Heriot firefighters’ service honoured
Heriot firefighters’ service honoured
There was plenty to celebrate for the Heriot Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday.
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Extension on district plan delivery sought
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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
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.
Nominations trickle in, deadline looms
Nominations trickle in, deadline looms
It is now time for people in the community to put their hands up for a place on the council, with two weeks left for nominations.
Forest & Bird loses appeal against council
Forest & Bird loses appeal against council
An appeal by Forest & Bird against a southern council allowing a mining company on its land has been lost.
Trout stoush: Feds lash Greenpeace over 'vandalism'
Trout stoush: Feds lash Greenpeace over 'vandalism'
Federated Farmers has slammed Greenpeace for "vandalising" Gore's famous welcome sign and brown trout monument.
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Businessman remembered as ‘one of the good guys’
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Businessman remembered as ‘one of the good guys’
A Southland businessman who died in a fishing trip at Lake Manapouri is being remembered for his passion and leadership.
Dead stoat found on walking track may be a protest, Doc says
Dead stoat found on walking track may be a protest, Doc says
A dead stoat found on a track in Stewart Island may be linked to the standoff over a controversial poison drop on the island, a community leader believes.
Tong changes mind, will stand again
Tong changes mind, will stand again
Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would "definitely not" stand this election by doing exactly that.
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More nitrate breaches around NZ predicted
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More nitrate breaches around NZ predicted
A flood of nitrate breaches in drinking water supplies is coming, one public health academic has warned as Gore residents start drinking from the tap again.
Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers
Exclusive T-shirts to benefit future designers
Some exclusive T-shirts, created by some of the country’s best designers, will help raise money for the next generation of fashion talent.
Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty
Gary Tong makes surprise bid for Southland mayoralty
Former Southland mayor Gary Tong has backtracked on comments he would “definitely not” stand this election by doing exactly that.
Sharks lose their bite when it counts
Sharks lose their bite when it counts
The Southland Sharks timed their run to perfection — for all but one half.
Doc alarmed by discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island/Rakiura
Doc alarmed by discovery of dead stoat on Stewart Island/Rakiura
A dead stoat found in the middle of a Stewart Island/Rakiura track is concerning, Department of Conservation southern South Island director of operations Aaron Fleming says.