News
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Community Spirit Soars for Gore's Christmas Celebrations
NewsGet your tinsel ready - the Christmas Carnival and Parade are returning to Gore on Sunday 10 December.
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Major Projects a Highlight of 2022-2023 Annual Report
NewsGovernment grants for major projects bolstered the Gore District Council's income for the last financial year.
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Recruitment Agency Appointed in Search for new Chief Executive
NewsThe Gore District Council has appointed South Island recruitment agency Brannigans to lead the search for its new chief executive.
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Recruitment Process for new Chief Executive Underway
NewsOutgoing Gore District Council Chief Executive Stephen Parry is likely to continue in the role until his replacement is appointed.
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New Project Enhances Safety at Popular Park
NewsWalking to one of Gore’s most popular parks is about to get a whole lot safer with Waka Kotahi NZTA’s new SH1/Railway Esplanade pedestrian crossing project.
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Ongoing Senseless Vandalism Proving Costly
NewsMataura Community Board chairperson Nicky Coats has called out those responsible for ongoing vandalism in the town, saying it's frustrating and costly for ratepayers.
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Free disposal of flood damaged items
NewsWe are lending a hand to those who have property damaged in the floods.
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Community response to emergency commended
NewsAs the Council's emergency response to this week's flooding is stood down, the community's response has been commended.
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State of Emergency Declared for Gore District
NewsHeavy, persistent rainfall is overwhelming our 3 Waters networks and roads.
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Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal Project Update
NewsWe are beginning the final stage of completing the Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal project.
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Gore District Council CEO Leaving Role After 22 Years
NewsGore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry is leaving the role after 22 years of service.
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Alliance Group office to be transformed into community medical centre
NewsAn office block and substantial parcel of land in Mataura owned by Alliance Group will become home to a new community medical hub.
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$3.5 Million Mataura Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Progressing Well
NewsThe upgrade of the Mataura Water Treatment Plant marked a major milestone recently with the commissioning of its first refurbished filter.
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Proposed District Plan Ready for Consultation
NewsYesterday we approved the Proposed District Plan for consultation, reflecting community feedback and addressing changes over the past 17 years.
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Former Southland Police Officer Wins By-Election
NewsSix candidates contested the Gore ward vacancy, which came after long-standing councillor Bret Highsted resigned.
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Kāhui Whetū Returns
NewsWith the popularity of our first Matariki event, Kāhui Whetū, we've gone bigger and better for 2023.
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Council Adopts 2023/24 Annual Plan
NewsGore and Mataura residents will pay between $4.75 and $6.86 a week more in rates after the Gore District Council today adopted its annual plan.
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Mayor and Councillors Apologise
NewsGore District Mayor Ben Bell and Gore District Councillors today released a statement about issues at the Council
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Staff Testimonials Show Positive Work Culture
NewsOver recent weeks Gore District Council staff have been subject to a barrage of allegations and criticism.
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Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal Project Update
NewsThe Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal project is nearing completion, with final works to be done in spring.
