12 Dec 2023
Councillors discussing Buller's next 10-year plan budget
Councillors and key staff came together last week at a workshop to discuss the potential consultation topics for Buller's next 10-year long-term plan (LTP), which included an overview of the drivers behind the starting budget position. The workshop was live-streamed and open to the public.
08 Dec 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.
07 Dec 2023
Council to manage occupancy of Temporary Accommodation Service houses
Buller District Council has signed an 18-month lease agreement with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Temporary Accommodation Service (TAS) to take over the management of 12 houses in Paparoa Way.
04 Dec 2023
Intersection safety improvements on the cards for Omau Cape Foulwind
Buller District Council is working towards upgrading the Omau intersection due to road safety concerns and to provide a safer route for cyclists and walkers on the Kawatiri Coastal Trail.
01 Dec 2023
Tough budget decisions ahead for Buller's next 10-year plan
Councillors and key staff will come together next week at a public workshop to discuss the budget for Buller’s next 10-year plan.
30 Nov 2023
Buller District Libraries ‘Summer Reading Road Trip’ gears up
Young people aged 5-18 years living in Buller can sign up for this year’s summer reading program, with registrations opening on Friday 1 December.
29 Nov 2023
Council's 10-year plan findings take a deep dive into what is at stake for Buller’s community
A final report showcasing a deep dive into the sentiment of the Buller community is being published this week. The report includes an analysis of 13 relevant reports published from 2018-2023, along with a review of feedback collected during workshops with the community.
24 Nov 2023
Community puts its voice on the table to shape Bullers's next 10-year plan
After five weeks of polls, surveys and conversations, Buller District Council’s engagement with the community about shaping Council’s next 10-year plan closed on Sunday 12 November.
A triggered earthquake valve caused water outage in Westport and Carters Beach
An earthquake valve located at the Westport Water Treatment Plant was triggered yesterday afternoon at 3:04pm causing low to no water pressure in areas of Westport and Carters Beach.
23 Nov 2023
Group Manager Regulatory Services resigns
Buller District Council Chief Executive Officer Steve Gibling has accepted the resignation of Group Manager Regulatory Services Sean Judd this week. Mr Judd has been with council for the past five years.
16 Nov 2023
Buller’s economy reflecting current economic climate
Buller District’s economy has grown at a similar level to the rest of the country, according to the latest Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor.
10 Nov 2023
Five weeks of conversations about the future shape of Buller coming to an end
After five weeks of chats, polls, surveys and conversations, Buller District Council’s engagement with the community about the shape of council’s next 10-year plan is nearing the finish line.
06 Nov 2023
Council sets 2023-24 insurance for Buller’s assets
Buller District Council has signed its new insurance policies for the coming 12 months to manage a variety of risks, in the event of claims for damage needing to be made. The new insurance will come into effect on 1 November.
03 Nov 2023
Karamea Highway repairs strengthen vital transport link
The Karamea Highway suffered significant damage during the July 2021 and February 2022 weather events. In December 2022, council received $13.2M funding approval from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for the repair of the Buller District’s storm damaged roads.
01 Nov 2023
Pump station lifting project gets underway
Three Westport pump station cabinets will be raised above the one in one-hundred-year flood level as part of the Betterment Programme funded by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).