Gerrit Doppenberg

The Gore District Council has now heard from the public and will head away to make difficult decisions about the long-term plan.

Southland District Council warned water was to run out by lunchtime last Thursday in Lumsden, so businesses and schools closed, only to find water back on by noon.

School is out, but not for long if you are in the real estate market, as a big opportunity has opened up down Southland way.

The St Andrews Fair was a runaway success, raising $500 more than last year and do not ask for any leftover cheese rolls because they sold like hot cheese rolls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you an air fryer aficionado, or can you only whack a few chips in and pray they do not burn?

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.

Gore duck-shooters say this year’s opening weekend might have been the best ever.