Long service celebrated by wider community
After four decades working for O’Connor Richmond, Jacque Lloyd has put the keyboard away and is now looking at a new life free from early starts.
The Ensign
Long-awaited bike track now open to the public
Long-awaited bike track now open to the public
After delays due to the weather, trees in the way and a diligent focus on accessibility for all, the Waikaia Forest Trails will finally be open to bike-riders this week.
Correction
Correction
In last week’s issue, in the article "Early Easter event egg-cellent fun", Rhonda Wilson’s name was mistakenly reported as Rhonda Martin.
It’s raining money
It’s raining money
Gore High School prefects celebrate another great student workday with income approaching $15,000, in April 2006.
Continual path of improvement produces win-win
Continual path of improvement produces win-win
When you own and run a small business you are often faced with situations where you have to think on your feet.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Mia Tauti, 12, of Gore.
Four councillors resist climate change report
Four councillors resist climate change report
Contention over a framework for climate change at last week’s Gore District Council meeting led to four councillors voting against even receiving the report.
New policy to help council staff with unruly customers
New policy to help council staff with unruly customers
The Gore District Council will now be able to protect its staff against unruly customers, as last week the council voted in a new policy targeting bad behaviour.
Long-term plan consultation
Long-term plan consultation
For the past two weeks, the Gore District Council has been out in the community answering questions about the new long-term plan proposal.
Debt, plans, balancing the council books
Debt, plans, balancing the council books
So, the GDC is looking at a 24% rate hike on the back of a 21% last year.
Walk of the cross marks Good Friday
Walk of the cross marks Good Friday
On Good Friday, members of various churches in Gore gathered together at the clocktower just before noon to begin the walk of the cross.
South Port conflict of interest denied
South Port conflict of interest denied
An independent director on Bluff’s port has joined the ranks of a new regional council committee which manages more than $100 million of the port’s shares.
Second stage of wind farm bigger
Second stage of wind farm bigger
From earth moving to managing about 150 contractors a day, Gore’s Stuart Davie is making sure the Kaiwera Downs wind farm runs smoothly and leaves the land how it was found.
Video highlights veterans’ sacrifices
Video highlights veterans’ sacrifices
With his documentary airing on Anzac day, a Gore man wants to remind people of the experience, service and sacrifice of the contemporary veteran.
Call for harsher penalties called for youth crime
Call for harsher penalties called for youth crime
Gore business owner targeted by a recent burglary spree said harsher punishments were needed for youth crime.
Bladder screening tech given by Lions
Bladder screening tech given by Lions
A new bladder screening tool at Gore Hospital will allow flexibility for both healthcare professionals and patients, and was funded entirely by the Gore Pakeke Lions.
Lighting up Lunar New Year
Lighting up Lunar New Year
Denise Stephens experiences the vibrant spectacle that is Taiwan’s national Lantern Festival.
Comedian returns to the South
Comedian returns to the South
One of the greats in New Zealand comedy will be heading down South as a part of a new tour, and says he is excited to be back after so many years.
Stabbing with style
Stabbing with style
Comparisons can be odious things.
Gold Guitars gets record entries on 50th anniversary
Gold Guitars gets record entries on 50th anniversary
In its golden 50th anniversary year, Gore’s famed country music competition has had a record-breaking number of entries.