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The Gore District Council is made up of 11 Councillors and a Mayor. The Mayor is elected district-wide. Here you can find out how to contact your councillor and the Code of Conduct they work by.
This is where you will find information about how the Council works, our meetings and agendas, and the management team.
Here you will find out all about our youth council, its meetings and what it does during the year.
A good chinwag has always been at the heart of community. We recognise this and seek to revive the art of conversation with the introduction of a new community digital newsletter, ChinWag. It will replace our monthly Noticeboard page and the Hokonui Herald.
Road conditions, tenders and all the latest public notices can be found here
Find out about your rates, rates rebates and payment options as well as search our properties database.
This is where you can find information about:
Here you will find information about drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and trade waste. There are also details about Gore's main water supply Cooper's Wells.
You will find information about such things as special licences, manager's certificates, fees & charges and district licensing committees here.
You will find information about keeping animals in urban areas, dog control, being a responsible dog owner and dog registration obligations here
You will find information about getting a building consent, accessing building forms, fence and boundary rules, LIM reports and Restricted Building Work here
You will information here about the District's six cemeteries and burial costs.
You will find information here about the District Plan, resource consents and air quality.
Here you will find information about trees, long grass and overhanging foliage, and noise control.
Here you will find information about road conditions, road safety and our footpaths.
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In this section you will find information about our award winning public gardens, sports grounds, playgrounds, walkways and cycleways, and all things outdoors.
You will information here about the District's six cemeteries and burial costs.
With a thriving arts and heritage department, these pages have details about our key attractions in Gore, Mataura and Mandeville.
You will find information here on our library services, catalogue and regular features at Gore and Mataura.
A full list of our facilities and their opening hours is available here.
The Gore District is known as the events capital of the south. Here you will find out why.
Here you will find information about community organisations available for support or guidance, as well as places to eat, stay and see if you are a visitor.
A good chinwag has always been at the heart of community. We recognise this and seek to revive the art of conversation with the introduction of a new community digital newsletter, ChinWag. It will replace our monthly Noticeboard page and the Hokonui Herald.
The Council likes to make things easy for our customers and promotes direct debit payments for rates. Here you will find information about this and other payment options we have for our many services.
Whether it's our cemeteries database, properties in the District, library catalogue or events calendar, you will find the link here.
Shark Squad is an extension of the Gore Aquatic Centre’s Leaping Frogs Swim School.
It is about enjoying a team environment while working on reaching a high level of fitness, for sports or a healthier lifestyle, or getting into the competitive side of swimming.
There are five squad levels to ensure you can chose the programme and time commitment right for you.
If you are a competitive swimmer, you will still need to be affiliated to Hokonui Aquatics. Please contact Bev Catto, phone (03) 204 2281 or Sharon Shallard, phone 021 124 7486, or email hokonuiaquatics@gmail.com for more information.
Our present coach is Mariano Nani, who has swum competitively in Argentina. As an all-round sportsman, Mariano brings passion and enthusiasm to the role of Head Coach.
Shark Squad Rookie is where you will start your journey towards competitive swimming. You will learn about the clock and have the chance to compete at local swim meets and ribbon carnivals for experience. You will be expected to attend three sessions a week, working towards building endurance for the next stage. This squad is also an ideal vehicle if you want to maintain fitness for other sports or for leisure.
Shark Squad Advance targets those who are aiming to get involved in the more serious side of competitive swimming, primarily at a local level but also elsewhere. There will be up to six sessions a week and you will learn about setting pace and how to race. The chance to attend swimming information evenings and holiday camps will be available. Given this squad is a build up for age group competition you will be expected to be a leader on club nights.
Shark Squad Power is targeted at higher level competitive swimmers who want to compete locally and nationally, and are aiming for a national ranking. There will be up to 10 sessions a week. A strong commitment is required to get the most out of the programme and you will have to keep a log book. As members of the top echelon, there will be an expectation for you to be a leader within the club, assisting with younger swimmers and on club nights.There will be opportunities for further education through talks from sports professionals and swim camps.
Shark Fit Training is for those ready to get serious about being fit. Here you have the opportunity to set yourself fitness goals whether it’s for pleasure or sport. There will be three swimming sessions a week and we can offer support if you want to compete in triathlons. There may be the opportunity for open water lake swims and to further your athletic education through information evenings, training camps and presentations from other sports professionals.
Shark Fit Adult Training is for any adult who is training for fitness. This can range from programmes aimed at putting you on the path to a fitter and healthier lifestyle or helping you retain a high level of fitness for sports or pre-season training.The group also provides an ideal environment for anyone involved in Masters sports or triathlons. There may be an opportunity to open water swim and there will be a strong emphasis on camaraderie, where you will work with and encourage other squad members. We offer four swim time options.
Gore District Council 29 Bowler Avenue Gore P: 03 209 0330 E: info@goredc.govt.nz
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