What's On Southland & South Otago

Publish Date
Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:43AM
  • Mums Greatest Hits with Rebecca Keil is a no-holds-barred evening of hilarity, where motherhood meets mayhem in the most unapologetically outrageous way. Expect a night with the funny, and fabulous Rebecca who isn’t afraid to spill the tea on the messy, chaotic, and downright absurd realities of parenting. From wild anecdotes about school runs gone wrong to unfiltered takes on love, life, and everything in between, Rebecca deliver’s punchlines with a side of sass and a whole lot of attitude. It's a night of gut-busting laughter, where nothing is off-limits, and no topic is too taboo. Perfect for anyone who knows that motherhood isn't just about bedtime stories—it's about surviving the madness with a wicked sense of humour. Croydon Lodge Gore Mon 23 Sep 2024 Raising funds for Te Ara Tika Kōhanga 7PM $25 Tickets available iticket.co.nz

  • Winton Business Association are holding a lady's luncheon at the Top Hotel Garden Bar from 12 noon Friday 27th September. Tickets $50 with all profits donated to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Guest Speaker: Wendy Frew - Retired netballer for Southern Sting, Southland Steel & Silver Ferns & Southern Steel Coach for 2025. Tickets available from Country Jewel. Winton's Pink for a day is Friday 27th September 20204 - a fundraising event where you can get everyone in your organisation to wear pink, share pink food, decorate in pink, come together, have a laugh & most importantly raise much needed funds for The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. 

  • Alexandra Blossom Festival is back for the 67th year 27th & 28th September. Celebrate the arrival of spring at NZ's longest running festival, the iconic Alexandra Blossom Festival.
    Fun for all ages - Friday night Mardi Gras, Saturday Grand Parade and Party in the Park + more! We also have tickets to giveaway keep an eye on our Hokonui Breakfast with Chitty Fb page and listen in for chance to win!
  • The Sunbeam Swingers present The St James Theatre Variety Concert Proceeds will go back into maintaining our amazing theatre! Some of the South's top acts come together for one night at the St James Theatre in Gore in what promises to be a variety concert to suit all tastes. Gore's very own Sunbeam Swingers headline the show and are joined by well-known local country talent in the father and daughter duo of Ron and Maegan Mitchell. Another father daughter combo in the form of Kayla and Stephen Wilcox will no doubt impress as well, with both coming fresh off the Spotlight on Broadway season and also with Kayla staring in WOTS Mary Poppins. Two of Gore's well known dance studios will also feature with Rachel's Studio of Dance and Dance It Out Studio's providing several talented acts, some of which have received national honours. Throw in a Kapa Haka group, some School age musical talent, the Hokonui Celtic Band and some Aerial Acrobatics and you have a night you won't want to miss. Saturday 28th September 7PM Tickets $30 with proceeds to the theatre – available at iticket.co.nz We also have tickets to giveaway keep an eye on our Hokonui Breakfast with Chitty Fb page and listen in for chance to win!

  • Nominations for the 2024 Soroptimist Woman of the Year are now open.
    This award dinner will be held at the Food Affair Restaurant, Gore Racecourse, on Saturday 12 October. The purpose of this Soroptimist award is to acknowledge a woman who has achieved an outstanding accomplishment in any field (e.g. the arts, business, community affairs, education, health, politics, sport, work or profession). The nominee must be 25 years or over and must have lived in the catchment of Gore and Districts Health lnc. for at least three years and must have shown high achievement in any of the listed fields. This map is included with the nomination form. Anyone can nominate a woman for this award. A simple one-page nomination form can be requested by emailing sigore@siswp.org or picked up at the Gore Library.
    Nominations open on Wednesday 28 August and close Friday 27 September.
    For more information please contact Anne Gover email sigore@siswp.org or O27 311 0625

  • The Cross Recreation Centre Balclutha Half Marathon on 12 October 2024 is an exciting and inclusive community event, offering a variety of races for all ages and abilities. As well as the half marathon, which doubles as the Otago Half Marathon Championships and features a fast downhill course, participants can also take part in the McElrea Electrical 10km run or walk, the Calder Stewart 5km run or walk, and the Fairview Family Fun Run. This year, the 10km course has been revamped to a single-lap route over varied terrain, providing a fresh experience for all. All participants will have the unique experience of finishing inside the Cross Recreation Centre, adding an exciting new element to the event. The event also caters to a wide range of participants, including those with wheelchairs and prams, although the half marathon is run-only. The 2024 event is organised by Sports Clutha. Distances/Events: Family Fun Run5K - run/walk10K - run/walk Half Marathon – run.

  • The South Coast Environment Society is holding the second Bountiful Backyards Festival on the first weekend of October. On the Friday before (4th October) there is a 2 hour Foraging walk ($20) along a section of the Riverton coastline identifying and tasting edibles along the way. There are over 20 edibles that are easy and safe to identify.There is a full program of workshops and activities for both adults and children on both Saturday and Sunday (5th and 6th October). The aim of the festival is to inspire everyone to grow more food in their backyards. Topics covered include bucket gardens, seed propagation, seed balls, instant no-dig gardens, spring recipes, grafting fruit trees, sprouts, microgreens, compost, biochar, soil fertility, forest gardening, and corresponding children sessions to keep them engaged while parents attend workshops. Most workshops are priced around $16 for adults and $6 for children activities.SCES is proud of the range of workshops on offer and the quality of workshop facilitators. We hope you can join us. Please go to https://www.sces.org.nz/bountifulbackyards for more information and links to online booking.

  • The 41st Winton Garden Club Spring Flower Show & Art and Craft Display is open to the public Friday 4th October 1.00PM - 6.00PM   & Saturday 5th October 9.00AM - 3.30PM. Memorial Hall Meldrum Street Winton. Adults $5, Children free. Morning and afternoon teas available $3. Special features: Bonsai display and funky metal garden art, plant stall, raffles & much more.  All entries taken Thursday 3rd October 11am - 6pm.  More info contact Daphne 03 236 7852 or Janice 021 053 3588

  • Clinton School 150th Jubilee is on 15-16th November 2024. Register now at:clintonschooljubilee.co.nz  Registrations and merchandise orders close October 14th. More info clintonschooljubilee150@gmail.com

  • Edendale Primary School are holding their 150th School Jubilee Friday the 17th of January 2025 to Sunday the 19th of January 2025.Registration can be made through the school's website: www.edendaleps.school.nz.  

  • Mataura School are welcoming past staff & students to join them for their 150th school jubilee on the 14th, 15th & 16th March 2025. Register your interest at tinyurl.com\mataura150 or you can also complete a paper copy of the registration of interest form at the school office by 30th June 2024. Should you have any old school photos they would to have them.  Please send them to meganr@mataura.school.nz giving as much detail about the photo as possible. For any other information please contact 027 221 3163.

  • Have you ever thought about becoming a Big Buddy?
    Family Works Southland are looking for people in Invercargill and Gore who are willing to volunteer 2 - 3 hours a week to help the young members of our community to develop their social skills and create strong long-lasting friendships. Being a Big Buddy to someone is about encouraging growth, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zone. If you want to know more about our Buddy Programme, please check out their website: https://pss.org.nz/family-works/services/buddy-programme/

  • If you have important documents that need signing by a Justice of the Peace, then do not hesitate to drop by the Gore District Library on a Wednesday evening from 6.30PM~ 7.30PM.
    Justices of the Peace offer a volunteer service to the public of Southland. A Justice of the Peace can:

    • Witness your signature on a document.
    • Certify copies of documents for you including cell phone texts and computer displayed results.
    • Administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
    • Complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.

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