Welcome sign’s colours being refined
Welcome sign’s colours being refined
The "Welcome to Mataura" sign, at the south end of the town, will have yellow vinyl letters attached to it to test whether the colour makes the letters stand out.
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Road sealing for five residents
Road sealing for five residents
’Tis the season for dust suppression sealing in the Gore District.
Naval officer still has his land legs
Naval officer still has his land legs
It is fortunate former St Peter’s College pupil, Chris Bone does not get seasick.
Council proposes 21.4% rates hike in draft annual plan
Council proposes 21.4% rates hike in draft annual plan
The Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of more than 20% as it is weighed down by increasing costs and interest rates.
Netball scoring available online
Netball scoring available online
Netball Eastern Southland fans who cannot get to games will be able to check updates and results online this year.
Visit to NZ to ‘study sheep yards’ proved life changing
Visit to NZ to ‘study sheep yards’ proved life changing
A young Englishman found more than he bargained for when he visited New Zealand in 1966, Sandy Eggleston reports.
'It’s a privilege to come back'
'It’s a privilege to come back'
About a thousand people attended an Anzac Day dawn service at the Gore Cenotaph.
Disaster support team showcases readiness
Disaster support team showcases readiness
Eastern Southlanders were able to check out some of the resources available to residents in times of an emergency at the Ardwick Reserve on Sunday.
Country duo nominated for Tui award
Country duo nominated for Tui award
The Mitchell Twins who achieved many firsts last year can now add a Tui nomination to the list.
‘Boutique’ car rally makes way through
‘Boutique’ car rally makes way through
Drivers taking part in a "boutique car rally" have pulled in to Gore for an overnight stop.
Biskit the cat manages to wander 1km from home
Biskit the cat manages to wander 1km from home
Biskit the cat may well have used up one of her nine lives during her latest adventure.
Church building moves to new town
Church building moves to new town
The former Lumsden Presbyterian Church is no longer in the town.
Church trucked to its new home
Church trucked to its new home
There was no parting of the seas when a church being transported to Arrowtown was forced to pull over for four hours due to traffic congestion on the Devil’s Staircase.
The end of the harvests
The end of the harvests
A young Englishman found more than he bargained for when he visited New Zealand in 1966.
Night a success: coach
Night a success: coach
Four Gore Boxing Club members took to the ring during the club’s annual tournament at the weekend.
Time to put feet up for record-breaker
Time to put feet up for record-breaker
A young Englishman found more than he bargained for when he visited New Zealand in 1966, Sandy Eggleston reports.
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'Community can’t afford it': Gore faces 21% rates hike
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'Community can’t afford it': Gore faces 21% rates hike
The Gore District Council is proposing a rates rise of more than 20% as it is weighed down by increasing costs and interest rates.
Holy moley: church reaches site but not without hitch
Holy moley: church reaches site but not without hitch
Gridlock in Queenstown is not unusual - except when it is caused by a church.
Former Lumsden Presbyterian Church on the move
Former Lumsden Presbyterian Church on the move
Gridlock in Queenstown is not unusual except when it is caused by a church.
Action-filled second half led to match draw
Action-filled second half led to match draw
Wyndham Town women’s team have made a good start to their season with a draw against Old Boys.