News
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Govt approves $2.29m for Gore District projects
NewsSix projects in the Gore District received an early Xmas present courtesy of the 3 Waters Better Off funding scheme.
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100-year-old's connection to major Gore building projects
NewsAt almost 101 years of age, Fred Cooper has seen a lot of changes around his home town of Gore.
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One-in-five year rain event overloads stormwater network
NewsSaturday’s significant weather event saw 20mm of rain in the Gore township in less than three hours.
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Give the gift of Emergency Preparedness for Christmas
NewsReady for Living & Emergency Management Southland are launching a campaign to promote giving emergency preparedness gifts for Christmas.
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Removal of Monkey Puzzle Trees Allowed
NewsA company has been given permission to remove two monkey puzzle trees from a site in south Gore where it intends to establish a farm machinery business.
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Community drives pest eradication programme
NewsThe sound of rare native birds will one day return to the Hokonui hills thanks to a partnership between iwi, local government, businesses and community groups.
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Gore’s 2022 Santa festivities taking shape
NewsIt's that time of year again, the Gore Santa Parade and Christmas Carnival are coming to town.
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Beyond 2025 Southland seeks feedback on housing
NewsBeyond 2025 has launched a community survey aimed getting a better understanding of the housing needs in Southland Murihiku.
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New Gore District Mayor and Councillors sworn in at ceremony
NewsGore District Mayor Ben Bell became New Zealand’s youngest ever mayor, at 23 years of age.
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Country music duo receive Civic Awards
NewsDecades of passion and commitment for country music was recognised at this year's Gore District Community Awards
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Bell rings for new Gore District Mayor
NewsMayor-elect Ben Bell is looking forward to getting on with the job following an application for a vote recount being denied.
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Tickets selling fast for Gore District Community Awards
NewsWith 35 nominations across eight categories, a night to celebrate our District is not an event to miss.
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New Mayor for Gore District
NewsNew Zealand’s youngest mayor is also the Gore District’s new mayor.
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Funding approved for projects District-wide
NewsThe Council has approved six projects for the Better Off Support Package.
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New QV figures for the Gore District
NewsNew rating valuations, completed by QV, were released this week. The capital value of Gore District properties has increased, on average, by 31%.
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Newly revamped tourism website for Gore
NewsThe Gore District Council is looking to tap into the tourism potential of reopened borders in a post-Covid lockdown world with its revamped tourism website GoreNZ.
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New $115m wind farm confirmed for Kaiwera Downs
NewsAfter 14 years, the Kaiwera Downs wind farm is about to become a reality with the construction of 10 turbines due to start next month.
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Gore Aquatic Centre temporary closure
NewsThe Gore Aquatic Centre is getting a major refresh and maintenance overhaul next month.
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Rethinking Waste - recycling initiatives identified
NewsKerbside recycling is among waste minimisation initiatives back on the agenda for the Gore District Council.
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Age friendly framework for businesses given boost
NewsThe Gore District Council’s Ready for Living programme has joined forces with the Office for Seniors to develop a framework for businesses wanting to be age friendly.
