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Buller District Council adopts new approach to keep local community informed and connected

Buller District Council is excited to announce a new approach to delivering important updates and good news stories to residents across the district.

Buller District Council welcomes new Group Manager Infrastructure Services

Buller District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Blom as the new Group Manager Infrastructure Services, effective 5 November 2024.

Council seeks the community’s feedback on Buller's parks and reserves

Buller District Council has launched a survey to gather community input on the future management of council-administered parks and recreational reserves.

Buller District Council to purchase the Temporary Accommodation Service’s Queen Street homes

The Buller District Council has agreed to purchase five properties in Westport from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS).

Westport secures new air service for Wellington connection

Buller District Council (BDC) announces a change of air service provider for Westport flights to and from Wellington.

Buller District Council evaluates next steps towards Local Water Done Well

Buller District Council is looking at ways to tackle the next stage of the Coalition Government’s Local Water Done Well legislation.

Buller District Council launches facilities user survey

Buller District Council is launching its 2024 facilities user survey this week.

Public litter bin at Westport’s Floating Basin to be removed

The public litter bin at Westport’s yacht club slipway will soon be removed, as it is frequently being misused for the disposal of household and commercial rubbish.

New lease of life for Stafford Street flood recovery homes

The former flood recovery homes on Stafford Street are set to play a role in assisting local businesses attract workers to the district and retain them here with the provision of rental accommodation.

Tenders open for major Westport flood protection works

Tenders are now open for the construction of the McKenna Stopbank, a crucial project within the Resilient Westport structural protection programme.

Preparation for the chlorination of Punakaiki’s water supply underway

Buller District Council will soon start to prepare the Punakaiki water supply for the introduction of chlorine to ensure that users will have a secure, safe and compliant source of drinking water.

Buller's next 10-year waste management contract out for tender

Council went out to market this week to seek proposals from waste management companies interested in delivering kerbside collection and operation of Buller’s waste management facilities for the coming ten years.

Chorus Cabinet Art in Buller open for applications

Buller District Council and Chorus are partnering once again to deliver stunning artwork to local neighbourhoods in Buller.

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.

Buller District Council launches Community Outreach days

Buller District Council is establishing regular Community Outreach days to give residents from outlying areas of Buller the chance to connect with council staff and elected members in an informal setting.