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News
27 Oct 2026
The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) has approved a successful tenderer for the land management of the Organs Island area near Westport.
23 Oct 2026
The community has had its say on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection.
23 Oct 2026
Buller District Council's 2025 – 26 Annual Report highlights progress on essential infrastructure, community facilities and emergency preparedness, while identifying areas where services and performance need to improve.
Buller District Council to welcome new Westport Ward councillor
The final result for Buller District Council’s Westport Ward By-election that closed on Friday 16 October 2026 was made available on council’s website on Monday night.
Seddonville’s Chasm No 3 Bridge to be replaced in late October
The Chasm No 3 Bridge on Charming Creek Road near Seddonville has reached the end of its serviceable life, and replacement works are scheduled to commence in late October.
Consultation closing soon on proposed reset of Westport Flood Protection Scheme
It is the final few days for residents to submit on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Councils partner to deliver construction waste recovery facilities
Grey and Buller will each get their own facility for recycling construction and demolition waste, thanks to Government funding.
Buller Holdings Limited announces director appointments
Buller District Council has recently conducted an appointment process for directors of its Council Controlled Organisation (CCO), Buller Holdings Limited (BHL).
Voters have two weeks left to vote in the Westport Ward by-election
Voting for the Westport Ward by-election is well underway, with two weeks to go until voting closes on Friday 16 October. Voters will elect one new councillor for the Westport Ward in the by-election.
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Consultation is underway for the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Special Consultative Procedure for Westport Flood Protection Scheme gets underway
The month-long Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS) gets underway today.
Buller residents urged to dispose of car batteries safely
Buller District Council (BDC) is reminding residents to dispose of car batteries safely following a recent near-miss incident at the Westport Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).
Buller District Council's Annual Report 2025/26 on track for publication
Buller District Council (BDC) is making steady progress towards adopting its 2025/26 Annual Report, ahead of the 31 October deadline.
Regional councillors give the conditional go-ahead for Westport Flood Protection Scheme consultation
West Coast Regional councillors voted at an Extraordinary Council meeting today to approve the adoption of a Special Consultative Procedure (SCP) on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS), subject to a final Auditor’s Report by Friday 18 September 2026.
In memory of former councillor Graeme Neylon
Buller District Council extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former councillor Graeme Neylon, a much-valued stalwart of the Reefton and Inangahua community.