Creating ‘world-class’ legacy rewarded
Creating ‘world-class’ legacy rewarded
Lumsden’s train display has become far bigger than what John Titter imagined when he first suggested the idea in 2012.
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Rural concern over likely copper retirement
Rural concern over likely copper retirement
It seems as if the country will be moving away from copper in communication networks — but has everyone got the message?
Woman drove under the influence to find water
Woman drove under the influence to find water
A Gore woman was caught drink-driving while attempting to get bottled water during the town’s drinking-water crisis, a court has heard.
Local body elections 2025: Gore District Council
Local body elections 2025: Gore District Council
Increasing rates, ageing and non-compliant water services, amalgamation and the relationship between central and local government are important issues for the next Gore District Council.
New surfer statue would cost $140k
New surfer statue would cost $140k
A new surfer statue could soon be riding into town at Colac Bay/Ōraka - but it will not be cheap.
‘Chastising’ councils won’t fix ‘valid’ issues
‘Chastising’ councils won’t fix ‘valid’ issues
Local and central government agree the current system is not sustainable, but their fingers are pointed squarely in the other’s direction.
Siphoned funds spent on gambling, debts
Siphoned funds spent on gambling, debts
A Gore accountancy firm worker has pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $180,000 from a client’s bank account to cover his own gambling addiction and debts.
Whitebait season near
Whitebait season near
The whitebait season gets under way on Monday with hopes it will be better than last year.
New power of core boards to aid children
New power of core boards to aid children
A core board is a colourful, visual communication tool that displays fixed symbols arranged on a large board.
Aust owners witness new horse win
Aust owners witness new horse win
Most horses cross the Ditch to meet their owners.
Volunteer day chance to inform, connect
Volunteer day chance to inform, connect
People interested in volunteering, looking for fulfilling ways to spend their time or just wanting to meet new people may find what they are looking for at next month’s Ready to Volunteer Day.
Hansen brothers a champion team
Hansen brothers a champion team
Big brother presumably calls the shots.
Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police vexed to catch drink-drivers
Police were disappointed after Operation Bullseye uncovered several drivers who were driving dangerously and under the influence of alcohol.
Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
Are farm kids’ activities being curtailed?
At the beginning of the month, Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden announced she wants to discuss the thresholds for light duties children can do on farms as part of a review...
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
Bill fails to go far enough: farmers
The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Rural location perfect for ceremony
Angus and Janelle (nee Gibson) Larsen share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.
Māruawai College ball
Māruawai College ball
The students of Māruawai College rolled into their ball walk-through at Calvin Community Church on Friday via a colourful display of classic cars.
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Demand for painting class high: teacher
Enrolment at a Gore painting class is still going strong, as the teacher says there is a need for the creative, like-minded environment within the community.
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Vehicles targeted in Gore
Police are appealing to the public for help after vehicles were targeted at the weekend.
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
Local Body Elections: Southland District Council
We put some important questions to the council and mayoral candidates.