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    Mana whenua rep has parting shot

    Evelyn Cook. Photo: supplied

    Mana whenua rep has parting shot

    The Rev Evelyn Cook delivered an impassioned valedictory speech at the final meeting of the term on Tuesday.

    SIT chief steps back, proud of team’s achievements

    Daryl Haggerty. Photo: supplied

    SIT chief steps back, proud of team’s achievements

    After guiding the Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) through rough seas over the past three and a-half years, executive director Daryl Haggerty is looking forward to a break in calmer waters.

    Garden delights for a good cause

    PHOTO: ELLA SCOTT-FLEMING

    Garden delights for a good cause

    Keira McDowall, 12, and Inky Eyles, 3, check out the daffodils in bloom at Paterson Park and Gardens, in Waikaka, on Sunday.

    Recycling at kerbside set to return soon

    Photo: file

    Recycling at kerbside set to return soon

    Get your bins out Gore, kerbside recycling is back after a five-year hiatus and the official start date is only a short time away.

    School upgrades complete

    The Balfour School reopening was worth a song and dance — and the schoolchildren provided, giving...

    School upgrades complete

    Balfour School is officially "re-opened" at full capacity, and the Southland school looks flash with new buildings and facilities.

    No quick answer to nitrates

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    No quick answer to nitrates

    The ongoing investigation into what made Gore’s tap water undrinkable in July is unlikely to point the finger at one bad actor, a council manager says.

    Looking back

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    Looking back

    Wyndham Angling Club junior member Tadhg Smith, of Edendale, established a reputation for catching large trout. 

    Increasing whole foods, plants beneficial for diet

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    Increasing whole foods, plants beneficial for diet

    When trying to get healthy there’s no shortage of advice online about different ways of eating.

    Our people

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    Our people

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    Staff survey reveals mixed attitudes

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    Staff survey reveals mixed attitudes

    The Gore District Council has some room to grow, after a mixed bag of results from their first staff survey.

    Departing councillors reflect on their tenures

    Keith Hovell. Photo: Sandy Eggleston

    Departing councillors reflect on their tenures

    Former Mayor Tracy Hicks, alongside departing Gore District Councillors were given their flowers at last week’s council meeting.

    Roading, cables laid for wind farm

    The sun rises over the Kaiwera Downs wind farm near Mataura recently. The wind farm will soon...

    Roading, cables laid for wind farm

    A dry Southland winter has provided ideal conditions to make great progress on the construction of Kaiwera Downs wind farm’s stage two.

    Mongrel Mob members jailed for kidnapping

    Armed police outside a gang property in Mataura in 2023. PHOTO: NEW ZEALAND POLICE

    Mongrel Mob members jailed for kidnapping

    Six Mongrel Mob members have been jailed for the kidnapping and brutal beating of a patched member at their Mataura gang pad.

    Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’

    Fiona and Nelson Hancox, who met Redford after he stayed at their farm during filming for Pete’s...

    Tapanui taught Redford NZ has ‘smile on its face’

    Tapanui residents who encountered Robert Redford during a 2016 movie shoot in the town say the Hollywood great was a "down-to-earth, lovely gentleman".

    Audit praises work of local health centre

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    Audit praises work of local health centre

    A three-yearly audit of Gore Health has praised the excellent levels of care provided to its patients.

    Gore campground shut down over 'safety' concerns

    Gore Motor Camp's lease has been terminated "to resolve ongoing issues". Photo: Ella Scott-Fleming

    Gore campground shut down over 'safety' concerns

    The campground has been dogged by accusations it is an unsafe environment which has been taken over by gangs.

    Second cancer diagnosis terminal

    Owen Thomas. Photo: supplied

    Second cancer diagnosis terminal

    An Invercargill man who had planned for his death from cancer was given another chance at life before being hit with a second diagnosis.

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    Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins

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    Council votes to reintroduce kerbside recycling bins

    Get your bins out, Gore, kerbside recycling will be back in November, after a five-year hiatus.

    Skeet shooter’s sights set on world champs

    Eastern Southland skeet shooter Alex Smith will compete at the world championships in Texas later...

    Skeet shooter’s sights set on world champs

    The Mataura Gun Club’s Alex Smith will have about 1000 targets to contend with as he looks to take on on the world’s best in Texas this month.

    Tough week of hockey

    Southland player Aimee Heaps makes a break down the wing in a tier two game against Auckland B at...

    Tough week of hockey

    Despite showing their Southland grit, it has been a hard week on the turf for teams competing at the national hockey tournament in Christchurch.
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