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The community has had its say on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection.
Buller District Council's 2025 – 26 Annual Report highlights progress on essential infrastructure, community facilities and emergency preparedness, while identifying areas where services and performance need to improve.
The final result for Buller District Council’s Westport Ward By-election that closed on Friday 16 October 2026 was made available on council’s website on Monday night.
Public notice of application for Off-licence Renewal for Freshchoice Westport
CJ & RC Enterprises Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of Off-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 18 Fonblanque Street, Westport and known as FreshChoice Westport.
Seddonville’s Chasm No 3 Bridge to be replaced in late October
The Chasm No 3 Bridge on Charming Creek Road near Seddonville has reached the end of its serviceable life, and replacement works are scheduled to commence in late October.
Public notice of application for On-licence Renewal for Donaldos Cafe
Donaldos Cafe has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Westport for a renewal of On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 23 Marine Parade, Carters Beach and known as Donaldos.
Consultation closing soon on proposed reset of Westport Flood Protection Scheme
It is the final few days for residents to submit on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Road Closure - Charming Creek Road, Seddonville: 21 October - 4 November 2026
Charming Creek Road will be closed 4.6 km from Seddonville from 7:00 am on Wednesday 21 October until 6:00 pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
UPDATE: 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.
Councils partner to deliver construction waste recovery facilities
Grey and Buller will each get their own facility for recycling construction and demolition waste, thanks to Government funding.