The Ensign

Struggling families advised to curb Christmas costs

It could be a lean Christmas for many families in the region as Gore and Districts Budget Advice Service is already extremely busy, co-ordinator Jenny Buchanan says.

Hands-on learning at science roadshow

Hands-on learning at science roadshow

Pupils from 14 schools explored exhibits at this year's Fonterra Science Roadshow, which was hosted by Gore's Longford Intermediate School this week.

Fears for elderly as home-care hours cut

Grey Power is concerned a reduction in home-care services might be adversely affecting some elderly people who previously received a higher level of service, Grey Power New Zealand health spokesman Dick Stark, of Gore, says.

TV report leaves town 'gutted'

TV report leaves town 'gutted'

A TV3 news report on Mataura's redevelopment plans which focussed on rundown buildings and the "pungent smell" from the meatworks could have set revitalisation plans back 12 months, community leaders say.

Seeking dolls' house made by minister

Seeking dolls' house made by minister

When Rosemary Allen was young, her father made her an elaborate dolls' house but, when the family moved to England in 1951, the beautiful toy was sold.

Southland tennis comp set to start

Southland tennis comp set to start

Tennis enthusiasts will be stringing up their rackets in anticipation of the Eastern Southland Tennis Competition, which is due to start on October 17.

Gore Rotary scholar off to UK to learn about youth drug and alcohol services

Gore Rotary scholar off to UK to learn about youth drug and alcohol services

Adventure Development drug and alcohol clinician Madeleine Peacock is to visit drug and alcohol programmes in Birmingham, the United Kingdom, as part of a Rotary Club study exchange.

St Peter's pupil's speech on gold-medallist

St Peter's pupil's speech on gold-medallist

Peter's College pupil Alice Perniskie (11) impressed judges in the Interschools Speech Contest grand finals, coming third in the year 7&8 section.

Gore dancers clean up the competition

Gore dancers clean up the competition

Gore dancers Joe-Jax Hohipa Kahuroa (16) and Rosemary Alderton (14) brought home a staggering 23 firsts from the Dunedin Dancesport Championships last week.

Green light for $1.5m hockey turf

Green light for $1.5m hockey turf

The green light has been given to the building of a new $1.5 million water-based hockey turf at Gore's Wayland Park on land beside the Gore Multi-Sports Complex.

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