Who We Are
South Alive is an urban rejuvenation project, led by the community, with the goal of identifying the best possible future for South Invercargill and ways to make it happen.
It was established in 2012 with a small steering group, which then held a public meeting in April 2012 to generate ideas and decide priorities. Action teams of volunteers formed around each of the priority areas, and have been working since then to develop and implement projects.
South Alive is an urban rejuvenation project, led by the community, with the goal of identifying the best possible future for South Invercargill and ways to make it happen.
It was established in 2012 with a small steering group, which then held a public meeting in April 2012 to generate ideas and decide priorities. Action teams of volunteers formed around each of the priority areas, and have been working since then to develop and implement projects.
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As we look ahead to 2026, we are keen to hear the community's ideas for the The Pantry Invercargill space. There are a few different ways you can share your thoughts...
- fill out this quick survey: s.surveyplanet.com/yy73zvg0
- pop in and see us at the Pod (we are back in the office from 5 January)
- or come along to a meeting at The Pantry on 15 January 2026 check out the facebook event for more details - The Future of the Pantry space - Share your Ideas
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We would like to send a huge thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island Community Trust, along with the teams at PAK’nSAVE, New World and Four Square, for their generous support this festive season.
We know this time of year can be tough for many people, and this donation will go a long way in helping support our community and make the holidays a little easier for those who need it most.
We’re so grateful for your kindness and commitment to giving back ~ it truly makes a difference.
Kia pai ngā hararei
Happy holidays🎄
Pictured: Rebecca and Braeden from New World Elles Road and Robyn Hickman (South Alive Board of Trustee member and PIF
Co-ordinator)
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In our last radio show for the year, Courtney has South Alive Board Chair Beryl Wilcox join her as they talk about the highlights of 2025. If you missed it on air on Radio Southland on Saturday you can catch up here...
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The Pantry Invercargill has been such an important part of South Alive since opening their doors in 2017, so we are really sad to be sharing this news.
South Alive is really committed to maintaining a space that people can come to and connect with others, so we will be reaching out to you all in our South Invercargill community soon to see how we can do that.
But for now, we are just here for our friends at the Pantry and encourage you all to come down for a coffee and one of their delicious cheese rolls, before the doors close on 20 December 2025.
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Wow what an afternoon we had here at South Alive for Deck the Pod! We have more photos and thank you’s to come over the next few days but for now we just want to say a massive thanks to all of our craft and food stall holders, performers, volunteers and of course everyone who came along to enjoy the day. We absolutely love seeing the community come together like this!
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As we look ahead to 2026, we are keen to hear the community's ideas for the The Pantry Invercargill space. There are a few different ways you can share your thoughts...
- fill out this quick survey: s.surveyplanet.com/yy73zvg0
- pop in and see us at the Pod (we are back in the office from 5 January)
- or come along to a meeting at The Pantry on 15 January 2026 check out the facebook event for more details - The Future of the Pantry space - Share your Ideas
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We would like to send a huge thank you to the Foodstuffs South Island Community Trust, along with the teams at PAK’nSAVE, New World and Four Square, for their generous support this festive season.
We know this time of year can be tough for many people, and this donation will go a long way in helping support our community and make the holidays a little easier for those who need it most.
We’re so grateful for your kindness and commitment to giving back ~ it truly makes a difference.
Kia pai ngā hararei
Happy holidays🎄
Pictured: Rebecca and Braeden from New World Elles Road and Robyn Hickman (South Alive Board of Trustee member and PIF
Co-ordinator)
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In our last radio show for the year, Courtney has South Alive Board Chair Beryl Wilcox join her as they talk about the highlights of 2025. If you missed it on air on Radio Southland on Saturday you can catch up here...
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Our Supporters
Support from local organisations and businesses has been critically important in achieving our project goals, and we’re very grateful for the help we’ve received.
Support from local organisations and businesses has been critically important in achieving our project goals, and we’re very grateful for the help we’ve received.