Have you interacted with one of our teams in the past year?
If you have interacted with Council in the last 12 months we need to know how we did, what we could do better, and what already is pretty alright.
The Customer Satisfaction Survey runs from 1 – 31 March 2023.
An interaction can be anything from making an enquiry with a service centre to taking a book out at the library. It could be making a payment, attending a movie or show, applying for a consent or dealing with our staff around matters like waste, roading, water, drains, dogs, alcohol licensing or rates.
Giving us your feedback will only take a few minutes and it’s your chance to make interacting with Council better for you, your neighbour, friends, family and the community.
Council meetings
Want to know how your Council makes decisions?
You can follow Council meetings during our live streams or watch recordings of previous meetings on our YouTube channel.
We also live stream hearings and other Council events to our YouTube channel.
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.
Connect is out NOW!
The March issue of our newsletter Connect is out.
Our bi-monthly newsletter is a great way to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
This issue features Jamie's Mayor's message, an update on essential infrastructure repairs, our Customer Satisfaction Survey, a story on the amazing work Mayor's Task Force for Jobs is doing, a feature on our new library website, an article on illegal dumping and our recycling bin checking program, as well as meeting dates and water notices.
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.
Meetings and Mayor 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 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.
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.
Request a recycling bin online!
Do you need a new glass crate, a replacement recycling bin, an additional wheelie bin to deal with your recycling, 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.
