ILT Group AGM
We extend a warm welcome to members of the public to attend this meeting. Monday 8 September 202512pm noonLevel 6 – Kelvin Hotel Please join us as we share our highlights from the last 12 months and an update on our audited accounts from the last financial year. Light refreshments will be served at the […]
ILT Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements across 23 businesses
ILT proudly celebrated its annual ILT Excellence Awards last week, recognising the dedication and achievements of teams across its diverse portfolio of 23 businesses and 37 brands. The Supreme Award was presented to The Langlands, an accolade selected by ILT’s Executive Team from among all category winners. This honour recognises The Langlands’ exceptional achievement across […]
ILT proudly wears pyjamas to support RMHC PJ Day
On Thursday, 26 June, staff across all ILT venues in Invercargill will be swapping suits for slippers and uniforms for onesies as they join the nationwide Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand’s PJ Day. This annual fundraiser sees thousands of Kiwis at schools, businesses, and community groups, donning pyjamas to raise funds and awareness […]
ILT Interact: A Tailored Approach to Digital Education
ILT Interact Facilitator Jason Whyte and students from St Theresa’s School
ILT boosts funding for new Museum to $1.5 million
ILT is delighted to announce an additional $500,000 in funding for the new museum in Invercargill, bringing its total commitment to $1.5 million. In 2023, ILT Group previously granted two rounds of $500,000 each towards the Invercargill City Council’s project to build Te Unua Museum of Southland, and this month announced its further support. ILT […]
Our Sustainability Journey
As we step into 2025, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on that the year that was. As an organisation we have made some pleasing progress in our sustainability journey over the past year. Key achievements and initiatives include: ILT chair Paddy O’Brien explains our organisation’s approach towards sustainability has always been one of […]
ILT supporting Southlanders on the world stage
In 2024, Group ILT approved more than $400,000 in funding towards supporting Southland’s talent across various fields, from international competitions to tertiary education. 26 scholarships were awarded to help 40 Southlanders selected to represent New Zealand on the world stage. These grants totalled more than $50,000 and supported travel to Denmark, Vietnam, Korea, France, Dubai, […]
ILT celebrates Christmas with the city’s over 70’s
Earlier this month, the Ascot Park Hotel was filled with festive cheer as ILT hosted the two nights of Christmas dinners for Invercargill residents aged over 70. The highly anticipated dinners treat 700 guests to a delicious three-course meal, great company, and entertainment. Adding a special touch this year were performances from New River Primary […]
Ready, Set, Read!
The Invercargill City Libraries and Archives is set to launch its Summer Reading ‘Bookopoly’ Challenge, running over the holiday break, with support from the ILT. Tamariki aged 0-11 and rangatahi aged 12-18 are encouraged to take part in the programme designed to inspire a love of reading and keep young minds active over the summer […]
ILT and Hato Hone St John celebrate 80th AED gifted to the community
The installation of the 80th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Invercargill marks a significant achievement in a joint community programme between Group ILT and Hato Hone St John. Fittingly, this milestone coincides with ILT’s 80th anniversary and reflects the organisation’s ongoing commitment to supporting the community. The latest AED has been installed outside Ascot […]
The Importance of Arts
The arts sector has an important role to play in keeping our city vibrant. A recent example of this was Invercargill Musical Theatre’s season of Mamma Mia. A production that could easily rival anything on the West End, showcasing incredible home-grown talent. It reminded us how lucky we are to have performances of this calibre […]
Collaboration is key – Supporting Families in Need
Imagine the stress of having a sick child in the hospital, far from the comforts of home. For many Southland families, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand offers a lifeline. The Family Room at Southland Hospital provides a place to stay close to their loved ones. With four homely rooms, each with an ensuite, […]
