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Runners pull away from bikers
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Runners pull away from bikers
The shoe has won out over the wheel as the popularity of running continues to soar.
Steve Hepburn
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Lake level changes approved
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Lake level changes approved
Proposed changes to lake levels have been approved for Lake Manapouri and Lake Te Anau, but they fall well short of what power giant Meridian Energy wanted.
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New McDonald’s restaurant taking shape
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New McDonald’s restaurant taking shape
The new McDonald’s restaurant in Green Island should open in the middle of May, and the operator is confident it will be a shot in the arm for the suburb.
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
Failed wagyu beef plant up for sale
No time has been wasted in getting a Gore property on the market after its operator went belly-up.
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Niwa, Chinese to explore trench
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Niwa, Chinese to explore trench
The Chinese have arrived and they have brought a submarine.
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
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Mayor blindsided; landfill nears capacity
Clutha ratepayers are up for more than $150,000 a month as the district’s landfill runs out of room.
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
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Centre’s facade to come down after fire
The facade of the Roxburgh Entertainment Centre is to be demolished but all is not lost for the town — a movie is set to be shown next month and there is talk of rebuilding.
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
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Council shoots down request to pause district plan
A thumbs down has been recommended to a high-powered request to pause the Gore District Council’s proposed district plan.
Time to take a break from the good earth
Time to take a break from the good earth
There was a fork-in-the-road moment for Danny Burgess.
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Gore vegetable grower Danny Burgess is selling up. He chats with Stephen Hepburn.
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
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Months before McGregor’s slip work is complete
There may be some light at the end of the tunnel in what has become something of a marathon road works job near Shingle Creek.
Trail ride sun brings more than 450 riders
Trail ride sun brings more than 450 riders
The weather played its part, the tracks were in great condition and it made for an all-round good time at the Mandeville trail ride on Saturday.
Wyndham secures Challenge Cup
Wyndham secures Challenge Cup
The Wyndham Bowling club has finally got its hands on some prized silverware.
Council set to deem property as abandoned
Council set to deem property as abandoned
It is a first for the Gore District Council.
Splash pad installation under way
Splash pad installation under way
Work started this week on the new splash pad in Mataura and if all goes to plan, it could be open in a matter of weeks.
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Playground fence erected, airfield to remain open
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Playground fence erected, airfield to remain open
A fence has been erected at a playground at Mandeville airfield, allowing planes to continue to land.
Countdown on to Mataura splash park opening
Countdown on to Mataura splash park opening
Work started this week on the new splash pad in Mataura and if all goes to plan, it could be open in a matter of weeks.
Contact wind farm decision again delayed
Contact wind farm decision again delayed
The fast track process has moved into the slower lane.
School boarding house closed
School boarding house closed
Rosmini House - the last high school hostel in Gore - has closed.
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
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Further delay on Slopedown wind farm
The fast-track process has moved into the slower lane.