Buller District Council extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former councillor Graeme Neylon, a much-valued stalwart of the Reefton and Inangahua community.

Buller District Council’s Animal Management team is pleased to announce a winner has been drawn in this year’s inaugural dog registration competition.

If Buller District Council is required to hold an election in 2028, notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001 that Buller District Council will continue to use the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system for the 2028 triennial election.

An Extraordinary Council meeting will be held next week for West Coast Regional councillors to consider the next steps in resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).

WPMS Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a variation of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 218 Palmerston Street, Westport and known as The Criterion Hotel.

The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) is remaining resolute in its determination to deliver flood protection for Carters Beach after a recent government decision not to allocate Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) funding to the stopbank.

West Coast Emergency Management monitored and responded to yesterday's orange heavy rain warning, with local Emergency Response Teams, partner agencies, and emergency management staff remaining vigilant throughout the event.

Buller District Council is introducing 30 km/h variable speed limits outside all schools in the Buller District to improve safety for students during drop off and pick up times.

Buller District Council has completed the sale of the Kawatiri dredge, removing substantial ongoing costs and reducing the financial risks associated with retaining the ageing vessel. 

Buller District Council has welcomed confirmation that the Karamea Special Purpose Road will continue to receive a 100% NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Funding Assistance Rate through to 2030.