Local driver wins national rally championship classes
Local driver wins national rally championship classes
Andrew Graves, of Gore, and his team are celebrating two wins at the New Zealand Rally Championship.
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Contact boosts fund after criticism
Contact boosts fund after criticism
Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those impacted by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community — a comment backed by the...
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
Richie and Gemma McCaw set for ‘new adventure’
The big Mac is coming to Wānaka — McCaw that is. Not McDonald’s — well, not yet.
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Wind farm ‘difficulties’ shot down
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Wind farm ‘difficulties’ shot down
Contact Energy has hit back about comments on its planned wind farm in Southland, saying it vehemently disagrees the project is causing "insurmountable difficulties".
McCaws set for ‘new adventure’ in Wānaka
McCaws set for ‘new adventure’ in Wānaka
The big Mac is coming to Wānaka — McCaw that is. Not McDonald’s — well, not yet.
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Young people missing out due to funding
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Young people missing out due to funding
He is a Gore local, born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.
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Fund for those affected by wind farm derided
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Fund for those affected by wind farm derided
Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those affected by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community.
Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding
Tech educator frustrated over lack of local funding
He is a Gore local born and raised, but James Wards is frustrated he is unable to bring his Your Corps initiative, which started in Gore, back to town.
Rodeo to run in January
Rodeo to run in January
The Mataura Rodeo will come around very soon, thanks to a change of date.
Street transformed to show neighbourly love
Street transformed to show neighbourly love
Gore is taking centre stage and it will go nationwide, all in the name of neighbourly love.
Prosecution considered over Q’town wastewater plant
Prosecution considered over Q’town wastewater plant
Prosecution is being considered for incidents at a faltering wastewater plant at Shotover in Queenstown, although latest testing shows disposal field samples were within allowable limits.
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Clutha Health First records $200K loss
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Clutha Health First records $200K loss
Clutha Health First has notched its first loss in recent memory, racking up a near $200,000 deficit, and is tracking to double that next year.
New apricot varieties to lengthen season
New apricot varieties to lengthen season
Central Otago apricots may soon be available before Christmas and through into March as the next step is taken in the development of new varieties.
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No quid pro quo over Three Waters: mayor
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No quid pro quo over Three Waters: mayor
Clutha's Mayor has fired a shot at his neighbour to the north, saying he was disappointed it was not sharing costs during the Three Waters changes yet wanted support for the new Dunedin hospital.
Council to down-size by third
Council to down-size by third
The Clutha first XV is out and it will instead be a group of 10 as the Clutha District Council down-sizes by a third.
Rising rents hitting affordability: report
Rising rents hitting affordability: report
Rents are increasing in Gore and making housing more unaffordable, a Gore District Council report has revealed.
Videos take Neighbourhood Support message nationwide
Videos take Neighbourhood Support message nationwide
Gore is taking centre stage and it will go nationwide, all in the name of neighbourly love.
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
Organisers pressing on with triathlon
The Challenge Wānaka Sports Trust is confident the race has a positive future, confirming it will take place next February.
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
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Concern over tree felling at cemetery
Tree felling at Naseby Cemetery has been described as desecrating and disgusting, making the cemetery resemble a battlefield.
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Concern over future funding of road repairs
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Concern over future funding of road repairs
Damage from last month’s floods in Central Otago cost nearly a million dollars, with worries over the future impact of reduced financial coverage from the national roading agency.