BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//github.com/ical-org/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 5.1.4//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Rotary Club of Invercargill has had a long tradition of sup porting and promoting the importance of voting in both local and general e lections.    Over the years the Club has co-ordinated a number of events including meet the candidates\, candidates Q & A's and debates.    In 2 023 the Club collaborated with the Southland Business Chamber on a “Mee t the Candidates” evening for the public to hear from Invercargill Elect orate candidates standing in the October General Election.   The Club is supporting the  Southland Business Chamber with their 'The Great Debate' event on 19th August with volunteers on the ground.   We are encouraging members\, friends and family to get along as attendees  and share details of this event in your networks encouraging people elegible to vote to get some insight into who maybe leading our City for the next 3 years to assi st with their voting decision.   Event details below - for more info on t he event visit:  https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/111296/   or to r egister for this free event  https://scoc.outreach.co.nz/forms/register? event=111296   THE GREAT DEBATE: Invercargill City Mayoral & Council Cand idates 2025 19 August | Ascot Park Hotel\, Invercargill MC - Duncan Garner  – Award-winning TV broadcaster\, fearless interviewer\, and one of New Zealand’s most dynamic media personalities.  5:30pm – 6:30pm: ICC  Candidate Speed Dating Meet your Council candidates face-to-face in a fas t-paced\, small-group setting. Bring your questions and get the answers yo u need to make an informed choice. 7:00pm – 8:30pm: The Great Debate – Mayoral Candidates & Panel Discussion Join Duncan Garner as he moderat es a lively debate with Invercargill’s mayoral hopefuls. Expect hard-hit ting questions\, real answers\, and plenty of community input. Entry is fr ee\, but registration is essential!  You can register for both sessions or just attend the debate.   DTEND:20250819T083000Z DTSTAMP:20261024T055335Z DTSTART:20250819T053000Z LOCATION:Ascot Park Hotel SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:The Great Debate - ICC Elections UID:3e7b2c8f-9067-4c60-b151-f3847d10162e X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
The Rotary Club of Invercarg ill has had a long tradition of supporting and promoting the importance of voting in both local and general elections. \;
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Over the years the Club has co-ordina ted a number of events including meet the candidates\, candidates Q &\; A'\;s and debates. \;
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In 2023 \;the Club collaborated with the Southland Business Cha mber on a &ldquo\;Meet the Candidates&rdquo\; evening for the public to he ar from Invercargill Electorate candidates standing in the October General Election.
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The Club is supporting the \;Southland Business Chamber with their '\;The Great Debate'\; event on 19th August with volunteers on the gro und.
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We are encouraging member s\, friends and family to get along as attendees \; and share details of this event in your networks encouraging people elegible to vote to get some insight into who maybe leading our City for the next 3 years to assis t with their voting decision.
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Event details below - for more info on the event visit: \; https://southlandchamber.co.n z/events/111296/
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or to reg ister for this free event \; \;https://scoc.outreach.co.nz/forms/register? event=111296
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THE GREAT DEBATE: Invercargill City M ayoral &\; Council Candidates 2025
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< span style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-size: 14px\;">19 August | Ascot Park Hotel\, Invercargill

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MC - Duncan Garner \;&ndash\; Award -winning TV broadcaster\, fearless interviewer\, and one of New Zealand&rs quo\;s most dynamic media personalities. \;

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5:30 pm &ndash\; 6:30pm: \;ICC \; Candidate Speed Dating< br style="box-sizing: border-box\;" />\nMeet your Council candidates face- to-face in a fast-paced\, small-group setting. Bring your questions and ge t the answers you need to make an informed choice.

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7:00pm & ndash\; 8:30pm: \;The Great Debate &ndash\; Mayoral Candidates &\; Panel Discussion
\nJoi n Duncan Garner as he moderates a lively debate with Invercargill&rsquo\;s mayoral hopefuls. Expect hard-hitting questions\, real answers\, and plen ty of community input.

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Entry is free\, but registration is es sential! \; \;You can register for both sessions or just attend th e debate.

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