News
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Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal Project Update
NewsThe Elizabeth Street Pipeline Renewal project is nearing completion, with final works to be done in spring.
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Council Votes to Drill Underneath the Mataura River
NewsOn 16 May, Councillors voted to focus on drilling the water pipes under the Mataura River rather than building a third bridge to carry the pipes over it.
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Proposed 11.56% Rates Increase for Gore District
NewsThe Gore District Council looks at a 11.56% rate increase due to rising interest rates and employment challenges.
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Council Review to be Discussed
NewsThe Gore District Council considers appointing Linda Clark for a review to move forward.
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An Update From The Mataura Community Board
NewsYour Mataura community board members are working on some exciting projects for Mataura.
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Gore Ward By-Election Candidates
NewsSix people have put their hands up for the vacant seat on the Gore District Council.
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Gore District Councillors Unite
NewsThe mayor and councillors have put their differences behind them to work together for the betterment of the District.
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Southland's Top Buskers to Compete for $6,000 Prize Pool
NewsThe colder weather can only mean one thing – Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking is back!
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Preparations for Stage Two of Wastewater Pipeline Project
NewsThe next stage of a project replacing one of Gore's largest and most critical wastewater pipelines is almost ready to be rolled out.
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Gore Water Nitrate Levels Below National Standards
NewsLate last week, Greenpeace released the findings of recent water testing in Gore and Lumsden.
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By-election Nominations Open
NewsNominations open for the Gore District Council by-election, caused by the recent resignation of a councillor.
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Notice of Motion Calls for Review
NewsA notice of motion will be considered at next week’s Council meeting seeking an independent review.
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Mataura Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Underway
NewsThe Mataura water treatment plant is getting a multi-million dollar upgrade that will ensure drinking water for the town's residents meets national standards.
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Long-Serving Gore District Councillor Resigns
NewsBret Highsted has tendered his resignation to the Gore District Council, effective immediately.
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Opening of new library and community centre celebrated
NewsOur new $7.7m James Cumming Community Centre and Library has been officially opened.
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Mataura River Crossing Project
NewsWe have to get two pipelines across the Mataura River and want to know if you want a bridge to walk and cycle over, or should we put the pipes under the river.
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River Festival Returns for Third Year
NewsThe On the Fly Mataura River Festival returns on Sunday 19 March, celebrating Gore’s world-famous river.
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Temporary Closure for Gore's Heavy Traffic Bypass
NewsHyde Street, from Wigan Street to SH1, will be closed on Monday 6 March, for three weeks to allow for the replacement of a major wastewater pipeline.
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Level 3 Water Restrictions for Gore
NewsGore joins Mataura at Level 3 water restrictions at midnight tonight (17 Feburary).
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Local Business Full of Praise for Closing the Gaps
NewsMr Tutty currently has three young men in full-time employment at his business, Beatties Collision Repairs, thanks to the scheme.
