Mataura prices drop
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School farewells Reading Recovery programme
School farewells Reading Recovery programme
It was a celebration at Mataura School as the Reading Recovery programme finished, with dozens of pupils helped over the years.
Councillor rails against having to clear foliage
Councillor rails against having to clear foliage
Overgrowth from the railway line in Mersey St has spilled over, and left one Gore councillor wondering why the ratepayers are picking up the bill.
Plenty of reasons to smile at 101
Plenty of reasons to smile at 101
If there is anything deserving of a celebration, it would be turning 101 years old.
Getting back on feet 11 months after fire
Getting back on feet 11 months after fire
Eleven months after fire destroyed their home, one Mataura couple are finally finding their bearings.
Looking back
Looking back
The bakery and confectionery shop owned by T. J. Quayle, in Tapanui.
Another year of connections
Another year of connections
As we hurtle towards the end of our working year, our team took some time to reflect on 2024 both in our own work and across our community.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Jake Marwick, joiner
Travel agents return to Main St, five years on
Travel agents return to Main St, five years on
House of Travel is back in Gore.
Spirit of Christmas
Spirit of Christmas
One Gore house decks its halls every year with Christmas trees and decorations, and people are invited to come have a look.
Non-compliance drops to 1%: report
Non-compliance drops to 1%: report
Continued progress across many rural and industrial consent-holders and the building of stronger relationships are features of this year’s Environment Southland’s compliance monitoring report.
Rollerskating for the masses
Rollerskating for the masses
Rollerskating is back in a big way, as Gore residents were able to try the sport out at the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) Multisports Centre last Saturday.
Contact boosts fund after criticism
Contact boosts fund after criticism
Contact Energy’s $2.8 million benefit fund for those impacted by its proposed Southland wind farm has been called "not anywhere near a substantial fund" for the community — a comment backed by the...
Local driver wins national rally championship classes
Local driver wins national rally championship classes
Andrew Graves, of Gore, and his team are celebrating two wins at the New Zealand Rally Championship.
Winners
Winners
The wining Gore Sevens team which won its seventh title in a row at the Southland Sevens over the weekend.
Bowler relishes move
Bowler relishes move
The newest bowler in town brings national level skill and international ambition, becoming another strong arm of the Gore Rams.
Rugby ambassador wanted
Rugby ambassador wanted
It will be 30 years next year since the Albion Rugby Club started the role of rugby ambassador.
Country music trio heading to Tamworth
Country music trio heading to Tamworth
Award-winning Southland trio The Dollys are kicking off their summer performance season in Tamworth at the Country Music Association of Australia’s music academy.
Making memories with the whole family
Making memories with the whole family
Callum and Tiffany (née O’Driscoll) Baird share photos of their wedding with The Ensign readers.