On Saturday the 9th of August, the annual Hug a Rig Day was held at Waimumu Field Days. This year was their biggest yet, with 215 participants enjoying rides in 37 trucks and 17 classic cars, a great increase from…

Jukebox Heroes, held at the St James Theatre on 12 April 2025, was an outstanding success and marked the fourth show The Sunbeam Swingers have produced in three years. Featuring 18 performers of varying ages, genders, and cultures, the diverse…

The De-Escalation & OVA Training Hui was held at Hokonui Rūnanga and brought together 21 participants from across the community sector. Facilitated by Diane Watt of Resolution Education, the hui was designed to equip...

Children’s Day 2025 was a wonderful celebration of community and connection, held on Sunday 2 March at Hamilton Park. With perfect weather and plenty of sunshine, the park was the ideal spot for whānau to gather and enjoy the day...

The MLT Moonshine Trail Race 2025, held on Saturday 15th February, was a fantastic success, bringing together 442 participants from Southland, Otago, Canterbury, America, and England for a day of active recreation in the stunning Dolamore Park and Croydon...

Rollerskating made its debut in Gore in December 2024, with locals embracing the sport at the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) Multisports Centre, thanks to the efforts of Southern Most Skaters and funding from Hokonui Hauora. The Holiday Roller Disco event welcomed…

The Gore Kids Hub team had a fantastic time at the Gore Christmas Carnival 2024, despite facing some challenging weather in the morning. Fortunately, the sun came out in the afternoon, and they were able to enjoy a beautiful…

The Hokonui Hauora funding played a crucial role in making the Living Well Mataura Family Fun Day 2024 a success, offering the community a chance to come together for a day of fun, relaxation, and friendly competition…

The Wyndham Street Market was a great success thanks to the strong community support. An estimated 800 people attended, and fortunately, the rain held off for most of the evening…

The Māruawai Matariki Celebration 2024, held on Friday 28th June at the Southern Field Days site in Waimamu, was a vibrant and memorable community event that brought together thousands of people from across the district to celebrate Matariki. A key…

The Hokonui Rūnanga Health & Social Services team ran a successful 4-day Rangatahi Holiday Programme during the April school holidays for rangatahi aged 8 and up from Gore and surrounding areas. The programme, which was free for participants, offered a…

The annual Children’s Day celebration, held on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at the Gore Multisports Complex, was a great success, thanks to the collaboration of local organisations, volunteers, and community groups. Hokonui Hauora sponsored the bouncy castle hire, providing two…

The Friday Night Family Fun Grand Re-Opening in February 2024 was a resounding success for the Mataura Youth Trust, with over 170 community members coming together at The Bunker for an evening of free food, entertainment, and connection. Families…