Technical Reports

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