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Coast councils forge ahead with plans for water service delivery under Local Water Done Well

Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils are set to form a multi-council-controlled organisation for water services delivery under the coalition government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.

Buller’s Master Planning wins SuperIdea award

“Big thinking from a small town” was recognised with a top award at last night’s SuperLocal: Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch.

Free refrigerator disposal scheme extended to the Reefton Transfer Station

From 16 July 2025, Buller District Council (BDC), Electro Services Ltd and Smart Environmental Ltd will extend their free refrigerator disposal service to include the Reefton Transfer Station.

Karamea Landfill’s new waste charges to take effect on 23 July 2025

With the completion of a series of significant improvements at the Karamea Landfill, new waste management charges will come into effect on Wednesday 23 July 2025.

Water supply disruption for Carters Beach, Alma Road and southeast Westport as part of trunk main construction works

The water supply to Carters Beach, Alma Road and southeast Westport, bordered by Menzies, Roebuck, Derby, and Stafford Streets and including all serviced areas of Nine Mile Road will be disrupted on Wednesday 23 July 2025 from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Westport and Reefton Transfer Station improvement projects completed

A three-year programme of upgrades at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations, designed to ensure Buller’s waste facilities remain fit for purpose into the future is now complete.

Buller’s official rubbish bag and waste charges to increase

Charges for disposal of refuse at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations and Recycling Centres are set to rise from 21 July 2025. The increases will also apply to kerbside rubbish collection services in Zone One.

Sewer repairs planned for Reefton following discovery of pipework obstructions

Buller District Council has confirmed that urgent repair works will soon commence on a section of Reefton’s sewer network, near 70 Broadway, following the detection of obstructions in the system.

Outcomes from Local Water Done Well hearings and deliberations

Buller District Council has chosen a direction for how its water services may be delivered in the future.

Resource consent application lodged for Avery’s stopbank

Resource consent for the Avery’s stopbank has been lodged after a complex planning process.

Council's Stafford Street homes set to be tenanted by BT Mining Limited staff

The tender process for Buller District Council’s five Stafford Street homes is now complete and council is pleased to announce that BT Mining Limited is the successful tenderer.

Buller District Council’s free garden green waste disposal programme to continue

Following a successful seven-month trial period, Buller residents can continue to dispose of their garden green waste for free at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Stations for another six months, until 31 December 2025.

Buller District Council adopts 2025-2034 Long-Term Plan

Buller District Council adopted the recommendation for a 6.43% increase in total rates for the 2025-2026 financial year at yesterday’s full council meeting, as part of the Long-Term Plan 2025-2034 approval process.

Two new members appointed to Buller’s District Licencing Committee

After a successful community recruitment process in April and May, Buller District Council (BDC) has appointed two new District Licencing Committee (DLC) list members.

Council signs off the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 2030

Buller District Council adopted the West Coast Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2024 – 2030 (WMMP 2024-2030) at this week’s council meeting.