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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We had a wonderful evening kicking off Youth Week, with our first of two, FULLY booked out, 'cooking with connections' ~ Rangatahi cooking class!
The rōpū learnt about the importance of karakia kai, nutrious options, foraging locally, they all shared kōrero around transport insights and then got stuck into The Pantry Invercargill 's beautiful kitchen and cooked 2 main dishes, then sat altogether to eat. 🍽
They also took home a bag of goodies to continue their learning and cook with their whānau.
A massive ngā mihi to Stacey - our Rangatahi Lead, Julz - our Projects Manager and Steve, Courtney & Laura from Healthy Families Invercargill for supporting this kaupapa.
An even bigger 'round of applause for the young people for showing up 👏
Night 2 tomorrow - then watch this space for more classes being offered around August.
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On the radio show this week Courtney caught up with Stacey (Rangatahi Lead here at South Alive) and Charmin (from Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop) about the awesome event for youth coming up this Saturday - The Block Takeover - Southland. Tune in below to hear all about it and other South Alive events coming up radiosouthland.org.nz/Programmes/Details.aspx?PID=7513e1cc-5ddd-4790-acd8-18727782fd69
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South Alive is stoked to be part of another Block Takeover - Southland event for 2025 💛
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CELEBRATING 12 - 24 YEAR OLDS IN MURIHIKU 🌟
👉We've got some amazing youth focused spaces joining us on the day to showcase what supports are available FOR YOU in our Community ~ they'll have resources, games & activities 💌
👉We also have a fab line-up of performances, from group displays, dance sessions to live music 🎶
👉And of course, the delicious food vendors who are coming along to supply FREE kai for the Rangatahi who attend 🍔🥠🥧🌯🍕🍿🤤
👉Let's not forget the cool prizes up for grabs when you get your passports filled up.
We hope you've got this booked in on your calendars 📅
▪️Saturday 24th May
▪️11am - 4pm
▪️various venues in the CBD
▪️FREE for Rangatahi 12 - 24
A massive shoutout to the people bringing this to life ✨️ South Alive Invercargill Youthline Southland Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation The Y - Southland Great South and Southern Institute of Technology!
+ all the organisations participating, the food vendors, musicians, groups and creatives that are making this event possible ❤️
See you all soon!
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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.
We had a wonderful evening kicking off Youth Week, with our first of two, FULLY booked out, 'cooking with connections' ~ Rangatahi cooking class!
The rōpū learnt about the importance of karakia kai, nutrious options, foraging locally, they all shared kōrero around transport insights and then got stuck into The Pantry Invercargill 's beautiful kitchen and cooked 2 main dishes, then sat altogether to eat. 🍽
They also took home a bag of goodies to continue their learning and cook with their whānau.
A massive ngā mihi to Stacey - our Rangatahi Lead, Julz - our Projects Manager and Steve, Courtney & Laura from Healthy Families Invercargill for supporting this kaupapa.
An even bigger 'round of applause for the young people for showing up 👏
Night 2 tomorrow - then watch this space for more classes being offered around August.
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On the radio show this week Courtney caught up with Stacey (Rangatahi Lead here at South Alive) and Charmin (from Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop) about the awesome event for youth coming up this Saturday - The Block Takeover - Southland. Tune in below to hear all about it and other South Alive events coming up radiosouthland.org.nz/Programmes/Details.aspx?PID=7513e1cc-5ddd-4790-acd8-18727782fd69 ... See MoreSee Less
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South Alive is stoked to be part of another Block Takeover - Southland event for 2025 💛
.
.
.
CELEBRATING 12 - 24 YEAR OLDS IN MURIHIKU 🌟
👉We've got some amazing youth focused spaces joining us on the day to showcase what supports are available FOR YOU in our Community ~ they'll have resources, games & activities 💌
👉We also have a fab line-up of performances, from group displays, dance sessions to live music 🎶
👉And of course, the delicious food vendors who are coming along to supply FREE kai for the Rangatahi who attend 🍔🥠🥧🌯🍕🍿🤤
👉Let's not forget the cool prizes up for grabs when you get your passports filled up.
We hope you've got this booked in on your calendars 📅
▪️Saturday 24th May
▪️11am - 4pm
▪️various venues in the CBD
▪️FREE for Rangatahi 12 - 24
A massive shoutout to the people bringing this to life ✨️ South Alive Invercargill Youthline Southland Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop Te Rourou, One Aotearoa Foundation The Y - Southland Great South and Southern Institute of Technology!
+ all the organisations participating, the food vendors, musicians, groups and creatives that are making this event possible ❤️
See you all soon! ... See MoreSee Less
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Bring the whānau down to South Alive today from 12pm, to hang out with the Invercargill City Libraries and Archives crew. They're bringing VR headsets, poppy crafts for Anzac Day, digi games & robots!
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Ākonga from Aurora College came and hung out at South Alive this week, in a 3 day block course hosted by Front-Line Training, to study & attain their Learner Licenses 🚗
They shared beautiful kai, with a HUGE thanks to The Pantry, who provided morning tea & lunches over the duration of the course 🫶
We love collaborating with other local organisations to see our Rangatahi succeed in spaces without any barriers!
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini ~ Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many. ✨️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Just a reminder of the dates our office is closed. nga mihi o te aranga (happy easter) to you all 🐰 ... See MoreSee Less
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