Gore District Council

Gore Ward
The Gore District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Five councillors will be elected from the Gore ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Gore District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Plan to involve the community in waste minimisation and recycling, which is long overdue. Work to provide cost effective solutions.

    Protest against the Three Waters model mandated by the government and support a better model keeping local interests at the forefront.

    Create sanctuaries for wildlife by planting more native trees and reducing predators. Reduce carbon forestry.

  • Plan to involve the community in waste minimisation and recycling, which is long overdue. Work to provide cost effective solutions.

    Protest against the Three Waters model mandated by the government and support a better model keeping local interests at the forefront.

    Create sanctuaries for wildlife by planting more native trees and reducing predators. Reduce carbon forestry.