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Soaring demand sparks change at Invercargill's Total Mobility

A spike in the use of transport service Total Mobility has prompted a southern council to take...

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

Deputy Mayor Keith Hovell. File photo: Sandy Eggleston

‘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

Family friend Lordgie Batir offers support to Keiser Gamboa, 15, at the assembly last Wednesday....

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

Boston George Setefano. Photo: Bob Smith

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

Gore District councillor Bronwyn Reid may be finishing her role in local government, but says she...

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

Gore councillor Richard McPhail may be taking a step away from politics, but he will not be a...

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

Gore Mayor Ben Bell was under fire from councillors earlier this year. Photo: Sandy Eggleston/...

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

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

A milk truck, the type of specialty "rig" available for those with special needs to ride at...

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.

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Soaring demand sparks change at Invercargill's Total Mobility

Soaring demand sparks change at Invercargill's Total Mobility

‘All sorts of barriers’ for candidates: councillors

‘All sorts of barriers’ for candidates: councillors

Students in solidarity against cancer

Students in solidarity against cancer

Correction

Correction

Retiring councillor proud of work

Retiring councillor proud of work

McPhail proud of GDC stint

McPhail proud of GDC stint

On the rail

On the rail

Local democracy needs our support

Local democracy needs our support

Pit stop

Pit stop

Doc, rūnanga come out against Waikaka goldmine

Doc, rūnanga come out against Waikaka goldmine

Rigs, classic cars made accessible for everyone

Rigs, classic cars made accessible for everyone

Monfils to defend Auckland title

Two All Blacks ruled out of Argentina test

Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

Buchanan ‘focused on the next goal’ after crashing out

Crackdown on Gore drivers

No fiery rhetoric in mayoral debate

Polyfest returns

High Court case and contentious letterbox drop: Who is Andrew Clark?

Boy’s name kept on new rescue boat

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