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Southland
October 21
Fundraiser to replace worn toys
It will be out with the old, in with the new for the Gore Toy Library — but only if they get good community support.
Southland
October 21
From the kitchen to the canvas
Using cake as a canvas has set a Knapdale chef up for her first joint art exhibition in Mandeville.
Southland
October 21
Thousands expected to visit Tulip Day
There won’t be any tip-toeing but there will be plenty of tulips to see at the 22nd annual Tulip Day in Edendale on Monday.
Southland
October 16
‘Nothing’s going to change’: Pensioner gets response on Gore bank’s no-cash service
The chief executive of SBS Bank has responded to an East Gore man who told The Ensign last week he was “disgusted” their Gore branch would not let him withdraw cash at the counter.
Southland
October 14
Free e-waste drop-off spot for Gore
The Gore community can now offload unwanted electronics for recycling at Noel Leeming.
Southland
October 14
Pickleball players place in national competition
Two pickleball players have taken home high honours at the country’s largest national tournament in Auckland, two weeks ago.
Southland
October 14
Volunteers reaping benefits of giving back
St Peter’s College student volunteers say it is easy for people to focus on taking, and not giving back, as they plan their next clean-up project.
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Southland
October 14
Māori remains priority for Gore schools amid ‘disregard’ for it in curriculum changes
Gore schools say Māori language and culture will continue to be a priority, despite a recent Waitangi Tribunal report that found the government’s ongoing revamp of the curriculum has watered down Māori content and culture.
Southland
October 14
Cultural festival to be ‘biggest yet’
This week’s Gore District Council Hokonui Culture Feast is set to be a record-breaker.
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Southland
October 14
Creative fish make for colourful fundraiser
More than 50 colourful and imaginative brown trout have taken up residence at Gore’s Māruawai Centre as part of the Eastern Southland Gallery’s latest fundraising exhibition, “50 Fish — Every Trout Tells a Different Story”.
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