Trevor the Trout: Gore Statue Given Name

Trevor the trout: Gore statue given name

Gore's brown trout statue newly named Trevor. Photo: Gerard O'Brien By Tess Brunton of RNZ Gore's iconic statue is no longer with-trout a name.

Gore's iconic giant trout has finally caught a name

Trevor was officially announced at the On The Fly Festival on the banks of the Mataura River on Sunday afternoon.

Gore’s Trevor the Trout Finally Named

Gore’s well-known giant brown trout statue finally has a name, ending decades of playful debate in the Southland town. The statue, which has stood proudly since 1989, is now officially known as Trevor.The name was revealed on Sunday afternoon during the On The Fly Festival, held on the banks of the Mataura River. The Gore District Council partnered with Hokonui FM to invite name suggestions from the public before putting five finalists to a vote…