Invercargill City Council defends itself against signage criticism
(WorldNews New Zealand)

An Invercargill couple have given up on building their dream home in the city due to frustrations with the Invercargill City Council consents team. They have erected a prominent sign on their empty section, in north Invercargill, criticising the council, with many motorists stopping for a look in recent days. However, the council has refuted the criticism, saying its building consents processes in relation to the proposed property have been normal and correct and the case has shown its systems are working well. Ken and Lyn Lake, who live at Otatara near Invercargill, were planning on building a $405,000 Jennian Homes house on their section in north Invercargill, on the corner...