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Council will consult the Buller community in 2026 about funding options for the stormwater outlets and mobile pumps that will form part of Westport’s flood protection scheme.
Councils committed to working with insurers as changes signalled for Westport
West Coast Regional Council and Buller District Council are reassuring home and landowners in the Westport area that conversations with insurers will continue as changes are signalled.
Council makes decision regarding Westport water conservation reserve assessment
Following on from councillors’ December 10 workshop regarding future provisions for Westport’s local purpose water conservation reserve, councillors resolved to decline Stevenson Mining Ltd.’s request to revoke part of the water conservation reserve at this time during yesterday’s full council meeting.
Buller District Council appoints permanent Group Manager Corporate Services
Buller District Council has appointed Lesley Crichton as its permanent Group Manager Corporate Services, following the departure of previous Group Manager Paul Numan in October 2025.
Buller District Council to adopt 2022/23 Annual Report
Buller District Council (BDC) will adopt its 2022/23 Annual Report next week at the full council meeting on 17 December.
Hokitika's Regent Theatre provides interim support for Buller Theatres
On behalf of the NBS Theatre and Reefton Cinema, Buller District Council wishes to advise of the resignation of Theatre Manager, Debbie Crackett.
Outcome of Te Kuha water conservation reserve assessment workshop
Buller District councillors held a workshop yesterday afternoon to discuss future provisions for the Te Kuha water conservation reserve.
Westport’s Master Plan gains national endorsement
The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission - Te Waihanga has endorsed Westport's Master Plan in Stage One of the Infrastructure Priorities Programme (IPP), deeming the project to be nationally important.
Last section of Cats Creek bund has go-ahead
The final ten metres of the Cats Creek bund in Westport will now be completed after agreement was reached with KiwiRail.
Central government’s proposed rates cap
The coalition government has announced a national rates cap of 2–4% per capita, aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and ensuring councils remain focused on essential services and responsible financial management.
Tick of approval for West Coast water plan
The Secretary for Local Government has signed off on the West Coast Water Services Delivery Plan, confirming how drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services will be sustainably delivered and funded across the region over the next decade.
Changes to administration of the Resilient Westport Adaptation Relief Fund
Changes to how the Resilient Westport Adaptation Relief Fund will be administered will be discussed at next week’s West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) meeting.
Potential impact of proposed local government reforms on West Coast council governance
Central government announced yesterday that local government structure is due to undergo reform, moving ultimately towards a unitary governance model, with the abolishment of regional councillors.
Buller’s first independent residents’ survey sets a clear benchmark
Buller District Council has received the results of its 2025 Residents’ Survey, providing the first independent, statistically validated insight into how residents across the district perceive Council services, facilities, communication, and overall performance.
Revitalised Westport street flags celebrate youth creativity in Buller
Westport’s new youth-designed street flags are now flying along Palmerston and Brougham Streets, following a special ceremony at the Clocktower Chambers this morning.