News
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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.
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Longed-for playground opens in Mandeville
NewsA combined Council-community effort has seen residents of Mandeville celebrating the opening of their new playground.
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Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking returns for 2024!
NewsMedia ReleasesBuskers are set to hit the streets of Gore this King’s Birthday Weekend. Free to attend, this event is a showcase for artists.
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Council announces Interim CEO
NewsCouncil has appointed Lornae Straith as the Interim CEO after Stephen Parry's early departure annoucement.
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2024/25 Draft Annual Plan out for consultation
NewsThe Gore District Council is calling for public consultation from Monday 29 April on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%.
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Interim CEO confirms departure date
NewsInterim Chief Executive Stephen Parry has reconfirmed his departure from Council, which will now take place on Friday, 10 May.
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Council looking for solutions to anti-social behaviour
NewsWe plan to talk with Police and iwi this week about solutions to keep our staff and customers safe.
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Anti-social behaviour forces library to close early
NewsTeenagers in Mataura are threatening the safety of our staff and customers.
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Annual Plan on the agenda for 2024/25
NewsUncertainty about 3 Waters service delivery has prompted the Council to defer its Long Term Plan
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Council announces new Chief Executive
NewsThe Council has today appointed Deborah Lascelles as its third Chief Executive in 35 years.
