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Parry advised on southern council amalgamation project
Former Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry has popped up at another southern council.

School names victim in Southland crash involving car, tanker and house
St Peter’s College in Gore says it is supporting the family of the driver who was killed in a crash at Edendale on Monday night.

For sale: Gore's iconic Gold Guitar
It used to hang above the centre parks and then it was lit up outside a pub. Now Gore’s iconic Gold Guitar is for sale.

Gore’s council dumps $2k worth of rose bushes at landfill
A Gore woman has hit the jackpot after she found rose bushes worth thousands dumped at the landfill.

Gore locals help find missing man during six-hour search
When a man with dementia went missing in Gore, residents took to the streets to find him.

New ratepayer group formed in wake of 21% rates hike
A new group plans to hold the Gore District Council accountable over its spending.

For sale: One council
A For Sale sign has appeared outside the Gore District Council offices under the cover of darkness on Tuesday night.

Gore to consider sister city relationship with Nanning, China
The capital of Guangxi Province has invited a Gore District Council delegation to discuss a sister city relationship at the China-Asean Expo.

Proposal to amalgamate Southland councils gets mixed reaction
Gore District mayor Ben Bell says he worries an amalgamation proposal by Southland District mayor Rob Scott is “essentially selling struggling ratepayers hugs and rainbows”.

Blanket designation ‘overreach’ and ‘undemocratic’
A proposal to designate the entire Gore District as significant to Maori has been met with anger by Southland Federated Farmers.

Gore councillor a finalist for SuperHuman award
Neville Phillips has spent half a lifetime serving Mataura and the wider district in one way or another, Gore’s mayor says.

Lachlan Jones inquest to resume this morning
An inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones, found in Gore's sewage ponds, will enter its second phase in the Invercargill District Court this morning.

Australian challenge a highlight for Gore runner
Millie McFadzien was expecting hills and plenty of them when she raced for New Zealand in Australia — there were none.

Gymnastics club head over heels after move to new home
The Gore club is planning an open day to showcase the new premises and teach kids about the benefits of the sport.

‘Reduced level of service’ on Gore’s roads as NZTA drops budget
The transport agency will not provide all of the funding the Gore District Council needs to maintain roads in the district.

Gore engineer becomes commander of naval frigate
Commander Chris Bone has assumed control of Te Mana and will lead it through an extended maintenance period at the Devonport Naval Base.

Gore District councillor wins national award
Gore District councillor Neville Phillips has been recognised for his community service, winning Local Government New Zealand’s inaugural SuperHuman Award.

Complexities of amalgamation evident as former mayors weigh in
Former Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks says he has never heard of local government reform that has saved money for ratepayers.

Brother denies claims he threw toddler in pond
Lachie Jones’s brother says he has never told anyone that he threw his brother into Gore’s wastewater ponds, after claims were made about an alleged conversation and social media messages sent between friends.

Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.