What's On Southland & South Otago

Mataura Catchment Liaison Committee: Annual General Meeting 
Where: Croydon Lodge
When: Tuesday 24 March 2026, 1:30pm
Details: All ratepayers and landowners are invited to attend.

Waikaia Forest Trails: Ride Night
Join the Rural Riders group for a relaxed mid‑week ride at the Waikaia Forest Trails.
Where: Meet at the Pump Track
When: Wednesday 25 March, 5:30pm
Details: No booking needed — just turn up and ride. Suitable for regular riders or anyone keen to enjoy the trails with a social group. 

Gore Pakeke Lions Pop‑Up Book Sale
Where: Cardboard Factory/Recycling Plant, 117 Hokonui Drive, Gore
When: Friday, March 27th 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Saturday, March 28th 9:00am to 4:00pm
Details: Wide range of books for all ages
Puzzles, CDs and DVDs also available
Hosted by the Gore Pakeke Lions

Upper Clutha Rugby Club Bendigo Station 4WD Experience
Upper Clutha Rugby invites the community to take part in the Bendigo Station 4WD Experience, proudly supported by TyreLAND Wanaka.
This event is a fundraiser for the Upper Clutha Rugby Year 8 Australian Tour.
Participants can enjoy a unique 4WD experience through Bendigo Station’s stunning high-country landscape.
Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Postponement Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Location: Bendigo Station, Central Otago
Info & Sign Up: www.trybooking.com/nz/18650
Enquiries: [email protected]

Riversdale Maize Maze
Get lost in the fun at the Riversdale Maize Maze – a fundraiser for Waikaia Forest Trails Grade 3 Blue Trail and Riversdale Home & School’s new playground.
Where: 741 Mandeville–Kingston Crossing Road, Riversdale
When:  April 18 – opens 10am
Details: Adults (13+) $10 | Kids $5 | Under 5 free | Family pass $30 (2 adults, 3 kids)
Cash preferred, EFTPOS available. BBQ and refreshments for sale.
Made possible thanks to the generous support of McClintock Farming.

Wyndham Rugby Football Club – 125th Jubilee
Wyndham Rugby Football Club is celebrating 125 years of rugby, community, and history over ANZAC Weekend. Past and present players, supporters, families, and friends are invited to come together for three days of rugby, memories, and reunion.
When: Friday 24 April – Sunday 26 April
Where: Wyndham Rugby Football Club & Memorial Hall
Weekend Programme
Friday 24 April: Registration, Juniors & The Good Old Days. Registration, junior rugby, decade chats, and supper.
Saturday 25 April: April Rugby, Decades & Celebrations. Decade photos, Presidents Senior Cs and Division 1 matches, food trucks, live band, and supper. Sunday 26 April:  Golden Oldies, Women’s Rugby & Formal Dinner
Golden Oldies and women’s matches, followed by the formal 125th Jubilee Dinner at the Memorial Hall. (Dinner numbers are limited.) Ticket Options: Weekend Combo: $170 per person, Friday Night: $20, Saturday Afternoon & Night: $100, Sunday Dinner: $70
Important Information:  Decade photos will be based on the year you debuted for Wyndham RFC. The full schedule will be confirmed and published closer to the event. Early booking is recommended due to limited dinner capacity.
How to Register: Tickets available now at humanitix.com

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: [email protected]

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