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Elections

The next elections for the Gore District Council will take place on 11 October 2025.

Invercargill City Council, Southland District Council, Gore District Council and Environment Southland are coming together in collaboration for Vote Murihiku 2025.

We want to see as many people as possible across Murihiku Southland taking part in the elections this year to ensure your voice is heard around our Council tables..

Key dates

1 July 4 July 1 August 9 September 11 October
Pre-election
period begins 		Nominations open Nominations close 12 noon Voting opens Election day

Pre-election Report

Council chief executives are responsible for preparing a pre-election report before the triennial local body elections. Its purpose is to inform prospective candidates and voters about the Council’s financial performance, our achievements, and the significant issues we are likely to face over the next three years.

If you're thinking of standing for election, click here to read our 2025 Pre-election Report.

Nominations

You will be able to keep track of nominations for the elections through our Confirmed Candidates portal. Click here to visit the Confirmed Candidates Portal.

News

Be part of shaping the Gore District's future - nominations for the Gore District Council and Mataura Community Board are now open. To learn more, click here.

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