Blue Mountain takes most top spots
Blue Mountain College agriculture pupils clearly know their way around the farm after dominating the podium at the FMG Junior Young Farmer regional competition.
Michael Curreen
SUBSCRIBER
Advancequip’s new $5.5m HQ taking shape
SUBSCRIBER
Advancequip’s new $5.5m HQ taking shape
Taking shape just south of Gore, a $5.5 million facility will serve as the new headquarters of a local business achieving national success.
Gore mayor determined to keep serving community
Gore mayor determined to keep serving community
Gore's mayor has no intention of resigning as his council works through troubled times, but public pressure could persuade him otherwise.
SUBSCRIBER
Govt dept involved as Gore council issues still unresolved
SUBSCRIBER
Govt dept involved as Gore council issues still unresolved
The Department of Internal Affairs says it is trying to understand what is going on at the Gore District Council, as it appears to be crumbling in its first six months under a new mayor.
Break-ins infuriate dairy owners
Break-ins infuriate dairy owners
One Gore dairy owner is ready to call it quits and another is fuming after their shops were broken into yesterday.
Library to open on Friday but facility not yet certified
Library to open on Friday but facility not yet certified
Gore's new library will finally open its doors this week, though the $7.75 million facility is yet to be certified for compliance.
Full recycling service reinstatement halted
Full recycling service reinstatement halted
Plans to reinstate a full recycling service in the Gore District have stalled, much to the mayor’s frustration.
SUBSCRIBER
New minister implied Three Waters changes: Parry
SUBSCRIBER
New minister implied Three Waters changes: Parry
The Gore District Council’s chief executive is convinced changes are coming to the Three Waters reforms after conversations with the new minister of local government.
Hazard removal could be delayed
Hazard removal could be delayed
Demolition of an unsafe water tower in Gore may be delayed to top up funds for a $1.9 million wastewater project.
Looking for a home: trials, tribulations continue
Looking for a home: trials, tribulations continue
My next job already has a desk with my name on it — the problem? It is in Queenstown, but I am not.
Board to discuss possible demolition of closed pool
Board to discuss possible demolition of closed pool
After lying derelict for more than five years, the Mataura Centennial Pool may be put out of its misery.
Organisers thrilled with turnout
Organisers thrilled with turnout
Mataura Rodeo organisers are pleased that, despite an event-filled weekend, people from near and far flocked to the rodeo grounds recently.
SUBSCRIBER
Last-minute changes to committees
SUBSCRIBER
Last-minute changes to committees
The Gore District Council’s new committee structure is almost unrecognisable compared with the mayor’s original proposal and even differs from what was agreed upon just last week.
SUBSCRIBER
Committee structure debated
SUBSCRIBER
Committee structure debated
A highly debated new committee structure is still yet to be finalised by the Gore District Council, despite the first meetings being just around the corner.
Council’s overspend $4.5 million
Council’s overspend $4.5 million
Gore's new mayor will be expected to put his money where his mouth is after council overspending hit $4.5 million in the last financial year.
Mayor wants to bridge divide on pipeline
Mayor wants to bridge divide on pipeline
Gore's mayor wants to hold a public meeting to decide whether to build a bridge over the Mataura River, but there are concerns some voices will drown out the others.
Familiar face becomes new school principal
Familiar face becomes new school principal
Few people know Tapanui School better than its new principal, who started teaching there more than 25 years ago.