What's On Southland & South Otago

Winton Garden Club Spring Flower Show & Art and Craft Display
The 2025 Spring Flower Show & Art and Craft Display will be held at Memorial Hall, Meldrum Street, Winton, and is open to the public on:
Thursday, 25 September from 1:00pm – 5:30pm
Friday, 26 September from 9:00am – 3:30pm
Admission: $5 for adults, free for children.
Extras: Morning and afternoon teas available for $5, plus raffles, a plant stall, and more.
Entries welcome on Wednesday, 24 September from 11:00am – 6:00pm at Winton Mitre10.
For more info, contact Daphne on 03-236-7852.

Enjoy a special one-off opportunity to see the daffodils in full bloom at Patterson Park! 
When: Sunday, 21 September from 10am–2pm
Where: 162 Greenvale School Road, Waikaka will be open to the public.
Take in the beauty of nature, relax with a limited menu in the café, and browse the shop.
Entry is by gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to Hospice Southland.
Bring your friends and family, support a wonderful cause, and soak up the colour and charm of spring.

West Gore School Home & Garden Tour – Sunday, November 2, 2025
Join them for a day of inspiration and community as the West Gore School Home & School Committee presents the 2025 Home & Garden Tour!
Date & Time: Sunday, November 2 at 10am
Location: West Gore School, Gore Street, New Zealand
Tickets: $30 – available online, or with cash from West Gore School Office or SBS Bank Gore
Enjoy coffee, food, raffles, and delicious home baking on the day!
Gather your friends and make a day of it. Follow the West Gore School Home & Garden Tour Facebook page for sneak peeks and updates in the lead-up to the tour. They can’t wait to welcome you!

Justice of the Peace – Available Weekly
Need a document signed or witnessed?
A Justice of the Peace is available every Wednesday from 6:30PM–7:30PM at the Gore District Library.
JPs provide free services to the public and can:
• Witness signatures
• Certify copies of documents
• Administer affidavits and statutory declarations
Can’t make it Wednesday? Find a JP anytime at: justiceofthepeace.org.nz

Gore Community Patrol – Volunteers Wanted
Looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your community?
Gore Community Patrol is seeking volunteers to help keep our town safe. Work alongside trained patrollers and community partners to help prevent crime and reduce harm.
To learn more or sign up:
Visit: www.cpnz.org.nz  or email: gore@cpnz.org.nz

Become a Big Buddy – Change a Life
Family Works Southland is looking for volunteers in Gore and Invercargill to become Big Buddies — giving just 2–3 hours a week to mentor a young person in need.
Encourage confidence, social skills, and connection through a lasting friendship.
Interested? Learn more at: pss.org.nz/family-works/services/buddy-programme