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It is almost Daffodil Day and the fundraising events are warming up, starting with a bake sale on Saturday at the MLT Event Centre, as the Gore Daffodil Day committee (from left) Gore area co-ordinator Sandy Smith, Vicki Nicholson, Vicki Crawford, area co-ordinator support Georgia Morris, Ray Hannah (absent: Cheryl And
Horticulture New Zealand Central Otago and Southland representative Chelsea Donnelly, of Alexandra, is looking forward to meeting growers and discussing projects. Photo: supplied Growers have a "strong voice" in the South.
Timaru-born author Chris Watson recounts his four-month journey across African countries during the 1970s in his book, A Diary of Africa. Photo: supplied A Diary of Africa Chris Watson Mary Egan Publishing Book review by Jessie Nielson It is November 1971 and Timaru lad Chris Watson is in grey London, a city of unrest
The mobile blood drive returns to Gore next week, helping the thousands who require transfusions every year.
Lower order sharemilkers Jemima Aratema and Marcus Frost aim to progress as quickly as possible in the dairy industry. Photo: Shawn McAvinue Dairy farming is the best way to progress to land ownership in the primary sector "by a long shot" but it takes longer than it once did, Federated Farmers share farmer chairman Ma
Photo: supplied Dairy farmers Ann and Scott Henderson, with children Mackenzie, 4, and Blake, 7-months, have taken the next step in their career, calling time on sharemilking in South Otago to enter an equity partnership in Central Southland this season.
The Cameron family of Edendale — (from left) brothers Reece, Scott and Brendon with their parents Pam and Wayne. Photo: Jackie Tav Volunteer firefighting is a family affair for the Cameron family, who share a combined 115 years of service to the Edendale Fire Brigade.
Whitewater thrills and spills in the rainforest. Photo: supplied If you are planning a family trip to Cairns, Melbourne-based travel writer Catherine Best suggests canyoning in Behana Gorge should be on your list of things to do.
A Southland micro-abattoir is "opening doors" for farmers wanting to sell the meat they produce.
Lawrence Lions Club has raised $78,000 towards good causes, thanks to the humble brassica.
Otago and Southland Hoof and Hook Beef Competition supreme hoof champion and Doug Lindsay Memorial Trophy winner Geoff Edgar, of Outram, and his winning Charolais and Belgian Blue-cross steer (left) at Charlton Saleyards near Gore. Photo: supplied For the first time, Angus carcasses have won both of the top hook honour
The Gore and Districts Local Vocals choir, formed in 2018, wants to attract its first male singers. Photo: supplied A Gore choir wants to bring something new to its performances ahead of their first regional singing event later this year — male voices.
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