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.
Central government’s proposed rates cap
The coalition government has announced a national rates cap of 2–4% per capita, aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and ensuring councils remain focused on essential services and responsible financial management.
Tick of approval for West Coast water plan
The Secretary for Local Government has signed off on the West Coast Water Services Delivery Plan, confirming how drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services will be sustainably delivered and funded across the region over the next decade.
Changes to administration of the Resilient Westport Adaptation Relief Fund
Changes to how the Resilient Westport Adaptation Relief Fund will be administered will be discussed at next week’s West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) meeting.
Potential impact of proposed local government reforms on West Coast council governance
Central government announced yesterday that local government structure is due to undergo reform, moving ultimately towards a unitary governance model, with the abolishment of regional councillors.
Buller’s first independent residents’ survey sets a clear benchmark
Buller District Council has received the results of its 2025 Residents’ Survey, providing the first independent, statistically validated insight into how residents across the district perceive Council services, facilities, communication, and overall performance.
Revitalised Westport street flags celebrate youth creativity in Buller
Westport’s new youth-designed street flags are now flying along Palmerston and Brougham Streets, following a special ceremony at the Clocktower Chambers this morning.
Council’s committee structure and meeting schedule to be discussed
Following feedback from councillors, Buller District Council is due to table a refreshed governance structure to improve decision-making, transparency, and community engagement at next week’s full council meeting.
Still time to sign up for free business continuity workshops in Westport
Spaces still remain for businesses in and around Westport to attend free workshops on how to bounce back better from major floods and other emergencies.
Westport’s enhanced evacuation plan endorsed by West Coast Emergency Management Joint Committee
The enhanced Westport Flood: Evacuation Response Plan was endorsed by the West Coast Emergency Management (WCEM) Joint Committee at its quarterly meeting today.
Self-evacuation survey results guide plan development
Self-evacuation survey results guide Plan development West Coast Emergency Management thanks the people of Westport and surrounds who contributed to its recent survey into self-evacuation in a flood or other emergency.