Councillor wants legal bill investigated
An Invercargill councillor says he is writing to the Auditor-general about his council spending more than $200,000 on legal fees for its new museum.
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Amendments discussed
Amendments discussed
Changes are coming for the way the country handles waste, but will the potential changes leave smaller councils in a tough spot?
Hall safe after asbestos containment: council
Hall safe after asbestos containment: council
The Manapouri Hall was reopened late last month after all the asbestos on an outside wall was contained.
New star in country music wins big
New star in country music wins big
The MLT Gold Guitar Awards were a major success with a sold-out crowd, hometown heroes bringing home awards, and a new star in country music crowned.
GP honoured, warns of health funding
GP honoured, warns of health funding
A nationally honoured Southland GP is concerned about government funding focus on virtual and after-hours treatment as opposed to the face-to-face, personalised care her practice can offer.
Crash into cattle causes memory loss
Crash into cattle causes memory loss
A Southland woman has been left with memory loss and mounting bills after crashing her vehicle into cows wandering on a state highway.
Council clears up gravel extraction concerns
Council clears up gravel extraction concerns
Environment Southland has provided clarity on the rules that pertain to the removal of gravel from rivers.
On their travels
On their travels
Waipahi School children board the Tapanui branch train for a trip to Heriot and return in March, 1973.
On the tools
On the tools
Rapid Relief team members Stuart Evans and Mark Abernathy work hard on the grill on a cold day, cooking up patties and bacon for the Gore Health workers last Friday.
Organisers pull out stops for record numbers
Organisers pull out stops for record numbers
As record number of contestants converged on Gore for the New Zealand Gold Guitar Awards, organisers put systems in place to handle the churn of more than 800 musical entries.
Line dancers step out at festival
Line dancers step out at festival
A band from the North Island squeezed in some line dancing in Southland last week before taking to the stage later that night for Gore’s country music festival.
Council policies require review
Council policies require review
The Gore District Council has more than 100 policies and some are out of date, while multiple editions of the same document are being found in different policy libraries.
Life-changing adventure for one
Life-changing adventure for one
One Gore teenager went bounding outward with Outward Bound, bringing home some incredible memories and lessons she will cherish for a long time.
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
Overdue debt subject of council discussion
A Southern council has released information on what took place behind closed doors last week.
Students make up for canteen loss
Students make up for canteen loss
After the loss of their school canteen, a group of industrious Gore students have seen a gap in the market, selling cheese rolls for charity and school credit.
Sister city ties made closer by Tamworth mayor’s visit to town
Sister city ties made closer by Tamworth mayor’s visit to town
The sister city relationship between Gore and Tamworth is as strong as ever, with hopes of sharing not only country music but agricultural success in the future.
Connection across Tasman planned
Connection across Tasman planned
You have to strike while the iron is hot, and the Southland Chamber of Commerce clearly saw something cooking with potential business between Gore and Tamworth.
Chill no deterrent to school buskers
Chill no deterrent to school buskers
Thursday’s weather at the "Freeze Ya Bits Off" busking competition in Gore helped the annual event live up to its name, with chilly temperatures making it a real test for the buskers.
Rapid relief of kai provided to local health workers
Rapid relief of kai provided to local health workers
There is no such thing as a free lunch, but healthcare workers in this country have definitely worked up an appetite.
Rural mental health advocate retires
Rural mental health advocate retires
After 18 years, a Southland man is stepping down from his role with Rural Support Trust, while still keeping his mental health workshop project, which he began in Gore.