Media Releases
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Gore District backs both Southland proposals
NewsMedia ReleasesGore District confirms support for both the two-unitary Greater Southland proposal developed by Southland District Council, and the single-unitary One Southland proposal led by Invercargill City.
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Gore District Council to explore HeadStart proposals
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Gore District Council has agreed to continue exploring local government reform proposals from both Invercargill City Council and Southland District Council
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Strong community response on reform options
NewsMedia ReleasesGore District Mayor Ben Bell has thanked the hundreds of residents who shared their views on the future of local government in the south, calling the response strong for a District of Gore's size.
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‘Heritage Hub’ vision realised - Centre opening
NewsMedia ReleasesSupporting organisations and media are invited to attend a special function celebrating the commissioning of the new Gore Visitor Centre.
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Council welcomes Local Govt Commission announcement
NewsMedia ReleasesWhile the Commission's options for Southland reorganisation are welcomed, it's still important for residents to provide Council with feedback on whether to lodge a Head Start proposal.
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TVNZ upholds Gore District Council complaint over amalgamation error
NewsMedia ReleasesGore District Council welcomes a decision by TVNZ's Complaints Committee to uphold a formal complaint regarding an inaccurate statement broadcast on 1News on 3 June 2026
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Gore District Council adopts Annual Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Gore District Council has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan, confirming the services, projects and budget that will guide Council's work over the next 12 months.
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Gore releases 2026 Annual Residents’ Survey
NewsMedia ReleasesGore District residents are being encouraged to have their say on the services, facilities and future direction of the district as the 2026 Annual Residents’ Opinion Survey gets underway.
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Council to seek feedback on local government reorganisation options
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Gore District Council will ask the community for its views on five options for how local government could be run across the south.
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Southern Waters becomes a four-council water services company
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Waitaki District Council has officially returned to Southern Waters, marking a major milestone in the establishment of the South Island’s largest joint council-owned water services company.
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Council provides clarity on Proposed District Plan
NewsMedia ReleasesGore District Council is offering clarification on aspects of the Proposed District Plan following public discussion about how cultural values are considered in the resource consent process.
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Retired Meat Worker Elected to Mataura Community Board
NewsMedia ReleasesMataura man Neil Sinclair has successfully stood for the one vacant seat on the Mataura Community Board.
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Gold mining set to return to Waikaka after resource consents granted
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Council and Environment Southland have signed off on resource consents that will pave the way for gold mining to return to Waikaka.
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Global audience expected to follow Gore-based MAGNIficent Race
NewsMedia ReleasesSouthland is preparing for a major surge in viewership—both on the ground and online—as the Gore-based 2026 MAGNIficent Adventure Race gets underway from 28 February to 7 March 2026.
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Southern Waters Welcomes Waitaki District Council's Decision
NewsMedia ReleasesSouthern Waters’ shareholding councils have welcomed the Waitaki District Council’s decision to rejoin the partnership.
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Give Our Big Fish a Big Name - On the Fly Mataura River Festival
NewsMedia ReleasesGore’s much loved On The Fly – Mataura River Festival is back.
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Nitrate Dashboard online - new tool to inform the community
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Gore District Council has introduced a new Nitrate Dashboard to give our community an easy way to keep an eye on local water-testing results.
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Southern Waters Programme Director tours Gore and Clutha
NewsMedia ReleasesSouthern Waters Programme Director Fiona Smith has begun her role by spending time meeting staff and visiting key water assets across Gore and Clutha districts.
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Decisions on the Proposed Gore District Plan due
NewsMedia ReleasesThe Council will release decisions on its Proposed District Plan this week.
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Gore to Host World-Class MAGNIficent Adventure Race
NewsMedia ReleasesSouthland is set to take centre stage in the global adventure racing scene.
