What's On Southland & South Otago

Publish Date: Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:43AM

West Otago Christmas trail at Whisky Gully, Tapanui is open from Sunday 1st December. A short walk up to the first bridge at Whisky Gully featuring an array of Christmas Decorations, Sculpture and Lighting (lighting best viewed after 7pm or as it starts to get dark).A great way to get into the Christmas Spirit. Suitable for the kids - dogs on a lead please. Check out the kids scavenger hunt -Fill it in and take into Tapanui 4 Square for a Lollipop and to enter prize draw (drawn at the Christmas Parade) and don't forget to drop your letter to Santa in his mail box on the trail too! Trail will be on display until December 27th

WIN $1000 with our HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP $10 per ball or 6 for $50. Come and see the drop on 23 December at Waikaia Golf Course 5pm - there will be a BBQ, Lolly Scramble, $5 Chuck and Putt, $5 Longest drive and a visit from Santa. Purchase tickets by depositing directly to Waikaia Trails Trust 12-3434-0030198-01 Particulars: Your Name | Reference: Phone Number Cash Sales available at local outlets
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. The deadline is Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
The Mataura Rodeo is back for 2025 on the 18th January with purses for all divisions including barrell racing, steer riding & breakaway roping. Conditions: No Dogs. No Glass. No BYO Alcohol. No Cameras. No cross entries.NO DOGS – NO EXCEPTIONS. Start Time: 11am with slacks, Rodeo 1pm.Secretary: Alyce Perkins 03 2033 448, 027 482 8981, [email protected]. Gate Prices: $20 Adults, $5 Children. Rodeo address: Mataura-Wyndham Back Road. Turn right after Mataura Bridge, follow signs to Wyndham. Grounds are on the left.
On the 15th and 16th of Feb the Toitois, Owaka and Clinton Lions are hosting a 2 day 4WD trek. The trek will begin in Tokonui and end in Clinton. Accommodation and meal options are available. All funds go into community amenities. Go to Catlins 4WD trip on Facebook for more information and a link to registration forms.
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 [email protected] giving as much detail about the photo as possible. For any other information please contact 027 221 3163.
Attention all rugby fans and community members! The Waikaka Rugby Football Club is gearing up for a monumental event – our 125th Jubilee! Mark your calendars for April 25th to 27th, 2025! Join us for a thrilling weekend packed with action, excitement, and unforgettable rugby moments! And that’s not all – the highlight of the weekend will be our spectacular 125th Celebration on Saturday night! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic event! Keep your eyes peeled on the Waikaka RFC Facebook page in the new year for all the details on how to register! Let’s make history together! Waikaka RFC – where legends are born!
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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