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HELP US MAKE LASTING CHANGE FOR SOUTH INVERCARGILL

Join the Southland 1000

Be one of 1,000 people giving $1,000 each to transform South Invercargill forever.

Your name on our forest wall. Your legacy in our community.

Claim Your Plaque

What is the Southland 1000?

We're inviting 1,000 generous supporters to each contribute $1,000 towards The Grace Street Project. Every donor receives a personalised plaque, permanently displayed on our forest wall as a founding supporter.

Your $1,000 contribution will help us provide: 

  • A hosted community lounge, helping to build social connections and a sense of belonging

  • Eight flexible spaces fit for a huge variety of activities  

  • A technology hub  that provides everyone with access to, and training in, technology

  • Access to resources for pathway planning  into work or business

  • Increased community resilience and wellbeing

  • A facility will serve South Invercargill for generations

ONE COMMUNITY. ONE TRANSFORMATIONAL PROJECT.

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What you will receive

  • Your Name on the Wall

    A personalised plaque permanently displayed at The Grace Street Project — a lasting testament to your generosity.

  • Founding Supporter Certificate

    A beautiful keepsake certificate, perfect for display at home or in your business.

  • Exclusive Preview Event

    Be among the first inside the new building before it opens to the public. Connect with fellow supporters and celebrate together.

  • Part of History

    Join the community of people who believed in South Invercargill and made it happen.

The Forest Wall

We're bringing the west wall of The Grace Street Project to life with a stunning forest of plaques. Each one becomes part of this growing display — a permanent record of the people who made this possible.

Your plaque:

  • 400mm × 100mm

  • Room for 27 characters per line (including spaces)

  • Honour yourself, your family, your business, or someone special

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Claim Your Plaque - Two simple steps and you’re done

Step 1: Tell us what you’d like on your plaque

Step 2: Make your donation

Once you've submitted your plaque details, click below to complete your $1,000 donation.

Click here to pay $1,000