Waitangi market day a success for marae
This Waitangi Day, Mataura Marae opened its doors to the community with something new — a market day — an there was talk of many more.
The Ensign
Bell uses trip to advocate for district
Bell uses trip to advocate for district
Gore District Mayor Ben Bell has been on the move in the past week, travelling to Waitangi and spreading the good word on Gore to the wider nation.
New reporter joins the team
New reporter joins the team
Ella Scott-Fleming, 33, is the new reporter at The Ensign.
Education key to bright future
Education key to bright future
Southland is one of the economic powerhouses of the country with strengths in primary production, energy generation and tourism.
Between you and me
Between you and me
Georgia Moore of Christchurch
Last boarding house closes
Last boarding house closes
More than half the beds were empty at Rosmini House last year which led to its closure.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
I was expecting a letter from Dunedin Hospital but it took nine days to get to me.
Idea of council merger ‘dreaming’
Idea of council merger ‘dreaming’
Southland District Mayor Rob Scott continues to push for the merging of the region’s councils, crossing the border to declare his case in Gore last week.
Great South puts in for deal
Great South puts in for deal
Southern councils have joined forces on a proposal which could result in an injection of support from the government.
Kubala kin mark 150 years in NZ
Kubala kin mark 150 years in NZ
After 150 years in the country, 145 descendants of two Austrian immigrants gathered from close and far at the Croydon Lodge last Saturday to celebrate their family.
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Green-fingered stalwart selling up
Gore vegetable grower Danny Burgess is selling up. He chats with Stephen Hepburn.
Home intruder frightens occupants
Home intruder frightens occupants
After a break-in during the early hours of Saturday, one Gore resident says she feels her home has been violated.
Study of mental health in dairying
Study of mental health in dairying
New Zealand dairy farmers are facing a mental health crisis, with high rates of burnout, stress and substance use, yet they often avoid seeking help.
Board member appointed
Board member appointed
A Gore garage owner has been made a board member for a Southland community trust.
Passing her passion to the next generation
Passing her passion to the next generation
Southland Holstein stud owner Kate Cummings is passionate about teaching the next generation how to show heifers.
Missing rafters rescued from Waikaia River
Missing rafters rescued from Waikaia River
Three rafters were rescued, cold but largely unharmed, after spending the night stranded on the Waikaia River at the weekend.
Emergency management issues revealed
Emergency management issues revealed
An analysis of Southland’s most recent emergencies has identified a range of issues with how they were managed.
Bowls benefit for Cancer Society
Bowls benefit for Cancer Society
Last Friday the Edendale Bowling Club enjoyed a stunning day of bowls, raising over $11,000 for the Southern Cancer Society at the second Clash For Cancer.
Show dogs have big day out in Gore
Show dogs have big day out in Gore
The judges came from far and wide which gave the annual Gore and Districts Kennel Association show a big boost on Saturday.