Your Community, Your Say LTP 2027-2037

We are looking towards the future for Invercargill and Bluff.

As we settle into the new triennium as Council, we have started working on our next Long-term Plan (LTP). The 2027-2037 LTP will set out the council direction and priorities for the decade ahead.

It is important to us as we look ahead that nobody is left behind, meaning our youth, older people, different neighbourhoods, and communities' basic needs are met through cost effective investment, and that everyone feels valued and proud to live here. We envision a vibrant, safe city that meets our people's diverse cultural needs. We want to be a driver of a future focused economy, delivered through innovation and partnerships, and supported by appropriate infrastructure. We want to contribute to a healthy, resilient environment, supporting a healthy, resilient community

We have planned a series of Councillor Workshops this year to discuss the strategic challenges and opportunities that face our community, as well as to refine our future work programme.

In March we will be talking about:

• Parks Strategy and Capital
• City Economic Development - Investment and Partnership Opportunities for Growth
• Capital Program

It is essential that we hear your voice before we make decisions that will inform our plan. This year, you will find us popping up more frequently in our community at various events or at community groups. Primarily, we will be there to listen,

At these events, you can ask us questions, answer questions related ot the upcoming Councillor LTP Workshop topics, or just let us know what else is important to you

The next opportunity to talk to us in person will be on February 11 at the Southern Institute of Technology O-Week Wellness Festival. We are looking forward to greeting the new residents to our city who are embarking on their tertiary journey, as well as asking those who have been here a bit longer what they envision for outdoor events in our city, and what they would like to see Council do differently to help people and businesses thrive.

Other questions on our mind are, what are your top priorities for our parks and reserves? Are there areas where you think we should spend more on roads and footpaths? What’s your vision for the future of Bluff?

Cannot make this event? Don't worry, we will be regularly updating the survey below with the monthly questions so you can stay involved in the conversation