Fuel impact could beat Covid: farmer
The deepening fuel crisis is starting to ripple through rural communities, with one Central Otago farmer and councillor warning it could have a greater impact than Covid.
Gerrit Doppenberg
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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts
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Councillors given ‘bum smacking’ over online posts
A ‘‘bum smacking’’ over the social media conduct of two Gore district councillors has prompted them to call for the council to communicate more and be more transparent.
Life in dictatorship showcased
Life in dictatorship showcased
A film festival returning to Gore this month will show the stories of people living under an often overlooked and brutal authoritarian dictatorship, while raising funds to help those who...
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season heating up as firefighter stands
Election season has started in Southland with incumbent Joseph Mooney once again putting his hat in the ring — but an unlikely Labour candidate may prove a formidable challenge.
Council settles on 11% rate rise
Council settles on 11% rate rise
A contentious Gore District Council meeting last week ended with an 11% rate rise struck, but not without heated debate between councillors over debt and affordability.
Councils’ future discussed
Councils’ future discussed
About 40 people attended a meeting in Gore on Monday.
Council manager standing in Dunedin
Council manager standing in Dunedin
A "reluctant civil duty" has motivated a Gore District Council manager to stand in this year’s general election.
Pop-up book sale to be held
Pop-up book sale to be held
If you’re looking for a new paperback, or you’re still kicking yourself for missing the Pakeke Lions big book sale last October, do not fret.
Rocking, rolling, riding ...
Rocking, rolling, riding ...
Easter Fun Day at Hamilton Park lived up to its name for Russell Smith, Judah Collins, Kim McGregor, Asher Collins, Meelah Poves, Alyza Whelan and train driver Ben Sewell.
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
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Concern over levels of gravel in river
Some anglers are concerned lower fish numbers in the Mataura River, one of the world’s finest for brown trout, might be related to the levels of gravel in the river.
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
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Teacher clocks up five decades at high school
Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found her options were pretty much limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.
Principals hail NCEA success
Principals hail NCEA success
Gore’s secondary schools punched well above their weight in last year’s NCEA exams, with both Māruawai College and St Peter’s College exceeding most national success rates.
In a class of her own
In a class of her own
Fifty-three years ago, a young Prue Scorgie looked at her career options and found the options were basically limited to nursing, teaching and a few others.
Concerns over trout numbers in Mataura
Concerns over trout numbers in Mataura
Despite concerns over falling fish numbers in the Mataura River, Gore's title as the brown trout capital of the world appears safe for now.
Colourful chaos at Race Ride and Slide
Colourful chaos at Race Ride and Slide
The atmosphere was electric at the Race Ride and Slide and Colour Run at Gore Kids Hub on Saturday.
Legacy honoured at village’s 50th
Legacy honoured at village’s 50th
The Hokonui Pioneer Village & Museum celebrated 50 years of "honouring the past and inspiring the future" last weekend.
Call for ‘nitrate emergency’
Call for ‘nitrate emergency’
Greenpeace are calling for a nitrate emergency to be declared in Southland.
All eyes on next-level kites
All eyes on next-level kites
Hundreds of people turned out to Mataura’s Tulloch Park on Saturday to give kite-flying a go and see some internationally renowned kites being flown.
International lineup begins adventure race
International lineup begins adventure race
International competitors flocked to Gore at the weekend for the MAGNIficent Adventure Race — a week long, 500km journey across thick brush, forests, rivers and coastlines, on foot, bike and kayak.
Waitaki joins Three Waters group
Waitaki joins Three Waters group
Gore Mayor Ben Bell has welcomed Waitaki District Council’s decision to rejoin the Three Waters group Southern Waters Done Well after its initial rejection of the scheme last year.