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	Gore mayor confronted Clark about ‘disparaging’ remarks Stuff.co.nz - 20 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) Ben Bell says his Invercargill counterpart, Nobby Clark, agreed he was out of line at a firefighters’ dinner in March. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Should Gore sell its airfield? Stuff.co.nz - 20 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) The district council is proposing to spend $250,000 on resealing a taxiway described as “not fit for purpose”. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Kahui Whetu returns to Gore Gardens this Matariki Stuff.co.nz - 19 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) The return of Kahui Whetu is set to be the biggest yet, with more entertainment and activities to help Gore celebrate Matariki. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Police appeal for witnesses to Gore house fire Stuff.co.nz - 18 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) Monday’s fire on Duke St is being treated as unexplained. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Multiple fire crews needed to extinguish house fire in Gore Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) Local crews were called to the house fire just after 11am but due to the amount of smoke in the area, additional help was quickly called in. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Former council managers at odds over evidence given at Lachie Jones inquest Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) Two former Gore District Council managers are at odds over who knew about evidence given by a former dog ranger at an inquest. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Some books in Gore’s new library are fading in the sun Stuff.co.nz - 17 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) A small number of books near the west windows, and some in the children’s area, are showing fading on their spines. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Gore mayor Ben Bell invited but asked to ‘refrain from attending’ CEO’s leaving party Stuff.co.nz - 15 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) The Gore District Council spent more than $2500 on a farewell party for departing chief executive Stephen Parry - but mayor Ben Bell was asked not to attend. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘They didn’t even try’: Ratepayer upset after Gore council discusses rates increase Stuff.co.nz - 13 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) A Gore district ratepayer says the council is not listening to people who are upset about its proposed 21.4% rates increase. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Gore councillors to mull fee rises Stuff.co.nz - 11 Jun (Stuff.co.nz) The district council is proposing to increase some fees and charges as it grapples with a proposed 21.4% rates hike. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General