Chaplain hopes to give back
Chaplain hopes to give back
A new rural chaplain in the Gore district is looking forward to serving the community, listening to their stories and helping them along life’s journey.
Gerrit Doppenberg
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
‘A Mataura-ite forever’: school 150th draws 500
Mataura School celebrated 150 years since it first opened with a jubilee at the weekend, bringing together past staff, pupils and family to share memories of their time at the school.
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MP frustrated by fewer Wellington-Queenstown flights
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MP frustrated by fewer Wellington-Queenstown flights
Southland MP Joseph Mooney says it is cheaper and faster to fly to Australia from Queenstown than heading to the capital.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
KidsHub returns, children stoked
KidsHub returns, children stoked
Get ready to race, ride and colour slide with KidsHub on the March 22, with the organiser promising a magical day out for families and children to enjoy.
Dinosaurs galore: exhibit travels across the South
Dinosaurs galore: exhibit travels across the South
This past weekend, the park beside Gore Main School became a Jurassic park, as the Amazing Dinosaur Discovery set up for a weekend of prehistoric fun.
Life’s experiences lead to minister’s ordination
Life’s experiences lead to minister’s ordination
There is a new minister in town, as one Waikaka local finished her journey to become ordained and begins another officially leading the Knapdale Waikaka Presbyterian Church.
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School’s 150th
Mataura School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this Saturday, inviting past students and staff alike to come share their stories.
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
Southern financial adviser wins top award for work
A financial and insurance adviser has been recognised as the best in the country after years of hard work in the Southland community.
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
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Resource teacher plan a ‘bombshell’
A Gore literacy resource teacher has slammed a new proposal by the Ministry of Education, saying the changes will endanger children’s learning.
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
Dog found after 7 weeks roaming
After seven weeks on the run in Southland, a dog has been reunited with her owners.
Schools feel effects of teacher shortage
Schools feel effects of teacher shortage
One Gore high school is already feeling the effects of the teacher shortage around the country, and another school principal is concerned about the future.
Pair parting with mullets for a pair of good causes
Pair parting with mullets for a pair of good causes
Two Edendale boys put their mullets to good use this past week by raising money and donating their cultivated locks to a good cause.
Another successful fete boosts windmill project
Another successful fete boosts windmill project
The Willowbank Windmill Fundraiser Fete cracked on for another year, with some in the community realising the windmill is closer than ever.
Masters bring it home, seeking new members
Masters bring it home, seeking new members
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
Protester dismayed sign directed at Fish & Game removed
Protester dismayed sign directed at Fish & Game removed
The cause of the Roxburgh town hall fire cannot be determined, Fire and Emergency investigators say.
Edendale calling for more volunteers to join fire crew
Edendale calling for more volunteers to join fire crew
Edendale Volunteer Fire Brigade is calling out for anyone wanting to do their part for the community to join the team.
Council to scan trees, check health indicators
Council to scan trees, check health indicators
A mobile MRI service utilising artificial intelligence will be taking a surgical look at the trees around the Gore District.