News
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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.
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Council Votes to Drill Underneath the Mataura River
NewsOn 16 May, Councillors voted to focus on drilling the water pipes under the Mataura River rather than building a third bridge to carry the pipes over it.
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Proposed 11.56% Rates Increase for Gore District
NewsThe Gore District Council looks at a 11.56% rate increase due to rising interest rates and employment challenges.
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Council Review to be Discussed
NewsThe Gore District Council considers appointing Linda Clark for a review to move forward.
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An Update From The Mataura Community Board
NewsYour Mataura community board members are working on some exciting projects for Mataura.
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Gore Ward By-Election Candidates
NewsSix people have put their hands up for the vacant seat on the Gore District Council.
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Gore District Councillors Unite
NewsThe mayor and councillors have put their differences behind them to work together for the betterment of the District.
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Southland's Top Buskers to Compete for $6,000 Prize Pool
NewsThe colder weather can only mean one thing – Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking is back!
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Preparations for Stage Two of Wastewater Pipeline Project
NewsThe next stage of a project replacing one of Gore's largest and most critical wastewater pipelines is almost ready to be rolled out.
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Gore Water Nitrate Levels Below National Standards
NewsLate last week, Greenpeace released the findings of recent water testing in Gore and Lumsden.
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By-election Nominations Open
NewsNominations open for the Gore District Council by-election, caused by the recent resignation of a councillor.
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Notice of Motion Calls for Review
NewsA notice of motion will be considered at next week’s Council meeting seeking an independent review.
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Mataura Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Underway
NewsThe Mataura water treatment plant is getting a multi-million dollar upgrade that will ensure drinking water for the town's residents meets national standards.
