10 Aug 2022
Council reviews Buller’s public bin network
As part of a review of its public bins network, council will replace 11 old rubbish bins and remove 12 litter bins across the district.
08 Aug 2022
Council begins smoke testing in Westport
The Buller District Council will begin a comprehensive programme of smoke testing in Westport this week.
05 Aug 2022
Cabinet art programme back for another year
Chorus is again giving local artists the opportunity to showcase their work in the Buller district with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme, in partnership with Buller District Council.
03 Aug 2022
Buller planting project a success
A Provincial Growth Fund (PGF), shovel ready project which saw over 67,000 native trees and shrubs planted on over 34 hectares in Buller has reached completion this June.
29 Jul 2022
New connector trails ready to start
Construction of an all-weather, all-tide, pedestrian and cycle trail between the Buller Bridge and the Toki Poutangata Bridge is about to start.
28 Jul 2022
Westport to host environmental restoration hui
The Buller District Council and Ngāti Waewae are welcoming Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (the Alliance) members from Te Tauihu / the Top of the South to Westport next week 1 August – 3 August for a strategic environmental restoration planning hui.
27 Jul 2022
Candidates encouraged to get informed what council to stand for
Local elections are getting closer and Buller District Council’s chief executive officer Sharon Mason encourages potential candidates to get informed about the difference between regional and district councils.
Council’s planning department hit by Covid-19
Buller District Council’s planning services are currently impacted by Covid-19 with more than 50% of the planning team on sick leave this week.
22 Jul 2022
Council properties for sale
Buller District Council has listed two properties for sale through local real estate agency Property Brokers, as part of its property rationalisation project.
Agrichemical container recycling now available in Reefton
Agrecovery, Smart Environmental and Buller District Council have partnered to bring the Agrecovery container recycling programme to Reefton.
20 Jul 2022
New design coming for Buller District Library cards
Buller District Libraries will soon have a fresh image on their library cards after running an art competition in May. The art competition was run with the theme “Buller OR Books”. The art competition was run with the theme “Buller OR Books”. Entrants of all ages submitted art and photographs to be the new image on the library cards. The 26 entries were judged by all library staff members.
15 Jul 2022
First flood anniversary recognised
The strength of the people of Buller is being recognised today as the district marks a year on from the start of the devastating July 2021 floods.
12 Jul 2022
Weather warnings and impacts being monitored
West Coast Emergency Management, alongside the Councils and other agencies, met this morning to share information and keep informed about the impact of the current weather system affecting the country today.
08 Jul 2022
Vote 22 information available
With candidate nominations for this year’s local elections opening in just one week, Buller District Council chief executive officer Sharon Mason is encouraging those interested in standing to get a good understanding of local government.
07 Jul 2022
Karamea landfill upgrades on its way
Buller District Council and the Karamea Waste Management Group (KWMG) sealed the deal for two major investments to go ahead at the Karamea landfill this year.