News
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New Christmas festivities planned due to COVID
NewsThis year's Santa Parade may be cancelled, but we've got exciting new events planned to ensure a festive December.
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Government mandate provides certainty for councils
NewsNew Zealand councils have certainty about future delivery of water services following the Government’s announcement that the Three Waters Reform will be mandatory.
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Southern mayors taking vaccinations to rural areas
NewsSouthern councils and health providers are joining forces to make it easier for rural communities to get vaccinated. The Farmgate tour hits the road on Monday 1 November.
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Council raises numerous concerns in letter to Minister
NewsMayor Tracy Hicks says the Council is deeply disappointed the Government hasn't looked at a funding partnership, similar to Waka Kotahi NZTA, for 3 Waters Reform.
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More clarity needed from Govt on 3 Waters Reform
NewsThe Council is calling on the Government to look at a funding partnership model similar to Waka Kotahi as part of its 3 Waters Reform
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Gore builder wins tender to build new library
NewsJC Builders is one of seven Gore businesses awarded over $2.1million in work for the new library/community centre.
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Otama Rural Water Scheme referendum
NewsTransferring ownership of this scheme from the Council to a company will be the subject of a postal vote later this year.
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New Council online business site goes live
NewsWelcome to the Council's new customer-centric website, our 24/7 business portal and information hub.
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Employment scheme success ensures further funding
NewsOur Closing the Gaps scheme has been so successful it's been given a further $500,000 for the next year.
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Major pipeline renewal work starts this month
NewsWe are going to start work this month on replacing some of Gore's oldest pipelines.
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Slight increase in waste disposal fees
NewsGore District residents will have to pay slight more to get rid of their waste from Monday 2 August.
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Council delivers lower than expected rates increase
NewsThe Gore District Council has delivered a district-wide average rate increase of 6.42% for the 2021/22 financial year
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Mythical creatures event NZEA awards finalist
NewsAn quest to look for mythical creatures in Gore's parks and gardens is a national award finalist.
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New Temperature & Time Clock for Gore
NewsWith the old clock too expensive to fix, Gore is to get a new LED clock in the next couple of months.
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Ouvea premix gone from Mataura
NewsMataura residents can now enjoy peace of mind with the last bag of ouvea premix removed last week from the town's former paper mill.
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Careful consideration needed for 3 Waters reforms
NewsGore District Mayor Tracy Hicks said he was very concerned about the impost the Government’s 3 Waters reforms would place on his community.
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WHO recognition for age-friendly projects
NewsThe WHO has recognised the Gore District as working towards becoming more age-friendly and granted it membership to a global network of communities with a similar vision.
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UV treatment improves wastewater quality
NewsA $250,000 investment into a new ultra violet treatment system at the Gore wastewater treatment plant is proving its worth.
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Icicle lights to brighten up Gore's CBD
NewsThe central business area is being brightened up in time for the Tussock Country Music Festival with about 700m high quality icicle fairy lights will be put up in the town.
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Wristbands being introduced at Gore pool
NewsThe Gore Aquatic Centre is introducing wristbands as an additional tool to ensure the safety of its youngest customers.
