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Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance to meet in Kawatiri
Efforts to boost the local economy, support communities and respond to climate issues will be in the spotlight next week, as the Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (KMTT) partners gather in Kawatiri on 20-21 March to prepare for the year ahead.
Buller District Council floats draft total rates increase for 2025-26
Council staff have been able to further reduce the total rates percentage increase quoted at the 22 January Long-Term Plan (LTP) budget workshop from 9.8% to 7.39% for 2025-26, while retaining the existing levels of service delivery.
New trees for Victoria Square survey evaluated
Council has evaluated feedback from the recent survey gathering community feedback on the replacement of 11 unsafe or noxious trees at Victoria Square in Westport. The survey was open between 14 February and 3 March 2025.
Buller District Council reviewed options for managing the district's drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater in the future at a public workshop this week. This was the third workshop held so far this year, unpacking the implications of central government’s Local Water Done Well Legislation.
Westport Port receives financial support from Regional Infrastructure Fund
Minister for Regional Development Hon. Shane Jones has today announced $3.216 million of funding for Westport Port from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Kānoa – Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit, with co-funding of $1.656 million to be provided by Development West Coast.
Buller District Council progresses lean Long-Term Plan budget
Buller District Council (BDC) held its regular Long-Term Plan (LTP) workshop at the Clocktower Chambers yesterday, as it continues to work towards developing a no-frills budget for 2025-2034.
There’s still time for the community to have its say on Westport’s Master Planning
Locals have just over a week to have their say on the Draft Master Plan for Westport. Engagement got underway earlier this month and closes at 5pm on Monday 10 March.
Buller District Council’s communication and engagement strategy discussed at public council workshop
Buller District Council’s Communications and Engagement team unpacked its internal strategy document for councillors at a public workshop yesterday.
Progress made towards preparing council's Stafford Street homes for new occupants
Buller District Council remains committed to ensuring its Stafford Street homes, gifted by Kāinga Ora following the 2021 floods, are tenanted as soon as possible.
Continuation of council’s grants funding under review
The future direction of council-funded community grants was on the table at this week’s council meeting, with councillors reviewing and considering grants funding.