Invercargill City Council, NZ
City Council in New Zealand
New Zealand
Invercargill City Council, NZ launched "Discover Our Parks" a suite of events to engage residents
Invercargill City Council's Parks and Recreation team launched "Discover Our Parks" a marketing campaign including a suite of events designed to help residents discover local parks. The daily events were hosted by Park Rangers and supported by volunteers from community groups at various local parks. The events focused on environment, conservation, animals, fitness, learning, etc. Participants were entered into a drawing with a grand prize of a private tour of a the Queens Park animal reserve.
Invercargill City Council, NZ
New Zealand
Invercargill City Council, NZ Building Services transitioned to entirely digital consenting process
Invercargill City Council's Building Services team transitioned to an entirely digital consenting process by implementing a suite of applications and services. The new electronic inspections utilize the Go Get software, the website Simpli, and the Go Build mobile app. These applications make the building consent and inspection process simpler, more efficient, and eliminate the need for customers to deliver paperwork directly to the Council.
Invercargill City Council, NZ
New Zealand
Invercargill City Council, NZ develops Maps portal that shows past and present community growth
Invercargill Maps hosts aerial imagery maps from 1956 and 2016 with current property lines. Developers and contractors use markup tools on the district plan map to evaluate proposed projects. The city's GIS team separated plan maps into overlays for hazards, water lines, and zoning to improve visibility. Homeowners find a color-coded map indicating rubbish collection dates for their neighborhoods in the portal.
Invercargill City Council, NZ
New Zealand