27 Jul 2023
Council to consider significant changes to waste management in Buller
A collaborative approach to managing solid waste in the West Coast will be considered by council next week.
26 Jul 2023
Class 4 Gambling and TAB Venue Policy out for public consultation
How should gambling venues be managed in Buller in the future? This the question council wants feedback on as part of the proposed new Class 4 Gambling and Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) Venue Policy consultation over the coming weeks.
25 Jul 2023
New harbour master appointed
Council appointed last week Domonic Venz as the new harbour master of the Westport Harbour. Mr Venz will start this week taking over the role from master of the dredge Kawatiri Steve Christieson.
24 Jul 2023
Next steps outlined for progressing Westport flood protection
Work continues behind the scenes following Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, announcement in May of a $22.9m package to support initiatives to improve Westport’s flood resilience.
21 Jul 2023
Westport Water Trunk Main project stage 1b coming to an end
The final stage of council’s Westport Water Trunk Main Replacement Project stage 1b will kick off from Monday 24 July 2023. This will include the replacement of the pipe connections at McKenna Road and the west side of Scotts Bridge.
13 Jul 2023
The Westport Transfer Station receives new weighbridge
The weighbridge at the Westport Transfer Station and Recycling Centre has reached the end of its working life and will be replaced next week.
11 Jul 2023
New Westport Harbour website gone live
Buller District Council’s new Westport Harbour website has gone live this week. The new port website replaces the old, outdated website and is now available to users.
10 Jul 2023
Bringing cabinet art to life in Buller
The Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, in partnership with Buller District Council is back to give local artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork in the district.
Westport Harbour issues safety notice for the Westport bar
Westport Harbour’s latest bar sounding taken on Friday 7 July indicates that the Westport Bar currently has a depth of less than 1 metre.
06 Jul 2023
Buller District Council appoints interim chief executive
The Buller District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Gibling as interim chief executive officer.
03 Jul 2023
Keeping of Animals Bylaw out for public consultation
How many cats is too many cats in urban areas? This is one of two significant changes to the Proposed Keeping of Animals Bylaw 2022 that Buller’s residents can make a submission on in the coming four weeks.
30 Jun 2023
Consent granted for improvements to the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre
Buller District Council has been granted building consent for improvements to the Reefton Visitor and Service Centre, with the start of the second stage of the project underway immediately.
29 Jun 2023
Council adopts 2023 – 2024 Annual Plan
Buller District Councillors have adopted the 2023 – 2024 Annual Plan at their ordinary council meeting on Wednesday 28 June 2023.
28 Jun 2023
Westport Flood Resilience Programme kicks off
In May Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced a $22.9m package to support initiatives that will improve Westport’s flood resilience.
26 Jun 2023
Survey results show room for improvement for Buller District Council
The results of Buller District Council’s 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey show a decrease in residents’ satisfaction with council’s customer service.