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The $6.2 m National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)-funded repair of Westport Harbour’s Holcim No. 2 and Kawatiri wharves was recognised for its excellence, innovation, and collaboration at the Canterbury-Westland Civil Contractors of New Zealand awards, held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre on Friday night.

Residents of greater Westport are being reminded our quick survey on self-evacuation is closing soon.

Westport dog owners and their faithful four-legged friends are invited to participate in a series of friendly puppy socialisation groups aimed at developing well-adjusted adult dogs. 

Buller District Mayor-elect Chris Russell has announced his intention to appoint Councillor-elect Shayne Barry as Deputy Mayor of the Buller District Council, subject to formal confirmation at the inaugural council meeting.

The new Buller District Council (BDC) will be sworn in next Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at the Clocktower Chambers in Palmerston Street, Westport.

The Buller Emergency Operations Centre is advising residents in the Buller District to take extra care today as the region experiences both a Yellow Heavy Rain Watch (8 am–6 pm) and a Yellow Strong Wind Watch (9 am–5 pm), while also dealing with the impacts of a widespread power outage affecting much of the top of the South Island.

West Coast Emergency Management (WCEM) is continuing to work closely with councils and agencies to monitor the heavy rain and severe gales this week.  

West Coast Emergency Management (WCEM) is closely monitoring an incoming weather system expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and hazardous coastal conditions across the region this week.

The final results for the Buller District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October 2025 were made available on council’s website last night.

Is your business ready to respond after a severe flood or other emergency? A new campaign launching this month aims to help more Westport businesses answer that question with confidence.

The wider Westport community is being encouraged to participate in a survey to help gauge their readiness to self-evacuate in a major flood or other emergency.

Westport’s NBS Theatre is currently operating at reduced capacity, with the 55-seat Bill Moffitt Cinema out of action due to its sound processor malfunctioning on Saturday.

The preliminary results for the Buller District Council elections held on Saturday 11 October 2025 have been released by Electionz.com are available on council’s website today.

Buller District Council (BDC) has today announced the resignation of Group Manager Corporate Services Paul Numan, for family reasons.

Buller District Council is pleased with the strong uptake of its Residents’ Survey, with the target quota of responses met several days ahead of the scheduled closing date.