News
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Kaiwera wind farm set to become largest in South Island
NewsThe entire 46-turbine wind farm will generate up to 198MW of renewable energy when stage two is completed in 2027.
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Mataura Library role will mean a return to fulltime hours
NewsOur Library team is looking forward to getting an extra part-time staff member at Mataura to support our existing staff and allow a return to full-time hours.
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New hedge to replace felled trees
NewsResidents in Lyne Street are finally getting out of the shade after the Council felled six mature trees in the street.
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Mataura Library & Service Centre new opening hours
NewsThe library team will trial new opening hours at Mataura to meet customers' needs and ensure a safe work area for staff.
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Council adopts 2024/25 Annual Plan
NewsDespite making savings, unavoidable cost increases and depreciation pushes rates rise to 21.4%.
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Kāhui Whetū 2024 bigger and brighter
NewsNow in its third year, Kāhui Whetū has already established itself as a firm favourite on the local event calendar.
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Reseals hit by sudden temperature drop
NewsA cold snap during resealing has left loose chips on the road that may cause damage to windscreens.
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New Chief Executive welcomed with mihi whakatau
NewsElected members and staff came together today to welcome the Council's new Chief Executive Debbie Lascelles.
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Sweeper trucks tackling leaves
NewsA wintry blast and windy days has winter leaf fall in overdrive.
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Community rallies to revegetate former landfill
NewsSchools and businesses have joined forces with the Council to restore a former landfill to its original state.
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Longed-for playground opens in Mandeville
NewsA combined Council-community effort has seen residents of Mandeville celebrating the opening of their new playground.
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Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking returns for 2024!
NewsMedia ReleasesBuskers are set to hit the streets of Gore this King’s Birthday Weekend. Free to attend, this event is a showcase for artists.
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Council announces Interim CEO
NewsCouncil has appointed Lornae Straith as the Interim CEO after Stephen Parry's early departure annoucement.
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2024/25 Draft Annual Plan out for consultation
NewsThe Gore District Council is calling for public consultation from Monday 29 April on the 2024/25 draft annual plan that would see an average rise by 21.4%.
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Interim CEO confirms departure date
NewsInterim Chief Executive Stephen Parry has reconfirmed his departure from Council, which will now take place on Friday, 10 May.
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Council looking for solutions to anti-social behaviour
NewsWe plan to talk with Police and iwi this week about solutions to keep our staff and customers safe.
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Anti-social behaviour forces library to close early
NewsTeenagers in Mataura are threatening the safety of our staff and customers.
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Annual Plan on the agenda for 2024/25
NewsUncertainty about 3 Waters service delivery has prompted the Council to defer its Long Term Plan
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Council announces new Chief Executive
NewsThe Council has today appointed Deborah Lascelles as its third Chief Executive in 35 years.
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Tamariki Takeover Tulloch
NewsAhoy tamariki! Help us takeover Tulloch Park to celebrate Parrrks Week. Come out and enjoy free face painting, free sausage sizzle, chalk art, basketball and embrace your inner-pirate with dress ups.