News

Progress made towards preparing council's Stafford Street homes for new occupants

Buller District Council remains committed to ensuring its Stafford Street homes, gifted by Kāinga Ora following the 2021 floods, are tenanted as soon as possible.

Continuation of council’s grants funding under review

The future direction of council-funded community grants was on the table at this week’s council meeting, with councillors reviewing and considering grants funding.

Buller District Council’s Brougham House offices to close for HVAC installation

Buller District Council’s Westport offices in Brougham Street will close temporarily between Monday 3 March and Friday 28 March 2025 to allow for installation of a heating, ventilation and cooling system (HVAC).

Punakaiki water supply chlorination work ramps up

Chlorination of Punakaiki’s water supply is expected to start next week.

Planning for the next stage of Westport’s water trunk main replacement underway

Preparation for the next stage of works to complete Westport’s water trunk main replacement is progressing well, with a thorough assessment of the proposed pipeline’s route nearing completion.

Tyre stewardship program rolls out in Buller

From this month people and businesses in Buller can drop off their used car, truck, motorcycle, and trailer tyres free of charge in Westport, Reefton and Karamea.

West Coast Councils seek Coasters’ feedback on food and green waste collection

Buller, Grey, and Westland District Councils want to hear from West Coasters about their current ways of dealing with food and green waste and their preferences for collecting it in urban centres.

West Coast councils explore options for food and green waste collection

Buller, Grey and Westland District Councils, Development West Coast and the Ministry for the Environment have joined forces to explore how food and green waste collection could look in urban centres on the coast from 2030 onwards. 

Council to consider feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan

Councillors will consider feedback from the 141 submissions received during the recent consultation on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan (the Plan) at next week’s meeting. 

Community to have their say on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan

The West Coast community can give feedback on the Draft West Coast Regional Speed Management Plan (the plan) over the coming four weeks.

Changes to Westport and Carters Beach water pressure starting next week

A pressure reduction valve (PRV) that was installed as part of the upgrades to the Westport water supply trunk main will be brought on-line next week. 

Keeping of Animals Bylaw adopted

Buller District Council’s new Keeping of Animals Bylaw was adopted by council on 13 December 2023 and came into effect on 20 December 2023. 

Council to consider next steps for Zone 1 rubbish collection

Further consultation could be on the way to help set the direction for any changes to the rubbish collection service for Zone 1 households. Buller District councillors will consider next steps at their final meeting for the year on 13 December.

Analysis of waste consultation submissions released

The key findings from Buller District Council’s recent waste consultation reveal concerns from residents over cost, a disproportionate impact on pensioners and minimal waste producers.

Free Funding Finder launched for Buller’s community

Community groups and businesses in the Buller District will be able to find grants more easily with Buller’s new Funding Finder.