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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.
Annual Plan deliberations: Senior rent rises deferred, stormwater to go ahead
Senior housing rent rises planned for July this year will be deferred to the 2027-2037 Long-Term Plan, the Buller District Council decided during last week’s 26/27 Annual Plan deliberations.
Slight improvement, but bins still dirty
Buller District Council’s recycling bin audit programme has shown a reduction in contamination across the district but needs further improvement, staff say.
Draft Reserves Management Plan 2026
Buller District Council is commencing consultation to obtain community views on the Draft Reserves Management Plan 2026.
West Coast councils consider collective approach to Head Start process
West Coast councils will, over the next two weeks, consider a coordinated regional approach to enter into the Government’s Head Start local government reform process.
Draft Annual Plan 2026/27 submissions to be considered next week
Buller District Council will meet next week to consider 69 submissions on the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27.
Mayor praises significant housing deal
Buller’s deal with the government for 20 homes at an average cost of $60,000 is a huge boon for the community, Mayor Chris Russell says.
Short-term relief announced for Originair’s Westport-Wellington flight service
An interim agreement allowing the vital air service between Westport and Wellington to continue has been struck, with support from Development West Coast (DWC) and consideration from Government.
Healthy interest in Coast Waters governance
Fifty people have applied from around New Zealand to be one of three directors for the new joint West Coast council-controlled organisation for Local Water Done Well - Coast Waters Ltd.
Council boosts e-waste recycling with more device types now accepted
The e-waste recycling initiative Buller District Council runs in partnership with Smart Environmental Ltd and TechCollect NZ is expanding - from 1 May 2026, Buller residents can recycle a wider range of devices, including mobile phones and DVD players.
Council approves Gambling Venues Policy
Buller District Council (BDC) approved the new Gambling Venues Policy at its Regulatory and Hearing Committee Meeting on 22 April 2026.