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Mayor Nobby Clark returns to discuss public feedback on Invercargill’s Annual Plan. With over 500 submissions, residents agree on the need for budget cuts — but many oppose reducing support for ILT stadium Southland and community wellbeing funding.
He also weighs in on the potential council amalgamation across Southland, suggesting one unitary authority could save millions. Hear his take on rural representation, service changes, and the political tension around proposed rate increases ranging from 3.9% to 10.5%.
Industry Leaders Say Ongoing Water Increases Will Destroy Business
South Pacific Meats and Open Country Dairy told Invercargill City councillors this week that 31.5% water increases on top of last year’s 80% would just cripple their industry. Managers Brent Crawford and Mike Butler spoke to the Annual Plan submissions earlier this week and said they felt as
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🔍 Key topics:
- Annual Plan submission highlights
- Proposed rate increases and budget trade-offs
- Community concerns around funding cuts
- Unitary authority proposal and possible structure
- Financial implications for the region
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