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16 Oct 2026
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.
16 Oct 2026
It is the final few days for residents to submit on the Special Consultative Procedure on resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
12 Oct 2026
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.
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.
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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.
Paws for applause: winner of council’s dog registration competition announced
Buller District Council’s Animal Management team is pleased to announce a winner has been drawn in this year’s inaugural dog registration competition.
An Extraordinary Council meeting will be held next week for West Coast Regional councillors to consider the next steps in resetting the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS).
Regional Council philosophical about funding setback
The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) is remaining resolute in its determination to deliver flood protection for Carters Beach after a recent government decision not to allocate Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) funding to the stopbank.
Buller responds to orange weather warning
West Coast Emergency Management monitored and responded to yesterday's orange heavy rain warning, with local Emergency Response Teams, partner agencies, and emergency management staff remaining vigilant throughout the event.