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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support arts and heritage and encourage sporting events and participation in the Gore Multisports Complex combining MLT Events Center.

    Work on providing more cycle trails and mountain bike trails to encourage all ages to participate in outdoor recreation.

    Continue to support major events like Tussock Country, New Zealand's Country Music Festival, Fashion Awards, Waimumu Field Days etc.

  • Support arts and heritage and encourage sporting events and participation in the Gore Multisports Complex combining MLT Events Center.

    Work on providing more cycle trails and mountain bike trails to encourage all ages to participate in outdoor recreation.

    Continue to support major events like Tussock Country, New Zealand's Country Music Festival, Fashion Awards, Waimumu Field Days etc.