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Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal
The Gore District Council still has questions around any merging of the local body councils in Southland and will not be spending any more money than it has to on the proposal.
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Energy merger to cost consumers: retailer
Energy merger to cost consumers: retailer
A small energy retailer says power consumers will continue to suffer as a merger between two of the country’s biggest generators is given the green light.
‘Maybe the best year yet’ for shooters
‘Maybe the best year yet’ for shooters
Gore duck-shooters say this year’s opening weekend might have been the best ever.
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Use of physician associates defended
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Use of physician associates defended
Physician associates are here to stay, here to help and it is time to focus less on throwing mud and more on helping patients, Gore Health chief executive Karl Metzler says.
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Aiden ‘wouldn’t be here’ without trust
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Aiden ‘wouldn’t be here’ without trust
Southland teenager Aiden Cottrell was left "clinically dead" after collapsing in the home straight of a school running race.
Health centre given masonic support
Health centre given masonic support
Forget the smoke and mirrors, the secret is out, the Freemasons in Southland are a charitable bunch.
Principals happy with upward trend in results
Principals happy with upward trend in results
Education is trending positively for the Gore district, as pass rates are exceeding national averages despite shake-ups in the curriculum.
Jackson Five? Try the Halton Hart eight
Jackson Five? Try the Halton Hart eight
It was a family affair as the next generation of Gore country music made a big show at the Dunedin Country music awards.
Climate change work hits pushback from councillors
Climate change work hits pushback from councillors
Climate change is here whether we like it or not, says one climate planner, and it’s about working together to find the best way forward for everyone,rural and urban alike.
Regulating PAs a misuse of resources: advocate
Regulating PAs a misuse of resources: advocate
The recent regulation of physician associates in New Zealand has been slammed by a medical advocate, who says it is a waste of resources and is putting patients at risk.
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Ex-councillor’s claims false; legal advice being sought: Fish & Game
Southland Fish & Game has struck back against claims by a former councillor, calling his accusations false and unfair, and is seeking legal advice.
Long service celebrated by wider community
Long service celebrated by wider community
After four decades working for O’Connor Richmond, Jacque Lloyd has put the keyboard away and is now looking at a new life free from early starts.
Four councillors resist climate change report
Four councillors resist climate change report
Contention over a framework for climate change at last week’s Gore District Council meeting led to four councillors voting against even receiving the report.
New policy to help council staff with unruly customers
New policy to help council staff with unruly customers
The Gore District Council will now be able to protect its staff against unruly customers, as last week the council voted in a new policy targeting bad behaviour.
Long-term plan consultation
Long-term plan consultation
For the past two weeks, the Gore District Council has been out in the community answering questions about the new long-term plan proposal.
Walk of the cross marks Good Friday
Walk of the cross marks Good Friday
On Good Friday, members of various churches in Gore gathered together at the clocktower just before noon to begin the walk of the cross.
Comedian returns to the South
Comedian returns to the South
One of the greats in New Zealand comedy will be heading down South as a part of a new tour, and says he is excited to be back after so many years.
Bladder screening tech given by Lions
Bladder screening tech given by Lions
A new bladder screening tool at Gore Hospital will allow flexibility for both healthcare professionals and patients, and was funded entirely by the Gore Pakeke Lions.
Councillor hits back at hostile ratepayers
Councillor hits back at hostile ratepayers
A Gore district councillor has hit back against criticism of the organisation, complaining about increasingly hostile interactions in relation to rates rises.
Fraser slams wilful ignorance of critics
Fraser slams wilful ignorance of critics
A Gore District councillor has hit back against criticism of the organisation, calling out wilful ignorance and increasingly hostile interactions in relation to rate rises.