Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Mayor’s work car advertisement questioned
Southland Mayor Rob Scott’s work car has been covered in advertising for his election campaign, but the council says he is not breaking any rules.
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Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Change to subsidised travel scheme floated
Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
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Reported Te Anau sighting not confirmed
Police say a sighting of a missing French student in Te Anau, just days after his disappearance from Piha in 2020, cannot be confirmed.
Concern over leg-hold traps
Concern over leg-hold traps
A worrying number of leg-hold traps found around Sandy Point is causing concern for the Invercargill City Council.
Soaring demand sparks change at Invercargill's Total Mobility
Soaring demand sparks change at Invercargill's Total Mobility
Budget blowouts have forced Invercargill City Council to propose changes to its subsidised travel programme for those living with impairments.
‘All sorts of barriers’ for candidates: councillors
‘All sorts of barriers’ for candidates: councillors
Departing Gore district councillors are questioning whether running for local government is worth the hassle.
Students in solidarity against cancer
Students in solidarity against cancer
A Menzies College student, showing support for his younger brother, chose to shave his head to fundraise for cancer.
Correction
Correction
An error in the checking process inadvertently changed the spelling of a few words in last week’s story about "Gore photographer’s shot recognised".
Retiring councillor proud of work
Retiring councillor proud of work
Former deputy mayor and councillor Brownyn Reid is hanging up her hat from the Gore District Council, tying a bow on a long stint at the big table.
McPhail proud of GDC stint
McPhail proud of GDC stint
Richard McPhail will be stepping away from council, departing what he calls a changed landscape for local government, with a fair few jewels.
On the rail
On the rail
The daily Heriot-bound goods train goes past the morning Dunedin-Invercargill railcar at the Pukerau Station in May, 1973.
Local democracy needs our support
Local democracy needs our support
As we approach October’s local body elections, it is worth reflecting on something that sets Gore District apart; our engagement in local democracy.
Pit stop
Pit stop
Car 39 team members Arron Campbell, Laike Guzik, Donna Guzik and Nathan "Flippa" Fraser relax at the Croydon Lodge in Gore after a day tackling Southland roads.
Doc, rūnanga come out against Waikaka goldmine
Doc, rūnanga come out against Waikaka goldmine
A couple of heavy hitters have come out against a planned gold mine in Waikaka but some locals appear to be backing the venture.
Rigs, classic cars made accessible for everyone
Rigs, classic cars made accessible for everyone
The opportunity for those with special needs to ride in a big classic car is back this Saturday at Waimumu.
Six Mongrel Mob members found guilty
Six Mongrel Mob members found guilty
Six members of the Mataura Mongrel Mob were found guilty on Friday of serious assaults and kidnapping in Southland in 2022.
Semifinals set to be tight
Semifinals set to be tight
The regular season is done in Eastern Southland netball and eyes now turn to the playoffs with semifinals being played on Saturday.
Council facilities to open later tomorrow
Council facilities to open later tomorrow
All Gore District Council facilities will open slightly later than usual tomorrow.
Meals on Wheels seek volunteers
Meals on Wheels seek volunteers
Whether it is once a month or a twice a year, Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver to those who are in need.
Gravel issue on agenda at meeting
Gravel issue on agenda at meeting
The issue of gravel build-up in the Mataura River is on the agenda for Environment Southland tomorrow.