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.
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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
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
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
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
Heriot firefighters’ service honoured
There was plenty to celebrate for the Heriot Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday.
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.
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.
Edendale, Wyndham in final face-off
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.