Connect newsletter
The community newsletter is printed on a bi-monthly basis and delivered throughout the district. This is a great way to stay up to date with what Council is doing in our community.
Buller District Council has recently conducted an appointment process for directors of its Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), Buller Holdings Limited (BHL).
Voting for the Westport Ward by-election is well underway, with two weeks to go until voting closes on Friday 16 October. Voters will elect one new councillor for the Westport Ward in the by-election.
Consultation is underway for the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Road Closures - Little Wanganui Bridge on the Karamea Highway: 5 October - 11 December
The Little Wanganui Bridge on the Karamea Highway will be closed for bridge deck and guard rail repairs at certain times between 5 October and 11 December 2026.
Weed spraying starts 1 October
WestReef Services Ltd will commence its annual weed spraying programme on Thursday 1 October 2026, subject to weather conditions.
Road closure: Stephen Road from McKenna Road to Caledonian Road
Stephen Road from McKenna Road to Caledonian Road will be closed from 7 am on Tuesday 6 October until 4 pm on Friday 9 October 2026 for road rehabilitation.
Special Consultative Procedure for Westport Flood Protection Scheme gets underway
The month-long Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS) gets underway today.
Buller residents urged to dispose of car batteries safely
Buller District Council (BDC) is reminding residents to dispose of car batteries safely following a recent near-miss incident at the Westport Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Public notice of application for On and Off-licence renewal for Karamea Hotel
Karamea Hotel 2025 Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On and Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 30 Wharf Road, Karamea and known as Karamea Hotel.
Public notice of application for On-licence renewal for Star Tavern
Star Tavern Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 6 Lighthouse Road, Cape Foulwind and known as Star Tavern.