Share your thoughts, shape our services
Whether you’ve visited the Buller District Libraries, NBS Theatre, Reefton Cinema, Reefton Visitor and Service Centre, or Westport Airport, we want to hear about your experience.
Tell us how we can improve and what we’re getting right. Your feedback will help us to improve your experience.
Our facilities user survey takes 5–10 minutes to complete and you can go in the draw to win a family movie pass or book voucher
Survey closes Monday, 4 November 2024, at 4:30 pm.
Connect is out NOW!
Our October edition of Connect is out!
This issue features Mayor Jamie's message, Council's Facilities User Survey, information about our new Community Outreach Days, a chance to give feedback on the way Council's recreation reserves are managed, changes to the requirements around smoke detectors for new homes and substantial renovations, Buller's waste footprint for 2023-24, the latest news from Enviroschools about all their great mahi, plus updates on the chlorination of Punakaiki's water supply and Local Water Done Well.
Our newsletter is a great way to stay updated with what Council is doing in our community.
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.
Help shape the future of our reserves
We want your input on Council-administered parks and recreational reserves in Buller. Your feedback will help us create a draft Reserve Management Plan that will guide how our public reserves are used and cared for.
What we're asking:
- Why is your favourite park or reserve important to you?
- How could it be improved?
- How would you like to use it?
- What activities or events would you like to see?
Survey closes Monday, 18 November 2024, at 4:30 pm.
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 community newsletter Connect is always worth a look to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
Connect is printed on a bi-monthly basis and delivered throughout the district.
You can sign up to our newsletter online and receive your issue straight and conveniently 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.
