Gore, New Zealand
Gore (Māori: Maruawai) is a town and district in the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand. It has a resident population of 8,240 as of June 2023. Gore is known for its country music scene and hosts an annual country music festival. The town is also surrounded by farmland and is an important centre for agriculture in the region.
Gore
Maruawai (Māori) | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Sculpture of the brown trout at the northern entrance to Gore | |
| Coordinates: 46°05′57″S 168°56′47″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Gore District |
| Ward | Gore Ward |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Gore District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Gore | Ben Bell |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.76 km2 (5.31 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 8,240 |
| • Density | 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 9710 |
| Area code | 03 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
| Website | www.GoreDC.govt.nz |
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