New trees for Victoria Square
We're gathering community feedback on the replacement of 11 unsafe or noxious trees at Victoria Square in Westport.
You can vote for your top three favorite tree species out of nine options (feijoa, mandarin, pear, plum, rimu, kauri, kahikatea, mataī and pūriri).
This is a great opportunity for the community to have input into the future look and feel of this central green space in Westport.
We look forward to hearing from you which trees you want to see at Victoria Square.
A remarkable journey: Westport’s drinking water infrastructure
Westport’s water trunk main replacement is due to be completed in 2025. This pipe supplies Westport and Carters Beach with drinking water.
When this project is complete, the original cast iron and steel pipelines will be replaced entirely with new polyethylene pipes.
This will cap off a significant multi-year effort, including strategic projects and many successive infrastructure renewals and replacements. It’s a huge achievement for our ratepayers, consumers and Council alike.
How we’re shaping our district
How we’re shaping our district Our goal is to promote the well-being of our local communities. We have a wide range of responsibilities under the Local Government Act. Local government affects you daily. We encourage you to get to know us and to find out more about how you can participate in local decision-making.
Join the conversation
Buller District Council has launched "Let’s talk Buller”
a new online community engagement hub.
Let’s talk Buller is an interactive platform with a wide range of tools to inform our community about Council's past, current, and future consultations, gather feedback, and send tailored updates on projects and initiatives that matter to you.
It is your space to share ideas, discuss key issues, provide feedback, and help shape the future of our district.
Get out and about in Buller
Our 8,574 square kilometers boasts two national parks, one forest park, and two heritage areas, all offering the opportunity to experience peace and tranquility or excitement and adventure. Our district is unbeatable in its diversity, and a great playground to work, live and explore.
Connect is out NOW!
Our February edition of Connect is out!
This issue features Jamie's Mayor's Message, an opportunity to give feedback on replacement tree species for 10 unsafe or noxious trees that need to be removed from Victoria Square, the great '1000 Books Before School' programme you can sign your tamariki up for at Buller District Libraries, and all you need to know about Council's upcoming February to March meetings and workshops.
Our newsletter is a great way to stay updated with what Council is doing in our community.
Living in Buller
With an enviable climate, laid-back lifestyle, and friendly community vibe, the Buller district is a great place to live, work, and visit.
Buller has so much to offer. You will be surrounded by national parks, beautiful beaches, and an abundance of outdoor activities. The added bonus of never worrying about traffic or parking, leaves plenty of opportunity to get out and explore, creating exceptional work life balance.
Meetings and Mayor's chats
Council's monthly meetings are open to the public unless there is reason to consider some items “public excluded”.
You can meet our Mayor, on a first come, first seen basis, during one of the regular Monday Mayor's chats at the Clocktower Chambers, 9am - 12pm. Drop-in days in Reefton and Karamea are also available.
Need a good read ?
Our newsletter Connect is always worth a look to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
Connect is published on a monthly basis in the West Coast Messenger, a widely distributed free publication available throughout Buller and across the wider West Coast.
You can also sign up to our newsletter online and receive your issue conveniently straight into your inbox.
Request a recycling bin online
Do you need a new glass crate, a replacement recycling bin, an additional wheelie bin, or did you moved into your new property and want to get your recycling containers?
Eligible properties in refuse and recycling zone one in Buller can request glass crates and recycling wheelie bins easily and conveniently through or online form.
Zone one covers Westport, the areas from Westport to the Mōkihinui Bridge, Westport to Punakaiki, Westport to Reefton including Blacks Point, and Reefton to Ikamatua.
