Buller District Council has formally adopted its Annual Report for 2025-26, following approval by elected members at the full council meeting held on Wednesday 28 October.

The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) has approved a successful tenderer for the land management of the Organs Island area near Westport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It is the final few days for residents to submit on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).

Grey and Buller will each get their own facility for recycling construction and demolition waste, thanks to Government funding.