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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 Libraries (BDL) is underway with a transfer of the Kete West Coast digital archive custodianship to The Museum of Kawatiri Trust.
Buller District Council has reviewed its Freedom Camping Bylaw to ensure it remains consistent with the requirements of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 and continues to reflect local circumstances in Buller.
Buller District Council is deeply disappointed by the senseless vandalism of the historic Westport Clocktower Chambers.
UPDATE: Road Closures - Little Wanganui Bridge 11 November - 11 December
The Little Wanganui Bridge on the Karamea Highway will be closed for bridge deck and guard rail repairs on the following dates:
Punakaiki Rocks Hotel Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On-Licence and Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 13-15 Owen Street, Punakaiki and known as Punakaiki Rocks Hotel and Garden Bar.
Tender awarded for separation of stormwater and wastewater services on private property
Buller District Council’s ‘DrainRight’ programme, covering the separation of stormwater and wastewater services on private property is moving forward, with the Stage 1 contract awarded to Northern Buller-based company Wastewater Concepts Ltd. Physical works are due to begin in January 2027.
Public notice of consultation on the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2026
Buller District Council are commencing a consultative procedure to obtain community views on the Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2026, as required by the Freedom Camping Act 2011 under the Local Government Act 2002 Special Consultative Procedure.
Green waste disposal charges to be reinstated at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations
Residents will need to pay to dispose of their green waste again at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations from 11 November 2026.
Public notice of application for On-licence Variation for Maruia Hot Springs
Maruia Hot Springs Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a variation of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 1513 State Highway 7, Lewis Pass and known as Maruia Hot Springs.
Road Closure - Brown Creek Road, Inangahua: 21 November 2026
Brown Creek Road approximately 5 km up from State Highway 69 will be closed for the Westland Car Club Inangahua Landing Sprint from 7:30 am until 5:00 pm Saturday 21 November 2026.