A range of technical reports have helped inform the review of the Operative District Plan, and the development of provisions in the Proposed District Plan.These include:

    • background reports guiding growth and development,
    • site specific assessments for Development Areas,
    • technical expert recommendations in relation to the management of effects,
    • technical expert assessments in relation to matters of national importance

Here is a list of the supporting documents and technical reports you will find on this page:

Mana Whenua

  • Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono – Stage 1 Southland Cultural Landscape Assessment Study
  • Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono Assessment Report for various areas in Gore and Mataura

Geotechnical Reports

  • Charlton Road Desktop Geotechnical Report
  • Mandeville Desktop Geotechnical Report
  • Mining Report Reaby and Terry Road Subdivision, Geosolve July 2022
  • Reaby Road Desktop Geotechnical Report
  • South Gore Desktop Geotechnical Report
  • South Mataura Desktop Geotechnical Report
  • Whiterigg Desktop Geotechnical Report

Historic Heritage

  • Historic Heritage item records
  • Gore District: Archaeological Appraisal

Notable Trees

  • Notable Trees STEM assessments

Ecosystems and Biodiversity

  • Assessment of Potentially Significant Indigenous Vegetation and Habitats in Gore District 2011
  • NPSIB Cost-Benefit Analysis with addendum
  • Southland Regional Pest Management Plan 2019 - 2029

Natural Features and Landscapes

  • Gore District Plan Review: Natural Features and Landscapes (preliminary assessment)

Rivers and River Margins

  • New Zealand River Environment Classification User Guide

Noise

  • Draft Noise Chapter Review
  • Proposed Noise Chapter Review

Temporary Events

  • Events Audit and Recommendations November 2021

Zones

  • Gore District Plan Review – Proposed Hokonui Hills Rural Lifestyle Zone. Recommended Landscape Protection Provisions
  • Development Growth – Stormwater and Wastewater Modelling Assessment
  • Development Growth – Future Water Supply Modelling Assessment
  • Economic and Population Growth Analysis October 2021
  • Gore South Development Area Context report
  • Planning for Urban Growth Report June 2022
  • Ready for Tomorrow – Gore District Spatial Plan
  • Traffic Impact Assessment for South Gore and South Mataura
  • Preliminary Stormwater Memo North-west Gore, March 2023
  • Thomas Street Catchment Attenuation Modelling Assessment, WSP August 2021
  • Thomas Street Development Wastewater Capacity Assessment, WSP July 2022
  • Thomas Street Development Water Supple Capacity Assessment, WSP July 2022