Generation game as club celebrates 140th
Generation game as club celebrates 140th
The Heriot Rugby Club celebrated its 140th year anniversary at the weekend, generations of the club getting together for a good game and a great bit of socialising.
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Taxpayers’ Union has stark message
Taxpayers’ Union has stark message
The national debt was back in vogue as the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union cruised through Gore, with a massive trailer showing just how much in the red New Zealand has found itself.
Council proposes rates rise
Council proposes rates rise
After two days of hearings, heated debate, and a deep dive into more than 500 public submissions, the Gore District Council has finalised its long-term plan (LTP) - but not without controversy.
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
Generation game as rugby club celebrates 140th
The Heriot Rugby Club celebrated its 140th year anniversary at the weekend, generations of the club getting together for a good game and a great bit of socialising.
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Schools close early in vain over no-water warning
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Schools close early in vain over no-water warning
Southland District Council warned water was to run out by lunchtime yesterday in Lumsden, so businesses and schools closed, only to find water back on by noon.
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
Ex-mayor favours district re-think
No to amalgamation but yes to a reorganisation, says a former Gore mayor, who believes it is time for organisation of districts to start making a bit more sense.
Hope programme will break cycle
Hope programme will break cycle
A new initiative in Gore will try to help young victims of family violence become healthy and happy members of society, with hopes of breaking the cycle.
Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal
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.
Time to reorganise but not amalgamate: Hicks
Time to reorganise but not amalgamate: Hicks
No to amalgamation but yes to a reorganisation, says a former Gore mayor, who believes it is time for the regions to start making a bit more sense.
Poop and parks addressed in dog control bylaw review
Poop and parks addressed in dog control bylaw review
Dogs are pooping everywhere in Gore and that needs to be clamped down on before opening up more council parks for canine use, a councillor says.
Perfecting the art of air frying
Perfecting the art of air frying
Are you an air fryer aficionado, or can you only whack a few chips in and pray they do not burn?
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Hope new programme will ‘break the cycle’
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Hope new programme will ‘break the cycle’
A new initiative in Gore will try to help young victims of family violence become healthy and happy members of society, with hopes of breaking the cycle.
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Council reluctant to spend more on merger proposal
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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.
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.