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SouthlandAugust 12

Gore demands met in Head Start proposals

A guaranteed minimum level of representation for Mataura and Gore, retention of the roading funding arrangement for the District, and ring-fencing of historic debt to respective communities are among the conditions Gore District Council successfully sought from Invercargill and Southland District before backing both authorities’ amalgamation plans.
Gore demands met in Head Start proposals
Gore demands met in Head Start proposals
SouthlandAugust 12

College breaks ground on new build

Māruawai College’s new block is being built as the school celebrates the first official dig in the new site last week.
College breaks ground on new build
College breaks ground on new build
SouthlandAugust 12

Eastern Southland Hockey set to have huge showing at season finale this week

It will be a huge weekend for hockey players and fans as the Southern Series brings the finale down to Gore, to play out a massive array of games as the season comes to a close.
Eastern Southland Hockey set to have huge showing at season finale this week
Eastern Southland Hockey set to have huge showing at season finale this week
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SouthlandAugust 5

‘Insane’: Gore mayor accuses govt of divisive tactics

Gore Mayor Ben Bell has accused the government of using the Head Start amalgamation process as a deliberate distraction ahead of November’s general election.
‘Insane’: Gore mayor accuses govt of divisive tactics
‘Insane’: Gore mayor accuses govt of divisive tactics
SouthlandAugust 5

Stopped in their tracks

Southland horse racing has been left devastated following last week’s news, which has the Gore racecourse on the chopping block if wide-ranging New Zealand industry proposals are accepted.
Stopped in their tracks
Stopped in their tracks
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SouthlandAugust 5

Last-minute courting as council makes decision

Local Government leaders from all over Southland came down to the Gore District Council for a last minute appeal as they make their decision.
Last-minute courting as council makes decision
Last-minute courting as council makes decision
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SouthlandAugust 4

Choice between two Head Starts — Gore council asks why not both?

Hedging their bets between the two most likely Head Start proposals, the Gore District Council voted on Tuesday to pursue both the Invercargill and Southland District councils.
Choice between two Head Starts — Gore council asks why not both?
Choice between two Head Starts — Gore council asks why not both?
SouthlandJuly 30

Gore district survey backs two-council amalgamation option

An overwhelming majority of responses back a two-council future for Southland, according to a  Gore District Council survey.
Gore district survey backs two-council amalgamation option
Gore district survey backs two-council amalgamation option
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SouthlandJuly 29

Mixed reception for reorganisation as mayors go head to head

A return to Gore to discuss reorganisation finally had Southland Mayor Rob Scott and Gore Mayor Ben Bell butting heads — but the future for Southland is still up in the air.
Mixed reception for reorganisation as mayors go head to head
Mixed reception for reorganisation as mayors go head to head
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SouthlandJuly 24

Trading hospital ward for weekend warfare

Most Friday mornings, Stephen Potter can be found at Southland Hospital, performing his duties in his day job as a doctor.
Trading hospital ward for weekend warfare
Trading hospital ward for weekend warfare