fees scheme.
South Invercargill includes some of the oldest residential areas in Invercargill, which now sit alongside new developments, small clusters of community-based retail centres and green spaces. It has a long and proud history and was governed by its own Borough Council until 1956. The community is becoming increasingly diverse and includes the greater proportion of Invercargill’s Maori and Pacific Island residents.
South Invercargill has a history of tall and imposing structures – ships and signal masts, tall trees, and its natural elevation in terms of the surrounding land.
South Invercargill suffered some economic, political and social setbacks in the 1990s through to around 2008 including industry and school closures and environmental issues but is now rebounding, in part through the work of South Alive.
OUR VALUES
Service
We are at the forefront of social change in South Invercargill.
We are productive and our results are evident.
We are supportive of residents and other groups/organisations in our community.
Self-determination
We are solution-focused.
We consult our community and work on goals set in conjunction with it.
We demonstrate viability at a local community level.
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We are strongly self-reliant.
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Inclusion
We value diversity.
- We respect all sectors within our community.
We work to create an inclusive community.
We create and sustain robust relationships.
Innovation
We employ innovative and strengths-based approaches.
We are willing to try almost anything to bring about the required transformation.
We create significant positive change.
Resilience
We promote sustainable practices.
We enhance community spirit and improve wellbeing.
We develop community leadership.
We empower residents to become stronger and more confident.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Upgrade
Upgrade
Encourage pride and wellbeing in South Invercargill by improving function and beauty.
Community
Community
Develop community identification, pride, participation and connection.
Capacity
Capacity
Build community capability, resourcefulness and confidence.
Governance
Governance
Develop community identification, pride, participation and connection.
Sustainability
Sustainability
Maintain and further develop the community hub and a successful social enterprise business.