An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.
Late last year, his report found major issues stemming from a leadership void with mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt struggling to do his job.
Invercargill city councillors received a six month progress report for the first time publicly during an emergency meeting this afternoon.
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