South Alive Invercargill

South Alive Invercargill Welcome to our page dedicated to keeping you up to date with what's going on in and around south Invercargill through South Alive.

The South Alive project is a community led development initiative, established in 2012, working to rejuvenate and build pride in South Invercargill. We’ve set up this page to keep you in touch with what we’ll be doing in and around south Invercargill to rebuild and rejuvenate our part of paradise. Our goal is to see south Invercargill and its residents aim higher, reach further, and identify ways

of making real, lasting improvements for all. We want a strong, inclusive, co-operative community that can work together and embrace everything that's positive about our people and environs. Our potential is huge and with your help and support we're committed to bringing out the best of south Invercargill. We’re mainly comprised of a large and passionate team of local people who have volunteered their time and expertise to help create a community focused on building relationships, improving facilities and coming up with strategies to create a better place both now and for future generations. The group is continually growing as more and more people are getting on board, pledging support and doing their bit to help out. Currently, 40% of Invercargill’s population live within our boundaries. That means we are not only responsible for building a reputation for and improving the appearance of a large chunk of our city, we are also a voice of 20,000. So we’d love to hear from you and get your thoughts on what we can do to make south Invercargill everything it can be. From here on you’ll see and hear more about us as we set about the task at hand. ‘Like’ this page if you want to keep up to date with our progress, are a former resident or even if you just feel some affinity with the south. We don’t mind if you don’t live here as we hope our successes will help build a stronger city and region, and we'd like to think this is a programme everyone will get behind and support. We are always looking for people wanting to pitch in and help out and we know there are loads of great ideas out there just waiting to be heard. We’ve got a great platform to work from as there are already so many positive aspects and opportunities down here we can take advantage of and build upon. So let’s get stuck in and help bring the South Alive!

On our latest Radio Southland show, Courtney caught up with one of our wonderful volunteers Wendy, who is passionate abo...
07/09/2025

On our latest Radio Southland show, Courtney caught up with one of our wonderful volunteers Wendy, who is passionate about waste and the environment and is part of our Sustainable Living Volunteer Action Team - tune in here to catch up on what the team is up to, and hear the latest South Alive and The Pantry Invercargill news.

Catch the crew from South Alive in Invercargill as they keep you up to date with the many things happening in this special part of our city

Another call-out to our creative Rangatahi! If you have an art piece you would like to exhibit - please drop into South ...
05/09/2025

Another call-out to our creative Rangatahi!

If you have an art piece you would like to exhibit - please drop into South Alive, 262 Ness Street or email to: [email protected] for printing, by September 18th. We print/frame all pieces for you to take home after the exhibition.

This will be installed for the Sept/Oct school holidays 💛

Bring your items in need of mending, along to The Pantry Invercargill next Monday between 10am and 2pm - for the cost of...
04/09/2025

Bring your items in need of mending, along to The Pantry Invercargill next Monday between 10am and 2pm - for the cost of a hot drink or snack 🧵

It's Mend it Monday again next week - bring those threads that need a bit of a patch up and have them looking like new. All for the cost of a hot drink or snack. 10-2pm Monday 8th September

Welcome, Spring 🌷Our community gardens are blooming, the sun is shining, and there's a fresh burst of energy around Sout...
02/09/2025

Welcome, Spring 🌷

Our community gardens are blooming, the sun is shining, and there's a fresh burst of energy around South Invercargill!

Come and be part of it - from working bees and community clean ups, to our many awesome projects and events. There’s always something happening, and always room for more helping hands! 🙌

Need a beautiful space for your next meeting or gathering? Our community rooms are available for hire too!

Whether you're keen to volunteer, join a project, or just enjoy some kōrero, we’d love to see you 💛

📲 Visit www.southalive.org.nz
for info on room hire and volunteering
📅 And don’t forget to follow us here to stay in the know with all our upcoming events!

28/08/2025

Daffodil Day 2025
We have groups of students down at The Pantry Invercargill selling daffodils today on behalf of The Cancer Society. Big smiles, happy greetings and some beautiful daffodils available to purchase.

On this weeks Radio Southland show, Courtney caught up with the lovely Ann Irving from Southland Art Society to talk all...
25/08/2025

On this weeks Radio Southland show, Courtney caught up with the lovely Ann Irving from Southland Art Society to talk all things art. Tune in below to hear more, and pop down to The The Pantry Invercargill to see the latest artwork on display.

Catch the crew from South Alive in Invercargill as they keep you up to date with the many things happening in this special part of our city

Feel good Friday!Over the last fortnight, we've had the pleasure of hosting 120 ākonga (students) from Southland Girls' ...
22/08/2025

Feel good Friday!

Over the last fortnight, we've had the pleasure of hosting 120 ākonga (students) from Southland Girls' High School as part of their Envirowatch programme. 🌱

Together, we shared kōrero (conversation) about the work we do for the community, gave them a tour of The Pantry Invercargill and all the fantastic initiatives happening there, took them out to our community gardens where they got to try some of the veges that are growing.

To wrap it up, they enjoyed a hot chocolate and picked up rubbish, on their hīkoi (walk) back to school! ☕

It's such an incredible opportunity for us to pass on knowledge and a sense of belonging, to the next generation.

Ngā mihi (thank you) to all the Kaiako (teachers) for bringing the girls down.

💛South Alive

It's Throwback Thursday!On this day 10 years ago, we celebrated the unveiling of the 'Tale of Southland' sculpture at Ru...
20/08/2025

It's Throwback Thursday!
On this day 10 years ago, we celebrated the unveiling of the 'Tale of Southland' sculpture at Russell Square with a community procession from South Alive to the iconic Whale Tail. (you can watch it here: https://fb.watch/BuckYDAgCl/ )
The sculpture was only possible because of a generous donation from local Cliff Broad, and this led to a nationwide sculpture competition that was won by artist David Trubridge. Local manufacturers made Trubridge's design come to life, and now we have this incredible sculpture standing tall in the heart of South Invercargill.

Do you have any spare 100% wool to donate?These amazing ladies below (plus a few not pictured) are called South Alive Te...
18/08/2025

Do you have any spare 100% wool to donate?
These amazing ladies below (plus a few not pictured) are called South Alive Team Knitwitz. Every Thursday morning they donate their time and energy to knitting baby items for the neonatal and children's ward at Kew Hospital but they are running out of wool. If you have some you could donate then please drop this off to The Pantry Invercargill or South Alive so they can keep delivering warm knitted items to our local bubs.
(p.s. because it is for babies, they are only able to knit with 100% wool rather than acrylic)
Many thanks ❤️Team at South Alive.

15/08/2025

We were so pleased to support South Alive Invercargill at their recent Quiz Night! 🧠✨

This incredible South Invercargill community-led organization is making a real difference! From beautifying our streets, running creative projects, and supporting local initiatives, to fostering a strong, connected community.

If you haven’t checked them out yet, now’s the time! See all the amazing things they’re doing and find out how you can get involved 👉https://www.southalive.org.nz/

We’re proud to stand alongside a group that puts so much heart into making South Invercargill a better place for everyone.

Claire is not just your average Admin & Finance Manager, when things need fixing she is up the ladder getting it done, w...
13/08/2025

Claire is not just your average Admin & Finance Manager, when things need fixing she is up the ladder getting it done, with our wonderful volunteer Mike.

🏀 New chain net installed for all of our basketballers, keeping the court in tip-top shape!

Address

262 Ness Street
Invercargill
9812

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

032186882

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when South Alive Invercargill posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to South Alive Invercargill:

Shortcuts

Share