Bluff Community Board

Bluff Community Board The Bluff Community Board is often the first point of contact with the Council for people in the Bluff area. The Board meets every six weeks Bluff.

The Board meets every six weeks in the Municipal Chambers, Gore Street, Bluff. The public are invited to attend meetings (unless stated otherwise) and may also request to speak to the Board on any issue. Agendas are normally available for downloading two days before each meeting.

Here’s a quick summary of what was discussed at this week’s Bluff Community Board meeting. In April and May, 313 sumps w...
10/06/2026

Here’s a quick summary of what was discussed at this week’s Bluff Community Board meeting.

In April and May, 313 sumps were cleaned across Bluff, and vegetation has been cleared on Foreshore Road to improve visibility.

The footpath on Foyle Street will be temporarily closed from this week for an upgrade. The car park will be sealed afterwards.

A representative from NZTA came to the meeting to provide an update, and the Board has drafted a letter supporting a proposed speed reduction on SH1 approaching Bluff.

The Foreshore Road wooden wharf was discussed, but no decision has been made as we wait for more information.

There was also an update from the Bluff Promotions Officer about the Bluff Oyster Festival and upcoming events, including the Matariki Night Market and Fire and Light Show on 11 July.

1956 😮 📸Bluff. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-42485. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /re...
04/06/2026

1956 😮


📸Bluff. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-42485. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23064016

At a Council meeting last week, elected members agreed to include a number of project suggestions in the upcoming LTP.Th...
02/06/2026

At a Council meeting last week, elected members agreed to include a number of project suggestions in the upcoming LTP.

That includes allocating $5000 to a community group to run a manu competition and safe swimming event in Bluff 🥳🥳

King's Birthday Hours and CollectionsWhile our main offices are closed for the long weekend, you can still log issues us...
28/05/2026

King's Birthday Hours and Collections

While our main offices are closed for the long weekend, you can still log issues using Antenno.
For urgent issues (e.g. a fallen tree, burst pipe, or noise complaint), you can phone us 24 hours a day on (03) 211 1777.

Rubbish & Recycling
There are no bin collections on Monday.
All collections for the week will be delayed by one day.

Invercargill Transfer Station
OPEN Monday 8am–5.30pm

Bluff Transfer Station
CLOSED Monday

Te Hīnaki Civic Building and Building Bluff Service Centre and Library
CLOSED Monday

A huge welcome to everyone visiting for the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival!It all kicks off tomorrow, with gates opening a...
22/05/2026

A huge welcome to everyone visiting for the Bluff Oyster & Food Festival!

It all kicks off tomorrow, with gates opening at 10.30am. Fingers crossed, we get a Southland stunner! ☀️

Head along for delicious food, live music and performances, and a great day!

Missed out on ordering tickets? Gate sales will still be available on the day

For more information, visit https://bluffoysterfest.co.nz/

22/05/2026

Curious about cruise ships visiting Bluff and Rakiura?

Join us for a recap of the 2025/26 cruise season, a look ahead to planned cruise calls for 2026/27, and to hear insights from cruise lines and South Port. It’s a great opportunity to find out how the season went, share your feedback, and learn more about cruise in our region.

Check out the details below and come along!

South Port NZ

We’re looking for two passionate, arts-focused people to join our Creative Communities Committee as Community Representa...
20/05/2026

We’re looking for two passionate, arts-focused people to join our Creative Communities Committee as Community Representatives.

In this role, you’ll help assess applications and play a part in deciding how more than $50,000 of funding from Creative New Zealand is distributed to support arts and creative initiatives across our city each year.

If you’re passionate about supporting the arts and helping local creativity thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply here: https://letstalk.icc.govt.nz/creative

Applications close 31 May.

Bluff Hill Motupōhue Environment Trust will be spraying wilding pines using a drone this Friday 15 May.Some of the walki...
14/05/2026

Bluff Hill Motupōhue Environment Trust will be spraying wilding pines using a drone this Friday 15 May.

Some of the walking and mountain bike trails on the hill will be closed for the day - the full list is on our website.

There will be a 10-metre no-spray buffer around waterways and the drone will not fly over private land.

Wilding pines are a serious issue for the local natural environment, hindering the growth of other plant species that provide food and habitat for our native birds and animals.

Thank you for your understanding as this important work is carried out to help protect the natural environment at Motupōhue Bluff Hill.

https://www.icc.govt.nz/news-events/public-notices?item=id%3A2y6bqnq2n1cxbyxryljt

So beautiful! 📸Brett Crombie
07/05/2026

So beautiful!

📸Brett Crombie

🚧 Shannon Street 🚧We’re installing a new watermain on Shannon Street, between Gore Street and Foreshore Road.Work will b...
30/04/2026

🚧 Shannon Street 🚧

We’re installing a new watermain on Shannon Street, between Gore Street and Foreshore Road.

Work will begin on Monday, 4 May and is expected to take two days, weather permitting.

Traffic management and a detour will be in place during this time. Please see the map for further information.

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Bluff

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