News
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What makes our District liveable to you
NewsWhat makes our District liveable to you? That’s the question the Gore District Council will ask residents and ratepayers over the next few weeks as it heads into its 2025-2034 Long Term Plan.
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Mataura Library Celebrates Return to Normal Hours
NewsAfter months of operating on reduced hours, the team are excited to announce that the Mataura Library and Service Centre will return to normal opening hours on 7 October.
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Enjoy Gore's Parks from the Comfort of Your Car
NewsResidents are invited to take part in our yearly Garden Drive-through event on Wednesday 23 October 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
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Parking infringement fees to increase
NewsA decision from Central Government to raise parking infringement penalties will come into effect from Tuesday 1 October.
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Welcome to our slice of paradise
NewsNext week we will be celebrating our cultural diversity as part of national Welcoming Week.
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Gore District Councillor wins national award
NewsIt's official - Cr Neville Phillips is SuperHuman!
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Response to Southland amalgamation proposal.
NewsGore District Mayor Ben Bell says the Council is open to conversations about how local government can provide a more efficient service for Southland.
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Proposed Site and Areas of Significance to Māori being considered
NewsNo decisions have been made on a proposal for the entire Gore District to be a Site and Area of Significance to Māori.
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Neville Phillips named finalist for LGNZ SuperHuman Award.
NewsA lifetime commitment to his community has earned the Mataura ward's elected representative a finalist spot in this national award.
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Mataura Valley Milk named sponsor of 2024 Hokonui Culture Feast
NewsThe Gore District Council is pleased to announced that Gore-based company Mataura Valley Milk (MVM) is the naming sponsor of the 2024 Hokonui Culture Feast.
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Kaiwera wind farm set to become largest in South Island
NewsThe entire 46-turbine wind farm will generate up to 198MW of renewable energy when stage two is completed in 2027.
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Mataura Library role will mean a return to fulltime hours
NewsOur Library team is looking forward to getting an extra part-time staff member at Mataura to support our existing staff and allow a return to full-time hours.
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New hedge to replace felled trees
NewsResidents in Lyne Street are finally getting out of the shade after the Council felled six mature trees in the street.
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Mataura Library & Service Centre new opening hours
NewsThe library team will trial new opening hours at Mataura to meet customers' needs and ensure a safe work area for staff.
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Council adopts 2024/25 Annual Plan
NewsDespite making savings, unavoidable cost increases and depreciation pushes rates rise to 21.4%.
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Kāhui Whetū 2024 bigger and brighter
NewsNow in its third year, Kāhui Whetū has already established itself as a firm favourite on the local event calendar.
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Reseals hit by sudden temperature drop
NewsA cold snap during resealing has left loose chips on the road that may cause damage to windscreens.
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New Chief Executive welcomed with mihi whakatau
NewsElected members and staff came together today to welcome the Council's new Chief Executive Debbie Lascelles.
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Sweeper trucks tackling leaves
NewsA wintry blast and windy days has winter leaf fall in overdrive.
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Community rallies to revegetate former landfill
NewsSchools and businesses have joined forces with the Council to restore a former landfill to its original state.
