2024 ILT Tertiary Scholarship Recipients
65 of the city’s bright minds have been awarded an ILT Tertiary Scholarship. The official presentation was held on Monday night, 4 November, at the Ascot Park Hotel. All scholarship recipients will begin full-time undergraduate studies in 2025, each receiving $2,000 annually for three years. Since this initiative began ILT has awarded over 900 […]
The Great Pub Cash Giveaway winner announced: $12,000 prize pool won by local patrons
ILT is thrilled to announce the conclusion of The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, where one lucky winner walked away with the grand prize of $5,000. Pete Butler won the grand prize yesterday at The Northern Tavern, one of his locals. Mr Butler said he was very happy to win! “I’m just a casual sort of […]
From Statues to Stadiums: Celebrating Invercargill and ILT’s journey.
ILT has a rich history of supporting Invercargill’s growth and vibrancy, starting back in 1956. That was the year we gifted the beloved Peter Pan statue to Queens Park for the city’s centennial and made our first big splash into community funding with the Conon Street learners’ pool. By 1969, we were planning to unveil […]
ILT Group AGM
We extend a warm welcome to members of the public to attend this meeting. Monday 16 September 202412pm 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 announces next celebration for 80th year
ILT is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the SBS Bank Southland Stags to celebrate ILT’s 80th birthday. This special event includes a grand fireworks display and live music performance at Rugby Park during the Stags’ game against Taranaki on Saturday, August 24th at 7:05 PM. As part of the celebration, fans will be […]
ILT Announces The Great Pub Cash Giveaway: Win a share of $12,000
ILT is thrilled to announce The Great Pub Cash Giveaway, an exciting competition exclusive to ILT taverns, featuring an impressive prize pool of $12,000. One lucky winner will receive a grand prize of $5,000 and there will be seven weekly draws of $1,000; one at each of the ILT’s neighbourhood taverns. “This is the […]
Reminiscing about The Brown Owl
Back in 1944 the people of Invercargill ended 38 years of prohibition, boldly voting in the trust model, launching ILT and reintroducing legal alcohol sales. As we mark eight decades of ILT and Invercargill, it’s important to reflect on where we’ve come from. Did you know that Invercargill had the very first licensed café in […]
Farewell to Neville
Last week, we bid farewell to an ILT stalwart, Neville Foster, as he retires from his role as Centrepoint Distribution Manager after an impressive 30 years with ILT. Neville has had a significant impact on ILT across a number of businesses, particularly in his role overseeing Centrepoint Distribution. Managing such a complex operation requires meticulous […]
Cheers to 80 Years
ILT is thrilled to announce a series of events to celebrate its 80th anniversary, starting with a special collaboration with Emerson’s Brewery and an ILT-wide birthday happy hour. To mark the significant milestone, ILT and the award-winning brewery have crafted a limited-edition hazy ale, aptly named “Matey We’re Eighty”. This exclusive brew will be available […]
Splish Splash – Invercargill Learn to Swim Programme making waves
Splash Palace’s Learn to Swim Programme is setting the standard for swimming education nationwide. This long-running initiative is the envy of many regions and significantly impacts the Invercargill community. On a busy May morning, we visited Splash Palace to witness the action firsthand. Aquatic Services Manager Steve Cook mentioned that the pool typically sees around […]
Celebrating a coal-free future
ILT achieved a remarkable milestone this week in its sustainability journey, celebrating the conversion of the boiler at the Ascot Park Hotel to a biomass boiler. The commissioning of the boiler marks a pivotal moment in ILT’s commitment to environmental awareness and represents a significant stride in reducing its carbon emissions. Paddy O’Brien, chair of […]
Recycle South – It’s about people and purpose.
For five decades Recycle South has been a shining example of inclusion in our community, providing valuable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Originally known as Southland Disability Enterprises, this not-for-profit organisation has been instrumental in shaping the lives of its employees while contributing significantly to the city’s environmental efforts. Recycle South celebrated its 50th […]
