Consultation and engagement

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10 Sep 2026

Regional councillors to consider adopting the consultation document on Westport Flood Protection Scheme reset

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).

02 Sep 2026

Consultation dates for feedback on the Westport Flood Protection Scheme reset confirmed

A Special Consultative Procedure on the changes proposed to the Westport Flood Protection Scheme (WFPS) will begin on 21 September 2026.

21 Jul 2026

Community feedback report released for West Coast Local Government reform

The first phase of community engagement for the West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project has been completed, with the Community Feedback Report now publicly available.

08 Jul 2026

Community feedback phase concludes for West Coast Local Government Reform project

The community engagement phase of the West Coast Local Government Reform Head Start Project has now concluded. The final community drop-in session was held in Franz Josef on Friday and online feedback closed on Monday 6 July.

03 Jul 2026

The Coast needs your voice, have your say!

With community feedback drawing to a close on Monday, more than 100 pieces of feedback have now been received from across the West Coast.

23 Jun 2026

73% of feedback supports a unitary council for the Coast

West Coast communities are continuing to engage strongly in the Head Start local government reform process, with over 69 people already taking the opportunity to share their views.

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