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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.

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

Southland District Council offices in Invercargill. PHOTO: FILE

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.

Sharks lose their bite when it counts

The Southland Sharks played in the final of the NBL in Wellington on Sunday. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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.

Edendale, Wyndham in final face-off

Edendale player Phillip Brown throws the ball into the air after scoring a try on Saturday...

Edendale, Wyndham in final face-off

Wyndham and Edendale will meet in the division one club rugby final after winning their respective semifinals on Saturday.

The comic book Superman returns

SUPERMANDirector: James GunnCast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela MercedRating: (M) ★★★★ The...

Album review

Though the four tracks that make up Dancing Shoes started life in the same writing rooms as Nilufer Yanya’s acclaimed 2024 LP My Method Actor, they have an identity of their own.

Here’s hoping things remain positive

Will Orpwood Cattle & Sheep Scanning owner Will Orpwood. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

Here’s hoping things remain positive

Reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to Will Orpwood Cattle & Sheep Scanning owner Will Orpwood, of Wendon in Northern Southland.

Not too many concerns for Otago in hitout against Southland

Otago’s Sam Nemec-Vial dives over for a try during a warm-up game against Southland at the...

Not too many concerns for Otago in hitout against Southland

New Otago coach Mark Brown has given his side a "sneaky B-plus" for their opening effort of his tenure.

Three players who caught the eye

Three players who caught the eye

Otago have named just one specialist first five and he missed Otago’s warm-up against Southland at the University Oval last Friday afternoon.

Toy library needs some help: volunteer

Toy library needs some help: volunteer

A mum and new volunteer at Gore’s toy library says she can see how much the service does for the community, and it could do with some help.

Police join forces with local collective

Sergeant Rebecca Dore (or another officer) and Neighbourhood Support Eastern Southland local area...

Police join forces with local collective

From Wednesday next week, a police officer will be available alongside Neighbourhood Support, in Mataura and Gore, fortnightly, to hear the concerns of the public.

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