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![Bell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence vote](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence vote
The future of the council had been hanging in the balance.
![Gore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdown
Councillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.
![Council staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council staff ‘extremely unprofessional’ towards Bell at times, says board chair
Gore Mayor Ben Bell has been called on to resign.
![Gore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdown
Councillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.
![Majority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Majority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resign
The youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.
![Blood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Blood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apart
Kurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.
![Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dad of toddler found dead in pond wants case reopened as murder inquiry
Lachie Jones, 3, was found dead in a Gore oxidation pond four years ago.
![South Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
South Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on record
Invercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.
![Council failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddler](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Council failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddler
Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.
![Gore elects youngest mayor in NZ history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gore elects youngest mayor in NZ history
A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.
![Gore dairy farming family looking to the future](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Gore dairy farming family looking to the future
Doug & Josephine Dodds combine established genetics with efficient farming infrastructure.
![Top dog goes for $9300 at Gore sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Top dog goes for $9300 at Gore sale
"I'm rapt where she's gone to. She's a very special dog."
![George Broughton has high hopes for Gore dog sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
George Broughton has high hopes for Gore dog sale
Vendor George Broughton answers five questions about a day at the Charlton Saleyards.
![Overseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Overseas forestry investment company intends to be a good neighbour in NZ
Ingka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.
![Retiring stalwart holds hope for wool industry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Retiring stalwart holds hope for wool industry
Stuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.
!['Great turnout' in Gore for ute muster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Great turnout' in Gore for ute muster
"We think 80 to 90 utes, which is a better turnout than last year."
![Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
!['The shearer stole the cook': Couple celebrate 60 years of marriage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The shearer stole the cook': Couple celebrate 60 years of marriage
Phil Kelly whisked Sally (Katherine) MacLean away from her family farm to live in Gore.
![Balfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Balfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheep
Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.
![Field day will update oat growing trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Field day will update oat growing trials
"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."
![Perendale ram sells for $15,500](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Perendale ram sells for $15,500
Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the auction in Gore.