Gore District, Gore

2798 days ago

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2018

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

Hi to follow a live blog of the awards in Gore tonight, click on the link. Reporters Georgia Weaver and Rachael Kelly, along with visual journalist Robyn Edie will provide updates, pics and video.

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2799 days ago

Kindling for Sale

Scott from Gore District

Ashur has kindling for sale $ 10 delivered in Gore for a banana box or a sack . Just send us a text and we will deliver to your door...!!
please text Ashur. 0212454188

Price: $10

2800 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2801 days ago

Million dollar win

Nat Holland Reporter from Southland Times

Are you the new millionaire in Southland?

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2801 days ago

Great news for Mataura and the Gore district

Rachael from Gore District

Two slink skin businesses based at Mataura have jobs available for about 80 people as they expand.. read all about it here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2801 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2807 days ago

Poll: What do you think about MPI's new dog-on-ute law?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs on the back of a ute, on a dusty rural road: a scene that captures heartland New Zealand. But new MPI animal welfare regulations promise to complicate moving sheepdogs between paddocks, and other farming practices besides, with the threat of a fine from October.

Dogs on the back of a truck,… View more
Dogs on the back of a ute, on a dusty rural road: a scene that captures heartland New Zealand. But new MPI animal welfare regulations promise to complicate moving sheepdogs between paddocks, and other farming practices besides, with the threat of a fine from October.

Dogs on the back of a truck, trailer or ute, travelling on a public road, had to be tied up with a leash or rope, if not in a cage or crate. The only exception to the rule was if farm dogs were actively helping to move livestock along public roads, in which case they could jump on and off a vehicle.

People caught breaking that law could be fined up to $900 under new Animal Welfare Regulations from October. Read the ministry's guide to the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations at mpi.govt.nz. Read more here

What do you think about MPI's new dog-on-ute law?
  • 26.1% I disagree - Farmers should be able to do what they've done for years
    26.1% Complete
  • 36.8% I support it - let's keep the dogs safe!
    36.8% Complete
  • 29.3% Farmers should make their own decisions
    29.3% Complete
  • 7.8% It can't be monitored
    7.8% Complete
912 votes
2802 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2803 days ago

WATCH: Did you go to any of these events?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Take a look at some of the region's events that were held on the weekend.

2803 days ago

Have you ever been wrongfully fined?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

An Invercargill man received a parking ticket from Auckland despite not having been there for more than 12 years.

Have you ever been wrongfully fined?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2804 days ago

Poll: Is Wachner Place a good spot for the new iSite?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill visitor's centre was displaced when the Southland Museum and Art Gallery closed earlier in the year.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is Wachner Place a good spot for the new iSite?
  • 67.4% Yes, it's very central
    67.4% Complete
  • 32.6% No, somewhere else is better
    32.6% Complete
46 votes
2804 days ago

Subaru Outback for Sale

Jan from Queenstown Lakes District

2002 3L Subaru Outback. 4WD
260000 kms. Tidy condition inside and out.
Current Rego and WOF.
Snow Chains and Roof Racks included.
Text Alex 027 2743380 to view or for further details.

Price: $3,750

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2804 days ago

Falling snow hits the southern alpine passes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising … View more
Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising avalanche hazard.

Chains were also essential early Monday on Arthur's Pass, which was closed to towing vehicles, NZTA said.

Check for road closures on the NZTA website.
Keep up to date on the weather via Metservice website and on Stuff.
Image: NZTA

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2808 days ago

Do provincial cities need extra help?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters was in Invercargill on Wednesday to speak about Southland regional development opportunities at a dinner hosted by Venture Southland. He says the new Government is hoping to boost provincial cities which had formerly been neglected.

What are your thoughts?
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Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters was in Invercargill on Wednesday to speak about Southland regional development opportunities at a dinner hosted by Venture Southland. He says the new Government is hoping to boost provincial cities which had formerly been neglected.

What are your thoughts?
Please add NFP to your comment if you don't wish for it to be used in print.

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2805 days ago

Will you go to the cat cafe?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Invercargill SPCA is holding a pop-up cat cafe fundraiser as part of the annual Cupcake Day for two days in August.

Will you be heading along to have a cup of tea or coffee with some cats?

Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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