South Sea Spray Waihōpai
The inner-city walls of Invercargill are adorned with beautiful artwork, courtesy of South Sea Spray Waihōpai. In December 2022, the latest edition of this colourful street art festival brought together 24 artists to Invercargill. Following successful iterations in various locations around the region, including Motupōhue (Bluff), Aparima (Riverton) and Māruawai (Gore), with their Streets Alive […]
Refreshed look for Invercargill’s premier conference and events centre
We’re excited to share the latest chapter in the Ascot Park Hotel’s story – the beloved hotel has undergone a modern refurbishment to its reception and foyer area. As you walk through the doors, you’ll immediately notice the vibrant branding that now takes pride of place in the foyer. The hotel’s main reception desk […]
Did you know ILT has its own Nursery?
There’s a somewhat hidden gem out the back of the Ascot Park Hotel in Invercargill. It’s probably ILT’s least-known asset, but one that plays a vital role across the organisation’s eateries. That asset is its very own garden nursery which chefs tap into to help put together their culinary masterpieces. Here are some numbers that […]
Training and Development – ILT’s people led approach
It’s been said that putting together the perfect cocktail is an art. ILT recognises that. As part of its wider training programme, we’re making moves to upskill our staff in the art of cocktail making. We’re bringing a world-class mixologist – Charles Gillet – to Invercargill to help us. ILT’s People and Capability Executive Kelly […]
Enrich@ILT students getting creative!
There are some remarkable stories emerging from the old Elmwood Garden site in Invercargill. The Dee St building is now home to Enrich@ILT, a school that is an example of innovative thinking backed by the community, along with the ILT. It’s something Invercargill should be proud of. Enrich@ILT is a school that helps with the […]
2023 Year in Review
We’re pleased to share the our 2023 Year in Review is now out. It’s packed with highlights from the past year – from opening The Langlands Hotel to supporting incredible community groups like South Sea Spray, K9 Medical Detection and the Mitey Programme. We’re delighted to play a part in their amazing journeys. If you […]
ILT Foundation Board welcomes new Trustees
ILT has appointed two new Trustees to the ILT Foundation Board. Andrew Ward and Mandy (Amanda) Smith have been appointed as independent Trustees following the ILT board meeting last month. This increases the total number of ILT Foundation Trustees to nine. ILT Foundation chair Paddy O’Brien said the fellow Trustees are delighted to welcome […]
The Langlands marks its first year in style
Invercargill’s award-winning hotel is gearing up to commemorate its first anniversary – and celebrations are planned for throughout the week. The Langlands Hotel first opened its doors to guests on August 22, 2022, and since then, it’s established itself as a local favourite and key player on the national stage. Alannah Tamariki, The Langlands […]
Community Funding Feature – Lug South
Jimmy Paton probably didn’t know it at the time. But a decade ago when he decided to put his Lego work on display at the James Cumming Wing in Gore he smashed down a whole lot of barriers. It was the opening weekend of duck shooting in 2013 and he invited anyone interested to come […]
Community Funding Feature – CanBead
It started as a unique distraction during a difficult time. Sarah Clifford had been diagnosed with melanoma in October 2008 at the age of 28. While undergoing treatment in Christchurch in February 2010 Clifford was given an assortment of beads, wire and the tools for making jewellery. It kept her mind occupied amongst everything else […]
Chris Ward, ILT Foundation Trustee
Today we pay tribute to the remarkable contribution of Chris Ward. He was instrumental in setting up the ILT Foundation in 2005 and has been a valued board member since then. He was also a trustee for the earlier ILT Sports Foundation and ILT Charitable Trust which started operating gaming machines in Invercargill in 1988. […]
Community Funding Feature – Age Concern Southland
Janette Turner says many people would be shocked at what some of the community’s older folk are going through. Turner should know – she is Age Concern Southland’s manager. It’s hard to think of too many more heroic not-for-profitfor profit organisations than that of Age Concern Southland. The work it does to help the region’s […]
