News

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.

Council responds to request to assess Westport Water Catchment land use

Buller District Council is responding to a request from Stevenson Mining Ltd to assess whether all the land currently designated for the Westport Water Catchment is required for that purpose.

Buller District Council consulting on Draft Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy

Buller District Council has reviewed its Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy and is proposing some changes to bring the policy up to date and clarify how council identifies, assesses and manages these types of buildings.

Local Water Done Well submissions to be considered next week

Buller District Council (BDC) will come together next week to consider 35 submissions on the proposed options for how Buller delivers its water services in future under the Local Water Done Well legislation.

Westport’s NBS Theatre operating on reduced screenings due to a server malfunction

Westport’s NBS Theatre is currently operating at reduced capacity, with the 55-seat Bill Moffitt Cinema out of action due to the server which holds the film content malfunctioning.

Reefton’s public toilets at risk of closure

Continued vandalism of Reefton’s public toilet facilities could see these vital conveniences closed, a negative outcome for both the local community and the many travellers who visit the town.

Reefton Visitor and Service Centre opening at 12 pm on Monday 30 June

The Reefton and Inangahua communities are advised that the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre will open later on Monday 30 June 2025, at 12:00 pm, to allow for a counter and library systems relocation.