News
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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.
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The Gore District off to strong start with elections candidate list
NewsWhile some councils in New Zealand have been struggling for candidates for this year’s local body elections, the Gore District Council isn’t one of them.
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Draft District Plan released for feedback
NewsDistrict plans are a community’s rulebook, ensuring the environment and the things people value are protected while still enabling growth and prosperity.
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Innovative wool insulation for new Library and Community Centre
NewsThe Gore District Council is showcasing a natural wool blend insulation product in its new Gore Library and James Cumming Community Centre.
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Cat Management Working Party gets stuck in
NewsThe working party, comprised of councillors and four community representatives, held its first meeting earlier this month, and members are keen to get on with the job.
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Council calls for national referendum on Three Waters reforms
NewsThe Council is calling on the Government to conduct a national referendum to prove it has the mandate to go ahead with the Three Waters reforms.
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Decades old kauri tree finds a new home
NewsA kauri tree, reputedly rescued from the Gore dump nearly four decades ago, was carefully relocated from its urban environment to Dolamore Park this week.
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With increased rainfall comes stormwater quality reminder
NewsLooking to the future of stormwater quality management in the District, the Council is considering alternative ways to keep waterways clean.
