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Precautionary boil water notice still in place for Reefton
Following the detection of E. coli in the Reefton water supply yesterday and the subsequent boil-water notice issued for the township, the council has carried out further investigations.
Reduced screenings at NBS Theatre due to projector fault
Westport’s NBS Theatre is currently operating at reduced capacity, with the 20-seat Fred Gregory Screen Room out of action due to a projector equipment failure last Thursday.
Unauthorised access to harbour facilities a significant risk to public safety
Young people swimming over to the jetty in Westport Harbour’s Floating Basin from the boat ramp are putting themselves at risk in a working commercial environment.
Buller District Council considers draft budget for Annual Plan 2026/27
Buller District Council (BDC) held its first public Annual Plan 2026/27 workshop on Wednesday as it continues to develop a draft budget for the Annual Plan 2026/27.
Buller District Council adopts 2023/24 Annual Report
Buller District Council adopted its 2023/24 Annual Report at the full council meeting held this week.
Joint Resource Consent Application to be lodged for Carters Beach and Upper Buller stopbanks
A combined Resource Consent Application is being lodged today for the Carters Beach and Upper Buller stopbanks near Westport.
Buller believes more detail needed on local government simplification
Buller District Council is open to exploring alternative options for simplifying local government, and its main focus continues to be solutions that work best for Buller people.
Ongoing vandalism of public facilities in Westport a significant cost to ratepayers
An increasing amount of damage to public facilities due to vandalism is being noted around Westport.
Fresh round of recycling bin audits to start in Westport and Reefton
Buller District Council and Smart Environmental Ltd (SEL) will be partnering for another round of recycling bin audits, starting on Monday 23 February 2026.
Successful tenderer for O’Conor Home rockwall named
Local West Coast company Rosco Contractors Ltd has successfully tendered to carry out the work to build a rock revetment wall on the Buller River near the O’Conor Home in Westport.
Contractor appointed for Hughes Place stormwater outfall upgrade
Buller District Council (BDC) will soon begin works to renew and upgrade a section of the Hughes Place/Disraeli Street stormwater main near the Buller River, at the western end of Hughes Place and The Esplanade.
Buller District Council response to West Coast Regional Council Wastewater Treatment Plants report
Buller District Council (BDC) acknowledges the recent release of the West Coast Regional Council’s (WCRC) review of the regional Wastewater Treatment Plant consent compliance report for the coast’s three Territorial Authorities, being Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils.
Work progresses on joint council-controlled water services organisation
The Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils expect to have a board in place to oversee the set-up of a new West Coast water organisation by autumn.
Private property inspections signalling the start of Buller District Council’s stormwater and wastewater separation programme will commence in February 2026.
Granny flats building consent exemption to go live
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) granny flat building consent exemption takes effect tomorrow, Thursday 15 January 2026.