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Southland Football going pink

Southland Football is encouraging all players and supporters to think pink and bring the energy this Saturday, as it dedicates a special round to support breast cancer awareness.

Water woes may worsen

A flood of nitrate breaches in drinking water supplies is coming, warns one public health academic as Gore residents start drinking from the tap again.

Drinking water saga ends as nitrate drops

Drinking water saga ends as nitrate drops

The water is back on in Gore, as the district council lifted the no-drinking alert late Monday night, putting an end to the weekend of dry taps.

Education trust honours former Heriot principal

Margaret Box was formally made a life member of the Life Education Trust at Heriot School on...

Education trust honours former Heriot principal

Harold the Giraffe is the face of Life Education Trust but people like Margaret Box are the real workers.

Out and about

It was an exciting time for senior Waipahi School children who visited Omaui Camp near Bluff in December, 1974.

Sport, play fostering connections

I’m new to working in this community as a community connector for Active Southland and, as I find my feet in this role, I’m constantly inspired by the energy and heart of the Eastern Southland region.

Our people

Our people

Joshua Kennedy and Molly Yeo enjoy the Wyndham vs Pioneer rugby game on Saturday afternoon.

Heriot firefighters’ service honoured

Tim Kempthorne (left) and Murray Young were awarded honours for their commitment to the fire...

Heriot firefighters’ service honoured

There was plenty to celebrate for the Heriot Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday.

Extension on district plan delivery sought

David Bainbridge-Zafar. PHOTO: APL FILES

Extension on district plan delivery sought

The Gore District Council wishes to extend the time it has to deliver its annual plan but it is well past the period when it would be forced to stop the whole process by a new government policy.

Exhibition showcases guild’s hard work

A piece on display at the Eastern Southland Embroiderer Guild’s exhibition is reminiscent of a...

Exhibition showcases guild’s hard work

An embroidery exhibition is showing off some of the very best needlecraft, all from artisans right here in the district.

Small train running — all welcome

Mini-train driver Clayton McCorkindale takes a family round the track at Hamilton Park earlier...

Small train running — all welcome

If you are missing the feeling of the air running past as you ride a model train, look no further than Hamilton Park this Saturday.

Council given AA credit rating despite its high debt

"All of this shows we’re attaining real financial growth and sustainability, which means a better...

Council given AA credit rating despite its high debt

Despite being more than $50 million in debt, the Gore District Council has been given a double A credit rating.

Bell unhappy with media account of term in office

Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has labelled a recent account of his tumultuous first term as "bullying".

Iwi engagement should have come ‘much earlier’

Southland District Council has proposed that the region’s four councils combine into two unitary...

Iwi engagement should have come ‘much earlier’

Southland District Council did not engage with its Treaty partners when formulating a bold new proposal to amalgamate southern councils, a document has revealed.

Children thrive in new programme

The first Cactus Kids cohort celebrate a successful term which had them pushing themselves and...

Children thrive in new programme

A programme aimed at providing the next generation with the tools to succeed celebrated their first graduates on Monday afternoon.

Amalgamation some time off: deputy mayor

Gore deputy mayor Keith Hovell. Photo: Allied Press files

Amalgamation some time off: deputy mayor

Gore deputy mayor Keith Hovell has weighed in on amalgamation, but says it might be better to just work with other councils rather than join together.