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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A massive thank you to all the amazing volunteers who came along and put in some hard mahi today in the community garden 💚
We got stuck into weeding the gardens, adding fertiliser, and planting lots of veggies for the community and The Pod Cafe
It was a real team effort, and we appreciate everyone who gave up their time to help!
🌿 Want to get involved?
We have a few garden plots available for adoption! If you, someone you know, or your organisation/group would like to adopt a plot and be part of our community garden, we would love to hear from you.
📧 Get in touch with South Alive at info@southalive.org.nz
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🌱🌻 Community Garden Working Bee – Come Join Us! 🌻🌱
Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and it's time to bring our Community Garden back to life!
We're inviting everyone in the community to join us for a Community Garden Working Bee. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply keen to get outdoors, meet new people, and lend a hand, we'd love to have you involved.
Together we'll be weeding, planting, tidying, planning, and helping create a thriving community space that everyone can enjoy and be proud of.
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 South Alive Community Garden, 262 Ness Street
Please bring along gloves (if you have them), a hat, and plenty of enthusiasm!
This is also a great opportunity to become part of our Community Garden Team. We're looking to rejuvenate the group and welcome new volunteers. Whether you can help regularly or just from time to time, your support would make a real difference.
🌱 Bring a friend, bring the family, and help us grow something special for our community.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚
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🌈 Play Week is here! Thanks to @Active Southland for the amazing artwork and chalk. Come down, join in the fun, and create your own masterpiece on the footpath, chalk provided.
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Our October newsletter - Community in Full Bloom, Heritage, Youth, Creativity & Connection is hot off the press!
Read here: mailchi.mp/95c208b1dea5/south-alive-14191521
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📱💻 Need a Hand with Technology?
Struggling with your phone, tablet, laptop or other device? SeniorNet is here to help!
Join us at our Monthly Technology Help Clinic, where seniors can receive friendly, one-on-one assistance with their devices.
Whether you need help sending emails, using apps, changing settings or simply have a question, no problem is too big or too small!
Bring along your device and any questions you may have. We're here to make technology a little easier!
📅 When: 10:30am - every second Thursday of each Month
📍 Where: South Alive, 262 Ness Street, Appleby
We look forward to seeing you there!
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💛 It's Mental Health Awareness Week! 💛
Mental health awareness week is all about connecting, and what better way to connect than through a little friendly competition! 🏓
Our South Alive and The Pod Cafe team headed down to take on the Healthy Families Invercargill team from Active Southland in a fun game of pickleball!
There were plenty of laughs, some questionable skills, and a whole lot of team spirit!
As for who won… well, let's just say we're all winners! 😉
Mental health is about more than just looking after ourselves. It's also about connecting with others, having fun, and making time for the people around us. 💛
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A massive thank you to all the amazing volunteers who came along and put in some hard mahi today in the community garden 💚
We got stuck into weeding the gardens, adding fertiliser, and planting lots of veggies for the community and The Pod Cafe
It was a real team effort, and we appreciate everyone who gave up their time to help!
🌿 Want to get involved?
We have a few garden plots available for adoption! If you, someone you know, or your organisation/group would like to adopt a plot and be part of our community garden, we would love to hear from you.
📧 Get in touch with South Alive at info@southalive.org.nz
#southalive
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🌱🌻 Community Garden Working Bee – Come Join Us! 🌻🌱
Spring is here, the days are getting longer, and it's time to bring our Community Garden back to life!
We're inviting everyone in the community to join us for a Community Garden Working Bee. Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply keen to get outdoors, meet new people, and lend a hand, we'd love to have you involved.
Together we'll be weeding, planting, tidying, planning, and helping create a thriving community space that everyone can enjoy and be proud of.
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am
📍 South Alive Community Garden, 262 Ness Street
Please bring along gloves (if you have them), a hat, and plenty of enthusiasm!
This is also a great opportunity to become part of our Community Garden Team. We're looking to rejuvenate the group and welcome new volunteers. Whether you can help regularly or just from time to time, your support would make a real difference.
🌱 Bring a friend, bring the family, and help us grow something special for our community.
We look forward to seeing you there! 💚
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🌈 Play Week is here! Thanks to @Active Southland for the amazing artwork and chalk. Come down, join in the fun, and create your own masterpiece on the footpath, chalk provided.
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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.