Minigolf on the cards for Lumsden
A project born out of passing time during wedding trips could soon become a popular attraction in rural Southland.
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Councillor pulled up over ‘gas’ comments
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Councillor pulled up over ‘gas’ comments
A Gore district councillor was told off this week after saying an environmental committee he sat on was "only adding to the greenhouse effect by the amount of gas they talk".
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
New award to recognise students’ dedication to work-based learning
Celebrating Southland secondary school students is behind a new work experience award created by Great South.
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Free meal lightens the load for farmers
Working a 14-hour day that starts at 5am can mean preparing an evening meal is low on the priority list.
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
Demolished building will be missed, resident says
It was not the size of Stadium Southland but it is gone.
Full circle moment for Polyfest performer
Full circle moment for Polyfest performer
When rangatahi bring the best of Māori and Pasifika culture to the Murihiku Polyfest stage next week, one Southland veteran performer will be cheering them on from backstage.
Commitment to the cause
Commitment to the cause
Giving back to the sport he loves is keeping a Southland educator on the hockey field.
Southland at ‘tipping point’ with wilding trees
Southland at ‘tipping point’ with wilding trees
Wild conifer trees are running rife in Southland with fears some areas could be overtaken in the next 30 years.
Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
Disgraced Gore accountant's documents safe cracked after 30 years
A disgraced Gore accountant's safe has been cracked open after 30 years - revealing hundreds, maybe thousands, of financial documents.
From living in his car to job driving a truck
From living in his car to job driving a truck
A man who struggled to keep a roof over his head in the North Island and lived in a Gore park has turned a corner with a new job with Alliance Group.
Power line to support growth in industry
Power line to support growth in industry
Fonterra is teaming up with The Power Company and Transpower to build a new 110kV power line in Southland, aimed at supporting industrial growth and reducing emissions at its Edendale site.
Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: mayor
Solution ‘close’ for drinking water: mayor
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell says while Greenpeace has valid concerns about the region’s drinking water, the environmental organisation’s efforts have been misdirected, untimely and potentially...
Long-serving councillor makes way for new blood
Long-serving councillor makes way for new blood
Glenys Dickson has spent plenty of time in various government spaces — one of which she is finally comfortable to step away from.
The hood is good
The hood is good
In 2010, St Peter's College students wore hoodies at the school's mufti day as part of a campaign to try to educate people that hoodies were suitable clothing for...
Theatre date
Theatre date
Before seeing Happy Days: A New Musical at the St James Theatre were (from left) Les Argyle, who has a car with the number plate "The Fonz", Wendy Dowling, Les's...
Big grins on board big rigs
Big grins on board big rigs
A Southland event offering rides in big trucks to those with disabilities puts a smile on faces and provides a safe space for their carers, volunteers say.
River gravel source of frustration
River gravel source of frustration
There were very few answers, but plenty of frustration over gravel in the Mataura River at a meeting last week.
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.
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Defaults lead to rethink of subdivision sales
Gore District Council is taking a new approach to marketing the remaining sections of the joint-venture Matai Ridge subdivision, which were first released for sale in late 2021.
Southland go down in plodding encounter
Southland go down in plodding encounter
When the highlight of a match is a hooker scoring three rolling-maul tries, the blood does not exactly get pumping.