Gore

The Gore District Council has ended the lease for the Gore campground, aiming to address long-standing problems at the site. The move comes after several years of attempts to resolve the situation through cooperation with the leaseholder, Government agencies, and local community groups. Gore District Chief Executive Debbie Lascelles said,

• Police breath tested around 200 vehicles during a targeted road safety operation in Gore • Several drivers were charged or fined for alcohol levels and other dangerous behaviours • Police reminded the public that impaired or distracted driving continues to risk lives Police in Gore were disappointed by the behaviour of several

The iconic brown trout statue in Gore has been defaced in a protest led by Greenpeace, drawing sharp criticism from Federated Farmers and sparking fresh debate over water quality and environmental activism. On Tuesday night, Greenpeace added cartoon-style crosses over the statue’s eyes and altered the nearby welcome sign

UPDATE – 6:00pm, Friday 19 July The Gore District Council is continuing to advise residents connected to the Gore township water supply to avoid drinking tap water, as nitrate levels remain above the acceptable limit. General Manager Critical Services Jason Domigan said updated test results received today show a reduction

A person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Waimumu, near Gore, on Saturday night. Emergency services were called to Charlton Siding Road shortly after 10pm on 5 April, where they found the vehicle’s sole occupant had died at the scene. The road remains closed while the Serious Crash

It’s time to make a splash in Mataura as stage two of the Tulloch Park redevelopment is celebrated at a grand opening on Saturday 5 April. A new splash pad and Exeloo toilets have been added to the site, joining the full-sized basketball courts and pump track installed last

* Gore District Council approves directional drilling for Mataura River water project. * Two pipelines to link bores, reservoir, and treatment plant using advanced drilling. * $2.65 million project starts next year, set to finish by December. The Gore District Council has endorsed the use of directional drilling technology to install water

* Gore’s Christmas Parade will feature over 20 festive floats with exciting prizes. * Free rides and activities await at the Christmas Carnival on Main Reserve. * Live entertainment, food, and community spirit will make it a memorable event. Get ready for festive cheer as Gore’s much-loved Christmas Parade and Carnival