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                <title>TEST TEST</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 July 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water shutdown 24 May 2024 - Mill Street (Derby Street to Domett Street)</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Proactive safety measures protect meteorological equipment at Westport Airport</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public notice of application for On-licence renewal for Wilsons Hotel 2010 Ltd</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood wall designs to be tabled at upcoming Westport Rating District Joint Committee meeting</title>
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                <title>Extended submission period for water and wastewater rates changes</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water shutdown - McLaughlin Lane - Tuesday 21 May, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm</title>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s economy holding its own in a challenging economic climate</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Official rubbish bag and waste charges to increase in Buller</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council update on outcomes from forensic audit examining Project Management Office operations</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council informs residents of the impact of the proposed drinking and wastewater policy</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Coast Employment Expo hits Westport tomorrow</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public notice of application for club licence renewal for Charleston Goldfields Community Club</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s stormwater network receives a resilience boost</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>E-waste recycling programme to continue for another year in Buller</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Intention to exchange Local Purpose Reserve (drainage) land at 7 Herald Street, Reefton under s.15, Reserves Act 1977</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rough Creek Bridge on Brown Creek Road, Inangahua NOW OPEN</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Another successful summer of recycling bin audits in Buller</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Libraries to change the way customer records are stored</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council hits the road to talk to Buller&#x2019;s community</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Emergency water supply for Westport takes shape</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library to undergo a carpet makeover</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Landfill to celebrate installation of brand-new weighbridge</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Airport emergency response exercise a great success</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 08 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Master Planning a once in a generation opportunity to shape Westport&#x2019;s future development</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Airport plans emergency response exercise</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council to reconsult on rubbish collection services</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 04 April 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Works to improve Coates Street stormwater system to begin in April</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council workshops and meetings for April</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Completion of essential water services infrastructure flood repairs offers a window to the past</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling-savvy Buller residents ace bin audits</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community to have their say on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Public notice of application for On-licence renewal for the Ikamatua Hotel</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council welcomes new CEO Simon Pickford</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Wave buoy off the coast of Westport to form a vital part of maritime and flood management networks</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Work programmes to plough ahead on the Karamea Highway this autumn</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 March 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller welcomes new TUIA candidate for 2024</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Design phase of Westport&#x2019;s Infrastructure Acceleration Funding projects commences</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/design-phase-of-westport-s-infrastructure-acceleration-funding-projects-commences/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council defers adoption of Long-Term Plan in favour of enhanced Annual Plan</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council considers options for upgrade of Brougham House and Victoria Square facilities</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council considers deferral of Long-Term Plan</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free refrigerator disposal service extended in Buller</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Changes to Westport and Carters Beach water pressure starting next week</title>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Corner widening scheduled for six sites on the Karamea Highway from March 2024</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council welcomes new Group Manager Regulatory Services, Nathan Riley</title>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Summer Reading Road Trip winners announced</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/summer-reading-road-trip-winners-announced/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council considers options following Central Government water announcement</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-considers-options-following-central-government-water-announcement/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Significant roading improvements scheduled for the Karamea Highway in February 2024</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/significant-roading-improvements-scheduled-for-the-karamea-highway-in-february-2024/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 13 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Roading Return to Service projects making headway in Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/roading-return-to-service-projects-making-headway-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling bin audits back for summer</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-bin-audits-back-for-summer/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council Long-Term Plan workshop</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-long-term-plan-workshop/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-long-term-plan-workshop/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 February 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Zealand flag to fly at half-mast tomorrow</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-zealand-flag-to-fly-at-half-mast-tomorrow/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>15-year resource consent secured for Maruia landfill, signalling changes</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/15-year-resource-consent-secured-for-maruia-landfill-signalling-changes/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New national standardised recycling guidelines mean positive changes for Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-national-standardised-recycling-guidelines-mean-positive-changes-for-buller/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Palm trees on Brougham Street and Orowaiti Road require removal</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/palm-trees-on-brougham-street-and-orowaiti-road-require-removal/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 12 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>UPDATE: Denniston Road slip requires further assessment</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/update-denniston-road-slip-requires-further-assessment/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 January 2024 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council calls for expressions of interest from rangatahi for Tuia program</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-calls-for-expressions-of-interest-from-rangatahi-for-tuia-program/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping of Animals Bylaw adopted</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/keeping-of-animals-bylaw-adopted/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Dredge Kawatiri to be beached this weekend</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/dredge-kawatiri-to-be-beached-this-weekend/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Personal reasons lead to Chief Executive Officer&#x2019;s resignation.</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/personal-reasons-lead-to-chief-executive-officer-s-resignation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/personal-reasons-lead-to-chief-executive-officer-s-resignation/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Councillors discussing Buller&#x27;s next 10-year plan budget</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councillors-discussing-bullers-next-10-year-plan-budget/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councillors-discussing-bullers-next-10-year-plan-budget/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to consider next steps for Zone 1 rubbish collection</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-consider-next-steps-for-zone-1-rubbish-collection/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to manage occupancy of Temporary Accommodation Service houses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-manage-occupancy-of-temporary-accommodation-service-houses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-manage-occupancy-of-temporary-accommodation-service-houses/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 07 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Intersection safety improvements on the cards for Omau Cape Foulwind</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/intersection-safety-improvements-on-the-cards-for-omau-cape-foulwind/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tough budget decisions ahead for Buller&#x27;s next 10-year plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/tough-budget-decisions-ahead-for-bullers-next-10-year-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 December 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Libraries &#x2018;Summer Reading Road Trip&#x2019; gears up</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-libraries-summer-reading-road-trip-gears-up/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x27;s 10-year plan findings take a deep dive into what is at stake for Buller&#x2019;s community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councils-10-year-plan-findings-take-a-deep-dive-into-what-is-at-stake-for-buller-s-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councils-10-year-plan-findings-take-a-deep-dive-into-what-is-at-stake-for-buller-s-community/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community puts its voice on the table to shape Bullers&#x27;s next 10-year plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/community-puts-its-voice-on-the-table-to-shape-bullerss-next-10-year-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>A triggered earthquake valve caused water outage in Westport and Carters Beach</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/a-triggered-earthquake-valve-caused-water-outage-in-westport-and-carters-beach/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Group Manager Regulatory Services resigns</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/group-manager-regulatory-services-resigns/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s economy reflecting current economic climate</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-s-economy-reflecting-current-economic-climate/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 16 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Five weeks of conversations about the future shape of Buller coming to an end</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/five-weeks-of-conversations-about-the-future-shape-of-buller-coming-to-an-end/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council sets 2023-24 insurance for Buller&#x2019;s assets</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-sets-2023-24-insurance-for-buller-s-assets/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 06 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Highway repairs strengthen vital transport link</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-repairs-strengthen-vital-transport-link/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Pump station lifting project gets underway</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/pump-station-lifting-project-gets-underway/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Time is running out to join the conversation shaping Buller&#x27;s next 10-year plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/time-is-running-out-to-join-the-conversation-shaping-bullers-next-10-year-plan/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 November 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waka Kotahi confirms another three years of funding for the West Coast&#x2019;s Special Purpose Roads</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/waka-kotahi-confirms-another-three-years-of-funding-for-the-west-coast-s-special-purpose-roads/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community makes their voice heard shaping Buller&#x27;s next 10-year plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/community-makes-their-voice-heard-shaping-bullers-next-10-year-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast Emergency Management and Buller District Council participate in the New Zealand ShakeOut</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-emergency-management-and-buller-district-council-participate-in-the-new-zealand-shakeout/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council Programme Management Office review enters next stage</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-programme-management-office-review-enters-next-stage/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 19 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Security measures ramped up at the Westport Transfer Station</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/security-measures-ramped-up-at-the-westport-transfer-station/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community invited to join the conversation to shape Buller&#x27;s next 10-year plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/community-invited-to-join-the-conversation-to-shape-bullers-next-10-year-plan/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Analysis of waste consultation submissions released</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/analysis-of-waste-consultation-submissions-released/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 05 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New webcam for Westport Harbour</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-webcam-for-westport-harbour/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 04 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Free Funding Finder launched for Buller&#x2019;s community</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/free-funding-finder-launched-for-buller-s-community/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 October 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Library fines for late book returns a thing of the past from October</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/library-fines-for-late-book-returns-a-thing-of-the-past-from-october/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Funding agreement for Flood Resilience Steering Group confirmed</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/funding-agreement-for-flood-resilience-steering-group-confirmed/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Highway closed overnight next week due to culvert replacement works</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-closed-overnight-next-week-due-to-culvert-replacement-works/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s Floating Basin gets a biodiversity boost</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-s-floating-basin-gets-a-biodiversity-boost/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 27 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council secures funding for local arts festivals</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-secures-funding-for-local-arts-festivals/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 19 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waste consultation submissions analysis requires a different approach</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/waste-consultation-submissions-analysis-requires-a-different-approach/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Highway closed next week due to road stabilisation works</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>High level of engagement in Council&#x2019;s solid waste consultation</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/high-level-of-engagement-in-council-s-solid-waste-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Household polystyrene recycling comes to Westport</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/household-polystyrene-recycling-comes-to-westport/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Significant trunk main replacement project nears completion</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/significant-trunk-main-replacement-project-nears-completion/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Solid waste consultation extended</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/solid-waste-consultation-extended/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council receives funding for public facilities upgrades</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-receives-funding-for-public-facilities-upgrades/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council and West Coast Emergency Management supports Buller Civil Defence Groups</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-and-west-coast-emergency-management-supports-buller-civil-defence-groups/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 September 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Powerhouse Road railway crossing repairs enable safer journeys for residents</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/powerhouse-road-railway-crossing-repairs-enable-safer-journeys-for-residents/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 31 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Library fines for late book returns could be on their way out in Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/library-fines-for-late-book-returns-could-be-on-their-way-out-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 August 2023 08:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Replanting project sows the seed for future bird habitat in Westport</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/replanting-project-sows-the-seed-for-future-bird-habitat-in-westport/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 21 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x2019;s Westport office closed next week</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-westport-office-closed-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 16 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Visitor and Service Centre looking shiny and new</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/reefton-visitor-and-service-centre-looking-shiny-and-new/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping of Animals Bylaw submissions show support for the proposed provisions around keeping of cats in urban areas</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/keeping-of-animals-bylaw-submissions-show-support-for-the-proposed-provisions-around-keeping-of-cats-in-urban-areas/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Four weeks of consultation on changes to zone one waste services underway</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/four-weeks-of-consultation-on-changes-to-zone-one-waste-services-underway/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 August 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to consider significant changes to waste management in Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-consider-significant-changes-to-waste-management-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy out for public consultation</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/class-4-gambling-and-tab-venue-policy-out-for-public-consultation/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/class-4-gambling-and-tab-venue-policy-out-for-public-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New harbour master appointed</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-harbour-master-appointed/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Next steps outlined for progressing Westport flood protection</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/next-steps-outlined-for-progressing-westport-flood-protection/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 24 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Water Trunk Main project stage 1b coming to an end</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-water-trunk-main-project-stage-1b-coming-to-an-end/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>The Westport Transfer Station receives new weighbridge</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/the-westport-transfer-station-receives-new-weighbridge/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 13 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New Westport Harbour website gone live</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-westport-harbour-website-gone-live/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bringing cabinet art to life in Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/bringing-cabinet-art-to-life-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Harbour issues safety notice for the Westport bar</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-harbour-issues-safety-notice-for-the-westport-bar/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council appoints interim chief executive</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-appoints-interim-chief-executive/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Keeping of Animals Bylaw out for public consultation</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/keeping-of-animals-bylaw-out-for-public-consultation/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 July 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Consent granted for improvements to the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/consent-granted-for-improvements-to-the-reefton-visitor-and-service-centre/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council adopts 2023 &#x2013; 2024 Annual Plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-adopts-2023-2024-annual-plan/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 29 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Flood Resilience Programme kicks off</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-flood-resilience-programme-kicks-off/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 28 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Survey results show room for improvement for Buller District Council</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/survey-results-show-room-for-improvement-for-buller-district-council/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council firms up key elements of the 2023 &#x2013; 2024 Annual Plan</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-firms-up-key-elements-of-the-2023-2024-annual-plan/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Councillors decide on additional Annual Plan items</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councillors-decide-on-additional-annual-plan-items/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chlorination of Reefton&#x2019;s water supply go live date confirmed</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/chlorination-of-reefton-s-water-supply-go-live-date-confirmed/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/feedback-from-public-workshop-to-be-considered-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-artworks-turn-buller-streetscapes-into-galleries/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Final tests ahead for the chlorination of Reefton&#x2019;s water supply</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/final-tests-ahead-for-the-chlorination-of-reefton-s-water-supply/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waste charges are increasing in Buller</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/waste-charges-are-increasing-in-buller/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 June 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-defers-decision-on-new-ceo-acting-ceo-to-continue/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 June 2023 01:40:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council improves Westport wastewater pump station to reduce wastewater overflows</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-improves-westport-wastewater-pump-station-to-reduce-wastewater-overflows/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/work-to-repair-the-historic-reefton-landfill-starting-next-week/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/storm-and-wastewater-projects-underway-around-buller/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/wastewater-pipe-relining-set-to-get-underway-in-parts-of-westport-and-reefton/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New rating valuations for Buller District Council</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-rating-valuations-for-buller-district-council/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Improvements made to Westport Airport fencing</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Disappointment over disruption of Customer Satisfaction Survey</title>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-s-flood-damaged-roads-to-get-an-overhaul/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council reaches out to subcommittees</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-reaches-out-to-subcommittees/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Emergency water planning for Westport underway</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/emergency-water-planning-for-westport-underway/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling facility is coming for Maruia and Springs Junction</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-facility-is-coming-for-maruia-and-springs-junction/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Preparation for the chlorination of Reefton&#x2019;s water supply about to start</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/preparation-for-the-chlorination-of-reefton-s-water-supply-about-to-start/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 April 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BBC Our Frozen Planet showcases innovative NZ Conservation Alliance on global stage</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/bbc-our-frozen-planet-showcases-innovative-nz-conservation-alliance-on-global-stage/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Former harbourmaster leaves behind milestone for the Westport Port</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/former-harbourmaster-leaves-behind-milestone-for-the-westport-port/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 31 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Customer Satisfaction Survey closing soon</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/customer-satisfaction-survey-closing-soon/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to make a call on 2023-2024 Draft Annual Plan engagement</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-make-a-call-on-2023-2024-draft-annual-plan-engagement/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x27;s property rationalisation enters third wave</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/councils-property-rationalisation-enters-third-wave/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council will make the call on future resilience of the Historic Reefton landfill</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-will-make-the-call-on-future-resilience-of-the-historic-reefton-landfill/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-will-make-the-call-on-future-resilience-of-the-historic-reefton-landfill/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Road rationalisation under way at Omau Cape Foulwind</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/road-rationalisation-under-way-at-omau-cape-foulwind/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/road-rationalisation-under-way-at-omau-cape-foulwind/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 27 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Bittersweet decision for council deputy chief executive</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/bittersweet-decision-for-council-deputy-chief-executive/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s new library website all set to go live</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-s-new-library-website-all-set-to-go-live/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling bin audit programme comes to an end</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-bin-audit-programme-comes-to-an-end/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 March 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Residents invited to give feedback on customer service experience</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/residents-invited-to-give-feedback-on-customer-service-experience/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement project on track</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-water-trunk-main-replacement-project-on-track/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-water-trunk-main-replacement-project-on-track/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 28 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Restoring and Protecting Flora in Karamea and surrounds</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/restoring-and-protecting-flora-in-karamea-and-surrounds/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/restoring-and-protecting-flora-in-karamea-and-surrounds/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Libraries&#x2019; Summer Reading Programme finishes with a smile</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-libraries-summer-reading-programme-finishes-with-a-smile/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council voices concerns in submission to the Three Waters Bill</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-voices-concerns-in-submission-to-the-three-waters-bill/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 February 2023 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Land returns into the hands of local iwi</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/land-returns-into-the-hands-of-local-iwi/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>NBS Theatre receives new roof</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/nbs-theatre-receives-new-roof/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/nbs-theatre-receives-new-roof/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast Civil Defence assisting communities in the far north</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-civil-defence-assisting-communities-in-the-far-north/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-civil-defence-assisting-communities-in-the-far-north/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Betterment work to get underway on part of Westport&#x2019;s stormwater system</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/betterment-work-to-get-underway-on-part-of-westport-s-stormwater-system/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/betterment-work-to-get-underway-on-part-of-westport-s-stormwater-system/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 February 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Kawatiri&#x2019;s TUIA candidate announced</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/kawatiri-s-tuia-candidate-announced/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/kawatiri-s-tuia-candidate-announced/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 February 2023 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Illegal dumping campaign comes to an end with a bang</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/illegal-dumping-campaign-comes-to-an-end-with-a-bang/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/illegal-dumping-campaign-comes-to-an-end-with-a-bang/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 31 January 2023 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling bin audit programme shows improvement in people&#x2019;s habits</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-bin-audit-programme-shows-improvement-in-people-s-habits/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-bin-audit-programme-shows-improvement-in-people-s-habits/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 24 January 2023 15:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Adoption of annual report delayed</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/adoption-of-annual-report-delayed/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 21 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Libraries summer reading programme open for registrations</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-libraries-summer-reading-programme-open-for-registrations/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council appoints independent chair to the Risk and Audit Committee</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-appoints-independent-chair-to-the-risk-and-audit-committee/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport and Carters Beach water supply trunk main changeover</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-and-carters-beach-water-supply-trunk-main-changeover/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-and-carters-beach-water-supply-trunk-main-changeover/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 15 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Water utilities contract awarded to WestReef Services Ltd</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/water-utilities-contract-awarded-to-westreef-services-ltd/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Update for Reefton&#x2019;s library service</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/update-for-reefton-s-library-service/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council to hold a water fluoridation workshop</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-to-hold-a-water-fluoridation-workshop/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 December 2022 13:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>District Economic Stimulus Fund open for applications</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/district-economic-stimulus-fund-open-for-applications/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 December 2022 15:30:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New trails connecting Westport</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-trails-connecting-westport/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Recycling bin audit system to restart for summer season</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/recycling-bin-audit-system-to-restart-for-summer-season/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>BDC receives $13.2M funding approval from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for reinstatement of Buller flood damaged local roads</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/bdc-receives-132m-funding-approval-from-waka-kotahi-nz-transport-agency-for-reinstatement-of-buller-flood-damaged-local-roads/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/bdc-receives-132m-funding-approval-from-waka-kotahi-nz-transport-agency-for-reinstatement-of-buller-flood-damaged-local-roads/
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                <title>Westport&#x2019;s water supply &#x2013; what happened and what has been done to fix it</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-s-water-supply-what-happened-and-what-has-been-done-to-fix-it/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-s-water-supply-what-happened-and-what-has-been-done-to-fix-it/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council is working on stabilising reservoir levels</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-is-working-on-stabilising-reservoir-levels/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 December 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Essential use water restrictions in place for Westport</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/essential-use-water-restrictions-in-place-for-westport/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2022 14:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council&#x2019;s new website all set to launch</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-s-new-website-all-set-to-launch/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-s-new-website-all-set-to-launch/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council launches West Coast transport survey</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-launches-west-coast-transport-survey/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Long term gains in sight for Restoring Flora Project</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/long-term-gains-in-sight-for-restoring-flora-project/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/long-term-gains-in-sight-for-restoring-flora-project/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller&#x2019;s economy remains resilient</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-s-economy-remains-resilient/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 17 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton&#x2019;s new public toilets opening this week</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/reefton-s-new-public-toilets-opening-this-week/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 15 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton&#x2019;s new service hub all set to open</title>
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                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/reefton-s-new-service-hub-all-set-to-open/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Expressions of interest for subcommittees open now</title>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/expressions-of-interest-for-subcommittees-open-now/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 10 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council appoints acting chief executive</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At its meeting last week, Buller District Council appointed Rachel Townrow as its acting chief executive. Mayor Jamie Cleine says: &#x201C;The appointment of an acting chief executive had to wait until the new council was elected.&#x201D; Rachel Townrow has been filling the role of deputy chief executive at council for some time. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-appoints-acting-chief-executive/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-appoints-acting-chief-executive/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 November 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New council finds its feet</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-council-finds-its-feet/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-council-finds-its-feet/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 26 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Reefton Visitor Centre&#x2019;s Quartzopolis mine comes alive again!</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/reefton-visitor-centre-s-quartzopolis-mine-comes-alive-again/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/reefton-visitor-centre-s-quartzopolis-mine-comes-alive-again/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller Health Trust appoints new general manager</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-health-trust-appoints-new-general-manager/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-health-trust-appoints-new-general-manager/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 17 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Swearing in of Buller&#x2019;s new council</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/swearing-in-of-buller-s-new-council/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/swearing-in-of-buller-s-new-council/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 14 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cabinet art selected to beautify Buller&#x2019;s neighbourhoods</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cabinet-art-selected-to-beautify-buller-s-neighbourhoods/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cabinet-art-selected-to-beautify-buller-s-neighbourhoods/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 10 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Green light for Reefton&#x2019;s new service hub</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/green-light-for-reefton-s-new-service-hub/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/green-light-for-reefton-s-new-service-hub/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 07 October 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council disappointed to be losing a great Chief Executive Officer</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-disappointed-to-be-losing-a-great-chief-executive-officer/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-disappointed-to-be-losing-a-great-chief-executive-officer/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 30 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Airforce training held at Westport Airport</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/airforce-training-held-at-westport-airport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/airforce-training-held-at-westport-airport/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 29 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x2019;s property rationalisation moving along</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-property-rationalisation-moving-along/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-property-rationalisation-moving-along/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Rating District Joint Committee might stay on</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-rating-district-joint-committee-might-stay-on/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-rating-district-joint-committee-might-stay-on/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Options for council&#x2019;s senior housing on the table</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/options-for-council-s-senior-housing-on-the-table/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/options-for-council-s-senior-housing-on-the-table/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rates review timeline confirmed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-review-timeline-confirmed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-review-timeline-confirmed/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Waimangaroa water supply upgrade begins</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/waimangaroa-water-supply-upgrade-begins/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/waimangaroa-water-supply-upgrade-begins/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Recovery Hub to continue to provide support for the community</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/flood-recovery-hub-to-continue-to-provide-support-for-the-community/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/flood-recovery-hub-to-continue-to-provide-support-for-the-community/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 23 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Legacy piece of work remains for new council</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/legacy-piece-of-work-remains-for-new-council/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/legacy-piece-of-work-remains-for-new-council/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 16 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council consults on its proposed Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-consults-on-its-proposed-keeping-of-animals-bylaw-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-consults-on-its-proposed-keeping-of-animals-bylaw-2022/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council acknowledges passing of Queen Elizabeth II</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-acknowledges-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-acknowledges-passing-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 09 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Restoration hui identifies green opportunities for Buller</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Following the recent Kotahitanga m&#x14D; te Taiao environmental restoration hui in Westport, a working group identified several restoration initiatives for further development across the top of the South and Buller Kawatiri, which were presented to council last week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/restoration-hui-identifies-green-opportunities-for-buller/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/restoration-hui-identifies-green-opportunities-for-buller/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 08 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toki wins gold</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Westport&#x2019;s Toki Poutangata Bridge has taken top honours in the prestigious ACE New Zealand awards announced in Rotorua last week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-wins-gold/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-wins-gold/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 05 September 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chief executive officer receives accolades from outgoing council for her performance</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At last Wednesday&#x2019;s Finance, Risk and Audit Committee meeting, Buller District Council commended its chief executive officer (CEO) Sharon Mason for her ongoing outstanding efforts. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/chief-executive-officer-receives-accolades-from-outgoing-council-for-her-performance/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/chief-executive-officer-receives-accolades-from-outgoing-council-for-her-performance/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 29 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller keeps going</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District&#x2019;s strong economic performance continues despite the difficult economic climate for the quarter ending June 2022 according to a report released last week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-keeps-going/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-keeps-going/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 24 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New public toilets for Reefton</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Preparations will start this week to replace the old public toilets at the Broadway in Reefton with a modern purpose-designed toilet block. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-public-toilets-for-reefton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-public-toilets-for-reefton/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast Emergency Management monitoring weather forecast</title>
                <description><![CDATA[West Coast Emergency Management, alongside the Councils and other agencies are actively monitoring the latest MetService warning for the region. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-emergency-management-monitoring-weather-forecast/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-emergency-management-monitoring-weather-forecast/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 15 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council reviews Buller&#x2019;s public bin network</title>
                <description><![CDATA[As part of a review of its public bins network, council will replace 11 old rubbish bins and remove 12 litter bins across the district. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-reviews-buller-s-public-bin-network/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-reviews-buller-s-public-bin-network/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 10 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council begins smoke testing in Westport</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Buller District Council will begin a comprehensive programme of smoke testing in Westport this week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-begins-smoke-testing-in-westport/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-begins-smoke-testing-in-westport/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cabinet art programme back for another year</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Chorus is again giving local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in the Buller district with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme, in partnership with Buller District Council. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cabinet-art-programme-back-for-another-year/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cabinet-art-programme-back-for-another-year/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller planting project a success</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), shovel ready project which saw over 67,000 native trees and shrubs planted on over 34 hectares in Buller has reached completion this June. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-planting-project-a-success/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-planting-project-a-success/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 03 August 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New connector trails ready to start</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Construction of an all-weather, all-tide, pedestrian and cycle trail between the Buller Bridge and the Toki Poutangata Bridge is about to start. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-connector-trails-ready-to-start/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-connector-trails-ready-to-start/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 29 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport to host environmental restoration hui</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Buller District Council and Ng&#x101;ti Waewae are welcoming Kotahitanga m&#x14D; te Taiao Alliance (the Alliance) members from Te Tauihu / the Top of the South to Westport next week 1 August &#x2013; 3 August for a strategic environmental restoration planning hui. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-to-host-environmental-restoration-hui/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-to-host-environmental-restoration-hui/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 28 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Candidates encouraged to get informed what council to stand for</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Local elections are getting closer and Buller District Council&#x2019;s chief executive officer Sharon Mason encourages potential candidates to get informed about the difference between regional and district councils. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/candidates-encouraged-to-get-informed-what-council-to-stand-for/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/candidates-encouraged-to-get-informed-what-council-to-stand-for/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x2019;s planning department hit by Covid-19</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council&#x2019;s planning services are currently impacted by Covid-19 with more than 50% of the planning team on sick leave this week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-planning-department-hit-by-covid-19/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-planning-department-hit-by-covid-19/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 27 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council properties for sale</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council has listed two properties for sale through local real estate agency Property Brokers, as part of its property rationalisation project. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-properties-for-sale/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-properties-for-sale/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Agrichemical container recycling now available in Reefton</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Agrecovery, Smart Environmental and Buller District Council have partnered to bring the Agrecovery container recycling programme to Reefton. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/agrichemical-container-recycling-now-available-in-reefton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/agrichemical-container-recycling-now-available-in-reefton/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 22 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New design coming for Buller District Library cards</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-design-coming-for-buller-district-library-cards/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-design-coming-for-buller-district-library-cards/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 20 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>First flood anniversary recognised</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/first-flood-anniversary-recognised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/first-flood-anniversary-recognised/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 15 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Weather warnings and impacts being monitored</title>
                <description><![CDATA[West Coast Emergency Management, alongside the Councils and other agencies, met this morning to share information and keep informed about the impact of the current weather system affecting the country today. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/weather-warnings-and-impacts-being-monitored/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/weather-warnings-and-impacts-being-monitored/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 12 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vote 22 information available</title>
                <description><![CDATA[With candidate nominations for this year&#x2019;s local elections opening in just one week, Buller District Council chief executive officer Sharon Mason is encouraging those interested in standing to get a good understanding of local government. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vote-22-information-available/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vote-22-information-available/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea landfill upgrades on its way</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council and the Karamea Waste Management Group (KWMG) sealed the deal for two major investments to go ahead at the Karamea landfill this year. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-landfill-upgrades-on-its-way/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-landfill-upgrades-on-its-way/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 07 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>West Coast councils seek sustainable solutions for construction and demolition waste</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Buller District Council, Grey District Council, Westland District Council (WDC), and the West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) have successfully secured up to $900,000 of funding from the Waste Minimisation Fund (WMF). <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-councils-seek-sustainable-solutions-for-construction-and-demolition-waste/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/west-coast-councils-seek-sustainable-solutions-for-construction-and-demolition-waste/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 06 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vote 22 information sessions kick off</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Buller District Council begins its Vote 22 community information functions this Thursday with a breakfast at Johnny&#x2019;s restaurant in Westport. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vote-22-information-sessions-kick-off/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vote-22-information-sessions-kick-off/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 July 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council adopts 2022 &#x2013; 2023 Annual Plan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Councillors have adopted the 2022 &#x2013; 2023 Annual Plan at the ordinary council meeting on Wednesday 29 June 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-adopts-2022-2023-annual-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-adopts-2022-2023-annual-plan/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Flood Resilience package signed off by councils and iwi</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A $56M package of flood resilience options, in the form of the Kawatiri Business Case has been submitted to Government. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/flood-resilience-package-signed-off-by-councils-and-iwi/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/flood-resilience-package-signed-off-by-councils-and-iwi/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Level of demand for rural relief shows extent of damage to farms from February flooding</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Applications to the Buller and Tasman Rural Mayoral Relief Fund significantly outstripped the $140,000 in funds available for allocation. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/level-of-demand-for-rural-relief-shows-extent-of-damage-to-farms-from-february-flooding/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/level-of-demand-for-rural-relief-shows-extent-of-damage-to-farms-from-february-flooding/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Significant milestone reached as proposed future flood resilience options for Westport are finalised</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Westport residents will soon see their town&#x2019;s future flood resilience options proposed when they are publicly released this week. The information is contained in an Indicative Business Case drafted on behalf of the West Coast Regional Council and Buller District Council. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/significant-milestone-reached-as-proposed-future-flood-resilience-options-for-westport-are-finalised/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/significant-milestone-reached-as-proposed-future-flood-resilience-options-for-westport-are-finalised/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Government investment in coastal shipping will benefit Westport&#x2019;s port</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The recently announced central government investment in Aotearoa&#x2019;s shipping network will benefit the Westport port. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/government-investment-in-coastal-shipping-will-benefit-westport-s-port/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/government-investment-in-coastal-shipping-will-benefit-westport-s-port/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 14 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Refuse charges in Buller will increase next month</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Charges for the disposal of refuse in the Buller District are set to rise due to an increase in waste disposal costs for landfill operators. The changes will take effect on 1 July 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/refuse-charges-in-buller-will-increase-next-month/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/refuse-charges-in-buller-will-increase-next-month/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 13 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Council launches Vote22 campaign</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In conjunction with Taituara (Local Government Professionals Aotearoa) Buller District Council has launched its Vote22 campaign. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-launches-vote22-campaign/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-council-launches-vote22-campaign/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 10 June 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Service request processing times extend</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The expected response time for service requests lodged with Buller District Council has increased from three to seven working days from this week onwards. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/service-request-processing-times-extend/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/service-request-processing-times-extend/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Draft 2022-2023 Draft Annual Plan consultation closed</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council received 74 submissions during the Draft 2022-2023 Draft Annual Plan consultation from Thursday 14 April to Tuesday 17 May 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/draft-2022-2023-draft-annual-plan-consultation-closed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/draft-2022-2023-draft-annual-plan-consultation-closed/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller District Libraries receives funding boost</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Libraries was awarded $40,000 funding from the New Zealand Libraries in Partnership Programme (NZLPP) last week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-libraries-receives-funding-boost/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-district-libraries-receives-funding-boost/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller keeps momentum up in difficult times</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District&#x2019;s strong economic performance continuous with a double-digit GDP growth for the year ending March 2022 according to a report released this week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-keeps-momentum-up-in-difficult-times/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-keeps-momentum-up-in-difficult-times/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Boil water notices for Little Wanganui, Waimangaroa and M&#x14D;kihinui</title>
                <description><![CDATA[ <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/boil-water-notices-for-little-wanganui-waimangaroa-and-mokihinui/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/boil-water-notices-for-little-wanganui-waimangaroa-and-mokihinui/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>2022-2023 Draft Annual Plan consultation open</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council&#x2019;s 2022 &#x2013; 2023 Draft Annual Plan public consultation is in full swing being residents&#x2019; chance to have their say until the 17 May. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/2022-2023-draft-annual-plan-consultation-open/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/2022-2023-draft-annual-plan-consultation-open/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Chief Executive Officer Annual Remuneration and Performance Review 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Council resolved to appoint Mr Keith Marshall, to conduct the annual remuneration and performance review of Buller District Council&#x2019;s chief executive officer Sharon Mason at its ordinary council meeting held 27 April 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/chief-executive-officer-annual-remuneration-and-performance-review-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/chief-executive-officer-annual-remuneration-and-performance-review-2022/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Traffic light system shows positive effect</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The recently implemented traffic light system to audit contents being placed in Buller&#x2019;s recycling bins is showing effect. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/traffic-light-system-shows-positive-effect/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/traffic-light-system-shows-positive-effect/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council consults on its 2022-2023 Draft Annual Plan</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council held an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday (13 April) to review the 2022 &#x2013; 2023 Draft Annual Plan. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-consults-on-its-2022-2023-draft-annual-plan/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-consults-on-its-2022-2023-draft-annual-plan/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>International Award for Buller</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council CEO, Sharon Mason, has been recognised by international business publication CEO Today, as a winner in the Australasian section of its annual Global CEO Awards. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/international-award-for-buller/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/international-award-for-buller/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 11 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Vaccine passes no longer required for council facilities</title>
                <description><![CDATA[While the country remains at red in the Covid Protection Framework, it is no longer necessary to show a My Vaccine Pass to access the Community Hub, NBS Theatre, or council&#x2019;s campgrounds. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vaccine-passes-no-longer-required-for-council-facilities/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/vaccine-passes-no-longer-required-for-council-facilities/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 06 April 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Property sales partner chosen</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council invited four real estate agents in Westport to submit a proposal to sell a number of council owned properties in Buller. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/property-sales-partner-chosen/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/property-sales-partner-chosen/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 31 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rates database integrity review paper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Finance Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) received a public excluded paper last Wednesday 23 March 2022 summarising the rates database integrity review. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-database-integrity-review-paper/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-database-integrity-review-paper/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Rates database integrity review paper</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Finance Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) received a public excluded paper last Wednesday 23 March 2022 summarising the rates database integrity review. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-database-integrity-review-paper-1/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/rates-database-integrity-review-paper-1/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Wed, 30 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toki Poutangata bridge official opening</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Toki Poutangata bridge in Westport will officially open on Wednesday 30 March 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-poutangata-bridge-official-opening/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-poutangata-bridge-official-opening/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 28 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Community shows support for pedestrian crossing in Reefton</title>
                <description><![CDATA[In a survey recently conducted by Buller District Council (BDC) 74% of respondents gave their support to the creation of a pedestrian crossing in Reefton. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/community-shows-support-for-pedestrian-crossing-in-reefton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/community-shows-support-for-pedestrian-crossing-in-reefton/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Health centre progresses</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Construction of Buller&#x2019;s primary care and integrated health centre in Westport is expected to start in September with completion due around the middle of next year. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/health-centre-progresses/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/health-centre-progresses/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council takes next step to reduce recycling contamination</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Council will implement a traffic light system to audit contents placed Buller&#x2019;s recycling bins from Monday 21 March 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-takes-next-step-to-reduce-recycling-contamination/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-takes-next-step-to-reduce-recycling-contamination/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 21 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Short term funding to progress flood repairs</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At its meeting next week, Buller District Council&#x2019;s Finance, Risk, and Audit Committee will consider a report that recommends establishing a credit line of $7m as bridging finance to progress the urgent repairing of infrastructure that has been damaged by flooding. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/short-term-funding-to-progress-flood-repairs/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/short-term-funding-to-progress-flood-repairs/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 18 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council&#x2019;s response to Exposure Draft TTPP</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council&#x2019;s submission to the Exposure Draft of Te Tai o Poutini Plan (TTPP) addresses five main areas. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-response-to-exposure-draft-ttpp/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-s-response-to-exposure-draft-ttpp/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Thu, 17 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Conservation training and employment hub for Buller</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Buller District Council and Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) have released papers outlining a partnership that will work with conservation employers to develop a Westport-based conservation learning and employment hub. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/conservation-training-and-employment-hub-for-buller/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/conservation-training-and-employment-hub-for-buller/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Council property rationalization project moves ahead </title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council approaches local real estate agents for a proposal to sell a number of council owned properties in Westport and Reefton. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-property-rationalization-project-moves-ahead/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/council-property-rationalization-project-moves-ahead/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Westport Water Update &#x2013; 4 March 2022</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Check out today&#x2019;s water update &#x2013; Westport water supply update 4 March. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-water-update-4-march-2022/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/westport-water-update-4-march-2022/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Opening hours changing temporarily at Council&#x2019;s Westport office</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Council&#x2019;s Westport office will reduce its opening hours to 10am &#x2013; 2pm for the remainder of this week. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/opening-hours-changing-temporarily-at-council-s-westport-office/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/opening-hours-changing-temporarily-at-council-s-westport-office/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 March 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toki Bridge opening now 30 March</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Toki Poutangata Bridge opening day has been pushed back again due the emergency works and priority water supply repairs involving key contractors and suppliers. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-bridge-opening-now-30-march/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-bridge-opening-now-30-march/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Tidal Creek No 2 Bridge Replacement wins national engineering award</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Last night the Tidal Creek No 2 Bridge replacement project in Buller District won an Asset Engineering Excellence Award from the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA NZ). <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/tidal-creek-no-2-bridge-replacement-wins-national-engineering-award/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/tidal-creek-no-2-bridge-replacement-wins-national-engineering-award/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Fri, 25 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Quarterly economic update</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District ranks second in the country for GDP growth for the year ending December 2021 compared to the year ending December 2020 according to a report released today. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/quarterly-economic-update/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/quarterly-economic-update/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Appointments confirmed for Westport Joint Committee</title>
                <description><![CDATA[At meetings held yesterday, the West Coast Regional Council and Buller District Council have confirmed the appointments of the independent chair and community representatives for the Westport Joint Committee. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/appointments-confirmed-for-westport-joint-committee/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/appointments-confirmed-for-westport-joint-committee/
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                <pubDate>Thu, 24 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Cost of February flood events</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The extreme rainfall events in early February caused significant widespread damage throughout the Buller District. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cost-of-february-flood-events/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/cost-of-february-flood-events/
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                <pubDate>Wed, 23 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>New community hub for Reefton gains momentum</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Preparations to merge the Reefton Visitor Centre (RVS) and Buller District Council&#x2019;s service centre in to create a new one-stop-shop community facility gains momentum. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-community-hub-for-reefton-gains-momentum/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/new-community-hub-for-reefton-gains-momentum/
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Highway will gradually reopen as of next week</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District Council will open the Karamea Highway &#x201C;Bluffs Road&#x201D; from tomorrow (Monday 21 February 2022) to allow traffic to access and leave Karamea throughout the day. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-will-gradually-reopen-as-of-next-week/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-will-gradually-reopen-as-of-next-week/
                </link>
                <pubDate>Sun, 20 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Mobile dental clinic for Reefton</title>
                <description><![CDATA[A new state-of-the-art mobile dental bus for adults will visit Reefton in late March 2022. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/mobile-dental-clinic-for-reefton/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/mobile-dental-clinic-for-reefton/
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Toki Bridge opening pushed back</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Toki Poutangata Bridge opening day planned for 23 February has been pushed back three weeks due to the recent severe weather events and State of Emergency declarations. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-bridge-opening-pushed-back/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
                <link>
                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/toki-bridge-opening-pushed-back/
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Karamea Highway update: Karamea Highway REMAINS CLOSED</title>
                <description><![CDATA[The Karamea Highway will remain closed until further notice due to unstable slips and damage caused at several sites by the recent heavy rain &#x1F327; <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-update-karamea-highway-remains-closed/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/karamea-highway-update-karamea-highway-remains-closed/
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                <pubDate>Sat, 12 February 2022 12:00:00</pubDate>
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                <title>Buller community resiliency shines</title>
                <description><![CDATA[Buller District emergency management remains on alert with the weather from tropical ex-cyclone Dovi set to clear today. <a href="https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-community-resiliency-shines/">Continue reading</a>]]></description>
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                https://app-bdcdev.azurewebsites.net/blog/buller-community-resiliency-shines/
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                <pubDate>Sat, 13 February 2021 12:00:00</pubDate>
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