The Ensign

The Ensign Based in Gore, The Ensign newspaper covers local government, sports and recreation, arts and entertainment, education, farming and business news.

Based in Gore, The Ensign, like the district it services, is moving into a bright new era.It is proud to provide in-depth coverage about the people of Eastern and Northern Southland and West Otago and the issues that directly affect them.The Ensign, established in 1878, is distributed to more than 12,000 homes on a Wednesday. It features coverage of local government, sports and recreation, arts an

d entertainment, education, farming and business news.The Newspaper has serviced the area for more than a century, and is an active sponsor of many cultural activities and sporting events.

02/02/2026

Extra Southern Field Days programmes are available for pick-up at the Gore office.

Hi all, With Christmas fast approaching we have our 2026 Otago daily times calendars available for purchase in the gore ...
07/11/2025

Hi all,
With Christmas fast approaching we have our 2026 Otago daily times calendars available for purchase in the gore office!
Perfect Christmas gifts 🎁
Pricing and sizes-
A2-$30
A4-$25
Or 1x A2+ 1x A4 for $50

We’ve got a new name. Allied Press and Star Media are now Allied Media. It’s more than a rebrand. It reflects who we are...
31/07/2025

We’ve got a new name. Allied Press and Star Media are now Allied Media.

It’s more than a rebrand. It reflects who we are today: a modern media company with deep local roots and massive reach across the South Island. 29 newspapers. Five magazines. Two events. Commercial printing. Letterbox distribution. And, of course, ODT.co.nz.

We’re still independent, still locally owned and still focused on delivering trusted news and impactful advertising. Thank you for your continued support.

We've been part of the fabric of the South for over 160 years. And now, something new is coming. Still local. Still inde...
24/07/2025

We've been part of the fabric of the South for over 160 years. And now, something new is coming. Still local. Still independent. Still committed to connecting and empowering the South.

10/06/2025

A Gore couple who were married for more than 65 years died within 10 days of each other and had a rare combined funeral in the town last week. The...

10/06/2025

Due to a recent influx of Filipino students to a rural Southland school, students organised a celebration dinner to share their Southeast Asian...

🎸 Congratulations to the Gold Guitar Awards – celebrating 50 years! 🎉 🎟️ Enter giveaway: https://www.odt.co.nz/competiti...
23/05/2025

🎸 Congratulations to the Gold Guitar Awards – celebrating 50 years! 🎉
🎟️ Enter giveaway: https://www.odt.co.nz/competition. Win tickets to the Junior & Intermediate finals on May 31 in Gore.

We’re tipping our hat to the incredible organisers (MLT NZ Gold Guitar Awards) behind this iconic event, part of Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival
🎶 Catch great acts on the ODT Tussock Stage – and if you're an ODT subscriber, enjoy 20% off gig tickets: odt.co.nz/subscriber-discounts 🤠

The Highlanders play today—it’s time for a Game Day Quiz! 🏉🎉 👉 Take the quiz: https://www.riddle.com/view/ZteSxwSe Play ...
13/02/2025

The Highlanders play today—it’s time for a Game Day Quiz! 🏉🎉

👉 Take the quiz: https://www.riddle.com/view/ZteSxwSe

Play our Highlanders quiz every game day—home or away—and you could win a trip for 4 to Christchurch for the epic Highlanders vs Crusaders clash on May 23! 🎟️✈️

Plus, there are plenty of spot prizes up for grabs. Don’t miss out—get involved now!

T&Cs apply. Full details at: ODT.co.nz/quiz

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/s4bpjxTest your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and...
10/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/s4bpjx

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/8yf2g9Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and...
09/01/2025

👉 Enter the ODT Summer Quiz: https://woobox.com/8yf2g9

Test your South Island knowledge daily until January 12, 2025, and win 1 of 200 instant prizes – tickets to Southern events, ODT Monopoly boards, books, and other ODT goodies.
Ts & Cs apply: https://www.odt.co.nz/summer-quiz

Address

47 Mersey Street
Gore
9710

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

03 208 9280

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